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Wisconsin Business Group Announces Foxconn Coalition

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The state's largest business group is announcing a new coalition to help bring Foxconn Technology Group plant to southeastern Wisconsin. Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce said in a news release Thursday that the Wisconn Valley Jobs Coalition…

Simonson Named New Zoo CEO

DULUTH, Minn. - Assistant Chief Erik Simonson is taking early retirement from the Duluth Fire Department in order to lead the Lake Superior Zoo. Simonson was introduced as…

New Task Force Designed to Cut Red Tape

DULUTH, Minn. - The City Council wants to make starting a small business in Duluth easier. Recently, the council approved a resolution creating a new Red Tape Reduction Task Force. The…

Bidding Open for Auction to Benefit Veterans

SUPERIOR, Wis. - An auction benefiting a local veterans group was so successful last year, they're doing it again. Benna Ford and the Arrowhead Chapter of the Military Order of the Purple…

Red Cross Takes Donations in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. - Ordinary people became heroes Thursday with one simple act. The American Red Cross held a blood drive at the Zeitgiest Atrium in Downtown Duluth. The Red Cross has a…

Duluth City Council Candidates Talk Transportation

DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth City Council candidates hit the stage Wednesday to answer questions about improving transportation equity in the city. The forum held at Zeitgeist was organized by local nonprofits and…

DEDA Approves Skywalk Expansion

DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth Economic Development Authority (DEDA) approved a proposal Wednesday to expand the city's Skywalk system. Wednesday's approval by DEDA Commissioners was the first step needed…

Powerball Fever Strikes Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. - Life could change in a big way for someone, somewhere. Wednesday's Powerball jackpot was up to an estimated $700 million, the second largest jackpot in history. Across Duluth, Powerball…

New Brighter Lights For Lakewalk

DULUTH, Minn. - Northlanders who use the Lakewalk in Canal Park will soon see a brighter change. The city will replace the entire Lakewalk trail lighting with new and brighter L.E.D. light bulbs.…

Minnesotans Who Work in Wisconsin to Receive Tax Credit

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota is giving up efforts to reach a tax reciprocity agreement with Wisconsin. The end of negotiations means the state of Minnesota will give its residents who cross the border a tax credit to make…

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