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Washburn FD receives grant for breathing apparatuses
Washburn has been awarded a $135,748 Assistance to Firefighters Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to upgrade its aging self-contained breathing apparatus equipment. The new SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus) units funded by the grant are lighter and more reliable, and also incorporate advanced safety features absent in the department’s current equipment. "This grant comes at a pivotal time for our department," Washburn Fire Chief Mark Guenther said in the...
Popular Treat Being Recalled Over ‘Undeclared’ Ingredient
If you are a fan of Costco, and you enjoy some of their 'healthier' snacks, you might want to check your labels as there is a 13-state recall for two types of energy bars. Here's what you need to know about the recall. The recall centers around two baked items...
Virginia seeks gap funding for new hotel
VIRGINIA—A new hotel project in Virginia is inching toward construction after the City Council agreed Tuesday to apply for Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development Grant Program funding. There was always a gap in funding the $23.4 million project and the grant will help make the bridge, said Mayor Larry Cuffe Jr. The city will also make an adjustment to the already approved partial Tax Increment Financing for the...
Giants Ridge already thinking snow
BIWABIK—In just more than three months, 74 new Super PoleCat Snowmakers will help the Giants Ridge ski hill become more efficient in making snow and get open quicker each season. The extensive $16.5 million project will replace old, failing snowmaking water lines, water hydrants, electrical wiring and pedestals. The installation of additional water and electrical infrastructure across the mountain plus automation controls are all part of the project. ...
Mercer cosmetology student wins national competition, qualifies for world competition
RHINELANDER, Wis. - A Nicolet College student made an impressive achievement at a national leadership conference in Atlanta. Student Axel Jacobs won gold at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in the barbering competition in June. There were more than 6,000 students competing in the conference. Winning gold makes...
Collaborative chef dinner to blend Korean and Ojibwe cuisine on Madeline Island
The food found in the area surrounding Bayfield typically centers on Lake Superior-caught fish and fresh produce, but on Aug. 26, a collaborative dinner between two seemingly disparate cultures will give locals and visitors a taste of an entirely new type of cuisine. For one night, Korea de Rez, a pop-up dinner held...
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff to campaign in central Wisconsin
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff will appear in central Wisconsin this weekend to campaign for his wife, Vice President Kamala Harris. The Harris for President campaign announced that Emhoff will speak on Saturday at the Hmong Wausau Festival. He’ll also lead a voter canvassing event in Stevens Point. The Hmong...
World’s Deadliest Creature Infests and Infects Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin
As summer progresses, residents of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin should be aware of the risks posed by mosquito-borne diseases. With much wetter weather and voracious mosquito populations, the region is seeing increased cases of several diseases. Certain invasive blood-suckers have now raised concerns again in the Tri-States, with the Asian Tiger Mosquito being reported in both Iowa and Illinois, and now West Nile virus-infected mosquitos have been confirmed in Ames. Did you know there have already been several cases of mosquito-borne illnesses across the Tri-States reported in 2024?
Committee studying how to control Wisconsin sandhill cranes
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A group of legislators, farmers and waterfowl conservationists studying how to control Wisconsin’s sandhill crane population is set to hold its first meeting next month. The Joint Legislative Council’s 12-member Study Committee on Sandhill Cranes is set to meet Aug. 1 at the Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area. The Joint Legislative Council is made up of the Legislature’s attorneys. The council puts together committees to study...
New Study Finds Wisconsin Public Schools Are Some Of The Best In The U.S.
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU-WAOW) – According to a WalletHub survey released this week, Wisconsin’s public school systems rank fifth out of all 50 states. The study considered several dozen quality and safety-related indicators, including graduation rates, test scores, and student-to-teacher ratios. According to the study, Wisconsin ranked in the top five in several testing areas, including math scores, median SAT scores, and dropout rates.
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