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Meteor seen over Wisconsin on Friday
According to the American Meteor Society, over 70 reports came in from across parts of Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota and Illinois of a meteor seen early Friday morning. Based on reports, the fireball was estimated to of had a path starting east of Augusta in Eau Claire county, travelled southeast and burned up northeast of Tomah in Monroe county. Seen as far north as Perham, Minnesota, and as far south as Talbott, Illinois, the fireball entered the atmosphere between 6:10 and 6:15am local time. The American Meteor Society will take any reports if you have any at amsmeteors.org.
Festival held for overdose awareness
On Saturday, August 24, the Duluth non-profit Harm Reduction Sisters held a festival in honor of International Overdose Awareness Day. The free community event featured music, visual arts, speakers and food. The organization says the festival was meant to help honor those affected by overdoses, offer community support, and rase awareness for overdoses.
For Minnesotans hit hard by flooding, 1 month remains to apply for federal aid
Minnesotans recovering from major flooding in June have about one month left to apply for federal aid. As of Saturday, $6.8 million had been approved for 1,400 residents, said Federal Emergency Management Agency spokesperson Kim Keblish. Folks have until Sept. 27 to apply for grants, which can help with temporary...
Teens 4-Hers have 8 days to bring story, song and dance all together ahead of the State Fair
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — A week before the Minnesota State fair begins, story, song and dance come together on stage inside the 4-H building after just 8 days.Teen 4-Hers from across Minnesota write, build sets, make costumes, run music and tech, and rehearse this year's state fair Arts-In musical, "Wonder Full.""We just cram it all in, work really hard, have some fun," said Kirstin Delp, Minnesota 4-H State Arts-In Director.Delp has directed the show at the state fair for over 20 years and she performed on the same stage as a student participant in the 80s.There are 51 4Hers...
Fair officials urging caution with potential hottest stretch of summer
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — State Fair officials are urging people to take precautions, with a forecast of temps in the 90s, a triple digit heat index through Monday and quite possibly the hottest stretch of summer this year.When the temperature and humidity climb at the Great Minnesota Get-Together, fairgoers flock to the State Fair's eight misting stations.State fair officials advise guests to drink plenty of water. Guests are welcome to bring in bottles, even an entire cooler, onto the fairgrounds. Water bottles can be filled at more than 40 drinking fountains and bottle refilling stations.There are plenty of spots to grab some shade to take breaks from walking and standing in the heat, and even a few buildings, like the History and Heritage Center, West End Market and the North End Event Center, that are air conditioned.Anyone feeling ill can stop at first aid stations, located on the west and east ends of the fairgrounds.
First Queen Bee Ladies Day held in Chippewa Falls
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (WEAU) - Downtown Chippewa Falls hosted the “Queen Bee Ladies Day,” with more than 20 businesses holding in-store and sidewalk sales on Saturday. This year marks the first year of the event, with products ranging from clothes to jewelry to beauty and self-care products. One of the participating businesses is Shades of You, a salon and beauty products provider also celebrating its anniversary.
Chippewa Falls Storms Back in Second Half to Earn Season Opening Win over Stevens Point
Chippewa Falls Storms Back in Second Half to Earn Season Opening Win over Stevens Point. Chippewa Falls trailed 14-7 at halftime before outscoring Stevens Point 29-7 in the second half to pick up a 36-21 nonconference win in Week 1 football action Thursday evening. Stevens Point Punt Returning. # Name...
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