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A Kamala Harris administration would deliver more bad healthcare policy
The passing of the baton from President Joe Biden to Vice President Kamala Harris, and more recently, the choice of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as Harris’s running mate, is certainly shaking up the November election. But beyond reshuffling the political horse race, a Harris-Walz administration wouldn’t change much. It would just mean more of the […]
WSHS Senior Hosts Soccer Tournament Fundraiser
A West Salem senior’s Senior Project will create a special scholarship fund. Seniors at West Salem High School must complete a community minded project applying all of the skills they’ve learned. Dylynn Bayer’s project is bringing the community and region’s soccer enthusiasts together this Saturday. “I...
XeteX breaks ground on air handling equipment manufacturing facility in Wisconsin
XeteX has begun construction on a new manufacturing facility in Holmen, Wisconsin. The company, which produces commercial and industrial air handling and energy recovery ventilation solutions, will hire 20 additional employees to work at its new 116,000-square-foot facility, which will sit on 13 acres of land. The new factory will allow XeteX to double its capacity, and production is expected to begin in 2025.
This Famous Minnesota Actor Gets His ‘Hollywood Star’
Famous Minnesota born Actor Vince Vaughn, known for his roles in many popular comedy movies like Dodgeball from 1996 and Wedding Crashers from 2005, was just honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame this past Monday, August 12th, 2024. FUNNY MAN VAUGHN. Vince and his family all...
Rachelle recognized by Twin Cities Business magazine for her advocacy work
Twin Cities Business magazine has recognized Winona Health CEO and Minnesota Hospital Association board chair Rachelle Schultz in their 2024 Best of Business issue, as a Notable Non Profit Board member. Rachelle has been a tireless advocate for healthcare and patients in Winona and across Minnesota. She recently joined MHA...
After 50 Years, the Minnesota State Patrol is Making a Big Change
The Minnesota State Patrol has announced that they'll be making a change that will debut this week. It'll definitely be a big and noticeable change but it shouldn't really come as a surprise, either. History of the Minnesota State Patrol. The Minnesota State Patrol started, no surprise, when the boom...
Royce White, who won the Minnesota Republican Senate primary, was never an NBA star
Royce White, who was selected in the first-round of the 2012 NBA Draft, won the Republican primary for a senate seat in Minnesota. After a very public battle with anxiety highlighted by his fear of flying, it became difficult for White to ever get on the court during his professional career.
Four hurt in Winona County collision on Wednesday
WINONA, Minn. – A two-vehicle collision in Winona County Wednesday injured four people. The Minnesota State Patrol says a 16-year-old female was driving a 2016 Chevy Impala south on Highway 61 while Thomas Gerard Falter, 55 of Westby, Wisconsin, was northbound in a 2008 Honda Pilot. The State Patrol says the vehicles crashed near the intersection with Gilmore Avenue around 6:39 pm.
Tribe and environmental groups urge Wisconsin officials to rule against relocating pipeline
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A tribal leader and conservationists urged state officials Thursday to reject plans to relocate part of an aging northern Wisconsin pipeline, warning that the threat of a catastrophic spill would still exist along the new route. About 12 miles (19 kilometers) of the Enbridge Line...
Wisconsin state park use still strong and growing. But there are warning signs about outdoors funding.
More people went to Wisconsin state parks during the COVID-19 pandemic — and the trend is sticking around. A new report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum showed that sales of state park annual admission stickers in 2023 remained high — almost a 50% increase over 2019. ...
Old Farmer’s Almanac Predicts First Frost For Wisconsin
Sadly, the writing is on the wall. Fall is in the air and that means that winter will be here sooner rather than later. That is simply the Northland way. In true Old Farmer's Almanac fashion, they have some information handy to help us predict the frost dates for the season. Did that send a chill down your spine reading it like it did mine?
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