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CBD Hemp Oil Store Opens in Superior

SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Northland's first specialty hemp-based CBD oil store is officially open for business. It's called "Apple House CBD Wisconsin" and is located at 1613 Tower Avenue. The store…

NorShore Clothing Opens Local Shop

TWO HARBORS- Minn.- A locally owned clothing store is helping show off your North Shore pride. NorShore Clothing Company started nearly a year ago as a small online shop, as of this month,…

Colleges ask for a share of future salary in lieu of loans

MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) - More colleges are beginning to offer income share agreements, in which colleges receive a percentage of the student's future salary, in place of some student loans. Vermont's Norwich University has become the latest school to offer…

In the Battle for Twenty-First Century Fox, Comcast Blinks

NEW YORK (AP) — In a battle among media giants for control of Twenty-First Century Fox’s entertainment business, Comcast has blinked. The cable and media company said Thursday that it is dropping its bid, instead focusing on its pursuit of…

McKenzie's Bar and Grill Under New Ownership

HERMANTOWN, Minn.-  A staple American food pub in Hermantown is under new ownership, but don't worry your favorites will stay the same. McKenzie's Bar and Grill is celebrating under new ownership. New…

Kari Toyota Celebrating 50 Years of Service

SUPERIOR, Wis.- Exciting news for a Twin Ports business Kari Toyota in Superior is celebrating 50 years of service. The dealership is family run, the 50 milestone means a lot to the…

Students Prepared for Jobs After Completing Welding Program

DULUTH, Minn. - After completing a short summer program, 15 welding students are now prepared and equipped with the necessary tools to fill jobs in the Wisconsin area. The "Weld Now" program, partnered through Northwest Wisconsin CEP and WITC-Superior, is…

Planning Ahead to Cope with Market Volatility

DULUTH, Minn. - Ongoing market volatility is the new reality in 2018. Massive swings in both directions have occurred multiple times in the last five months leaving investors nervous and unsure about…

Summer Technology with Verizon Wireless

DULUTH, Minn. - Hanging out in the backyard with the barbeque going is a summertime favorite for many. But with today's technology, it can be easier to sit back, relax, and enjoy…

Starbucks is Ditching Plastic Straws

NEW YORK (AP) — Starbucks will eliminate plastic straws from all of its locations within two years, citing the environmental threat to oceans. The company becomes the largest food and beverage company to do so as calls to cut waste…

CBD Oil Store to Open in Superior

SUPERIOR, Wis. - A new store in Superior will soon be selling hemp-based CBD products. CBD is said to treat everything from pain to epilepsy to anxiety and doesn't give users a…

Minnesota AG Swanson Sues OxyContin Manufacturer

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota is suing the major painkiller producer of OxyContin, alleging the pharmaceutical company misrepresented the medication and contributed to overdose deaths. Attorney General Lori Swanson filed the lawsuit against Purdue Pharma on Monday. It comes…

Community Supported Farms Fill Niche in Minnesota

SPRING VALLEY, Minn. (AP) — Community-supported agriculture farms in the Midwest have been putting fresh boxes of produce on the doorsteps of their urban and suburban neighbors since the 1990s. The volume of farmers trying their hand at the cooperative-based…

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