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Preparations underway for Eau Claire fireworks show
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - The Eau Claire community plans to celebrate with a bang this Independence Day. Preparations for the fireworks show on the High Bridge are already underway for the Ace Pyro crew that have spent hours setting up. The 22-minute show is set to have many different...
Police seek person who threw cheese at someone's car
EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin (WCCO) -- Wisconsin is known for its devotion to the dairy, but police in Eau Claire say someone took that to an unusual extreme earlier this week, aggressively throwing cheese at someone else's car. "Last night we responded to what might have been the most Wisconsin complaint...
Rock band coming to concert series July 11
“Be prepared to have a good time. Expect to be ready to dance,” said Lizzy Dallas, lead singer of 30 Minute Difference. 30 Minute Difference, a rock band from Chippewa Falls, will perform at the Tombstone Bandshell on Thursday, July 11 as part of the Kiwanis Summer Concert Series. The performance is sponsored by The Star News.
Principal resigns, positive referendum update
Kirsten Budimlija resigned from her position as principal of the Rib Lake middle and high schools following the 2023-2024 school year. The Rib Lake Board of Education voted to accept her resignation on June 26. “We are appreciative for her years of service in our district and for the lasting impacts she made on our students and community,” said District Administrator Travis Grubbs following the meeting. Referendum The mill rate for the Rib Lake referendum will likely be significantly lower than estimated.
Coming July 11-13! Saddle up for Western action, family entertainment at 70th Spooner Rodeo
SPOONER– The excitement is only a week away! Get ready for the legendary 70th Spooner Heart of the North Rodeo July 11-13! Spooner Rodeo fans can expect to see many of professional rodeo’s top cowboy and cowgirl competitors as they tangle with the world-class stock provided by Barnes PRCA Rodeo. It’s a great Spooner summertime tradition that began way back in 1954. The talented contestants from around the country will...
Superior City Council passes new vape store ordinance
SUPERIOR, Wisc. (Northern News Now) - On Tuesday, the Superior City Council passed a new zoning ordinance that will help limit access to vaping devices. It’s an effort some of Superior’s younger community members are supporting. “What I’ve seen in my four years are bathrooms and classrooms constantly...
Former Vikings GM addresses development of J.J. McCarthy
Former Minnesota Vikings general manager Jeff Diamond still has connections to that organization and recently discussed the offseason development of rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy."I think he’s had a really good spring, and hearing Kevin O’Connell, the Vikings coach, talking about it and, as you know, I do a lot of media work surrounding the Vikings, and I certainly have gotten good feedback on J.J.’s progress to this point," Diamond explained on an edition of the "Valentine’s Views" podcast, as shared by Ed Valentine of Big Blue View. "But he’s still entering training camp behind Sam Darnold."Long before the Vikings moved up a...
How much did it rain in Milwaukee on July 4th? How much will it rain this weekend?
Rain fell briefly on Summerfest Thursday and disrupted afternoon Fourth of July celebrations in the Milwaukee area. Thankfully, the rain subsided in time for Milwaukee fireworks shows. However, fireworks in the north-central part of the state, including in Wausau and Antigo, were rescheduled due to the weather. Here's how much...
Minneapolis Fourth of July Erupts in Chaos: SWAT Mobilized as Violence Strikes Dinkytown
(KNSI) – The Fourth of July once again descended into violent lawlessness in Minneapolis. Since the pandemic, the holiday has been characterized by mobs of teenagers and young adults lighting off fireworks at cars and buildings and looting. This year, the problems were mostly seen in the Dinkytown neighborhood near the University of Minnesota campus.
For the first time in decades, a new meat cutter apprenticeship program is underway in Minnesota
During the Fourth of July, many fire up the grill for a barbecue. For the first time in decades, a new meat cutter apprenticeship program is underway in Minnesota. The program at St. Paul Technical College was started by the United Food and Commercial Workers Union. It’s designed to bring skilled meat cutters into the industry, which has lost jobs over the years due to a lack of training in the workforce.
Another round of rain won't help flooding, but downward trend in water levels expected to continue
MINNESOTA, USA — As storms rolled through the Twin Cities again during the Fourth of July on Thursday, Mollie Shields of Bloomington felt a little rain fatigue. "Never thought you'd say no more rain," Shields said, "but we're definitely at that point right now." Although Shields said her garden...
Close call between dump truck and motorcyclist caught on camera
MINNEAPOLIS — Dash camera video shows an incredibly close call between a motorcycle, SUV and dump truck on a Minneapolis interstate.The Minnesota State Patrol says a motorcyclist crashed into a guard rail while traveling southbound on Interstate 35W at Hennepin Avenue on Monday.After the motorcycle crashed, a Kia SUV swerved to avoid the crash and got rear-ended by a dump truck. The dump truck ended up spinning out, narrowly missing the motorcycle and its operator.The motorcyclist suffered injuries that were non considered life-threatening. No one else reported any injuries.The crash remains under investigation.
Undercover Minnesota police officer discovers plot to kill British TV personality
OWATONNA, Minn. — A sinister plot to kill a famous British woman was discovered and prevented thousands of miles away in Minnesota.Gavin Plumb was convicted Thursday of planning to kidnap, rape and murder Holly Willoughby, a popular British television personality.Police in Essex, outside of London, say Plumb carefully planned the attack for years."Gavin Plumb is a dangerous, predatory individual who was intent on causing the most serious harm to his victim," said Detective Chief Inspector Greg Wood. "Today, Gavin Plumb remains where he belongs: behind bars."The investigation into Plumb began in Minnesota.In an online chat, he solicited an undercover officer...
Minnesota Man Misses Chance For State Record With Massive Pike Catch
You’re out on the lake, enjoying a nice day of fishing. You’ve been having some success most of the day, and then you feel it. Your rod bends in half, and the line starts running, but you’ve set the hook and now it’s time to battle. When you finally wrangle this monster into your boat, you realize you might be looking at a possible record. One Minnesota man thought he had a record Northern, but was missing two important things!
BCA identifies officers, provides more details in fatal shooting of North Branch woman
Authorities have disclosed more details about the June 27 fatal shooting of a woman by police in North Branch, Minn. The Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the woman as Jamie Ann Crabtree, 36, of North Branch. She died of multiple gunshot wounds. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension...
Crystal Police warn of pop-up 'takeover events' turning violent
CRYSTAL, Minnesota — Crystal Police say they will close down Becker Park if needed and turn away teens who arrive by rideshare if they follow through with a planned "take-over" event over the 4th of July weekend. A similar event last weekend led to several arrests. Crystal Police Chief...
Name Of Driver Who Died In Polk County Crash Released
POLK COUNTY (DrydenWire) - On Monday, July 1, 2024, at 11:36 AM, the Polk County Communications Center received a report of a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 63, north of 50th Avenue. Law enforcement and first responders were dispatched to the scene. According to the Polk County Sheriff's Office, a...
Absentee ballot drop boxes allowed in November election
(The Center Square) – Voters in Wisconsin will once again be able to drop their ballots in drop boxes in the November election. In the state Supreme Court's 4-3 ruling Friday, Justice Ann Walsh Bradley wrote in the majority opinion that while nothing in Wisconsin law specifically allows ballot drop boxes, the law does allow voters to leave their ballot with the local clerk’s office as opposed to the local clerk. ...
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