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Wisconsin tribal officials opposed to making Apostle Islands a national park
Red Cliff Ojibwe tribal officials in northern Wisconsin have raised concerns about a bill to designate the Apostle Islands as a national park. Congressman Tom Tiffany, R-Wausau, who represents much of northern Wisconsin, introduced the bill last month saying the legislation had local support and that he had consulted with Indigenous tribes. ...
Hovde slams trans Olympic boxer, questions Baldwin’s opposition to gender sports rules
(The Center Square) – An Olympic boxing match between an Algerian and an Italian is now a campaign issue in Wisconsin’s race for U.S. Senate. Republican candidate Eric Hovde used the match between Italy's Angela Carini and Algeria’s Imane Khelif to make a point about keeping biological males from competing against biological females. “Well, we've had another example of how crazy this world has become at the Olympics. I don't...
Think Smart Before You Start campaign for ATV/UTV operators about to launch
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources advises ATV and UTV operators that more DNR conservation wardens and local law enforcement will be on trails and routes statewide Aug. 2 through Aug. 4 for the annual Think Smart Before You Start campaign. Law enforcement will be focused on...
Wisconsin judge refuses GOP request to pause absentee voting ruling sought by disabled people
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A judge refused Thursday to put on hold his ruling that allows disabled people in Wisconsin to be emailed absentee ballots at home in November’s presidential election in the closely watched battleground state. Republicans asked the judge to not enforce his ruling while their...
12-year-olds need to stay in the backseat in MN
LUVERNE, MN (KELO) — While South Dakotans are allowed to drive at the age of 14, as of August 1, children in Minnesota aren’t allowed to sit in the front seat until they’re 13. 12-year-old Khloe Noah has been sitting in the front seat for a few...
Stone Lake Woman Receives Felony Conviction From Incident In Barron County Jail
BARRON COUNTY (DrydenWire) - Criminal charges for distribution of Fentanyl and Methamphetamine were filed in Barron County Circuit Court against Jasmine Carrillo, age 31, of Stone Lake, WI, following an investigation by law enforcement into suspected drug trafficking. Carrillo appeared for a recent court hearing and was sentenced by the Court.
Lawton sworn in as Barron County Court Branch 2 judge
Family, friends and fellow judges gathered as Sam Lawton was sworn in as the newest Barron County judge at an investiture ceremony on Thursday at the Justice Center in Barron. Lawton was elected to the Branch 2 judicial seat in April without opposition from another candidate. Lawton's predecessor, J.M. Bitney, had retired last Sept. 15, but Gov. Tony Evers did not fill the vacancy, leaving Judges Maureen Boyle and James...
Woman pleads not guilty to drug charges
A Stone Lake woman accused of intending to deliver drugs and possession of cocaine has pleaded not guilty. Felony charges of possession of meth with intent to deliver, second or subsequent offense, and possession of cocaine were filed on May 1 against Tomi J. Quagon, 42, in Barron County Circuit Court. According to police, a Barron County Sheriff’s deputy saw Quagon’s vehicle cross over the center line as it traveled south on 19th Street, and approximately $2,300 worth of meth was recovered during the traffic stop. Quagon pleaded not guilty during her arraignment on Friday, and she is scheduled for a plea hearing on Sept. 6. If convicted on the intent to deliver charge, she could be fined up to $100,000 and sent to prison for as many as 25 years.
Year-round events support local Hayward businesses
HAYWARD, Wis. (Northern News Now) - Hayward is filled with hundreds of lakes, miles of trails and year-round events. Events, like the Lumberjack World Championships, bring thousands of visitors to the Hayward area. “We are so happy to be able to host a variety of world-class events in our tiny...
Eau Claire County Republicans urge voters to vote ‘yes’ in Aug. 13 election after Gov. Evers visit
ALTOONA — Three Eau Claire County Republicans spoke at a press conference on Thursday at River Prairie Park in Altoona to encourage voters to vote ‘yes’ on the two questions being presented on the Aug. 13 ballot, stating that their intention was to both express their support and dispel recent misconceptions about the questions. Gov. Tony Evers had visited Eau Claire on Monday to urge voters to vote ‘no’ to the two questions on the Aug. 13 Partisan Primary ballot. The questions pertain to the...
Get Better, Boyd Huppert of KARE 11 — We Need Your Storytelling
You've no doubt seen Boyd Huppert's work on KARE 11 television. Beautiful, well-told stories about the people and happenings of Minnesota and beyond. I met Boyd Huppert back in 2007. He was working on one of his "Land of 10,000 Stories" features about something near and dear to my heart...
Multi-Agency Manhunt Unfolds in Brooklyn Park Following Traffic Stop Gone Awry
Brooklyn Park became an unexpected stage for a multi-agency police pursuit on the first of August when a suspect took flight on foot after abandoning their vehicle. According to an alert by tip411, the incident, which started with a routine traffic stop in Anoka County, carried over into the residential nexus of 74th Ave and West River Road.
Nearly 6-inch diameter hail falls, largest reported Minnesota hailstone in 55 years
CHOKIO, Minnesota (WCCO) — Storms Wednesday night left behind the largest reported hailstone in Minnesota in more than 55 years. The hail fell roughly 4 miles northwest of Chokio, in western Minnesota, and was found by Matt Benson in his backyard. It measured nearly 6 inches in diameter. “It...
After 'unusual' case along I-94, St. Paul man charged with murder
ST PAUL, Minn. — A St. Paul man is charged with murder after allegedly choking another man to death in his car on I-94 Thursday, a case police called "unusual." According to the criminal complaint, Nathan Thomas Wondra, 32, was being driven to Regions Hospital by the victim, who was a member of the clergy. Wondra said he heard voices in his head saying to kill the victim, and that it was the only way to save humanity. That's when he asked the victim to pull to the side of the interstate and Wondra strangled him.
Minnesota State Trooper rescues injured eagle, dies on the way to the Raptor Center
MINNEAPOLIS — Though a Minnesota State Trooper attempted to rescue an injured eagle on I-35E on Friday, the bird unfortunately died before reaching the Raptor Center.The trooper found the eagle on the highway in between the Cliff Road and Cedar Avenue exit near Eagan. According to a representative from the Minnesota State Patrol, it's unclear how the eagle was injured. The trooper reported no obvious signs of injury on the eagle. When the trooper arrived at the scene to try and clear the animal off the road, that's when it was observed that the eagle couldn't fly. The trooper wrapped the eagle in a blanket and drove to the Raptor Center in Falcon Heights, said the Minnesota State Patrol. Unfortunately, by the time the trooper arrived at the facility, the eagle had died. The Raptor Center took possession of the eagle.
Train strikes, kills pedestrian in St. Cloud
ST. CLOUD, Minn. — St. Cloud Police said a man has died after he was struck by a train on Friday morning. According to a news release from St. Cloud PD, the incident happened near a railroad crossing on the 500 block of St. Germain Street East. Officers found an adult male victim dead at the scene.
5 Additional Wisconsin Auto Dealers Have Licenses Revoked
Recently, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) revoked the wholesale dealer licenses of three Columbia County dealers after a DMV’s Dealer and Agent Section investigation determined that each dealer violated state law. The dealers were determined guilty of rolling back odometers on vehicles sold...