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Neighbors say hawk is menacing Maple Grove neighborhood
MAPLE GROVE, Minn. — A Maple Grove woman was recently attacked by a hawk and she's not the raptor's only victim.The animal has become a menace in a Maple Grove neighborhood."I didn't even hear him. They are so, so quiet, which they have to be," said Abbie Elrod. Elrod's neighborhood on Polaris Lane has always been peaceful and laid-back. But that was before a broad-winged hawk moved in and the dive-bombing began."And it just felt like a huge pressure right on my head," said Elrod. "It just kind of felt like a bruise and so I was like, 'OK mom look,...
Representative Gillman honored as 2024 Legislator of Distinction by the League of Minnesota Cities
The League of Minnesota Cities has recognized 25 state lawmakers, including Rep. Dawn Gillman (R-Dassel), as 2024 Legislators of Distinction. Chosen legislators are honored for specific actions that aided efforts of Minnesota cities during the past year’s state legislative session. Legislators of Distinction are approved annually by the League’s...
Why gas prices could drop in Wisconsin in August
Gas prices in Wisconsin should finally start to tick down, after an outage at a fuel refinery in Illinois last month sent prices soaring across the Midwest. The refinery closed due to a storm in mid-July. On Thursday, the Environmental Protection Agency issued a waiver allowing Wisconsin and three other states to...
Iowa police nab Wisconsin fugitive who’s been at large almost 30 years
(Radio Iowa/Wisconsin Radio Network) – A felon who walked away from a Madison, Wisconsin halfway house in 1994 has been captured in Iowa. Seventy-one-year-old George Hartleroad was convicted of rape in Chippewa County in 1983. Several weeks ago, Hartleroad was busted in West Des Moines, for not having a rear reflector on his bicycle. Police say he first gave a fake name, eventually gave his real name, and cops quickly learned he was on the run.
Latest Digital Scams in Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin Target Elderly & Lonely
The Tri-State area of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin has seen an increase in internet-based scams recently. According to Dubuque police, victims are targeted through Bitcoin ATMs and fake tech support pop-ups. In fact, these scams are beginning to gather steam across the United States. Understanding these scams and knowing how to protect yourself can help keep your finances and personal information secure.
Central Wisconsin Forecast: Clear Skies and Warm Temperatures This Weekend
La Crosse, WI – This weekend’s weather in Central Wisconsin promises a mix of clear skies and warm temperatures, but residents should prepare for potential showers and storms starting late Saturday night. Today and Saturday will feature clear skies with temperatures reaching between 85 to 90 degrees, slightly...
Using ARPA funds, state gives long-term care agencies a bonus to raise wages
The state health department will increase payments for a group of long-term care providers starting in October in a strategy to increase wages and stabilize the caregiving workforce. For the first time, Wisconsin will institute a minimum fee schedule for providers who care for people covered by Medicaid. The fee structure is supposed to enable […]
What is the average student loan debt in Wisconsin and how borrowers could get relief through Biden plan
Starting in August, about 25 million student loan borrowers nationwide will begin getting emails about next steps to forgiving their debt, the U.S. Department of Education announced Wednesday. The emails are the next step in President Joe Biden's sweeping student debt forgiveness plan, which he announced in Madison in April. The president's latest...