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Wisconsin Department of Justice welcomes second Accelerant Detection Canine
MADISON, Wis. -- Attorney General Josh Kaul announced Thursday the arrival of new Accelerant Detection Canine "Bo," who will work for the Wisconsin Department of Justice's Division of Criminal Investigation Canine Team.
New doc explores Uniroyal departure from western Wisconsin
It was 32 years ago, in June of 1992, when the Uniroyal tire plant in Eau Claire shut down for good. It had been a stalwart in the western Wisconsin manufacturing landscape for some 75 years. More than 1,000 workers lost their jobs in the closure. A new documentary chronicles...
Popular History Channel Show is Filming in Minnesota this Fall
It's always really exciting when shows or movies decide to film in Minnesota. Even if we can't be involved at all, we're still proud that our state was chosen! But this particular show that will be filming here DOES want our participation. It's a big show from the History Channel...
28 years since one of the strongest tornadoes in Wisconsin history
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Thursday marks the 28th anniversary of the most recent 5-rated tornado in Wisconsin. On July 18, 1996, an F5 tornado struck the town of Oakfield in Fond du Lac County. The tornado was on the ground for 30 minutes and caused tremendous damage in and around...
Interview: 50 years of the Indianhead Swap Meet & Car Show
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (WEAU) - For 50 years, the Indianhead Swap Meet and Car Show has been showing off hundreds of cars for thousands of spectators. The 50th anniversary of the show is Sunday, August 4 with gates open at 7 a.m. at the Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds in Chippewa Falls.
Millions in damage avoided in Coon Rapids thanks to forward thinking: "This was a save"
COON RAPIDS, Minn. — For Todd Williams, it was perhaps a moment of vindication — or at least, confirmation, that city buildings are safe and secure.It started with an emergency alert to firefighters in the early morning of July 8. Crews were dispatched to a fire at Sand Creek Park. When they got there, the fire was already out. "This was a save," Williams said. "This saved the city probably over $1.5 million."The "save" came thanks to a trio of fire sprinklers installed along the park's main building. Fire crews later learned the fire started when a group threw...
Girls flag football is gaining traction in Minnesota, thanks in part to the Vikings
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings believe in the equity of football and giving everyone a chance to play the game, which is why the team is sponsoring girls flag football leagues across the state.This mission culminated in the first-ever high school summer league championship at TCO Stadium on Sunday.The only four schools in the league competed against each other: Houston, La Crescent-Hokah, Pine Island and Rosemount.Rosemount and La Crescent-Hokah made it to the championship round, and the players weren't holding anything back."This is not old powder puff football, this is legit play-making football," said Terry Donovan, the head coach of the...
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...
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