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Does Wisconsin Rank As One Of The Best School Systems?
It's almost time to send the kids back to school. But when they go back, will they be going to one of the best-run school systems in America?. A recent study shows where Wisconsin ranks in the nation. How The School State Rank Was Determined. The Wallethub study used different...
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...
Wisconsin employers cut 44 jobs in July. It's the lowest monthly job loss this year.
Wisconsin companies cut a total of 44 jobs in July, the lowest monthly number so far this year. Three companies filed WARN notices with the state and in June unemployment rate has held steady at 2.9%, according to the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development. Companies cut a total of 429 jobs in June. More:...
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.
WisBusiness: the Podcast with Lisa Johnson, BioForward Wisconsin
This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Lisa Johnson, CEO of BioForward Wisconsin. She shares an update on the Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub effort, which is getting $49 million in federal funding this fall after being selected as one of 12 final tech hubs. The U.S. Economic Development Administration has told project leaders the funding will likely come in September or October, Johnson said.
City by City: Grand Rapids, Duluth, Cable
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. - The Forest History Center is expanding in Grand Rapids. The Minnesota Historical Society has purchased nearly 30 acres of land from the UPM Blandin Paper Company. The site will now be nearly 200 acres in all. Leaders say the new land will be used for new programming, additional grazing land for animals, and to preserve a 19th-century farmstead. The sale was made possible through funding provided by the Minnesota Legacy Amendment Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
When to catch daily milking demonstrations at the Wisconsin State Fair
WEST ALLIS, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Agriculture is a big part of Wisconsin culture, from local farmers showing their animals at the fair to dairy and cheese production in the state. You can see daily milking demonstrations at the Wisconsin State Fair right outside of the Milking Parlor. Cow milking demonstrations are held four times a day at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.
DFI Launches New Scam Prevention Tool
MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WRN) — A new tool has been launched in Wisconsin to help spot and avoid financial scams. The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institution’s investment scam tracker includes descriptions of frauds or deceptive scams based on previous consumer complaints to DFI. The scam tracker lets you search...