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Two years after launching, 988 capacity continues to expand in Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minn. — For two years, three simple numbers have an impact on countless people struggling with mental health. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 988. If you dial it, someone in a call center is there to answer the phone or reply to a text."I think it's it's been a huge success because we want to to be able to meet someone's needs kind of that lowest level of intervention possible. And we don't want it to feel scary for people to reach out for help," said Shannah Mulvihill, executive director of Mental Health Minnesota.She says 988 has...
Minnesota Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell Opens Up About 4 A.M. Call Informing Him of Tragic Death
Tragedy struck the Minnesota Vikings when newly drafted cornerback Khyree Jackson died in a car accident in early July. Jackson, along with former college football players Isaiah Hazel and Anthony Lytton Jr., was involved in a fatal three-car crash at 3:14 a.m. Minnesota Vikings cornerback Khyree Jackson was pronounced dead...
Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin Residents Should Brace for More of These Menaces
The excessive rainfall, abundance of severe thunderstorms, and increased tornadic activity has made this summer one to remember for Tri-Staters. The weather has been as inconsistent as it's been wet, and with that comes an influx of creatures most of us vehemently despise. With all the rain, flooding, and humidity...
2 dead in listeria outbreak likely linked to sliced deli meats
Two people have died in a listeria outbreak across 12 states in the U.S. that is likely linked to sliced deli meats, according to the CDC. In total, 28 people have been infected and hospitalized with the disease as of Friday in an outbreak that began in May, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
A dyslexic superhero’s real alter ego, and a prolific Wisconsin author reaches a milestone birthday
UW-Madison’s Shawn Robinson shares his journey with dyslexia and creation of the “Doctor Dyslexia Dude” comic book superhero. Then, Wisconsin author Jerry Apps joins us days before turning 90 to talk about his new books. Shawn Robinson’s alter ego ‘Dr. Dyslexia Dude’ aims to help children of...
123rd Wisconsin State Amateur Championship: Day 4 Report Card from The Legend at Merrill Hills
Garrett Jones, Madison. The former University of Wisconsin golfer, by our research, becomes just the third golfer in Wisconsin State Golf Association history to win the WSGA "State Am Slam," a quartet of championship that includes the State Amateur, the State Match-Play, the State Junior and the State Four-Ball. Jones...
New opportunities and restrictions ahead of gun deer season
(WJFW)- During the gun deer season last fall hunters killed roughly 14% fewer bucks and 27% fewer does in northern Wisconsin compared to the last 5 year average. The natural resources board met in Green Bay and unanimously approved certain recommendations for the 2024 deer season. Certain counties will have new restrictions and new opportunities.
Packers' AJ Dillon and wife launch foundation to combat hunger in Northeast Wisconsin
LITTLE CHUTE (WLUK) -- Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon and his wife, Gabrielle, have launched The Dillon Family Foundation to tackle hunger in our area. The couple partnered with Feeding America in order to help as many people as possible. The foundation kicked off Thursday afternoon, packing 375 meals to be delivered to families across Northeast Wisconsin.
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