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Duluth debates ordinance to crack down on homelessness encampments
ListenDuluth debates ordinance to crack down on homelessness encampments. It was standing room only in the Duluth City Council chambers earlier this week when more than 60 people addressed members over more than three hours, virtually all of them speaking out against a controversial proposed ordinance to make camping on city property a misdemeanor crime.
Tribes in Minnesota are paying the steepest price for the steel industry’s mercury pollution
Demand for steel is on the rise globally, driven by population growth and the expanding economies in developing nations. The material will also be important to the green energy transition, forming the backbone of infrastructure like wind turbines, solar panels, and hydroelectric dams. Every part of the steel supply chain is heavily polluting, and the places in the U.S. where the steel industry is concentrated are disproportionately low-income and nonwhite, highlighting yet another instance in which the promises of development and climate solutions come at a steeper cost for some communities. What’s more, the country’s steel production is dominated by just two companies: U.S. Steel and Cleveland Cliffs.
Wisconsin Soldier who Entered North Korea Now in Plea Negotiations
RACINE, WI (WTAQ-WRN) — Negotiations are underway for a Wisconsin soldier who crossed into North Korea. A preliminary hearing in Texas for 24-year-old Travis King of Racine was delayed on Tuesday. King is in plea negotiations with military prosecutors on eight charges including desertion. Last July, King was released...
Wisconsin man sentenced to prison for coercion of a minor in Michigan
MICHIGAN (WLUC) - U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan Mark Totten announced Wednesday that Todd Stafford, 60, of Baileys Harbor, Wis., was sentenced to 156 months in prison, followed by five years of supervised release. Stafford is convicted of coercion and enticement of a minor and two counts...
Wisconsin edition of 'Top Chef' earns 3 Emmy nominations; 'The Bear,' 'Shogun' lead field
The recently concluded season of "Top Chef" — set mostly in Wisconsin, and with Milwaukee chef Dan Jacobs as one of the finalists — received three Primetime Emmy nominations Wednesday, including for outstanding reality competition show and for outstanding host of a reality or reality competition program, for Kristen Kish in her debut season.
Department of Corrections in negotiations for third party review to address mounting concerns
Formerly incarcerated people, former staff and parents of people being held in Wisconsin prisons are awaiting a third party review of the Department of Corrections as concerns mount about neglect and mistreatment. Last week, members of the public made their case for change at a hearing of the Assembly Committee...
Spinning the State: Oshkosh, Suamico, Wausau
Stories you might have missed from across Wisconsin. Oshkosh: School District holding job fairs. Another day another story about school staffing shortages and the attempts to fill them. Today’s dilemma is based in Oshkosh. The Oshkosh Area School District has quite a few openings for the coming year, teachers at all levels, special education teachers, counselors, substitutes basically if it’s a position at a school, they need to fill it. To help fill the roles, the District will be holding two job fairs at the Administrative office on Eagle Street. The first fair is tomorrow from 4-6 and the second is scheduled for August 1 from 4-6. Applicants can meet with HR staff, principals and others to learn about the positions. There are immediate start dates. No registration is required. Full Story.
Missing Child Scam Circulating In Minnesota
All scams are terrible and there are plenty of them to go around these days. However, this one might be one of the worst thanks to the nature of the scam. There have been so many scams in Minnesota and Wisconsin lately that the Duluth Police Department recently shared some basic scam tips to help us all avoid becoming a victim.
PLEASANT WEATHER TO FINISH THE WORK WEEK
Skies will be mainly clear tonight and temperatures will fall quickly after sunset. Lows could dip into the 40s in the Northwoods with low-to-mid 50s elsewhere. We’ll see plenty of sunshine Thursday and highs will quickly rise into the upper half of the 70s. Temperatures will slowly creep back...
Union, advocacy groups fight for clean energy
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - Organizations and a political leader teamed up today to talk about union and clean energy concerns in the state. IBEW, a local electrical workers union, and Climate Power, an advocacy group, hosted a press conference today at the Laborers’ International Union in Eau Claire.
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