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Interview: Blues on the Chippewa in new location this year
DURAND, Wis. (WEAU) - This year Blues on the Chippewa will be ON the Chippewa. The long-running music festival will be held in a new location this year, Veterans Memorial Park in Durand, on the shore of the Chippewa River. The event is free to attend and runs August 1-3. Donations are accepted to support community organizations. In the past, the event has supported the Durand Area Food Pantry, Brent Titus Music For Children Program, Pepin County Humane Society, seniors citizens programs, Durand Women’s Club ‘Fill a Backpack Program’, and the Pepin County Historical Society.
Charges: Elderly Minnesota woman coerced into turning over $136K in gold bars, cash to Texas man
A Minnesota woman was coerced into turning over $100,000 in gold bars and $36,000 in cash to a man in Texas who traveled to her home and collected the precious metal, according to charges. Mutahir Ahmed Khan, 23, from the Dallas suburb of McKinney, was arrested in Pennsylvania and appeared...
The Night Shift: Plum City/Union Fire Department
PLUM CITY — The Plum City/Union Fire Department has been 100% volunteer led since 1911. Fire Chief PJ Hines said it is not about the money for them, but helping people and serving the community. PJ has been in the fire service for 25 years, started at the Plum...
Forum will look at election inegrity, show off voting equipment
MENOMONIE — A forum will be held in Menomonie tonight to discuss election integrity in the Chippewa Valley and across Wisconsin. Dunn County Clerk Andrew Mercil said the plan is to discuss the safety of absentee ballots, drop boxes, early voting, and have demonstrations of voting tabulators and Badger Book devices. He wants to address the “perpetual lies” he hears about rigged voting systems, he said. “You have questions? Come...
New Auburn farm opens ice cream business
NEW AUBURN — Dixie Klemish recalls that 40 years ago, there used to be seven dairy farms along their road southwest of New Auburn. The farm has been in her husband’s family since 1889. “We’re the last one left,” she said. “It’s almost bittersweet when your child decides to take over the farm.” In 2022, Dixie and Randy Klemish decided to create a new business on their farm, choosing to...
Man charged with threatening Rice Lake police
An Oshkosh man with a history of disorderly conduct in a number of Wisconsin counties is accused of threatening Rice Lake police officers who responded to incidents of alleged harassment in a city park. Jason T. Stamper, 51, was charged on Wednesday in Barron County Circuit Court with felony threatening a law enforcement officer. If convicted on this count, the defendant faces a maximum penalty of a $10,000 fine and six years in prison. ...
DNR reports wolf attacks on Spanish mustangs in Bayfield County
Several Spanish mustangs have been attacked by wolves in Bayfield County over the past couple months, according to the Department of Natural Resources. Reports obtained by the Daily Press indicate a Spanish mustang mare was attacked on June 16 and a Spanish mustang foal was attacked on July 14. Both incidences occurred “on a farm located in the town of Bell.” Wolves in Bayfield County have recently targeted several more...
For the New Richmond Fire Department, a way to get people out of grain bins
Question: What would you do if you found yourself trapped in a grain bin up to your chest in corn with no way to escape?. Answer: Hope the New Richmond Fire Department shows up on the scene with their new grain bin rescue tube and auger. On Saturday, members of...
Ho-Chunk Gaming Black River Falls Donates to The Highground’s Vietnam Veterans Reunion
On Monday, June 24, Ho-Chunk Gaming Black River Falls (https://www.ho-chunkgaming.com/blackriverfalls) presented The Highground Veterans Memorial Park with a check for $2,500 in support of their 2024 Vietnam Veterans Reunion. Ho-Chunk Gaming Black River Falls is a long-time supporter of The Highground and its programs for veterans. This annual Vietnam Veterans...
Sen. Andre Jacque Visits Unity Hospice in De Pere
Wisconsin Senator Andre Jacque recently visited the Unity Hospice Jack and Engrid Meng Hospice Residence in De Pere to meet with staff, tour the facility, and discuss the important role of hospice and palliative care in the community. Jacque’s’ visit was part of a larger effort by the Wisconsin Hospice...
UWL library is broadening its digital archives
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – The library at UW La Crosse is looking to broaden its archives through the Driftless River Initiative. The initiative aims at expanding collections related to the Driftless Area and the Upper Mississippi River. Being located so close to the western coast of the state means La Crosse attracts more artifacts relating to the history of the area.
Marshfield Clinic opening Urgent Care Center in Lake Hallie
LAKE HALLIE, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – Marshfield Clinic in Lake Hallie says it will be opening its urgent care services on August 6th. The Urgent Care Center will be open Monday through Friday from 8 am to 7 pm. Marshfield Clinic says urgent care will be available for injuries that...
Wahlburgers in Brookfield, the restaurant's first location in Wisconsin, has closed
The grill at Wahlburgers in the Town of Brookfield is shut down for good. The 6,000-square-foot restaurant at 325 N. Market St. opened through Hy-Vee, Inc. nearly five years ago as the first of the franchise in Wisconsin. ...
Art Hounds: Judy Ofronio’s organic sculptures
From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here. Winona wonders. Stephanie...
6 houses in Wausau get free home improvements all week through Saturday
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Nails, hammers, and many volunteers. Through Saturday this week, six homes located just west of Wausau will be getting some long-awaited home improvements. ‘Rock the Block’ hosted by Habitat for Humanity of Wausau will have 100 volunteers helping out with these improvements. Just by looking at...
Two people arrested in Holmen for crimes related to fentanyl
HOLMEN, Wis. (WKBT) -- On Monday, Kari Bashaw and Antwan King were arrested during a traffic stop in the Village of Holmen after a leafy green substance consistent with marijuana was found in their car.
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