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Wisconsin women's rowing alumni kick off 2024 Olympic action
Three Wisconsin women’s rowing alumni kicked off the Olympic competition at the Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium on Saturday. Sophia Vitas, Grace Joyce and Lauren O’Conner represented the Badgers in the first day of competition at the Olympic Games Paris 2024. Vitas, who rowed at UW from 2013-16, was the...
Another Recall Could Impact Minnesota Side-By-Side Owners
Last week I wrote about a Side-by-Side Model that had been recalled that could be sitting in your garage, barn or on your property that you might need to know about. Well, there’s been another one from a different manufacturer. If you are one of the Minnesotans who loves...
Willmar Woman Crowned Minneapolis Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes
(Minneapolis, MN)--The Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassador Organization (AAO) Ambassador Team for 2025 was crowned on Saturday afternoon at Ted Mann Concert Hall at the University of Minnesota campus in Minneapolis. Willmar Fests 2023 Queen of Festivals, Malaya Yague, was crowned as the new Minneapolis Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes. Grace Panek...
Minneapolis officials want to make it easies to turn office towers into housing
Minneapolis officials want to make it easier — and cheaper — for developers to convert office towers, schools, and other buildings into apartments and condos.Why it matters: Replacing office workers with residents has been a post-pandemic dream to revitalize downtowns across the U.S., but Minneapolis has been home to few conversion projects since 2020.Driving the news: Council members Katie Cashman and Michael Rainville, who each represent parts of downtown, have introduced an ordinance specifically for conversions that would speed up review times by 1-2 months, do away with the need for a public hearing and temporarily exempt converted buildings from an...
Three dead, seven shot in outburst of violence in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Police say two men were fatally shot, one man was stabbed to death, and seven more men were injured by gunfire in a four-day stretch in Minneapolis. Police Chief Brian O’Hara says he asked for and received both investigative and patrol assistance from the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) to help with the 10 violent incidents that have occurred since Thursday and to increase police presence in some of the current trouble spots in the city.
Governor Evers asks voters to vote ‘no’ at the Aug. 13 election
EAU CLAIRE — Governor Tony Evers (D) visited Eau Claire Monday in order to encourage voters to vote ‘no’ on two questions that will be present on the Aug. 13 ballot. The questions read: “Delegation of appropriation power. Shall section 35 (1) of article IV of the constitution be created to provide that the legislature may not delegate its sole power to determine how moneys shall be appropriated?” and “Allocation of federal moneys. Shall section 35 (2) of article IV of the constitution be created...
Distinguished Young Women of Wisconsin; scholarship program
This Saturday night, 16 smart and talented high school senior girls from all over Wisconsin will come together in Franklin for a chance to win $20,000 in college scholarships. It's called the "Distinguished Young Women of Wisconsin Program" and this weekend are the finals. Last year's winner, Maggie Feng, and state chairperson, Meg Sranske, join FOX6 WakeUp with the details.
Northern Minnesota Braces for Damaging Winds Up to 60 mph
Duluth, MN – Northern Minnesota is facing a week of severe weather, with isolated thunderstorms and damaging winds up to 60 mph expected. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Duluth has issued a warning for residents to stay alert and prepared. According to the NWS, the active weather pattern...
St. Cloud Kicking Off Series of Neighborhood Meetings
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- A series of neighborhood meetings have been scheduled for St. Cloud. The kick-off meeting is this Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the River's Edge Convention Center. You are invited to join your neighbors and community leaders to discuss the strengths, assets, and...
Wisconsin volleyball stars enjoy Olympic opening ceremony with NBA legend Steph Curry
Just days after snapping a photo with rapper Snoop Dogg, former Wisconsin volleyball stars Lauren Carlini and Dana Rettke were pictured alongside NBA legend Steph Curry at the Summer Olympics opening ceremony on Friday. Staged along Paris, France’s Seine River, the opening ceremony included a majority of the 592 American...
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