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MN Power revises estimate of Cohasset coal ash wastewater spill to 5.5 million gallons
COHASSET, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Minnesota Power leaders now estimate the amount of coal ash wastewater spilled from their Cohasset facility was more than five times higher than their initial estimate. The spill was reported at the Minnesota Power Boswell Energy Center in Cohasset near Blackwater Lake on Wednesday...
Man Killed in Tragic Farm Accident Near Staples
Staples, MN – At around 6:13 Thursday evening (July 18th), the Wadena County Sheriff’s Department responded to a farm equipment rollover accident in rural Bullard Township, north of Staples. First responders arrived to the scene and located a front-end loader tractor lying upside down in the ditch along...
Saturday afternoon storms may fire up but Sunday will calm down
SATURDAY: The first half of the day will be mostly dry with partly cloudy skies. Scattered thunderstorms develop for the afternoon and early evening, moving out by about 8 PM. If you have outdoor plans, keep an eye on the radar. Highs reach the 70s and 80s with lows in the 50s.
Evers orders flags at half-staff for late Major General
MADISON, Wis. -- Gov. Tony Evers announced Friday he signed an executive order for the flags of the United States and the State of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sunday, July 21, in honor of Major General Jerald David "Jerry" Slack.
Spinning the State: Ashwaubenon, Appleton, Pulaski
Stories you might have missed from across Wisconsin. Ashwaubenon: Manure Spill being investigated. Put down your lunch until this story is over. The Wisconsin Department of Natural resources is investigating a manure spill that took place in Eastern Outagamie County and western Brown County. The spill resulted in a fish kill. Tuesday, the department was notified of manure in Dutchman Creek and then a staffer noticed dead fish in the creek. The source of the manure is unknown but the DNR and county Land Conservation are on scene looking into the issue. The DNR is recommending that people and pets avoid contact with Dutchman Creek. Ok, you can go back to your lunch. Full Story.
Florida man charged with fraudulently selling jewelry as ‘Native American-Made’ in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) – A 45-year-old Florida man has been charged in Wisconsin for fraudulently selling jewelry as Native American-made. According to a release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Wisconsin, Jose Farinango Muenala from Casselberry, Florida, is charged with wire fraud, mail fraud, and misrepresenting Indian-produced goods.
Shoreline preservation plan in the works to fight erosion on Lake Michigan
BERRIEN COUNTY Mich. (WSBT) — Erosion on Lake Michigan's shoreline is now getting the attention of state representatives. A disappearing shoreline looms for Lake Michigan and now state lawmakers are jumping in to help one group committed to preservation. It's been years since erosion on Lake Michigan's shoreline became...
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...
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