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Republicans taking unusual route in race against Sen. Amy Klobuchar
MINNEAPOLIS — There has been so much attention on the developments with the presidential candidates that some local races have not gotten as much attention.Sen. Amy Klobuchar is running for her fourth term in the U.S. Senate. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at the unusual journey Republicans are taking to find the opponent to run against her.U.S. Senate races are very expensive. For example, during the last Senate race in Pennsylvania candidates raised and spent more than $300 million. That's why U.S. Senate candidates usually announce a full year and a half before the election. That is not the...
Historic Minnesota Town Listed As Poorest in the Entire State
According to recent studies, Minnesota has withstood the rise of inflation better than most states in the U.S. However, that doesn't mean that some towns in the Land of Ten Thousand Lakes aren't struggling mightily. 247 Wall Street recently released its report on the poorest town in every state, and...
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.
Joyner Emerick focuses on the future for Minnesota’s disabled students
ListenJoyner Emerick focuses on the future for Minnesota’s disabled students. In celebration of Disability Pride Month, throughout July MPR News is featuring stories about Minnesotans with disabilities who are making an impact. See more at mprnews.org/changemakers. Young people bring Joyner Emerick hope for the future, which is why they...
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...
Bill Bowen, Former KPLX Nighttime Host, Dies.
Bill Bowen, best known for his decade at Cumulus Media “99.5 The Wolf” KPLX Dallas, died Saturday. Bowen’s son, Michael Phillips, announced the passing on Facebook, saying that his father spent his last moments with his family at his bedside. “We are processing a lot of emotions...
Riding into town – Rice Lake bicycle, coffee shop open for business
RICE LAKE – Though a bike store and a coffee shop don’t necessarily come to mind as the perfect business combo, blending the two, Allison Hall – co-owner of Northwoods Cycle in Rice Lake – said, made sense. “Why not come in to check out some...
The Milk Pail in Rice Lake is under new ownership
RICE LAKE – Going through major life changes can cause someone to view the trajectory of their life differently. Alyssa Madlon said this is exactly what she experienced in her life. After beating cancer, the 26 year old said she decided to change careers and recently became the new...
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.
Rhys Hoskins’ go-ahead homer in 8th lifts Brewers over Twins, 8-7
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Rhys Hoskins hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth inning and rookie Jackson Chourio homered and drove in three runs to lift the Milwaukee Brewers to a two-game sweep of the Minnesota Twins with an 8-7 win at Target Field on Sunday. With the game...
2024 WIAA Division 2 Colby Track and Field Sectional Results: Rice Lake(Women) Osceola(Men) Take the Titles
2024 WIAA Division 2 Colby Track and Field Sectional Results: Rice Lake(Women) Osceola(Men) Take the Titles. Women – Division 2 – Team Rankings – 18 Events Scored. Men – Division 2 – Team Rankings – 18 Events Scored. 1) Osceola 97. 2) Somerset 91.
'That kid deserves $150 million': Milwaukee Brewers rookie Jackson Chourio is living up to the hype
MINNEAPOLIS – Jackson Chourio has opened the second half of the season the way he finished the first half. That is to say, on fire. The Milwaukee Brewers' 20-year-old wunderkind put the wraps on a terrific two-game interleague series sweep of the Minnesota Twins at Target Field on Sunday afternoon by doubling, homering and...
New Asian restaurant opens doors in downtown Chippewa Falls
CHIPPEWA FALLS – Even though House of Eggrolls – located at 504 N. Bridge St. – is not quite two months old, it is already winning the hearts and tempting the palettes of Chippewa Falls residents. Owners Kevin (41) and MaiNhia (36) Vue said they had talked...
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