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Wisconsin tribal officials opposed to making Apostle Islands a national park
Red Cliff Ojibwe tribal officials in northern Wisconsin have raised concerns about a bill to designate the Apostle Islands as a national park. Congressman Tom Tiffany, R-Wausau, who represents much of northern Wisconsin, introduced the bill last month saying the legislation had local support and that he had consulted with Indigenous tribes. ...
Hovde slams trans Olympic boxer, questions Baldwin’s opposition to gender sports rules
(The Center Square) – An Olympic boxing match between an Algerian and an Italian is now a campaign issue in Wisconsin’s race for U.S. Senate. Republican candidate Eric Hovde used the match between Italy's Angela Carini and Algeria’s Imane Khelif to make a point about keeping biological males from competing against biological females. “Well, we've had another example of how crazy this world has become at the Olympics. I don't...
Think Smart Before You Start campaign for ATV/UTV operators about to launch
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources advises ATV and UTV operators that more DNR conservation wardens and local law enforcement will be on trails and routes statewide Aug. 2 through Aug. 4 for the annual Think Smart Before You Start campaign. Law enforcement will be focused on...
Wisconsin judge refuses GOP request to pause absentee voting ruling sought by disabled people
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A judge refused Thursday to put on hold his ruling that allows disabled people in Wisconsin to be emailed absentee ballots at home in November’s presidential election in the closely watched battleground state. Republicans asked the judge to not enforce his ruling while their...
Year-round events support local Hayward businesses
HAYWARD, Wis. (Northern News Now) - Hayward is filled with hundreds of lakes, miles of trails and year-round events. Events, like the Lumberjack World Championships, bring thousands of visitors to the Hayward area. “We are so happy to be able to host a variety of world-class events in our tiny...
12-year-olds need to stay in the backseat in MN
LUVERNE, MN (KELO) — While South Dakotans are allowed to drive at the age of 14, as of August 1, children in Minnesota aren’t allowed to sit in the front seat until they’re 13. 12-year-old Khloe Noah has been sitting in the front seat for a few...
Minnesota State Trooper rescues injured eagle, dies on the way to the Raptor Center
MINNEAPOLIS — Though a Minnesota State Trooper attempted to rescue an injured eagle on I-35E on Friday, the bird unfortunately died before reaching the Raptor Center.The trooper found the eagle on the highway in between the Cliff Road and Cedar Avenue exit near Eagan. According to a representative from the Minnesota State Patrol, it's unclear how the eagle was injured. The trooper reported no obvious signs of injury on the eagle. When the trooper arrived at the scene to try and clear the animal off the road, that's when it was observed that the eagle couldn't fly. The trooper wrapped the eagle in a blanket and drove to the Raptor Center in Falcon Heights, said the Minnesota State Patrol. Unfortunately, by the time the trooper arrived at the facility, the eagle had died. The Raptor Center took possession of the eagle.
Eau Claire County Republicans urge voters to vote ‘yes’ in Aug. 13 election after Gov. Evers visit
ALTOONA — Three Eau Claire County Republicans spoke at a press conference on Thursday at River Prairie Park in Altoona to encourage voters to vote ‘yes’ on the two questions being presented on the Aug. 13 ballot, stating that their intention was to both express their support and dispel recent misconceptions about the questions. Gov. Tony Evers had visited Eau Claire on Monday to urge voters to vote ‘no’ to the two questions on the Aug. 13 Partisan Primary ballot. The questions pertain to the...
5 Additional Wisconsin Auto Dealers Have Licenses Revoked
Recently, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) revoked the wholesale dealer licenses of three Columbia County dealers after a DMV’s Dealer and Agent Section investigation determined that each dealer violated state law. The dealers were determined guilty of rolling back odometers on vehicles sold...
More 3K-12 students in Wisconsin are going without routine vaccines to protect against measles, other diseases
The number of 3K-12 students behind on routine vaccines has gone up in the last year, with a growing share of students obtaining waivers from state-mandated vaccines that protect against such diseases as measles, according to new data from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. Nearly 100,000 students, or 10.8%, did not meet...
Southeast WI rainfall totals; storms on Thursday, Aug. 2
MILWAUKEE - The FOX6 Weather Experts and the National Weather Service have been collecting data on rainfall totals associated with the severe weather that raced through southeast Wisconsin on Tuesday, May 7. Below are the reported rainfall totals (in inches) for the following communities:. Allenton, 2.67. Beaver Dam, 3.31. Brookfield,...
Michigan area to experience intense rainfall with up to 5 inches expected tonight and Friday
Tonight and Friday, southern Michigan is facing a sensitive weather situation. Thunderstorms are moving slowly, and they have ample moisture to draw from, which could lead to the possibility of heavy rainfall. The heavy rain that I am referring to will not necessarily cause flooding everywhere. To illustrate, let’s take...
Wisconsin public school teachers discuss racial justice, equity agenda
(The Center Square) - The Wisconsin Public Education Network wrapped up its 10th Annual Summer Summit on Wednesday, entitled “Protecting and Defending the Public Schools Our Kids Deserve - Taking a Stand for Educational Equity and Racial Justice” which featured virtual comments from U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin. The agenda for this year’s summit covered how to “learn, plan, and strategize around the themes of racial justice, educational equity, and unfair impacts of disinvestment and privatization on students attending Wisconsin public schools.” ...
Rainfall totals from Thursday night are coming in
(WLUK) -- Some areas of Northeast Wisconsin were deluged with rain Thursday night. Official reports show Berlin in Green Lake County saw 4 1/2 inches. Wautoma, Green Bay and King saw nearly 2 inches. Radar-estimated totals show a band of 1 1/2 inches plus stretching from central Wisconsin nearly to...
Study shows insecticides linked to Wisconsin monarch butterfly decline
The monarch butterfly is one of the most recognizable species in North America. But, the iconic orange and black insect is getting harder to find in Wisconsin. A newly released study shows a link between the decline of butterflies and the use of agricultural insecticides in the Midwest. “Both butterfly...