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The man who caught the flying bullet after former President Donald Trump was shot — Wisconsin’s Afternoon News
MILWAUKEE — Doug Mills of The New York times thought it was going to be just like any normal Donald J. Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania as he began to get images of the former President speaking to a full crowd last Saturday — until, it wasn’t.
Wisconsin Cold Case: DNA Breakthrough Solves Gruesome 1963 Gas Station Murder!
GREEN BAY, WI – More than fifty years after a man was brutally murdered at a gas station in Wisconsin, authorities believe they have finally identified his killer. Advanced forensic testing on DNA samples from the crime scene has led detectives to a suspect, the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office announced.
Rochester, MN Woman Wins Big Cash Prize from Kwik Trip Giveaway
Kwik Trip, based in La Crosse, Wisconsin, has nearly 900 stores in Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, Illinois, Michigan, and South Dakota. It was recently recognized by USA Today as the best gas station in America. The convenience store chain is having a lot of fun this year. In the spring, they...
Ashland County Sheriff’s report
7/1 Caller requests to speak to law enforcement because she believes her sister is in her basement on North Third Street in Butternut. Caller at a gas station on Highway 2 in Odanah reports a gas drive off worth about $35. Caller reports there’s an injured fawn at the bottom of Hidgbridge Hill. ...
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...
Bayfield County sheriff’s report
7/9 Caller reports someone is causing a disturbance at a bar on Highway 2 in Iron River. Caller reports a male is walking down the centerline of Highway 2 near Iron River. Caller said the person is waiving his arms at passing vehicles. Caller in Washburn requests to speak to law enforcement about a letter...
Local historian offers walking tour of Bayfield
Local historian Elizabeth Downey wants to expose Bayfield’s past through historic walking tours. Each tour features 15 stops complete with vintage photos and commentary along a half-mile loop of the downtown area. Participants will learn about Bayfield’s early days as a city in the mid-1800s and the boomtown days. “I designed the tour to be interesting to both locals and tourists—there’s something for everybody. I love seeing peoples’ jaws drop...
All-Stars align for North
The Upper 13 Baseball League All-Stars were shining brightly at Pufall Field in Ashland on July 12 when the North All-Stars swung past the South in a 4-2 extra innings win in the annual U13 All-Star Game. Peyton Solberg took home the Ed Pufall MVP award. Regular season play resumes on July 21 with Washburn, Glidden, and Lake Superior all in a race for first place. Upper 13 Baseball League(All games at 1:30 p.m. subject to change) ...
Melissa Martinez Selected for U.S. Chamber Foundation Education and Workforce Fellowship Program
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation recently announced that Melissa Martinez, Director of the Washburn Area Chamber of Commerce, was selected to participate in the tenth cohort of its premiere business leadership program. The Business Leads Fellowship Program trains and equips leaders from state and local chambers of commerce, economic development agencies, and trade associations with resources, access to experts, and a network of peers to build their capacity to address the most pressing education and workforce challenges. “It’s such an honor to have been...
Newbies claim titles at ABC
Owen Carlson of Somerset and Cam Schafer of Little Canada, Minn., took advantage of a lightning-fast racing surface to claim their first wins at the ABC Raceway on July 13. Race fans welcome back two of ABC’s most popular traditions on July 20 when “Kids’ Meet the Drivers Night,” presented by the Heartland Communication Group, and “Kid’s Bike Races,” sponsored by Chicago Iron & Supplies of Ashland, take place. The Fuhrman Design WISSOTA Modifieds will rejoin the Super Stocks, Midwest Mods, Pure Stocks and Six-Cylinders...
Gov. Walz Highlights Resources for New Farmers
PINE ISLAND, Minn. (KVRR) — Governor Tim Walz traveled to a farm in Pine Island to highlight resources available for new farmers. He says a shortage of new farmers and financial barriers to farming threaten the future of agriculture. Some of the resources for farmers in Minnesota incude Beginning...
Popular History Channel Show is Filming in Minnesota this Fall
It's always really exciting when shows or movies decide to film in Minnesota. Even if we can't be involved at all, we're still proud that our state was chosen! But this particular show that will be filming here DOES want our participation. It's a big show from the History Channel...
More Minnesota Lakes are Being Invaded According to DNR
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is adding three more lakes to the ever-growing list of waterways being invaded by one of the world's most invasive aquatic species. According to the DNR, about 4% of Minnesota lakes are currently dealing with this invasive species that can cause serious harm to...
Changes to Minnesota’s Child Passenger Safety Law go into effect Aug. 1
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KTTC) – Families and caregivers should prepare for changes to the Minnesota Child Passenger Safety Law. Beginning on August 1, new guidance on child seats, booster seats and seat belts go into effect that may change how children ride in a vehicle. Every driver who travels...
FAFSA completion rates still down in Minnesota, though things are improving
Despite progress in recent months, FAFSA completion rates among high school seniors in Minnesota are still lower than in previous years. The post FAFSA completion rates still down in Minnesota, though things are improving appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
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