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Fourth annual ‘Let’s Paint the Town’ event in Menomonie
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - Around 200 small businesses gathered in downtown Menomonie on Saturday to display their unique products at the fourth annual ‘Let’s Paint the Town’ event. “This has become, in 4 years, an amazing event to bring the community together. So it’s a full...
One person burned in Virginia structure fire Friday
VIRGINIA, Minn. (Northern News Now) - According to Friends of the Northland FireWire, one person sustained several burns in a structure fire Friday night north of Virginia. According to a social media post from FireWire, firefighters from Cook, Kinney-Great Scott, and Pike-Sandy-Britt battled the structure fire in the 7800 block of Lake 14 Road.
Biden campaign: As MAGA Republicans tout their extreme agenda and anoint Trump at the RNC, Team Biden-Harris mobilizes voters
Today, as Donald Trump accepted the Republican presidential nomination and doubled down on his plans to roll back everyday freedoms, Team Biden-Harris held organizing events across Wisconin – including Shorewood, Superior, Madison, and Greenfield. In June, the Biden-Harris campaign and Democrats up and down the ballot hosted over 700...
Wisconsin native creates podcast, group for moms who want to stop drinking alcohol
Suzanne Wayre, a sober mom of three from Wisconsin, worries about how the alcohol industry advertises to mothers. Pink wine bottles and seltzer cans line store shelves with messages Wayre says try to tell women they can be carefree again, like they used to be before having children. “We are...
DNR investigating two Wisconsin fish kills that could be the result of heavy rains
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is investigating two separate fish kills discovered recently in south central Wisconsin, and the culprit could be heavy rains. A large group of dead fish was reported to the agency July 10 in Buffalo Lake, which is in Marquette County. The other was on the Yahara River in Stoughton, which links the lakes in and around Madison and eventually drains to the Rock River, then the Mississippi.
Trump leading Biden in Midwest swing states: Poll
(The Center Square) – Former President Donald Trump leads President Biden by 3 points in Michigan and 5 points in Wisconsin, according to the results of a new Emerson College poll. The poll, conducted July 15-16, surveyed about 1,000 likely voters per swing state. Democrats for the Next Generation sponsored the poll, which has a […]
Author Mike Elliott coming to Spooner museum July 25
SPOONER — Mike Elliott, author of “This Fancy Old Canoe: A Comprehensive Guide To Restoring Antique Canoes,” is coming to the Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Museum (WCHM) in Spooner for a presentation and book signing on Thursday, July 25, beginning at 7:30 p.m. In his presentation, Elliott, who has restored over 240 canoes since 2003, will let us in on the trade secrets of how to successfully return a canoe to its former glory. He’ll be talking about treasured antique canoes and their connections to individuals, families and communities. ...
Come on home to the Fair
SPOONER — “Come on home” to the 112th-annual Washburn County Junior & Open Fair Thursday through Sunday, July 25-28, at the Washburn County Fairgrounds in Spooner. The fair is a competitive platform for open and youth exhibitors, along with safe and fun entertainment for all ages. The carnival opens on Thursday evening, with the gymkhana horse show at 6 p.m. The Shell Lake Arts Center will have a performance at...
Big Lake train derailment blocks off area as crews and authorities respond
BIG LAKE, Minn. (FOX 9) - A BNSF train derailment reported in Big Lake has closed off the area near the railway as crews and authorities respond to the wreckage. The Sherburne County Sheriff’s Office said there are no reported injuries. The incident happened at about 3:15 a.m. Saturday...
Isolated storm north tonight, pop up rain south tomorrow
The Latest Northeast Wisconsin Forecast from Storm Team 5…. A cold front is sparking a line of showers and storms across northern WI in portions of Door, Marinette and Oconto counties and the activity is fading across Menominee county MI. Main impacts from this will be locally heavy rain that could deliver a quick half inch of rain as well as lightning, but no severe weather is to be expected.
New Minnesota Laws For Kids Riding In Cars Go Into Effect August 1st
A new child restraint law will come into effect for Minnesotans on August 1st. The new law includes a requirement that all children under 13 years old MUST sit in the back seat of any motor vehicle that has one. “Every driver who transports a child or children under the...
Take Action. Honor Kaitie Event in Hudson
HUDSON, Wis. (WEAU) - St. Croix County community members come together to continue honoring Deputy Kaitie Leising. She was killed in the line of duty while conducting a traffic stop outside Glennwood City in May of last year. Tonight, a foundation in her name has a message for everyone. Thank...
Queen’s Corner – River Falls, Turtle Lake and Centuria
WOODVILLE, WI – Hi Woodville! This weekend, Friday, July 12, 2024, and Sunday, the 14th, was lots of fun!. On Friday, the four of us (2024-25 Syttende Mai Queen Katelyn Gustafson, me, Second Princess Addisyn Wichelman and Third Princess Adeline Haugen) attended the River Falls Days Parade and Queen’s Tea. We saw some familiar faces, and some new ones when we met the new River Falls Ambassadors. River Falls had a huge turnout for their parade, so we were able to see a lot from the town of River Falls with our float Leif.
Rock Ridge VFW hammers Hibbing to move on in District 8 tournament
DULUTH—Riding high off of their walk-off win from just a few hours prior, the Rock Ridge VFW baseball team did exactly what their coach wanted in game two against Hibbing: swing the bat and score runs early. Post 1172 scored runs in all but one inning in the contest to take an 11-1 lead on the top-seeded team in the tournament. Post 222 managed to get a bit going in the seventh inning, scoring five runs, but it wasn’t enough as Rock Ridge advanced further...
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