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DFL Legislators Propose $100 Million Broadband Investment

ST. PAUL , Minn - Legislators from across greater Minnesota have joined together to call for a $100 million investment in broadband. They're stressing the economic development reach that investment in broadband creates, something they say Minnesota is in need…

Barker's Island Readies for Ice Festival

SUPERIOR, Wis. - Superior is ready for another Lake Superior Ice Festival. "The community has really pulled together," said Linda Cadotte; Parks, Recreation and Forestry Director for…

Irving Community Club Makes Donation

DULUTH, Minn. - The Irving Community Club continued its tradition of giving back to the community Wednesday. The club donated more than $85,000 to non–profits and police. Among the donations, $60,000…

Lady Brew "Pantsuit" on Tap in Superior

The Women’s March on Washington happened the same weekend a Northland brewery released a one- of-its- kind beer called "Pantsuit." The timing wasn’t a coincidence; it's a beer with a meaning at…

Toyota Recalls 79,000 Pickups; Steps in Bumper Could Break

DETROIT (AP) - Toyota says it's recalling around 79,000 Tundra pickup trucks in the U.S., Canada, and Central America because steps in the rear bumpers could break. The recall covers trucks from 2016 and 2017 model years. All have steps…

Two Harbors Ready for Another Beargrease

TWO HARBORS, Minn. - Already a popular winter destination, this week there's a little more excitement in the air in Two Harbors. "It's exciting because it brings businesses…

Retired Wisconsin Brewery Head, Leinenkugel Going to D.C.

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (AP) - The retired head of the Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company is joining President Trump's administration as an adviser on Veterans issues. The Chippewa Herald reported, Tuesday, that Jake Leinenkugel had accepted a position as a senior…

Wisconsin Manufacturing Tax Credit Continues to Grow

MADISON (AP) - A manufacturing tax credit touted by Republicans is projected to cost the state more than $650 million over the next two years. Democratic critic Representative Gordon Hintz, of Oshkosh, on Tuesday released the latest estimates from the…

A Taste of Home at Carlson's Diner

HERMANTOWN, Minn- Carlson's Diner opened their doors August 24th, after taking over the location of a Hermantown community staple Starvin' Marvins. Owner of Carlson's Diner Amber Carlson says, "We updated the…

New Miller Creek Medical Clinic Now Open

HERMANTOWN, Minn. -The new Miller Creek Medical Clinic in Hermantown is now open. The clinic opened its doors on December 19th and held their community open house and ribbon cutting ceremony today. St. Luke's officials are hoping the new clinic…

Co-op Light & Power Outage Scheduled

A planned power outage for Co-op Light & Power is scheduled for Thursday, January 26. The outage will take place to safely perform substation repairs and is expected to last from approximately 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. It will impact…

Ho-Chunk Casino Could Draw $37 Million from Other Casinos

WITTENBERG, Wis. (AP) - An economic impact study finds an expansion of the Ho-Chunk casino in Northern Wisconsin, could draw $37 million a year from other American Indian tribes that own casinos in Wisconsin. The Stockbridge-Munsee Band commissioned the study.…

Wisconsin Farmers Could be Affected by Late Cabinet Pick

LA CROSSE, Wis. (AP) - A congressman and political scientist say the late nomination of Georgia governor as U.S. agricultural secretary could impact Wisconsin farmers. U.S. Representative Ron Kind, D-La Cross, tells Wisconsin Public Radio that the late pick could…

Assembly Republicans Call for $300 Million for Roads

MADISON (AP) - Wisconsin state Assembly Republicans are calling for $300 million in tax and fee increases to pay for roads while cutting at least $300 million in taxes. Republicans released the framework of the plan on Thursday. It comes…

New Business Brings Balloons to You

DULUTH, MINN.- A first of its kind business has opened its virtual doors. Duluth ballooncompany.com started taking orders January 8 and has been seeing steady business since, with orders coming in…

Zen House Moving To New Location

A former Hermantown sushi spot, will soon be opening its door in a new neck of the woods. Zen House serves traditional Japanese sushi and entrees. After closing up shop next to the ICO in Hermantown during late fall of…

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