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Nedweski: UW must improve relationship with lawmakers before new money
(The Center Square) – It’s not that Republican lawmakers don’t want to give the University of Wisconsin any more money, one legislator says the problem is the university is reluctant to tell the legislature where the money it currently gets is being spent. Rep. Amanda Nedweski, R-Pleasant Prairie, was on News Talk 1130 WISN Wednesday, and said the UW System is likely not getting more money until school leaders improve their relationship with the legislature. ...
Northeast Wisconsinites experience DNC in different ways
CHICAGO, Ill. (WFRV) – There’s been plenty of Northeast Wisconsin representation at the Democratic National Convention this week. Among the Wisconsin delegates, many of whom wore cheeseheads on Tuesday night, were familiar faces like governor Tony Evers. But there were also people from Northeast Wisconsin like first-time delegate Marsie Hartman from Sturgeon Bay. .
Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez says DNC is 'electric and joyful'
CHICAGO — Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez spoke on the opening night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, themed “For the People.”. “I’m not gonna lie, I was pretty nervous walking out there, but I will tell you that the atmosphere here is electric and joyful and happy,” she told Spectrum News 1 during an interview on the second day of the DNC. “It was so much fun to be able to represent Wisconsin on that national stage, to be able to talk to folks about what health care means in this election.”
Gwen Walz and Tim Walz are known as a team. But Minnesota’s first lady has been a powerful force in her own right
Gwen Walz’s biggest test on the national stage will begin Wednesday night, when she is introduced to America at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago – just two weeks after Kamala Harris selected her husband, Gov. Tim Walz, to be her running mate.
Town & Country Days this weekend
SHELL LAKE - Celebrate the end of summer Labor Day weekend at Shell Lake’s 45th-annual Town & Country Days festival Friday through Sunday, Aug. 30-Sept. 1. The Shell Lake Chamber of Commerce invites city and country folk into town for several family-friendly events over the weekend. Buttons can be purchased to cover admission to all events. A drawing will be held on Facebook Live at the end of the festival....
Woman Sentenced For Charges From Spooner Vehicle Theft
BURNETT COUNTY (DrydenWire) -- The Court has sentenced Katrina Boyle who was facing criminal charges in two counties following the theft of a vehicle from the city of Spooner after the 2023 Spooner Rodeo Parade. Boyle appeared for a recent court hearing and was sentenced on convictions from the incident.
Milwaukee delegates to DNC say they are ready to 'own the ground,' as they help Democrats this fall
When Wisconsin delegates to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago return home later this week, they’ll have a mission. It’s to get other people here registered to vote and excited about Democratic candidates — including presidential nominee Kamala Harris and running mate Tim Walz. Some delegates say...
Superior Resident Launches ‘Blind Date With A Book’ Business
How fun! A Superior, Wisconsin resident has launched a book business and book worms will be obsessed. A Northlander named Kayla Fawcett just launched Kayla's Blind Date With A Book, which makes the perfect gift for yourself or a fellow book lover in your life. How does it work? First...
Boy shot, another boy stabbed at Hibbing park, police say
HIBBING, Minn. — An investigation is ongoing after Hibbing police say two boys were hurt in a shooting and stabbing early Wednesday morning at Bennett Park. Police say officers responded to the sounds of multiple gunshots at the park just before 2 a.m. They found two boys: one shot in the abdomen and the other stabbed. Both were transported to the hospital for their injuries. Police say the two boys knew each other but didn't give their exact ages. Police also say charges are expected to be filed, though it's unclear if one or both victims may face them. Bennett Park is located right next to Hibbing Golf Course. Hibbing is around 90 minutes northwest of Duluth.Hibbing police are investigating with assistance from the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office, Chisholm Police Department and the Minnesota State Patrol.
UWS Men’s Soccer Primed for UMAC 8-Peat
SUPERIOR, Wis.- After winning seven straight UMAC Championships, the UW-Superior men’s soccer team has no plans of ending their inner-conference reign in 2024. In 2023, the Yellowjackets won 15 of their last regular season games before delivering two shutouts in the UMAC Tournament. However, UWS was eliminated in the first round of the NCAA Tournament for the third straight year. Regardless, the Yellowjackets’ bond beyond the field of play has clearly been a major factor on the pitch.
Tribe and environmental groups urge Wisconsin officials to rule against relocating pipeline
A tribal leader and conservationists urged state officials Thursday to reject plans to relocate part of an aging northern Wisconsin pipeline, warning that the threat of a catastrophic spill would still exist along the new route. About 12 miles (19 kilometers) of the Enbridge Line 5 pipeline runs across the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa's reservation. The pipeline transports up to 23 million gallons (about 87 million liters) of oil and natural gas daily from the city of Superior, Wisconsin, through Michigan to...
NorthLakes expands chiropractic team in Cumberland, Hayward, Minong
NorthLakes Community Clinic is expanding chiropractic care services at multiple clinic locations after two highly experienced chiropractors joined their care team last month. Cumberland Chiropractic Clinic closed in July, allowing chiropractors Brenda Reidt, DC, and Jim Reidt, DC, to join the NorthLakes team in Cumberland, Hayward and Minong. The pair of providers bring a depth of knowledge, with a combined 60-plus years of experience in the chiropractic field. Reidt earned...
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