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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 […]
Investigation finds officers' use of force justified in shooting of man outside Woodbury Target store
WOODBURY, Minn. — The Washington County Attorney announced Thursday that a Woodbury police officer and Washington County Sheriff's deputy acted lawfully in the shooting and wounding of a man outside a Target last April, according to a statement released Friday. Washington County Attorney Kevin Magnuson also said the law...
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...
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...
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, […]
Birding Event Welcomes Anyone to Get Involved in the Hobby
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Did you know baby birds “graduate” into adulthood?. Every August, young birds mature into their full-grown state as they prepare for migration. And in Superior, people celebrated the start of migration as birds make their way down south. The “Anyone Can Bird” event is...
The Black Country Singer, Black women thriving in college in Wisconsin, Refugee food program expanding in Milwaukee
We hear from Milwaukee’s André Lamar who records as “The Black Country Singer.” Then we discuss a new book on Black women’s college experience. And we learn about cultural food needs of refugees and immigrants in Milwaukee. Milwaukee's Black country singer. Although country music has...
Man gets over 12 years for fatal 2023 South St. Paul shooting
HASTINGS, Minn. — A Cambridge man charged in the November 2023 shooting death of 26-year-old Avontae King was sentenced Friday to serve over 12 years in prison. Andrew Fisher, 20, will receive 265 days credit already served toward his 153-month sentence. The Dakota County judge imposed the sentence after Fisher pleaded guilty in May 2024 to one count of second-degree unintentional murder while committing a felony.
Maplewood police investigate the city's second suspected homicide this week
Maplewood police are investigating the city’s second suspected homicide this week. Investigators say a 38-year old man was found dead in a camper trailer on the 2600 block of Elm Street North around 7:55 Thursday night.
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