Hammond
LATEST NEWS
The political tide turns in Wisconsin
The big news out of Wisconsin’s primary Tuesday was the defeat of two ballot measures crafted by Republican legislators that would have hamstrung the governor’s ability to hand out federal emergency aid. Farmers, small business owners and child care providers who were rescued from bankruptcy by millions of dollars in federal relief funds distributed by […]
Drone business brings new technology to area farms
CADOTT — John Goodman showed off his two massive drones at Wisconsin Farm Technology Days, showing how new equipment can improve farming. Goodman said the large drones weigh about 300 pounds when the 40-liter tanks are fully loaded. “We can spray herbicide, fungicide and cover crops,” Goodman said. “We do inter-seeding into standing corn. You don’t transmit disease, and you don’t trample crops. It’s a form of technology that really...
Workers 'pretty nervous' after Harley-Davidson moves work from Wisconsin to Thailand
MENOMONEE FALLS — A lot of uncertainty for workers at the Harley Davidson plant in Menomonee Falls. The motorcycle maker announced it is moving some of its production to Thailand. “How are people feeling in there?” asked reporter Rebecca Klopf. “Pretty nervous,” said an unidentified worker. Watch:...
Amateur Baseball: Spring Valley out, Tilden in for this weekend’s Class A Finals in River Falls
The brackets have been set for this weekend’s Wisconsin Baseball Association Class A Finals at First National Bank of River Falls Field, but not without a little drama. The WBA announced Wednesday that the Spring Valley Hawks, who punched their ticket to the state finals with a 12-10, 15-inning marathon win over the defending state champion Tilden Tigers in last Sunday’s regionals, have been forced to forfeit that game due to the use of an ineligible player.
Cornel West received help from Trump allies to get on Wisconsin ballot: Report
Liberal independent presidential candidate Cornel West reportedly used allies of former President Donald Trump to gain ballot access in the battleground state of Wisconsin. According to a report from USA Today, West received a boost from Republican operatives who helped him gather the required amount of signatures to be placed on the ballot. Documents from […]
Young baking prodigy sweeps county fair
FOREST LAKE, Minn. — Marais Bower mixes her mint brownie batter with the ease that comes with experience. "I don’t really know," she says. "But I've been baking for a long time." Marais is 6 years old. The girl from Forest Lake has spent half her life entering...
Blackhawk football gears up for 2024 season
BALDWIN, WI – Football is back! The Baldwin-Woodville Blackhawks (B-W) reported to practice on August 6 to prepare for the 2024 season. This year’s focus is on speed and athleticism as the team aims to build on recent success. Coming off their second consecutive winning season, the Blackhawks...
Officer, deputy found to be justified in shooting suspect at Target in Woodbury
Two members of law enforcement were found to have lawfully used force when they shot a man who pointed a pellet gun at them in Woodbury in April. In a memo to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office determined that Officer James Stoffel with the Woodbury Public Safety Department and Deputy Brian Krook of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office were justified in using deadly force against 61-year-old Donald Eugene Roche.
Video shows 8-year-old girl using bat to help fight off armed robber at Twin Cities liquor store
(From CBS News) It’s back to business after a big scare at Big Discount Liquors in Maplewood. An armed robber was beaten back by an 8-year-old girl and her baseball bat. Thirty-seven-year-old Conchobhar Morrell, of St. Paul, was charged with first-degree attempted aggravated robbery in Ramsey County on Monday. Charging documents state Morrell’s criminal record includes a 2004 conviction for first-degree aggravated robbery.
Walz administration awarded $2 million to Muslim group fundraising for al Qaeda-linked charity
EXCLUSIVE — Under Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN), the state of Minnesota awarded over $2 million to an Islamic group that fundraises for a charity linked to an al Qaeda affiliate, according to funding records reviewed by the Washington Examiner. The Islamic Association of North America, the recipient of the state grants from 2019 to 2024, […]
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.