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Aldi opens stores in Maryland, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Missori
It was a big week for German discount grocer Aldi, which opened four stores in four different states. The grocer launched three on Thursday at the following locations:. 737 South Frederick Ave., Gaithersburg, Md. 4344 Mormon Coulee Road, La Crosse, Wisc. 1270 N. Telegraph Road, Monroe, Mich. A fourth store...
Lost for 150 Years: Maritime Historians Shocked by Shipwreck Found Off Wisconsin Coast!
GREEN BAY, WI – In a discovery straight out of a maritime legend, the remains of the 150-year-old schooner Margaret A. Muir have been found off the coast of Algoma, Wisconsin. This incredible find by maritime historians unveils a dramatic tale of survival and tragedy on the Great Lakes.
Keith Urban’s Outfit Under Fire From Popular Wisconsin Gas Station
Kwik Trip gas station has ignited a social media frenzy after calling out country music superstar Keith Urban for his questionable fashion choice at a recent show in Wisconsin. Kwik Trip vs. Buc-ee's. Let me just start by saying I have never been to a Buc-ee's gas station before, BUT...
Black Wisconsin voters weigh in on Harris' candidacy
MADISON, Wis. — As Vice President Kamala Harris continues to gain the support of delegates and looks toward a potential Democratic presidential nomination at next month’s convention in Chicago, supporters said they hope the campaign will have new energy. What You Need To Know. More than 91% of...
Downtown Duluth leader speaks out in support of proposed city ordinances
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - A Downtown Duluth leader is speaking out in support of the city’s proposed public safety ordinances. Ahead of Monday’s council meeting, President of the Downtown Duluth organization Kristi Stokes released pictures showing the challenges the city has faced in recent months. A...
Tim Walz Buries ‘Robber Baron’ JD Vance: ‘My Hillbilly Cousins Did Not Go to Yale’
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, who is reportedly among those being considered by Vice President Kamala Harris to be her running mate, had strong words for his potential counterpart, Sen. JD Vance (R-OH). Former President Donald Trump tapped Vance as his running mate earlier this month. The senator had a career...
Minn. Gov. Tim Walz will lead event ahead of Trump rally
ST. PAUL – Gov. Tim Walz and other Minnesota leaders will lead a canvassing kickoff on Saturday in St. Paul ahead of Trump's St. Cloud rally. According to the release, U.S. Rep Betty McCollum, R-Minn., and St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter will join Walz, DFL, at the event that will focus on the Heritage Foundation's Project 2025. ...
Community Members Learn About Blue Heron Research Vessel in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. — Community members stepped on deck to learn all about the Blue Heron research vessel in the Duluth. UMD’s Large Lakes Observatory hosts the Science on Deck event in the Duluth Harbor near Pier B Resort. There are three days of tours offered this summer. Scientists...
Live from Studio A: The Ameri-Finn All Stars
After meeting at a music festival, Minnesota native Steve Solkela and Finland native Ida Metsberg teamed up for occasional performances as the Ameri-Finn All Stars, including sets at FinnFest 2024 in Duluth. They joined us in the studio on July 25, 2024 to share a song from each musician's repertoire, plus a well-known American song with Finnish lyrics. We talked with Solkela about how he experienced his Finnish heritage growing up on the Iron Range and with Metsberg about growing up in a musical family and moving to New York at 21 to pursue her own music.
Duluth City Council Meeting to Start Early on Monday, July 29th
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth City Council announces an earlier start for next weeks City Council Meeting. The meeting on Monday, July 29th will start at 5:15 p.m. rather than 7:00 p.m. The early start will provide extended time for public comment and policy decisions. With recent City Council...
Testing friction of road material made with taconite tailings with technology called SCRIM
A bright orange truck made a few passes along Munger Shaw Road on Friday. It’s called SCRIM, and it’s a road survey machine that tests friction of pavement and surfaces. SCRIM stands for Sideway force Coefficient Routine Investigation Machine. From the company WDM USA, the technology was developed...
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