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Drop in Wisconsin Deer Licenses Raises Funding Concerns

MADISON, Wis. - A new report by the Wisconsin Policy Forum says the number of deer hunting licenses sold in Wisconsin has dropped, raising concerns about funding for the state's conservation efforts. Wisconsin Public Radio reports that data from the…

FDA to Crack Down on Menthol Cigarettes, Flavored Vapes

NEW YORK - A top U.S. health official is pledging to try to ban menthol from regular cigarettes, outlaw flavors in all cigars and tighten rules regarding the sale of most flavored versions of e-cigarettes. Scott Gottlieb of the U.S.…

Sheriff Asks Hunters to Look for Evidence in Disappearance

BARRON, Wis. - The Wisconsin sheriff leading the investigation into the disappearance of a 13-year-old girl and the fatal shootings of her parents is asking hunters for help. The state's nine-day gun deer hunt begins early Saturday and runs through…

Wisconsin's Nine day Deer Hunt Begins Saturday

MADSISON, Wis. - The day Wisconsin hunters have been waiting for all year is finally here. The state's nine-day gun deer hunt begins a half-hour before sunrise Saturday. The season runs through Nov. 25. State Department of Natural Resources officials…

Best Christmas Ever Nominations Close Today

DULUTH, Minn. - Best Christmas Ever is a non-profit organization working to partner with business leaders and communities across the country to lift up families who have fallen on…

Woman who Texted man 696 Times Takes Plea Deal

FOREST CITY, Iowa - A Minnesota woman who authorities say sent 696 text messages to a northern Iowa man in April has taken a plea deal. Winnebago County District Court records say 34-year-old Katie Christian, of Emmons, Minnesota, filed a…

Dayton Remains Hospitalized a Month After Back Surgery

ROCHESTER, Minn. - Gov. Mark Dayton remains hospitalized at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester after having back surgery more than a month ago. Dayton had an initial surgery on Oct. 12 and underwent a second procedure several days later. A…

Habitat for Humanity ReStore to Close by end of Year

SUPERIOR, Wisc. – The Habitat for Humanity ReStore business located in Superior will close by the end of the year. Western Lake Superior Habitat for Humanity’s Board of Directors made the decision to close the store and focus its energy…

Schwan's Co. Sold to South Korean Company for $1.8 Billion

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. - A food distributor with deep roots in Minnesota has been sold to South Korea's largest food company. The Schwan's Co. is well known for home deliveries made by its gold trucks. The companies released a statement Thursday…

"The Will and the Way" Volume II Released

DULUTH, Minn. - Volume two of the Duluth leadership book, "The Will and the Way" has arrived. The second volume was launched on Wednesday at the Zeitgeist Arts Cafe. The book focuses…

Duluth East Students Simulate the Aging Process

DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth East High School students are learning the effects of aging through simulations. Some of the simulations included an aging suit, a dementia simulator, and an arthritis simulator. One…

Families Bowl for Strikes with a Frozen Turkey

DULUTH, Minn. - Bowling on the ice with frozen turkey; that's what kids were doing Wednesday at the Essentia Duluth Heritage Sports Center. Families could also make holiday cards for military members…

Turkey Bingo at Duluth VFW

DULUTH, Minn. - One of the busiest evenings of the year at the Duluth VFW has now expanded to two nights. The 70th annual turkey bingo event brought a hundred players out…

'Meating' Thanksgiving Demands

SUPERIOR, Wis.- As Thanksgiving nears, area butchers are getting busy. Employees at Superior Meats say they've been about two dozen turkey orders a day, as well as one or two Turducken orders.…

Health Fair Held for City Employees

DULUTH, Minn.-Employees for the city of Duluth got some extra help with their health earlier today during a wellness fair. Current and retired employees went to the DECC  to hear presentations for…

Senate OKs Coast Guard Bill With Ballast Water Compromise

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. - The U.S. Senate has approved a new policy on ships that dump ballast water in coastal ports and the Great Lakes, a practice blamed for spreading invasive species that damage the environment and the economy. The…

Natural gas Explosion Hurts two at North Mankato Truck Shop

NORTH MANKATO, Minn. - A natural gas explosion has injured two workers at a truck service shop in North Mankato. The explosion happened just before noon Wednesday at Allstate Peterbilt. North Mankato Police Chief Ross Gullickson says employees were working…

Food Safety Officials Stress Safe Handling of raw Turkey

MINNEAPOLIS - Food safety officials are stressing the importance of proper handling and cooking practices amid a nationwide outbreak of drug-resistant Salmonella found in raw turkey, with Thanksgiving approaching. The Centers for Disease Control last week said the number of…

International Falls Gift Shop is on the Move

INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minn. – The gift shop “It’s A Girl Thing” was moved across town in International Falls today. The shop will be turned into a future residence the owners will…

Lawsuit Seeks to Maintain Federal Gray Wolf Protections

MINNEAPOLIS - An environmental group has sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to preserve federal protections for gray wolves and force the agency to develop a national recovery plan for the species. The Center for Biological Diversity filed the…

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