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Minnesota Rep. Kim Hicks becomes target of hate crime Saturday morning
ROCHESTER Minn.-- Minnesota House Rep. Kim Hicks (DFL-Rochester) became victim to a hate crime that occurred at her home early Saturday morning. KIMT NEWS 3 was on the scene where political signage in Rep. Hicks’ yard was vandalized with graffiti swastikas, racial slurs, and Ku Klux Klan signatures. Her backyard shed was also vandalized. Hicks told KIMT a side window also had a hole in it. According to Rep. Hicks, and her husband Lamar, the incident occurred around 4:15 a.m. Saturday.
Alliant Energy executes multiple power supply deals with data centers
(Reuters) - Utility firm Alliant Energy said on a post-earnings call on Friday that it has executed multiple power supply deals with data centers. The increasing popularity of advanced AI tools such as OpenAI's ChatGPT has led to a growing need for high-performance data centers, which are capable of processing the vast amounts of data required to handle large volumes of information, boosting demand for electricity.
Timm’s Hill Is the Highest Point in Wisconsin
This view from the lookout tower at Timm’s Hill, situated in a Price County park four hours northwest of Milwaukee, is one of Grandma Moses-like rural calm. As the highest point in the state (standing at 1,951.5 feet), the hill is surrounded by thick forest canopy – which will explode with fall color just a few months from now.
Wisconsin voters have decided on suffrage-related ballot measures eight times since 1848
Since the state constitution was ratified in 1848, Wisconsin voters have decided on suffrage-related ballot measures eight times. Five measures were approved, and three were rejected. Five of these eight measures were legislatively referred state statutes. The other three were legislatively referred constitutional amendments. Wisconsin’s first measure concerning suffrage appeared...
Vice President Kamala Harris Wisconsin visit set for Wednesday, Aug. 7
MILWAUKEE - Vice President Kamala Harris will be visiting Wisconsin for a campaign event on Wednesday, Aug. 7. Harris and her running mate are expected to be in Eau Claire. The vice president has stopped in Wisconsin five other times in 2024. No other details about this latest visit have been provided.
3 injured, 5 arrested in downtown Minneapolis shooting
MINNEAPOLIS — Three people were injured and five were arrested in connection to a shooting in downtown Minneapolis early Saturday morning. Police were called to the 200 block of Washington Avenue North around 3:15 a.m. A 48-year-old man had a potentially life-threatening gunshot wound, as well as a 17-year-old boy. A 27-year-old woman had a non-life threatening gunshot wound.Officers then stopped a vehicle that was believed to be tied to the shooting a few blocks away, at First Avenue North and Fourth Street. The five people inside — a 22-year-old woman, a 20-year-old man, a 20-year-old woman, a 19-year-old woman and a 15-year-old boy — were all arrested. A gun was recovered at the scene. Two stolen motorcycles were also recovered.The shooting is under investigation.
Reckless Minnetonka Man Wanted for High-Speed Crash That Left Teen in a Coma!
MINNETONKA, MN – A Minnetonka man is facing serious charges following a high-speed crash in March that left a 17-year-old Hopkins student fighting for her life. Authorities have issued an arrest warrant for Mohamed Aydarus Salad, 29, who was allegedly behind the wheel during the incident. Incident Details Unfold.
Severe thunderstorms to continue in storm-weary Midwest on Sunday
After a rather active week in terms of severe weather, another wave of storms is projected to develop from the Dakotas to Wisconsin on Sunday. Over the last week, areas from the Plains to the Ohio Valley have turned into a hotbed for severe weather, and AccuWeather forecasters are once again putting locations across the Midwest on alert for robust thunderstorms this weekend.
Wisconsin launches first home energy rebates program
MILWAUKEE, Wis. -- The U.S. Department of Energy announced Friday Wisconsin has launched its first Home Energy Rebates program, and is the first state in the nation to launch the program's Home Efficiency portion.
‘American Pickers’ to film in Wisconsin
NEW YORK — The “American Pickers” are returning to Wisconsin. They plan to film episodes of the History Channel hit television series throughout the area in September. “American Pickers” is a documentary series that explores the world of antique “picking” on the History Channel. The show follows skilled pickers in the business as they hunt for America’s most valuable antiques. They are always excited to find historically significant or rare items, in addition to unforgettable characters and their collections. ...
People in northeast Wisconsin react to Kamala Harris as presumptive Democratic presidential nominee
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Vice President Kamala Harris has won enough votes from Democratic delegates to win the party’s presidential nomination. The Democratic National Convention chair made the official announcement on Friday. The announcement came just hours after Harris’ campaign said it raised over $300 million last month, a larger showing of support than that for President Joe Biden’s second term.
Wisconsin judge refuses GOP request to pause absentee voting ruling sought by disabled people
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 appeal is pending. But Dane County Circuit Judge Everett Mitchell on Thursday rejected their arguments, saying putting his ruling on hold "would inflict significant harm on both the disability rights advocates and the public interest."It will now be up to the state appeals court to decide whether to pause the ruling that opens up a new way...
Celebrating Disability Pride Month in Wisconsin
Brelynn Bille of Waupun started using a wheelchair as a support for her disability during her sophomore year at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. That’s when she really began to notice the accessibility obstacles on campus. One of her classes was held in a building with a heavy door and...
Community Health Needs Assessment: Community Input Needed
SPOONER, WI -- Spooner Health, Washburn County Public Health, and Indianhead Medical Center are teaming up to conduct a Community Health Needs Assessment. The assessment is a short survey that collects information from Washburn County residents and surrounding communities to better understand and address the health needs of our communities.