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Minneapolis violence prevention patrols showing promise in reducing crime
Following his release from prison in early June, Moses Hubert, 33, was in a difficult position: trying to find a job to support his four children while having a felony conviction on his record. Earlier this month, he was pointed to T.O.U.C.H. Outreach, a violence prevention group that’s part of...
Minnesota State Patrol trooper exonerated in shooting death of Ricky Cobb II
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- The Minnesota State Patrol trooper who shot and killed Ricky Cobb II during a traffic stop on Interstate 94 last summer has been exonerated by the State Patrol. Charges against trooper Ryan Londregan were dropped in June, but he remained on paid leave while the Minnesota State...
The Laker Weekly News - Aug. 2, 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!. Board of Education Special Meeting Highlights and Notices. 4K The Laker Way Registration. The Laker News. How to View: The Laker News can be viewed in-article...
Shell Lake Football Camp: Early drills, instruction kick off new year
SHELL LAKE — The Shell Lake Football Camp welcomed players back to the practices field this week, knocking off some rust and getting players ready for the upcoming team practices and the new season. Coach Joe Johnson and his staff led his players through some light drills and stressed basics during the Football Camp, which ran July 22-26 for varsity players. There was also a Middle School Camp for younger players. ...
Bayfield woman faces charges of child neglect, abandonment
A Bayfield woman is accused of leaving the scene of an accident earlier this month, and authorities say she left her children behind in the process. Kasie Gokee, 32, is charged with two counts of child neglect, two counts of child abandonment and two counts of second-degree recklessly endangering safety. If convicted, Gokee faces a maximum of nine months for each child neglect charge, 10 years for each child abandonment...
Pine City now handling right-of-way permitting
Rum River Consultants will no longer be handling right-of-way permits in Pine City as of Aug. 1. According to a notice from the city, those permits will now be handled by city staff. Annual installers license applications for any work being done in the right of way will also be...
‘Who Are You?’: Minnesota Cops Body Slam Black Man, Cut His Backpack Straps After Mistaking Him for Another Man Who Is Younger and 90 Pounds Heavier. They Claim It Was Not Racial Profiling
By Jill Jordan Sieder In June of 2022, Derrick Gilbert was walking to his job as a line cook at a restaurant in Willmar, Minnesota, […] ‘Who Are You?’: Minnesota Cops Body Slam Black Man, Cut His Backpack Straps After Mistaking Him for Another Man Who Is Younger and 90 Pounds Heavier. They Claim It Was Not Racial Profiling
GPAE Announces August 31 Grant Deadline
The Greater Pine Area Endowment is currently seeking grant applications from locally based non-profits or government entities within the Pine City School District boundaries for community and economic development focused projects. The Greater Pine Area Endowment is a Partner Fund of the Initiative Foundation. It is led by an advisory...
Michigan Recieves Emergency Waiver To Help With Surging Gas Prices
If you're like me, you've probably already noticed how the prices have been rising at an insane rate here in Michigan. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued an emergency fuel waiver for Michigan, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Illinois in response to a significant refinery outage in Illinois. This decision follows...
Pete Schroeder new principal at SHS
SPOONER — Spooner High School has a new principal, and he is anxious for the 2024-25 school year. Pete Schroeder has been hired to be the high school principal in the Spooner Area School District. A native of Ladysmith, he is no stranger to the Northwoods and is happy to be here. Schroeder previously taught in Winter and served as middle school principal at Boscobel. ...
Wolves vs. cattle in Douglas County this year
DOUGLAS COUNTY — The unusual weather patterns in northwestern Wisconsin the last two summers have been challenging for farmers raising beef cattle. Last year’s drought resulted in cattleman Ron Schiff deciding to sell his herd since he didn’t have enough hay to feed them over the winter. This summer’s abundant rain eliminated any problems producing hay, but there has been one constant in his operation: the impact of wolves. “I lost my herd bull to wolves a few years ago but decided to keep my...
Minnesota DNR To Hold Seized Item Auction
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will hold a pair of public auctions, one on August 26th and October 7th, giving the public the chance to purchase confiscated hunting, fishing and trapping equipment. The auction will be hosted by Hiller Auction Service. An early look at the items up for...