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Scuba diver, 70, dies attempting to explore shipwreck near Michigan's Isle Royale National Park
(CBS DETROIT) - A 70-year-old Wisconsin man has died while scuba diving in Lake Superior near the Isle Royale National Park.According to the National Park Service, John Nousaine, of Superior, Wisconsin, was exploring the Emperor shipwreck, a 525-foot steel bulk freighter that sank in 1947. The area of the shipwreck is between 100 to 150 feet.Officials say Nousaine's family has been notified.The Keweenaw County Sheriff's Office and medical examiner are investigating the incident.According to NPS' website, the Emperor struck Canoe Rocks off Isle Royale on June 4, 1947, sinking in about 30 minutes. Three officers and nine crew members died in the sinking.
Faribault's Halvorson, 56, earns 2nd in Minnesota bodybuilding competition
Scott Halvorson is no stranger to the gym, but he recently decided to do something he hasn’t done in over 20 years: compete in bodybuilding. Halvorson, who lives in Faribault, competed in the National Physique Committee (NPC) Twin Cities Open on Saturday, July 13. He ended up placing second in the Men’s 50 and over category and fifth in the Men’s Open division. Halvorson has been working out his entire...
Davenport Iowa Man Arrested in Grant County for Operating while Intoxicated
At around 9:00 pm on 7/21/24, Grant County Dispatch received a 911 call about a three-vehicle crash located south of the City of Boscobel. The Grant County Sheriff’s Office arrived on the scene and identified Frank M. Klee, a 55-year-old from Davenport, IA, as the driver who lost control of his vehicle and collided with a guardrail. This caused his vehicle to block traffic, resulting in two other vehicles, a 2023 Honda driven by Jordan Powers and a 2013 Dodge Caravan driven by Grace Ideker, to collide and sustain significant damage while trying to avoid the blockage.
Winona Health hospice welcoming volunteers and offering training
Winona Health is offering training for people age 18 and older who are interested in becoming hospice volunteers. Winona Area Hospice Services is licensed in Minnesota and Wisconsin and provides care within a 25-mile radius of Winona. Patients are accepted from all healthcare organizations. Hospice volunteers commit to spending at...
Harris tied with Trump in Pennsylvania and Michigan, down 1 point in Wisconsin: Fox News
Vice President Harris is tied with former President Trump in Pennsylvania and Michigan, and down 1 point from him in Wisconsin in a set of new Fox News polls released Friday. The polls found Harris and Trump tied at 49 percent support in Pennsylvania and Michigan, and the vice president at 49 percent support in…
More layoffs at freight-related firms: 607 workers cut across 4 states
Layoffs continue across the commercial transportation and freight industry, according to a new round of worker reduction notices in Florida, Texas, Illinois and Wisconsin. It is the second round of layoffs since the beginning of July. Averitt Express, Bath & Body Works Logistics Services, ShipBob, and Henry Avocado Corp. announced a total of 218 layoffs earlier in the month.
Ten-Digit Dialing Starts on Tuesday Across Southern Minnesota
Ten-digit dialing starts Tuesday across southern Minnesota, but why -- and what does that mean?. Regulators say they are running out of numbers in the 507 area code, so the addition of a second area code becomes a reality for southern Minnesota on Tuesday, July 30th. 612 and 218 were...
DNR reports wolf attacks on several Spanish mustangs in Bayfield County
Several Spanish mustangs have been attacked by wolves in Bayfield County over the past couple months, according to the Department of Natural Resources. Reports obtained by the Daily Press indicate a Spanish mustang mare was attacked on June 16 and a Spanish mustang foal was attacked on July 14. Both incidences occurred “on a farm located in the town of Bell.” Wolves in Bayfield County have recently targeted several more...
Green Bay Packers’ GM: “This Isn’t Good For Our Football Team”
The Green Bay Packers are suddenly finding themselves at the center of attention early on in training camp. Their off-season was relatively quiet compared to recent years. Trading away Davante Adams and Aaron Rodgers in back-to-back off-seasons had Green Bay the talk of the league. This off-season releasing David Bakhtiari...
2 dead, dozens hospitalized from nationwide listeria outbreak linked to deli meat
There is a nationwide outbreak of listeria linked to sliced deli meats that is part of an ongoing investigation, according to the Centers for Disease Control. The outbreak killed two people, including one from New Jersey, and hospitalized 28 others. Here’s what you need to know about the listeria outbreak...
Wisconsin HC Luke Fickell reflects on year one with the Badgers, changes for year two
Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell was a center of focus at Big Ten media days this week in Indianapolis, Indiana. He still carries the air as one of the top up-and-coming coaches in college football. He also currently leads a brand in Wisconsin that has been a staple toward the top of the Big Ten for the last 30 years, though has slipped significantly in recent seasons. Fickell and the Badgers’ trajectory entering 2024 is a significant discussion point around Big Ten circles as the conference expands to 18 members. Related: The 6 most likely scenarios for Wisconsin’s 2024 football season The decorated...
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