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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...
Twins games are finally returning to TV on Aug. 1st: Everything to fans need to know
The long, terrible Bally Sports North nightmare is over -- sort of. A streak of three months without the ability for most Minnesota Twins fans to watch games on TV is coming to an end, as Diamond Sports Group and Comcast officially reached a deal on Monday afternoon. Back in...
Mosquito-spraying helicopter hit by golf ball in Anoka County
OAK GROVE, Minn. (FOX 9) - The Anoka County Sheriff's Office is looking into an incident over the weekend in which a mosquito control helicopter was hit by a golf ball. Deputies say the pilot of a Metropolitan Mosquito Control District helicopter reported the incident on Friday morning. The pilot said he was flying in the area of Refuge Golf Course in Oak Grove, Minn. when he noticed the golf ball flying at the helicopter.
St. Louis Park Announces Return of Kids Summer Concert Series with R.O.C.K. Headlining July Performance
The City of St. Louis Park is bringing back its Kids Summer Concert Series, providing free, family-friendly entertainment certain to make your summer mornings a bit more lively. On July 31 from 10 to 11 a.m., the Veterans' Memorial Amphitheater will be the venue to catch The Royal Order of Cords and Keys (R.O.C.K.), as announced in a recent bulletin from the city. Whether you're there to rock out to the rhythms or just to relax on the grass with a picnic, this seems to be an excellent addition to your summertime checklist.
Man charged after leading police on a high pursuit, hitting home
ST PAUL, Minn. — A man is charged with fleeing police, driving while high and endangering a family after crashing a carjacked vehicle into a St. Paul home. Ramsey County prosecutors charged 37-year-old Lowell Kevin Higginsbay with four felony counts in connection with the July 26 incident, which started near Loring Park in Minneapolis.
Meet Wisconsin Valley Fair’s Fairest of the Fair 2024 Aubrey Behling
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - We are just a few hours away from the start of the Wisconsin Valley Fair, and that means introducing a new Fairest of the Fair. Aubrey Behling is the Fairest of them all this year. Which means you’ll be seeing her a lot on the grounds this year. She’s originally from the Eau Claire area and moved to the area about a decade ago. She’s been involved in agriculture her whole life. She’s been coming to the Wisconsin Valley Fair and showing since then. Her focus at the fair this week is being the ambassador of the fair. Including speaking with youth and promoting agriculture.
Trump launches ad blitz to try to slow Harris surge
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's campaign will launch a $10 million advertising blitz in six battleground states this week as it tries to counter a surge of voter enthusiasm and donations for his Democratic rival Kamala Harris.
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.
Michael Fields Agricultural Institute testing new type of grain to promote Wisconsin farmers and businesses
EAST TROY, Wis. — The Michael Fields Agricultural Institute has planted a new type of grain for a research trial. The goal of the trial is to develop recommendations to farmers for planting the crop and promote it to Wisconsin businesses. Kernza is a relatively new crop. It was...
Purdue Volleyball: Monon Spike Trophy Match vs. Indiana and Wisconsin at Mackey Arena in October
Purdue volleyball will host two matches at Mackey Arena this fall, including the annual Monon Spike trophy match against Indiana on October 19 and a game against Wisconsin on October 26. Tickets will go on sale starting August 6 for John Purdue Club members and August 7 for the general public, with prices ranging from $5 to $30.
Barn setup underway for Wisconsin Valley Fair
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The Wisconsin Valley Fair preparations are in full swing as exhibitors and vendors begin to fill the grounds. Exhibitors are setting up for their animals to take over the barns. Approximately 600 youth exhibitors will fill the barns throughout this next week. They come from backgrounds like 4-H, FFA, Open Class, Little Britches and more.
Right-wing opponent to conservation lists Wisconsin as part of 2024 plans
American Stewards of Liberty (ASL), a right-wing anti-conservation group, named Wisconsin in its 2024 strategic plan, stating it wants to stop federal funding of the recently established Pelican River Forest conservation easement. With the help of U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, the organization was heavily involved in the local effort to block the easement, going as […]
Thunderstorms could bring strong winds and lightning Monday and Tuesday to central WI
Central Wisconsin could see thunderstorms Monday afternoon that include strong winds and lightning, but it is unlikely the area will get damaging hail or tornadoes, according to the National Weather Service in Green Bay. The chance for strong storms Tuesday is a little bit higher, but even then the chance for strong storms is low, said Gus Kaiser, meteorologist for the National Weather Service. ...
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