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Mass die-off of freshwater mussels in Wisconsin leads to discovery of new parasite
Researchers have discovered a new parasite in freshwater mussels after investigating hundreds of mussels that died along the Embarrass River in Shawano County six years ago. The findings were recently published in the international, peer-reviewed journal Parasitologia. Researchers with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the U.S. Geological Survey and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources were among agencies that collaborated to study the mass die-off in 2018. Biologists observed sick mussels lying on their sides on the surface of the river with open shells when they’re normally buried in the river bottom.
Common Sense Citizens to host candidate forum Monday, July 22, 2024 for 24th State Assembly seat
West Bend, WI – Common Sense Citizens of Washington County will host a candidate forum for the 24th Wisconsin Assembly seat between Dan Knodl and Janel Brandtjen on Monday, July 22, 2024. Washington County Insider on YouTube. The forum will begin at 7 p.m. at Bub’s Irish Pub, N116...
Fourth annual ‘Let’s Paint the Town’ event in Menomonie
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - Around 200 small businesses gathered in downtown Menomonie on Saturday to display their unique products at the fourth annual ‘Let’s Paint the Town’ event. “This has become, in 4 years, an amazing event to bring the community together. So it’s a full...
Eau Claire community reacts to global IT outage
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - The global IT outage appears to have impacted millions and millions across the world. Here in the Chippewa Valley, of the numerous agencies we reached out to, UW-Eau Claire, Eau Claire Emergency Dispatch and Kwik Trip reported virtually having no issues. For us here at...
Milwaukee Weather Alert: Thunderstorms Likely Today and Tuesday
Milwaukee, WI – Wisconsin residents should prepare for a mixed weather pattern over the next few days. The National Weather Service in Milwaukee has forecasted afternoon chances for showers and thunderstorms today and Monday, with a lake breeze developing each day. This breeze will reduce temperatures and storm chances near Lake Michigan.
Plea Deal For Rochester Carjacking includes Prison Sentence
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - A Rochester man who was accused of an armed carjacking two years ago was recently given a prison sentence for a conviction connected to the crime but it won't add to the time he is already serving behind bars for a previous drug conviction. 52-year-old...
St.James Coffee celebrated 12th anniversary of being open
ROCHESTER, Minn. At St. James Coffee they celebrated their 12th anniversary of being open. There were donuts and free coffee to thank their customers for supporting them. They're a non-profit organizations that brings the community together through Coffee and Christ. Operations Manager Mellissa Scaccio says it feels good to serve the community.
Trash fire spreads to Rochester mobile home
ROCHESTER, Minn.-- A Saturday trash fire led to a mobile home fully engulfed in flames. Just after 10:00 a.m. the Rochester Fire Department was called to 1701 10th St. SE, lot 18. RFD arrived on scene to find a trash can lean-to fully engulfed in flames and the fire had...
Chick-fil-A Free Kids Meal + Plush Cow Adoption Event
Head to your local Chick-fil-A in the Twin Cities or St. Cloud on Tuesday 23rd for a free Kids Meal + a plush cow adoption event. Do your kiddos love Chick-fil-A? I don’t know many kids who don’t! So mark your calendar for Tuesday, July 23rd from 5-7pm for their special event FREE Kids Meal and Plush Cow Adoption Event. Kids meals will be FREE for all kids 12 and under, plus if you head into the restaurant for dine-in, your kiddos can “adopt” a plush cow, while supplies last.
Police evacuate neighbors while responding to a domestic assault in Burnsville
BURNSVILLE, Minn. — The Burnsville Police Department has evacuated numerous neighbors near the 12600 block of Chowen Bend after being called to a residence for a domestic assault.In a tweet posted to X, formally known as Twitter, the Burnsville Police Department said the incident occurred at 11:54 a.m. on Saturday. Police advised that Burnsville residents avoid this area while they investigate. The Burnsville Police Department sent out another tweet at 6:17 p.m. on Saturday saying they peacefully took a subject into custody. This is a developing story and we will update you when we know more.
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