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Cottage Grove in state of emergency after latest severe storms
COTTAGE GROVE, Minn. — The mayor of Cottage Grove declared a state of emergency early Friday morning due to damage from the latest powerful storm to sweep across the Twin Cities this week. Mayor Myron Bailey says property owners should contact their insurance company if there's any damage. The city will not enter private property to remove trees or debris.Cottage Grove will be conducting curbside pick-up of private debris. Residents need to place tree debris at the curb by Sunday. The city will also be removing or trimming trees along public streets.There were several reports of tornadoes on Thursday...
LOCAL SPORTS August 30, 2024
Goodhue 21 Lewiston-Altura 0 game suspended with 2:58 left in the third quarter due to thunderstorms. Game will resume at 3pm today. No broadcast of the remaining portion of the game. Ellsworth 27 La Crosse Central 14. Volleyball:. Mankato West 3 Red Wing 0. Medford 3 Zumbrota-Mazeppa 2. Chatfield 3...
Why Wisconsin cities earn national recognition as best places to live
Wisconsin cities rank highly in lists from online news outlets and financial companies that evaluate the best place to live in the United States. This summer, Fortune magazine ranked Middleton the 18th best place to live in the country, while the company SmartAsset included Eau Claire, Appleton and Oshkosh in the top 10 of most livable small cities, nationwide.
City Drops Lawsuit Against Former Regency Inn
The lawsuit against Eau Claire’s long-troubled Regency Inn is no more. The city dropped the case this week. Eau Claire originally sued the Regency’s owners, calling the motel ‘a well-known den of illegal activity,’ and the ‘worst hotel’ in the city. The lawsuit was intended to force the Regency’s former owners to close or sell. They sold the motel earlier this year, and the new owners are renovating it with plans to make it into a better place to stay.
Former Library Director Maintains Innocence
The former library director in Altoona continues to deny years-old charges of sexual abuse. Arin Wilken was in court in Eau Claire yesterday, and entered a not guilty plea. He’s accused of abusing a child years ago. He was arrested back in March at the library, but library managers say none of the alleged crimes happened at the library. Wilken says the claims against him are not true and maintains his innocence.
‘I Speak Candidly’: Tim Walz Blames ‘Grammar’ When Asked Why He ‘Misspoke’ About Fighting in War
Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz told CNN anchor Dana Bash he liked to “speak candidly” and wear his emotions on his sleeves, Thursday, after Bash asked him why he falsely claimed to have carried weapons “in war.”. During an interview with Walz and Vice President Kamala...
Demand Skyrockets For College Football Coach's Firing Following Week 1 Loss
Following their devastating 19-17 loss to North Carolina in Week 1, many fans are already calling for the firing of Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck. Despite the fact they have a new quarterback who was highly coveted in the transfer portal, and had been sold a dream all offseason that their ...
Beatles tribute band takes audiences back to "1964"
EAU CLAIRE — The Beatles became one of the most prominent and historically important bands in the history of modern rock music, and their influence can be felt even 60 years after their debut on American soil. Audiences in the Chippewa Valley will soon get a chance to experience the enchanting magic of experiencing the Beatles live on stage. “1964: The Tribute” captures the magic of that ...
Over Half Inch of Rain in St. Cloud on Thursday
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- We officially had just over a half inch of rain in St. Cloud on Thursday afternoon. The National Weather Service says we recorded .59" of rain at the St. Cloud Regional Airport. That brings us to 6.21 inches of rain for August, which is 2.48...
Ojibwe-language dub of "Star Wars" to get first screening Friday
MINNEAPOLIS — A brand new Indigenous language dub of the epic space opera "Star Wars: A New Hope" is getting its first showtimes this weekend. Screenings are scheduled to take place Friday at nine theaters across parts of Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin, including the Oakdale, Parkwood, and Southbridge Crossing theaters in the Twin Cities.Late last year, Walt Disney Studios announced that Disney and Lucasfilm were working with the Dakota Ojibwe Tribal Council and the University of Manitoba to create the Ojibwemowin version of the 1977 film. The original "Star Wars" film has been translated into more than 50 languages over the years,...
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