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Shell Lake to have operating referendum for school
SHELL LAKE — Shell Lake voters will see an operating referendum on the November election ballot for the Shell Lake School District. At the Monday, July 15 board meeting, while reviewing the 2024-25 and future budgets, Supt. Todd Felhofer said there is a deficit of $805,195 projected for the next academic year, and higher deficits in the following years. This is due to revenue issues, rising operating costs, less reimbursement for special education from the government, declining enrollment and the ESSER (Elementary and Secondary School...
2 dead, dozens hospitalized from nationwide listeria outbreak linked to deli meat
There is a nationwide outbreak of listeria linked to sliced deli meats that is part of an ongoing investigation, according to the Centers for Disease Control. The outbreak killed two people, including one from New Jersey, and hospitalized 28 others. Here’s what you need to know about the listeria outbreak...
Wisconsin ends ban on carrying firearms while fishing
Wisconsin is ending its long-standing rule that banned carrying firearms while fishing after facing a legal challenge. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources agreed to end the ban on anglers, or those who fish recreationally, from carrying firearms Wednesday. The DNR was facing pressure from the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty, a conservative law […]
What to know about assisted living in Wisconsin: admissions, cost, services, and more
In Wisconsin, there are more than 4,000 assisted living facilities and 60,000 beds — and they range in size, price, specialities and level of medical care. Assisted living facilities oversee key questions about your or your loved one's care: admissions, staffing levels and the availability of a nurse, among other things. Here are the...
Hayward man accused of intending to deliver meth
A Hayward man is accused of possessing more than 11 grams of methamphetamine with the intention of delivering the drug after a traffic stop on Highway 53 between Cameron and Rice Lake. Nathan W. Rickards, 42, was charged on Wednesday in Barron County Circuit Court with a felony charge of possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine, second or subsequent offense. Two misdemeanors of possession of drug paraphernalia and another of operating while revoked also were filed. ...
Who is Kenny Bednarek? What to know about Rice Lake, Wisconsin, native competing in two events at 2024 Paris Olympics
Starting Aug. 3 with the preliminary round of the men's 100-meter dash, Rice Lake's Kenny Bednarek will return to the Olympics stage, looking to replicate what he did in 2021 and bring a medal back to Wisconsin. Here's what to know about the sprinter, who'll appear in two events this Olympics in Paris: ...
Two Separate Fires Thursday in the City of Superior
SUPERIOR, WI. — On July 25th, the Superior Fire Department responded to two separate fires in the City of Superior. At 11:26 pm, crews were dispatched to a large commercial building at 5401 Oakes Ave, according to a press release. Upon arrival, they found heavy fire that quickly caused...
Road closures and overflow parking expected for Trump rally Saturday
SAINT CLOUD – St. Cloud State hockey fans may be used to bad gameday traffic, but expect heightened security and road closures Saturday for Donald Trump's presidential rally with J.D. Vance at the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center. Although postgame traffic is bad enough as is, the crowd leaving SCSU’s hockey center on Saturday will have to deal with the additional headache of a presidential motorcade. ...
Aurora breaks ground on industrial park
AURORA—Mayor Doug Gregor was proud to say there is life in his town with a number of current projects ongoing and he is hopeful about the city’s West Industrial Park, where ground was broken Thursday. The industrial park in Aurora is being developed just northeast of the Highway 135 and County Road 100 intersection with the help of Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation and others. “So there’s life. It’s alive....
Funding Secured For Rice Lake Road Corridor Project
RICE LAKE, MN (KDAL) – St. Louis County and the City of Rice Lake announced the receipt of nearly 35 million dollars in state and federal funds for the Rice Lake Road corridor project. The project is expected to open up new areas for housing and other development opportunities...
Local surrogates stump for Harris as Wisconsin Democrats prepare for biggest mobilization blitz
MADISON, Wis. — Local leaders across Wisconsin wrapped up the week by stumping for now-presumed Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, with just over 100 days left until the November election. The focus Friday was on trying to tie former President Donald Trump to Project 2025 — a more...
Wisconsin fans look forward to Olympic watch parties
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Olympic watch parties are popping up around the state, exciting fans and businesses for what’s ahead during the summer games. Team USA women’s soccer fans went to Breese Stevens Field Thursday to watch the team take home a 3-0 victory against Zambia. Heidi Herberger...
Wisconsin's Apostle Islands could become America's newest national park
MADISON - The Apostle Islands could soon become Wisconsin's first national park, thanks to an effort by several federal lawmakers. U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany introduced a bill Tuesday that would designate the area as a national park, upgrading it from its current designation as a national lakeshore. The first hearing on the...
UpFront Fridays: Seismic shift in presidential race
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Time now for UpFront Fridays, a look back at the week that was in Wisconsin politics with the executive producer and co-host, Matt Smith. In this case, a week unlike any other: a seismic shift in the presidential race with President Biden bowing out and his choice to take his place making her first campaign appearance right here in the state, VP Kamala Harris in Milwaukee, this past Tuesday.
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