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Feel Good Friday: Mother welcomes baby during Chetek’s Liberty Fest
CHETEK, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – On the 4th of July, you would expect fireworks, parades and all around good times. But, one new mother in Barron County found out that when expecting, the unexpected just happens. “It went faster than I expected,” said Brooklynne Rahm-Jost. She said her baby...
‘The Kitchen’ owners recognized for good deeds around Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis. (Northern News Now) - A Superior couple was recognized for their dedication to the community. On Monday, Representative Angie Sapik (R-Lake Nebagamon) and Senator Romaine Quinn (R-Cameron) presented a “Legislative Citation” to Ed Flood and his late wife Theresa, who ran “The Kitchen” in Superior.
Harbor View Café celebrates 44th season with new chef
PEPIN – When the Murray siblings – Wendy, Chris and Missy – purchased Harbor View Café (314 First St.) from the original owners in 2021, they said they collectively decided to continue many of the tried-and-true practices of the café, along with its decades-long traditions.
Minn. man pleads guilty in armed robbery case
BARRON COUNTY, Wis. (WEAU) - A Minnesota man pleaded guilty Friday in the armed robbery and assault of an elderly man in Barron in December. Court documents show that on July 19, 33-year-old Ryan Charpentier of Little Canada, Minn., pleaded guilty to armed robbery as party to a crime with an increased penalty for an elder person victim. Charpentier was charged as one of two suspects in the armed robbery and assault of an elderly man in Barron, Wis., on Dec. 19, 2023.
Spring Valley Class of 1949 to hold 75th Reunion
BALDWIN, WI – Members of the Spring Valley High School Class of 1949 will gather for their 75th Annual Reunion on Friday, August 2 at the Phoenix Restaurant in Baldwin. “We believe we are the first SVHS class to hold a 75th reunion,” said John Reque, who with Carol Karnes Bevill is serving on the reunion committee.
More Indigenous youth are learning to spearfish, a connection to ancestors and the land
HAYWARD, Wis. (AP) — Ganebik Johnson started learning traditional Ojibwe songs when he was about 2 years old. He’d hang around listening to his uncle sing, or observe elders, or even pull up music on YouTube. Spearfishing came shortly after, at around age 7, when his grandfather took him out on a northern Wisconsin lake for the first time.
Roseville Police search for missing 15-year-old
ROSEVILLE, Minn. — Police in Roseville have issued an engaged missing person alert for a 15-year-old. Officials are looking for Summer Balfanz, who was last seen Monday between 9:30 and 10 a.m. in the area of 900 Block of Burke Avenue West. Balfanz left the resident on foot wearing...
Buckle up, kids! New Minnesota laws take effect Aug. 1, including child car seat changes
ST PAUL, Minn — In the dead of every Minnesota summer, a laundry list of laws passed by state lawmakers comes alive. For parents, one particular set of rules will stand out for how kids should sit down in the backseat of their cars. Starting Aug. 1, the Minnesota...
J.D. Vance making campaign stop in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS (Valley News Live) - Donald Trump’s vice presidential pick will soon be coming to Minnesota. Ohio Senator J.D. Vance is scheduled to attend a campaign fundraiser for Trump on Saturday, July 27 in Minneapolis. This comes just a week after Vance accepted the VP nomination at the Republican National Convention.
Manufacturer agrees to $85,000 settlement for violating air laws at Manitowoc facility
MANITOWOC (WLUK) -- Violations of Wisconsin's air laws at a Manitowoc manufacturing facility will cost Kerry Inc. $85,000. Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul announced details of the settlement Monday, which requires Kerry Inc. to pay a total of $85,000 in forfeitures, surcharges and court costs to resolve violations of Wisconsin air laws related to its liquid smoke manufacturing facility in Manitowoc.
Join the Coon Rapids Photo Contest: Capturing "Teamwork in Coon Rapids" Could Win You Cash
Calling all local photographers – the 2024 Coon Rapids Arts Commission Photo Contest is on the lookout for your snapshots that encapsulate "Teamwork in Coon Rapids." It's your chance to capture the essence of cooperation and community spirit in a city known for its close-knit vibes and collaborative efforts. Whether you're a pro or just snapping pics on your phone, there's a spot for you in this creative challenge. With cash prizes up for grabs, it's time to team up with your camera and showcase what teamwork looks like through your lens.
2 Texas men charged after stealing $217k from a Brooklyn Park ATM
BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. (FOX 9) - Two men from Texas were charged after they stole $217k from a Wells Fargo ATM in Brooklyn Park and led police on a high-speed pursuit. Ryan Rashad Powell, 18, was charged with simple robbery and fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle. While Zacoby OmarrIan Terrell, 19, was charged with simple robbery.
Kamala Harris-backed bail fund that freed violent criminals back in spotlight
Vice President Kamala Harris is coming under renewed scrutiny as she embarks on her second White House bid over her promotion in 2020 of a bail fund that helped free convicts, including murderers and serial domestic abusers. Facing heightened pressure from his fellow Democrats, octogenarian President Joe Biden on Sunday dropped out of the 2024 […]
Statewide Missing Person Alert For 17-Year-Old Minnesota Girl
Sartell, MN (KROC-AM News) - A statewide alert has been issued for a missing Minnesota teenager. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension says 17-year-old Kaydence Johnson has been missing for 30 days and is now considered and endangered missing person. The alert says she and another teenage girl ran away from a residence in the City of Sartell on June 22.
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