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Minnesota poised to complete one of nation’s largest solar farms after permit vote
BECKER, Minn. (Valley News Live/MN News Connection) - Construction could begin in Minnesota later this year in the final phase of one of the nation’s largest solar energy developments, after state regulators greenlighted a key permit. The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission on Thursday approved the site permit requested by...
Minnesota Raises Booster Seat Age for Kids in New Law Effective August 1
Minnesota has new laws requiring child car seats and booster seats starting August 1. One of the biggest takeaways is requiring older kids now to use booster seats. Up until now, Minnesota law allowed child car seat manufacturers instructions to dictate how you install your car seat, and what age and weight your child needed to be for forward facing and booster seats. Starting August 1, that all changes. Here's what you need to know.
Duluth Police on scene of East Hillside rollover crash
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Duluth Police are on the scene of a rollover crash in Duluth’s East Hillside neighborhood. The crash happened around 12:15 p.m. on Friday at the 6th Avenue East and East 10th Street intersection. It is unknown how many people were involved, if anyone...
Former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson gets honor of making motion to adjourn RNC
After former President Donald Trump gave his long-awaited acceptance speech, and once thousands of red, white and blue balloons dropped onto delegates below, there was one final step to close out the Republican National Convention. That was making the final motion to adjourn. And Trump's campaign extended the honor to former Republican...
The Laker Weekly News - July 19, 2024
SHELL LAKE, WI -- Check out all the goings-on in this, the latest edition of the Laker News from the Shell Lake School District!. How to View: The Laker News can be viewed in-article on a desktop/laptop below. If on mobile, you will need to download the file and open it in a PDF viewer to read.
Shell Lake Football Camps July 22-26, 30-31
bthornley@spooneradvocate.com SHELL LAKE — The 2024-25 football season will be coming soon. It’s time to prepare for the cooler autumn evenings and Friday night stadium lights. Athletes are encouraged to attend Summer Football Camps to get ready for the new year. Shell Lake High School Football Camp, grades eight through 12, will be held July 22-26 from 5 to 8 p.m., with Laker head coach Joe Johnson and his staff. July 30-31, from 5 to 6:30 p.m., there will be camp for players in grades five through eight. The Shell Lake High School Football Camp will be held at the Shell Lake High School practice field. No registration is required. Players should arrive with football cleats and a water bottle.
Clipper Brewing Company honors Bodin family legacy; Owner Tom Bodin launches beer paying homage to grandfather
Tom Bodin’s lineage is about as rooted in Bayfield as it gets. His great-grandfather moved there in 1881 from Sweden and started commercial fishing on Lake Superior. The family is still at it. “We’ve been commercial fishing for over 140 years,” he said, smiling. Bodin Fisheries has long been the family’s business, but Tom Bodin...
Legendary Packers wide receiver is retiring from NFL to join broadcast booth
One of Aaron Rodgers' favorite targets won't be returning to the NFL this season. Randall Cobb enjoyed a legendary career with the Green Bay Packers and will go down as one of the team's greatest wide receivers. But after 10 years with the Packers and one with the Houston Texans, Dallas Cowboys, and New York Jets, Cobb is walking away from his playing career.
Shell Lake hotel becomes a Wyndham
SHELL LAKE — Shell Lake is now the only place in Washburn County home to a Wyndham hotel. The former AmeriVu Inn, located off Highway 63 south in Shell Lake, was purchased by Nick and Rebecca Dillon, a couple who have been in the hospitality business for many years. Originally from St. Paul, Nick’s stepfather got him into the business of running duplexes and laundromats, and eventually hotels. The family...
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