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Carlton Man Sustains Significant Injuries After ATV Accident
MAHTOWA TOWNSHIP, Minn. — A 70-year-old man sustained significant injuries after an ATV accident on Tuesday evening. The accident happened in the 2500 block of County Road 4 in Mahtowa Township at 5:29 p.m. The Carlton County Sheriff’s Office says they received a report of an ATV that flipped...
Support a retired police officer as he battles an aggressive form of cancer
Andy Mickus served his community for 26 years with the Duluth Police Department. “He went above and beyond, and held many positions,” his friend and former coworker Lt. Ken Zwak shared. “But more importantly, he’s a great husband and dad.”. Now Mickus is dealing with the diagnosis...
Firefighters rescue child from tree
HIBBING—Firefighters from the Hibbing Fire Department rescued a child from a tree on Tuesday in Hibbing. Hibbing firefighters were dispatched to a report of a child stuck in a tree, at the Birch Court Apartments located in the 600 block of East 40th Street, according to a Facebook post by the Friends of the Northland FireWire. Firefighters used a ground ladder to rescue “the adventurous boy, who simply climbed down the ladder, with assistance, to the ground, according to the report.” No injuries were reported. The age of the child was not included in the report.
Local physician takes on ultramarathon
Local physician takes on ultramarathon Aitkin—Dan Lonergan, MD, a dedicated anesthesiologist in Riverwood’s Neck, Back, and Spine clinic, has taken on an extraordinary personal challenge that few would dare attempt. He has transitioned from a self-described non-runner to completing a grueling 100-mile ultramarathon. His journey is a testament to grit, determination, and the power of a wellness mindset. Just a year ago, Dr. Lonergan was not only concerned about the...
Public testifies on Line 5 as comment period nears end
Opposition continues to grow against the Enbridge Line 5 pipeline, after a federal judge ruled the Canadian energy company trespassed on Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa land in 2013. A coalition of faith organizations, environmental advocates, tribal communities, farmers, public health experts, business owners and residents have submitted over 150,000 public comments to […]
Nearly 30K still without power in Minnesota's storm-ravaged Twin Cities region
Thousands of residents in Minnesota's Twin Cities metro area and some parts of Wisconsin still were without electricity Wednesday after severe storms hit the region, and power may not be restored for some until Thursday.
Along Wisconsin's northern shores, Line 5 continues to pit tribal culture against Big Oil
ODANAH, Wisconsin – Daniel Wiggins Jr. sipped his coffee, which he took light and sweet. The sip gave him a moment to slow the tears welling up in his eyes. It was Father’s Day, and he recalled his fondest memory in the Kakagon Sloughs, a system of wetlands on the Bad River Band...
Apps Open to Pitch at 2024 ESS
The Wisconsin Technology Council is seeking companies to participate in one of two pitch events at the annual Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium (ESS), taking place Nov. 13-14 at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, the organization announced recently. As in previous years, the pitch opportunities are the Tech Council...
Jail still out of compliance
SHELL LAKE — The Washburn County Jail is still not up to compliance according to the Wisconsin Administrative Code in classifications. The Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) had told the Washburn County Board that the jail, which was built in the early 1990s, was not up to code when it comes to the bed count (there are currently 30 beds and one holding cell), separating inmates by classification (there are now 17) and other operational matters. The DOC said it would work with the county...
Minnesota cracks down on misclassification of employees as independent contractors
Minnesota is cracking down on businesses who pay employees less than the minimum wage by misclassifying them as independent contractors. A new law combating this type of fraud went into effect in July but some industries continue to cut corners.
Harris-Walz goes to Georgia and watchdog groups say Telegram ignored warnings: Morning Rundown
Kamala Harris and Tim Walz campaign in Georgia. Israel launches a huge military operation in the West Bank. Nonprofit watchdogs say Telegram ignored their concerns before the company’s CEO was arrested. And what to know as the Paralympic Games kick off in Paris. Here’s what to know today.
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