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EHD Outbreaks Could Again Affect Deer Populations in Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin
I have been deer hunting for many years. I've seen cases of tuberculosis and Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), but I have never heard of the disease that is currently the topic of an Iowa DNR press release, as most associated deer fatalities occur from July to September. Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease...
Community Action Annual Training Conference Takes Place at the DECC
DULUTH, Minn. — Minnesota Community Action’s Annual Training Conference kicked off Tuesday at the DECC. “It’s my honor and pleasure to welcome and thank you Minnesota Community Action Partnership for hosting your 60th anniversary here in Duluth. The theme ‘Our Legacy, Our Future’ feels particularly fitting,” said Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert. “To work with people to address causes and conditions of poverty and to develop programs to break that poverty cycle again through education, employment services, youth programs and other outreach services.”
Duluth settles suit with couple that alleges racism by police department
The Duluth City Council has agreed to pay $135,000 to a couple to settle allegations of racism by police. Aaron Kirk, who’s Black, and his wife Amy, who’s white, say that starting in 2007, two neighbors called police dozens of times and made false complaints about everything from meth cooking to child abuse and that police failed to investigate the neighbors.
Shooting and archery range coming to Cook County
Almost every county in Minnesota has an established shooting and archery range. One that doesn’t? Cook County. Far northeastern Minnesota is one of just a few areas in the state without a gun or archery range. But that’s soon to change with the opening of Flintlock Range, a shooting and archery range that’s being developed north of Grand Marais. With a tentative opening later this year, Flintlock Range will provide Cook County’s first established location for target practice and education.
Wisconsin high school survey shows that students continue to struggle with mental health
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Nearly 6 out of 10 high school students in Wisconsin reported having at least one mental health challenge over the past year, based on results of the state’s survey of students released Tuesday. The 2023 survey was completed by 1,882 students in 42 public,...
Ag Briefs: John Deere says massive layoffs necessary to counter economic headwinds
Milking procedures laid out for dairy cows at State Fair. Officials at the Wisconsin State Fair are taking extra precautions in light of the national outbreak of avian influenza. While the state fair's milkhouse will be operational throughout the fair, exhibitors of lactating cattle have the option of bringing their own milking claws, provided the exhibitor's tubing fits. The staff will sanitize milking units between cows using chlorinated water solution. Portable milking units will not be permitted.
It's full speed ahead as ownership shifts
An automotive dealership that has been in Rice Lake for more than 60 years changed ownership this summer with the longtime Southlake Motors now Link Motors. The acquisition is the fourth for Link Motors, which began as Link Ford of Minong. It later added Link Ford of Rice Lake, expanded with Link RV Center of Minong and now is the new driver of Link Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram of Rice Lake. ...
Hot and stormy 5 day forecast
From the National Weather Service • Duluth • July 31, 2024. Hot and humid conditions are expected into the weekend. The warmest days will be today and Friday. Strong to severe storms will be possible today with more chances for storms Thursday and late Saturday and Sunday. Friday will be hot, humid and dry.
Proctor Academy Ski Area: Investing in Adaptability and Efficiency as Winter Shifts
Producing five Olympians throughout the late 1990s and early 2000s, Proctor Academy’s niche as one of the few independent schools with a privately owned and operated ski facility on its campus continues to draw talented snow sports athletes to the region. With warming winters, an investment in adaptability and...
Mayo Clinic holds training for EMT students
OLIVER, Wis. (Northern News Now) - Aspiring EMTs got some special training just outside Superior on Tuesday. The Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences brought its Emergency Medicine Paramedic program to Oliver, offering hands-on training for students. They responded to a scenario in a park, something that could happen any...