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Western Wisconsin Weekend: North Hudson’s Pepperfest and Star Prairie’s Ox Cart Days
Location: Pepper Fest Park, 7th Street North Hudson. Pepper Fest is back with a three-day celebration honoring North Hudson’s Italian heritage. Beer garden, live entertainment, contests, rides, grande parade and more are in store for the weekend. A detailed schedule of events can be found at pepperfest.org. Sunflower Celebration...
Authorities name people involved in fatal 2-vehicle crash in Barron County
BARRON COUNTY, Wis. (WEAU) - Authorities are naming the people involved in a fatal two-vehicle crash in Barron County. According to a press release from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, the person who died in the crash is identified as 71-year-old Ira Luplow of Menominee, MI. and the person who suffered life threatening injuries is identified as 56-year-old Patricia Kronquist of Rice Lake.
Mother-daughter duo opening Dogsenter in Washburn
A new business opening in Washburn, Wisconsin is set to become the go to spot for dog owners. Dogsenter, which opens on August 26th, is the new dog store that also offers an indoor and outdoor play area, washing stations, and beverages for owners. The idea came about after owner Pam Dahlheimer realized there was nothing in town for dog owners.
Sonnentag Center's opening week festivities announced
EAU CLAIRE — The Sonnentag Events Center will officially have its ribbon cutting on Sept. 12, but the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is planning a full week of events in connection with the long-awaited opening. The $122 million facility has been in the works since before the pandemic. The County Materials Complex, named for John and Carolyn Sonnentag and their business, will host Blugold athletics offices, competitions for basketball and volleyball, and has an indoor football field for practices. The center also features a sports...
Root beer stand in Chippewa Falls to be torn down before being rebuilt
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (WEAU) - A root beer stand that has been in Chippewa Falls since the 1930′s is being torn down Wednesday. Anneliese and husband Robert Fish are the new owners of the 1930′s root beer stand, formerly known as Mary Ann’s Root Beer Stand. In...
St. Croix 360 receives competitive grant from local foundation
Support from St. Croix Valley Foundation’s new environmental funding program will help inform and inspire. St. Croix 360 was recently awarded a $2,500 grant from the St. Croix Valley Foundation’s new Environmental Grant program. This funding will support our work to share more stories and increase public support for St. Croix River conservation and stewardship. Thank you to the St. Croix Valley Foundation for its support.
JD Vance Wisconsin visit; delivers remarks at Milwaukee Police Association
MILWAUKEE - UPDATE: Following the event, the plane carrying J.D. Vance experienced some sort of issue while leaving Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport, turned around and made an emergency landing. The airline said it landed safely. This is a developing story, check back with more info. Republican Vice Presidential Nominee JD...
Minneapolis to see one of its biggest post-pandemic music weekends
MINNEAPOLIS — Hours before Thursday night's show, Pantera fans took their place in line outside Minneapolis' First Avenue. Mark Crawford and Tim McLean came from Milwaukee to take advantage of the venue's rare, small setting."Drum sticks, guitar picks, they're more likely to get tossed to you if you're in the front row," said McLean. Pantera isn't the only show the two friends are seeing in Minneapolis this weekend. They're also heading to U.S. Bank Stadium on Friday night to see Metallica. The legendary metal band is playing two nights in Minneapolis."I've got so many Metallica tattoos and everything," said Matthew...
Oregon Area Food Pantry reaches new record for people served this summer
OREGON, Wis. (WMTV) - Food pantry use is at an all-time high in parts of south-central Wisconsin. The Oregon Area Food Pantry is reaching new records for people served and we are only halfway through this month. Compared to last summer, numbers are nearly doubled. The pantry has served 543...
Police prevent woman from jumping off overpass in St. Paul
This story discusses a suicide attempt. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to civilians and veterans. Support in Spanish is also available. Call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org.
Hastings man charged after explosive found near Hastings elementary school
HASTINGS, Minn. — A Hastings man is charged after authorities say an explosive was found near an elementary school. John Allan Lee was charged this week — a year and a half after the device was found in February 2023. According to the criminal complaint, someone saw the...
Minneapolis' historic Foshay Tower celebrates its 95th year
The Historic Foshay Tower turns 95 this August. Completed in 1929, the building’s thirty-two story tower was the tallest skyscraper between Chicago and the West Coast until 1973 and has for decades been a destination in downtown.
Minneapolis shooting leaves 1 man dead off Lake Street
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A shooting in broad daylight on Thursday left one man dead off Lake Street in Minneapolis. Police said they were called to the scene on 12th Avenue South shortly before 2 p.m. At the scene, officers found the victim in an alleyway next to a thrift...
Minneapolis honors Bernadette Anderson with commemorative street on city‘s north side
Another Minneapolis civil rights icon will have their name on a commemorative street sign on the city’s north side. On Thursday, the city council approved an application to rename a portion of Russell Avenue North as Bernadette Anderson Way. An outspoken advocate for civil rights for African Americans, Anderson...
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