Northwestern Wisconsin

Lake effect snow hitting Twin Ports, South Shore, Cloquet

10 hours ago

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DULUTH - Lake effect snow warnings are in effect for Carlton, southern St. Louis, Douglas, Bayfield, and Ashland Counties.  Gusty winds may reduce visibilities, especially in open areas. » read more 

U.S. to commit $78.5M to try to halt Asian carp

17 hours ago

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WASHINGTON (AP) The Obama administration says it will spend $78.5 million to halt the giant Asian carp, which officials fear  could spread and possibly endanger the Great Lakes region's $7 billion fishing industry. » read more 

Newly-signed bill allows home-canned foods to be sold

18 hours ago

MADISON (WPR) Farmer's markets will have more canned goodies from family root cellars now that a new law – called the “pickle bill” -- will make it easier for home processed food to be sold by letting small growers sell their canned goods without having to obtain an expensive food processing license. » read more 

Northland couple plans to walk around Lake Superior

1 day ago

WILLOW RIVER, Minn. (WPR) A 60-something couple has decided to walk into their retirement, and try to save Lake Superior at the same time. » read more 

Sights and sounds of the Apostle Islands Sled Dog Race

2 days ago

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BAYFIELD - Dozens of teams took part in day one of the Apostle Islands Sled Dog Race on Saturday.

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Madeline Island ferry season over; wind sleds running

3 days ago

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BAYFIELD - The Madeline Island Ferry Line has stopped running for the season because of ice.

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Winter events abound this weekend around the Northland

4 days ago

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From the Iron Range to the Apostle Islands, there are a bunch of outdoor activities taking place this weekend around the Northland.

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Fatal snowmobile crash in Burnett County; three in custody

4 days ago

SIREN, Wis. - One person was killed and three people were arrested Thursday morning as a result of a snowmobile accident in Burnett County. » read more 

Stone Lake students help soldiers in Afghanistan

4 days ago

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STONE LAKE, Wis. - Elementary school students in a small Northland community are answering a call for help from U.S. soldiers serving in Afghanistan.

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Michigan renews push to close Chicago ship locks

5 days ago

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) Michigan wants the U.S. Supreme Court to reconsider its refusal to close Chicago-area shipping locks in hopes of keeping Asian carp out of the Great Lakes. » read more