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The Wisconsin State Fair is less than a week away and we are sharing some drink options that will be available. Brendan Cleary with Great Lakes Distillery joins FOX6 WakeUp to show us how to make some cocktails that will be featured at the big event.

It's going to be a near-perfect weekend for riding on two or three wheels in southeast Wisconsin. FOX6's Stephanie Barichello has your Weekend Riding Forecast for July 26-28.

There is a nationwide outbreak of listeria linked to sliced deli meats that is part of an ongoing investigation, according to the Centers for Disease Control. The outbreak killed two people, including one from New Jersey, and hospitalized 28 others. Here’s what you need to know about the listeria outbreak...

Duluth, MN – Northern Minnesota is on alert for potential flash flooding this weekend as heavy rains are forecasted to hit the region. The National Weather Service in Duluth has issued a warning with a 5 to 30 percent chance of flash flooding, especially in areas north and west of the Iron Range from Sunday afternoon through midday Monday.

Wisconsin is ending its long-standing rule that banned carrying firearms while fishing after facing a legal challenge. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources agreed to end the ban on anglers, or those who fish recreationally, from carrying firearms Wednesday. The DNR was facing pressure from the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty, a conservative law […]

In Wisconsin, there are more than 4,000 assisted living facilities and 60,000 beds — and they range in size, price, specialities and level of medical care. Assisted living facilities oversee key questions about your or your loved one's care: admissions, staffing levels and the availability of a nurse, among other things. Here are the...

From the National Weather Service • Duluth • July 26, 2024. Heat and humidity return this weekend. Continued warm Sunday, then a little cooler Monday. Heat returns Tuesday through most of next week. Heat index values ikn the 90s to near 100 °F are forecast Saturday. Dewpoints will reach the middle 60s to low 70s °F. To beat the heat follow these tips. Drink plenty of water, even if you're not thirsty. Take frequent rest breaks in the shade or air conditioning. Avoid strenuous activity during the hottest parts of the day. Never leave children or pets unattended in vehicles. Wear light-colored loose clothing.

Duluth, MN – Heat and humidity are set to return to northern Minnesota this weekend, with temperatures climbing into the 90s and heat index values approaching 100°F. This warm spell is expected to persist through next week, prompting officials to issue safety advisories for residents and visitors. According...

A Hayward man is accused of possessing more than 11 grams of methamphetamine with the intention of delivering the drug after a traffic stop on Highway 53 between Cameron and Rice Lake. Nathan W. Rickards, 42, was charged on Wednesday in Barron County Circuit Court with a felony charge of possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine, second or subsequent offense. Two misdemeanors of possession of drug paraphernalia and another of operating while revoked also were filed. ...

SAINT CLOUD – St. Cloud State hockey fans may be used to bad gameday traffic, but expect heightened security and road closures Saturday for Donald Trump's presidential rally with J.D. Vance at the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center. Although postgame traffic is bad enough as is, the crowd leaving SCSU’s hockey center on Saturday will have to deal with the additional headache of a presidential motorcade. ...

AURORA—Mayor Doug Gregor was proud to say there is life in his town with a number of current projects ongoing and he is hopeful about the city’s West Industrial Park, where ground was broken Thursday. The industrial park in Aurora is being developed just northeast of the Highway 135 and County Road 100 intersection with the help of Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation and others. “So there’s life. It’s alive....

Singer/Songwriter Joyann Parker is way too busy to sing in the shower. “I need to be in and out of there,” she said, but admitted she does use that time to listen to other music. If you look at the gigs on her schedule throughout the summer (which...

Questions as to how cannabis businesses should be regulated within the city limits of Two Harbors have been a topic of discussion at a number of Council meetings over the past several months. There are admittedly some complexities related to licensing and zoning that the Council needs to resolve and information coming from the State Office of Cannabis Management has apparently been spotty. There are a number of issues that need to be addressed including how social equity applications will be handled, how many businesses will be granted licenses in the city, and where cultivation operations can be located and how they will be regulated. The Council opened a public hearing at Monday night’s council meeting to receive public input and several area residents were on hand to offer suggestions. Cassidy Gow, owner of Two Harbors Cannabis, offered to work with the Council and is clearly a knowledgeable resource. Kim Leon, acknowledged that Council members have their hands full with other duties. In the absence of a city planner, Leon encouraged the Council to call together a special task force of citizens who can do the necessary research and make recommendations so that the Council can move forward on their decision making process. Cultivation businesses can begin operation this year and the sale of cannabis products will go live in January of 2025, so it is clearly time to act. The Council has chosen to adopt “an interim ordinance prohibiting the operation of a cannabis business within the City until January 1st, 2025, to allow the City time to study and plan for appropriate zoning and regulations for operating a cannabis business to protect the health, safety and welfare of city residents”. This moratorium can be lifted at any time that the necessary zoning and licensing decisions have been made. It appears that there are citizens who would like to help the Council to that end.

MADISON, Wis. — Local leaders across Wisconsin wrapped up the week by stumping for now-presumed Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, with just over 100 days left until the November election. The focus Friday was on trying to tie former President Donald Trump to Project 2025 — a more...

Wisconsinites will vote for state Assembly and Senate candidates in a primary on Aug. 13 and in the general election Nov. 5, 2024. This is the first election under newly-competitive district maps. The candidate in each political party to receive the most votes Aug. 13 will advance to the November...

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Olympic watch parties are popping up around the state, exciting fans and businesses for what’s ahead during the summer games. Team USA women’s soccer fans went to Breese Stevens Field Thursday to watch the team take home a 3-0 victory against Zambia. Heidi Herberger...

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking volunteers to promote safe, responsible and ethical hunting practices as hunter education instructors. Volunteer opportunities are available in all parts of the state. There are two ways to become a certified volunteer hunter education instructor. Interested volunteers can serve as apprentices...

MADISON - The Apostle Islands could soon become Wisconsin's first national park, thanks to an effort by several federal lawmakers. U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany introduced a bill Tuesday that would designate the area as a national park, upgrading it from its current designation as a national lakeshore. The first hearing on the...

SUPERIOR, WI. — On July 25th, the Superior Fire Department responded to two separate fires in the City of Superior. At 11:26 pm, crews were dispatched to a large commercial building at 5401 Oakes Ave, according to a press release. Upon arrival, they found heavy fire that quickly caused...