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WCCO 'goes to the lake': TV crew visits the community
SHELL LAKE — WCCO, the CBS network’s affiliate in the Twin Cities viewing market, continued its annual summer ritual, “Goin’ to the Lake,” with a visit to Shell Lake last week. It was clear from the comments of WCCO’s reporters they were impressed with what they found not only in Shell Lake, but in all of Washburn County. “I love the lake and the charm Shell Lake offers, and the people are all so friendly. I live in the Twin Cities metro now and this...
State’s 1st legal cannabis dispensary celebrates anniversary, seeks new ways to reach customers
At a press conference inside Red Lake Nation’s tribal headquarters in August 2023, tribal secretary Sam Strong spoke to reporters about the opening of Red Lake’s cannabis operation. As cannabis became legal across Minnesota, Strong described Red Lake’s dispensary as an exercise of tribal sovereignty. “Once the...
Minnesota Road Work To Challenge Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Travel
I think that everyone has heard of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally that happens every year in the small town of Sturgis, South Dakota. While people may think it's just a massive biker rally, the reality is that it's a lot more. Statistics show that the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is a regional celebration that draws over 500,000 people on average to Sturgis.
Hours left until August 1 ‘Jetson’s law’ allows flying cars to hit the streets – as US paves way for ‘roadable aircraft’
IN a few hours, a second state will have implemented new laws allowing cars to fly. The so-called Jetson’s law imagines a future where drivers can take to the air and avoid traffic. Minnesota lawmakers passed the August 1 road law that defines “roadable aircraft.” Roadable aircrafts are vehicles designed to operate both as cars […]
Man accused of threatening Chippewa Co. courthouse appears in court
CHIPPEWA FALLS — The man accused of repeatedly making threats to the Chippewa County Courthouse and employees there appeared in court on Wednesday for the first time since he was extradited back to Wisconsin. Harley Alcala, 40, of Duluth, Minn., is charged with making terrorist threats, threats to injure, and two counts of threats to a judge or prosecutor, stemming from a May 2023 incident. Alcala appeared via video conferencing from the Chippewa County Jail, where he waived time limits on his case. Dunn County...
Megan Gustafson Shines Once Again as Spain Advances to Quarterfinals of Olympics
PORT WING, Wis.- Port Wing native Megan Gustafson is making the most of her first Olympic experience. Wednesday’s matchup against Puerto Rico featured another nail biter for her and her Spain teammates. Gustafson shined once again, putting up a game-high 18 points and 13 rebounds. Spain was able to...
New water system coming to Hillcrest Estates
ALTOONA, Wis. (WEAU) - The largest mobile home park in Wisconsin will soon be getting access to drinking water. Hillcrest Estates in Altoona has over 500 homes that currently don’t have access to clean, safe drinking water. Congressman Derrick Van Orden said over $2 million in community project funding...
It’s still a good time to shut down Line 5
Enbridge plans to reroute the aging pipeline, but that wouldn’t change the threat it poses to northern Wisconsin and Tribal communities’ watersheds. “All our needs are met by this land, not by Enbridge.”. That’s what Weni Pashtaade Gokee (Sandy Gokee), an Anishinaabe water protector, told the US Army...
New residential construction in Eau Claire met new highs in 2023
EAU CLAIRE — New residential housing construction reached new heights for Eau Claire in 2023. The number of new housing units about doubled the average total number of units built over the last ten years. This trend was primarily driven by the number of multi-family homes. “For the past three to four years, particularly post COVID, (there’s been) strong interest in (the) development for multi-family housing like apartment complexes,” said...
Companies to Classrooms Receives Generous Support Ahead of School Year
DULUTH, Minn. — An educational supply store in Duluth is getting ready for the upcoming school year. Companies to Classroom is a non-profit free store for teachers. Teachers from Duluth, Superior and 14 surrounding districts can all stop in once a month during the school year. Each of them can grab up to 15 items for free.
Duluth Schools, County launch pilot program to improve safety outside Lowell Elementary
DULUTH, Minn -- Duluth Public Schools announced a new pilot program Thursday morning, aimed at improving safety, mobility, and reducing traffic congestion around Lowell Elementary. Conversations around safety, especially during drop-off and pick-up times, started after a crash involving a school bus and car on Rice Lake Road right outside...
Falastin to reopen after Temporary Closing due to Anti-Palestinian Graffiti
DULUTH, Minn. — A local Palestinian market and deli will reopen this weekend after threatening graffiti last week lead to a temporary closure. The “derogatory anti-Palestinian” message occurred at Falastin on the 4700 block of E Superior Street sometime between Thursday or Friday of last week. The...
Coffee Conversation: Zenith City Press Unveils New Book Detailing Twin Ports Trains History
TWIN PORTS. — To commemorate the 145th anniversary of the inaugural train arrival in the Twin Ports, Zenith City Press will unveil “Twin Ports Trains: The Historic Railroads of Duluth & Superior” on August 1 at the Lake Superior Railroad Museum. The book, written by Historian Tony...
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