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City by City: Two Harbors, Iron River, Hibbing
TWO HARBORS, Minn. - The Head of the Lakes United Way is hoping you’ll help “Stuff the Bus” on Friday. The school supply drive will be held at Castle Danger Brewery on Friday from 1 p.m. to 6 pm. Donations of new supplies are welcome. All donations will then be given to students of the Lake Superior School District. In addition to the supply drive, there will be live music and food trucks. All are invited to celebrate the end of summer.
A look into western Wisconsin’s competitive congressional election
WASHINGTON — Rebecca Cooke is a 36-year-old nonprofit owner and waitress trying to unseat Congressman Derrick Van Orden, the Republican incumbent representing Wisconsin's third congressional district. Raised on a farm, she said she’s making a point of talking to voters in rural parts of the district, which includes La Crosse and borders Minnesota and Iowa.
Road construction, ramp detours to begin September 3 in Virginia
The Virginia area will see a lot of road construction in the next few weeks. Detours will be put into place for ramps at the north junction of Highway 53 and Highway 169 in Virginia, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT.) The detours will be in place from Tuesday, September 3 – 6 for paving work.
Michigan Could Be Considering A Ban on Plastic Bags
What would your thoughts be on getting rid of plastic bags? Believe it or not, it's a very heated discussion in todays society. In one end, you want to not fill our landfills, oceans, lakes and many other natural areas with plastic. But, what do you therefore carry your products in? The lug from the car to the could be quite the haul.
One person killed in fatal house fire in Midway Township outside of Duluth
The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that one person was killed in a fatal house fire in Midway Township outside of Duluth on August 18. The Proctor Fire Department was dispatched to the fire on the 5300 block Old Hwy 61 that evening after the fire was reported by a passerby.
Duluth Police Need Help Now To Identify Burglary Suspects
A crime recently took place in downtown Duluth that involved two individuals burglarizing a store on E Superior Street. Duluth Police have two photos, one features both suspects and the other is a better shot of the suspect who did not cover his face. They are now reaching out to the public hoping to identify the individuals and bring them to justice.
2 men from Brown, Fond du Lac counties die from West Nile virus, state says; Outagamie County woman hospitalized
Editor's note: This story has been updated with more information about the victims. Two men from Brown and Fond du Lac counties have died because of the West Nile virus and an Outagamie County woman was hospitalized, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported Thursday. Those were the first three human cases of West...
DNR reminds motorists to stay safe while riding ATV/UTV
MADISON, Wis. -- All-terrain vehicle riders are being asked to stay safe this holiday weekend. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is asking riders to stay on designated routes, wear a helmet, and seatbelt and keeping their speed in check. DNR said 22 people have been killed this year in...
True North acquires 15 c-stores in Wisconsin
Midwest convenience retailer True North Energy has acquired 15 fee-owned c-stores in Wisconsin from Wagner Shell Company, also known as Wagner Oil, according to a Wednesday announcement. The sites are located around Green Bay, according to the announcement. All 15 locations will continue to sell Shell-branded fuel but will be...
The Latest: Trump to campaign in Michigan, Wisconsin; Harris will have sit-down interview with CNN
Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance was greeted with boos and cheers Thursday while speaking to a top firefighters union, a day after his Democratic rival Tim Walz appeared before the same crowd. Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to campaign Thursday in Michigan and Wisconsin as he ramps up battleground state travel heading into the traditional Labor Day turn toward the fall election. Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, will sit down Thursday for their first major television interview of their presidential campaign as the duo travels in southeast Georgia on a bus tour. The interview with CNN’s Dana Bash will give Harris a chance to quell criticism that she has eschewed uncontrolled environments.
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