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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 […]
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...
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.
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...
Well-Known Wisconsin Cheese Company Comes to Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. — One of Wisconsin’s oldest cheese companies just made their first step into Minnesota. Thursday, August 1, Burnett Dairy Cooperative will be opening Burnett Dairy Duluth Cheese Store at the base of Spirit Mountain next to the Ski Hut Adventure Center. The farmer-owned company will be...
Guide Star expands into Marquette and Wisconsin
IRON MOUNTAIN, Mich. (WLUC) - A Dickinson County cybersecurity company opened new locations. The Iron Mountain-based tech business Guide Star opened resource centers in Marquette and the Fox Valley region in Wisconsin. Each center can provide both remote and technical support to Guide Star customers in the region. Guide Star...
Wisconsin's first LGBTQ historic landmark to be dedicated in Milwaukee
Next week, Milwaukee buildings will glisten pink, blue and white as the Wisconsin Historical Society dedicates the first LGBTQ historic landmark in state history. The location is near the Black Nite tavern in Milwaukee, the site of Wisconsin's first LGBTQ uprising, in 1961. ...
If your family earns less than $75,000, tuition may be covered at Ripon College
Ripon College is offering free tuition to Wisconsin students whose families earn $75,000 or less, the latest Wisconsin institution trying to make pricing more transparent and college more affordable for lower-income students. For Wisconsin students whose families earn more than $75,000, Ripon will match the University of Wisconsin-Madison tuition rate of $11,606. ...
Strong Winds Cause Thousands Of Power Outages
DULUTH, MN (KDAL) – A storm system that passed through portions of the region late Wednesday afternoon knocked out power for thousands of residents for a time. The National Weather Service in Duluth noted 56 mile per hour winds at their airport location around 5:30 and other areas also had strong winds knocking down tree branches and power lines.
Royal Canadian Air Force puts on free show at Duluth Waterfront for 100-year anniversary
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Our neighbors to the north flew down to Duluth Wednesday to put on the Air Spectacular show in the sky. Thousands lined up across Canal Park, Park Point, and many places up on the hill to watch a free air show by the Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbirds.
Duluth homeless service providers react to new ordinances, facing new challenges
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) -- The complex struggles of Duluth’s homeless service providers are being brought to light after an updated outdoor camping ordinance was passed. On Monday, Duluth city councilors narrowly approved an ordinance to make camping on all city property worthy of a fine. Now, Duluth’s...
Big 5th Inning Helps Huskies Settle for Split with Border Cats
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies closed out their two-game series with the Thunder Bay Border Cats on Wednesday. After trailing 2-1 in the top of the 2nd, the Huskies erupted for nine straight runs, including six in the bottom of the 5th, to go on to win 11 to 3.
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