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Mother-daughter duo opening Dogsenter in Washburn
A new business opening in Washburn, Wisconsin is set to become the go to spot for dog owners. Dogsenter, which opens on August 26th, is the new dog store that also offers an indoor and outdoor play area, washing stations, and beverages for owners. The idea came about after owner Pam Dahlheimer realized there was nothing in town for dog owners.
Sonnentag Center's opening week festivities announced
EAU CLAIRE — The Sonnentag Events Center will officially have its ribbon cutting on Sept. 12, but the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is planning a full week of events in connection with the long-awaited opening. The $122 million facility has been in the works since before the pandemic. The County Materials Complex, named for John and Carolyn Sonnentag and their business, will host Blugold athletics offices, competitions for basketball and volleyball, and has an indoor football field for practices. The center also features a sports...
Root beer stand in Chippewa Falls to be torn down before being rebuilt
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (WEAU) - A root beer stand that has been in Chippewa Falls since the 1930′s is being torn down Wednesday. Anneliese and husband Robert Fish are the new owners of the 1930′s root beer stand, formerly known as Mary Ann’s Root Beer Stand. In...
JD Vance Wisconsin visit; Milwaukee Police Association endorses Trump-Vance
MILWAUKEE - Republican Vice Presidential Nominee JD Vance's plane made an emergency landing at Milwaukee Mitchell International Aiport shortly after departing the same airport on Friday, Aug. 16. After his speech at the Milwaukee Police Association building, the plane carrying Vance experienced some sort of issue while leaving Milwaukee Mitchell...
Minneapolis to see one of its biggest post-pandemic music weekends
MINNEAPOLIS — Hours before Thursday night's show, Pantera fans took their place in line outside Minneapolis' First Avenue. Mark Crawford and Tim McLean came from Milwaukee to take advantage of the venue's rare, small setting."Drum sticks, guitar picks, they're more likely to get tossed to you if you're in the front row," said McLean. Pantera isn't the only show the two friends are seeing in Minneapolis this weekend. They're also heading to U.S. Bank Stadium on Friday night to see Metallica. The legendary metal band is playing two nights in Minneapolis."I've got so many Metallica tattoos and everything," said Matthew...
Oregon Area Food Pantry reaches new record for people served this summer
OREGON, Wis. (WMTV) - Food pantry use is at an all-time high in parts of south-central Wisconsin. The Oregon Area Food Pantry is reaching new records for people served and we are only halfway through this month. Compared to last summer, numbers are nearly doubled. The pantry has served 543...
Feeding our Future trial bribe: Woman set to plea guilty
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - It appears the woman accused of dropping off a bag containing $120,000 to a juror in the Feeding our Future fraud case is now set to plead guilty. The court docket in the bribe case is now listing a change of plea hearing for Ladan Ali.
Minneapolis' historic Foshay Tower celebrates its 95th year
The Historic Foshay Tower turns 95 this August. Completed in 1929, the building’s thirty-two story tower was the tallest skyscraper between Chicago and the West Coast until 1973 and has for decades been a destination in downtown.
Minneapolis shooting leaves 1 man dead off Lake Street
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A shooting in broad daylight on Thursday left one man dead off Lake Street in Minneapolis. Police said they were called to the scene on 12th Avenue South shortly before 2 p.m. At the scene, officers found the victim in an alleyway next to a thrift...
Minneapolis honors Bernadette Anderson with commemorative street on city‘s north side
Another Minneapolis civil rights icon will have their name on a commemorative street sign on the city’s north side. On Thursday, the city council approved an application to rename a portion of Russell Avenue North as Bernadette Anderson Way. An outspoken advocate for civil rights for African Americans, Anderson...
Mother Says Body Found in Maple Grove Is Her Missing Son
The community is mourning after police found a deceased person in a Maple Grove neighborhood Wednesday afternoon. The mother of Nathaniel Chambers, a 17-year-old who was missing in the Maple Grove area, said in a Facebook post that the person found was her son. “It is with a sad heart...
Country music singer Creed Fisher seriously hurt in motorcycle crash near St. Cloud
SAUK RAPIDS, Minn. — Texas country music singer Creed Fisher underwent multiple surgeries after his representatives say he was seriously hurt in a motorcycle crash on Saturday night near St. Cloud.Fisher, 50, was scheduled to perform that evening at Rollie's Rednecks and Longnecks in Sauk Rapids. The Benton County Sheriff's Office says deputies were called to a road 3 miles north of the bar just after 7 p.m. on a report of a two-motorcycle crash involving the singer.The sheriff's office says before the crash, Fisher had been with friends at a rural residence. Fisher told authorities he left with two other...
UW-River Falls adds online business administration major
RIVER FALLS – The University of Wisconsin-River Falls will offer a fully online business administration major beginning fall 2024. The College of Education, Business and Allied Health ‘s (CEBAH) School of Business and Economics (SBE) will be home to the asynchronous program designed to provide students with a flexible, high-quality education that meets the demands of today’s dynamic business environment.
Packers need to steal Vikings' JJ McCarthy replacement before it's too late
JJ McCarthy's season-ending injury will have a significant impact on the NFC North this season, but it could also force the Green Bay Packers to change their short-term plans. NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported McCarthy will miss his entire rookie season, which hands the Vikings' QB1 job to Sam Darnold for the season. Minnesota may look for a short-term option to compete with Darnold.
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