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American Pickers In Search of Minnesota Rusty Gold
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- A popular History Channel show is coming to Minnesota this fall. American Pickers is planning to come through the area in September looking for rusty gold. The show was in Minnesota last year as well and this will be their 7th visit to the state....
More Than 1/2 Of The Twin Cities Largest Shopping Centers Have This Anchor
I was surprised to learn that many of Minnesota's largest shopping centers seem to share the same stores, namely one store, with loose "Minnesota-ties" as one of it's anchor stores. Would you believe that the store that many of Minnesota's largest shopping centers share is...Macy's?. Macy's, which filled the whole...
MINNESOTA DNR ACCEPTING ENTRIES FOR PRAIRIE CHICKEN HUNTING LOTTERY
(St. Paul, MN) — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is accepting applications for this year’s prairie chicken hunting season. The 9 day season begins September 28th and only 125 permits will be issued. The hunt will be held in northwestern Minnesota between St. Hilaire and Breckenridge. The deadline to apply is August 16th.
REFRESHER: What’s the Difference Between a Watch and a Warning?
With severe weather possible the next few days across southern Minnesota, it's a good time for a refresher on the difference between a Severe Thunderstorm or Tornado 'WATCH,' and a Severe Thunderstorm or Tornado 'WARNING.' Here's the scoop:. The next three days feature warm and humid conditions with chances for...
Wisconsin State Fair's cream puffs roll out new flavors for centennial celebration
(WLUK) -- Wisconsin's most iconic dessert is celebrating 100 years at the state fair. The Wisconsin State Fair kicks off this week in West Allis. Sold at the fair since 1924, the Original Cream Puffs are taking it up a notch by releasing limited-edition flavors throughout the 11-day run of the State Fair.
Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Announces 2025 Executive Committee and Welcomes New Board Members
MADISON, Wis. (July 24, 2024) — The Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) board of directors announces the seating of nine board members and the Fiscal year 2025 Executive Committee. The DFW board re-elected Janet Clark, District 16 from Rosendale, as Board Chair for her third consecutive year. Clark, along with 24 peer-elected Wisconsin dairy farmers, will lead the organization through the next fiscal year, from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025.
Former Bulldog Connor McMenamin re-signs with Reading Royals
Connor McMenamin has re-signed with the Reading Royals. The forward didn’t see too much ice time last year due to a late start to his season, but skated 10 games. The former Bulldog also didn’t really skate all that much with UMD, having transferred from Penn State, where he spent the majority of his career. For the Bulldogs, he tallied six goals and 15 assists.
Twin Ports Interchange project nearing finish line in some areas
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - After about 861,000 hours of work and a year-long delay the Twin Ports Interchange project could soon see some major changes. The flyover bridge painting and signage, as well as some beam setting and deck pours, have been completed. On broader levels, both the...
Packed city council chambers with council decisions pending
Nearly 100 community members signed up to speak at Monday night’s as the Duluth city council prepares to possibly vote on a number of the public safety ordinances. City councilors and staff have been fielding input and amending the proposed ordinances over the last two weeks. And amongst the various opinions received, some members of the community express their support for them, especially in relation to business and downtown Duluth.
Bass Pro Shops coming to Hermantown
HERMANTOWN, Minn. (Northern News Now) - A major outdoor retailer announced plans to open a new store in Hermantown. Bass Pro Shops will be moving in on Haines Road. Northern News Now is working to confirm the exact address, but they said their location will feature a 70,000-square-foot store. “It’s...
Conference realignment, teams moving up divisions top storylines for 2024 high school football season in the Milwaukee area
The 2024 Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association high school football season begins Aug. 22, as Milwaukee-area programs start their quest for a gold ball at Camp Randall Stadium this November. Here are the key teams, top players, biggest nonconference games and competitive landscape shifts to be aware of entering this season. ...
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