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Friends of the R.D. Pike Building launch fundraiser to restore historic property
Mary Gruhl thought she could fix up the R.D. Pike Building with just a dustpan, broom, a can of paint and a brush. She was determined to have the building cleaned up in a week. But the building, more than 125 years old and used a fish hatchery and residence, proved to need more work than expected. Gruhl and other Friends of the R.D. Pike Building launched an initiative to...
Wisconsin Mycological Society Foray: 1st organized event in Pelican River Forest
A wonderful example of economic stimulus made possible by the “Northwood’s Newest Gem” – the Pelican River Forest – was experienced July 18th through 21st in the counties of Oneida, Langlade and Forest. Eighty mycologists from all over Wisconsin, Illinois and Minnesota turned out for...
Speaker Robin Vos on the RNC and 2024 presidential race
So what brings you out to the Republican National Convention?. So I've been to every convention since 1996. I've traveled across the country watching politics kind of from up close. This is the political epicenter for the week that it's here. I am incredibly proud that it is in Wisconsin. They have worked really hard to make this an excellent convention and if you ask, I think I've probably talked to delegates from half the country, and the thing that makes me the most proud is that, Wisconsin, nice is real. I have heard from all these delegates. They love Milwaukee. People have been friendly. The venue's been great. Weather's been spectacular, so I think that the organizers and, frankly, the party in the state has done a great job of showing the best that Wisconsin has to offer.
Trump, Vance to hold rally in Minnesota
Former President Trump and his newly named running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance, are set to rally in Minnesota on Saturday, the campaign announced, making a visit to one of the blue-leaning states the former president has talked about targeting for a flip this fall. The Trump-Vance duo will appear in St. Cloud, Minn., on…
Former employees react to Rainbow Health's sudden closure
MINNEAPOLIS — Thousands of Minnesotans are in limbo after Rainbow Health announced it was closing immediately. Rainbow Health is a nonprofit that specializes in helping members of the LGBTQ+ community. It served 2,366 Minnesotans last year, and former employees said they work with tens of thousands of people within a marginalized community.
‘The Kitchen’ owners recognized for good deeds around Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis. (Northern News Now) - A Superior couple was recognized for their dedication to the community. On Monday, Representative Angie Sapik (R-Lake Nebagamon) and Senator Romaine Quinn (R-Cameron) presented a “Legislative Citation” to Ed Flood and his late wife Theresa, who ran “The Kitchen” in Superior.
Vandals Move Flower Baskets, Have Campfire On Grave At Duluth Cemetery
This is pretty sad to see, and it has angered many people in the community. Someone moved flower baskets from graves in the cemetery and even had a campfire on someone's grave. That's got to be bad karma, right?. The incident happened at Forest Hill Cemetery in Duluth's Woodland neighborhood.
Wisconsin Music Festival Surprises Fans with Drone Show
It's music festival season, and Wisconsin is home to several huge festivals that draw tens of thousands of fans for several days of music and fun, one of these festivals just surprised fans with a high-tech show to end the day.
Winning $350K SuperCash! ticket sold in Eau Claire
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (CBS 58) -- A $350,000 winning SuperCash! ticket for Saturday's drawing was sold at Festival Foods on Birch Street in Eau Claire. The winning numbers were 8, 21, 23, 30, 32 and 36. SuperCash! is a Wisconsin-exclusive lottery game with daily drawings. Tickets cost $1 for two...
'Fore the Kids' golf outing tees off
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - Nearly 150 golfers teed off ‘fore’ the kids at Eau Claire Golf and Country Club on Monday. The ‘Fore the Kids’ fundraiser is put on annually by the Clearwater Kiwanis Club. The event, emceed by WEAU’s own Justus Cleveland, raises money...
County officials say inflation is making it harder to maintain current levels of service as population grows
EAU CLAIRE — “It’s kind of a two-edged sword,” said Eau Claire County Administrator Kathryn Schauf when commenting on the population growth in the county. “Last year, we had the highest net new construction in the state.” This, she said, is a good thing for county revenue because the amount of property tax that can be levied by the county is determined by this value. “We can only increase our...
Harbor View Café celebrates 44th season with new chef
PEPIN – When the Murray siblings – Wendy, Chris and Missy – purchased Harbor View Café (314 First St.) from the original owners in 2021, they said they collectively decided to continue many of the tried-and-true practices of the café, along with its decades-long traditions.
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