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Driver Dies When SUV Plunges Into Lake Wisconsin

MERRIMAC, Wis. (AP) - Sauk County sheriff's officials say a driver who accidently drove off a ferry landing died when his vehicle plunged into Lake Wisconsin while a passenger made it to shore. Authorities say Scott Kirkpatrick apparently didn't realize…

A Stroll by the Water with Scoops and Snacks

DULUTH, Minn. - Nearly every day if you drive by the Great Lakes Aquarium, chances are you'll see two striped skunks out for a stroll. Natalie Riemer, Senior Animal Care Specialist at…

EPA, US Steel Reach Agreement on Duluth Cleanup

DULUTH, Minn. (AP) - A $75 million cleanup project at U.S. Steel Corporation's former Duluth site on the St. Louis River will begin next year. The Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Steel announced Wednesday that they have reached an agreement…

Boy Rescued From Flooded Drainage Ditch

MILWAUKEE (AP) - Sheriff's officials say an 11-year-old boy was rescued after disappearing in a flooded drainage ditch in eastern Wisconsin. Another round of storms with damaging winds and driving rain flooded communities in Wisconsin and southeast Minnesota Tuesday. The…

Lightning Strikes Tree In Homeowner's Yard

PROCTOR, Minn. - A scary situation for one Northlander after lightning struck a tree right in his front yard in Proctor. It happened Monday afternoon after the heavy rainfall. Neighbor Mike Kulas…

Bubble gum Flavored Children’s Advil Recalled

(AP) - Pfizer Consumer Healthcare is voluntarily recalling one lot of children’s Advil suspension bubble gum flavored medication in the four ounce bottle due to consumer complaints that the dosage cup could lead to overdose. Pfizer says they received customer…

Wisconsin DNR to Relocate 300 Ruffed Grouse to Missouri

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin wildlife officials plan to relocate 300 ruffed grouse to Missouri. The Department of Natural Resources plans to move about 100 birds annually over the next three years to east-central Missouri's River Hills region. DNR officials…

Second Measles Case Reported in Hennepin County

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - State health officials say a second measles case is reported in Hennepin County. Officials said Tuesday an earlier case of measles reported in Hennepin County has not spread to others. But another unrelated measles case popped up…

Superior Police Save Distraught on Blatnik Bridge

SUPERIOR, Wis. - A distraught man was pulled to safety by Superior Police Officers on Monday after jumping over the ledge of the Blatnik Bridge. Officers were called to the bridge when reports came in about a distraught man walking…

Strong Storms Leave Trail of Damage in Southern Minnesota

RED WING, Minn. (AP) - Strong storms have left a trail of damage in southern Minnesota. Powerful winds flattened a hangar that was under construction at the Red Wing Airport, pulled the roofs off two other hangars and damaged two…

Knowing Your Neighbors: Once Upon A Child

DULUTH, Minn. - With school almost back in session and cooler temperatures right around the corner, many families are busy finding clothes for their children. One newer, local second-hand clothing…

Pruitt Center Hopes to Better UWS Mental Health

SUPERIOR, Wis.- As fun as college may be, those 4 years are no walk in the park. A 2016 UCLA study found that in over 100 different institutions, 33% of students had considered suicide in college, due to stress. Today,…

Glensheen Gardens Give for 12 Years

DULUTH, Minn.- Since 2006, the Glensheen Vegetable Gardens have donated over 2,000 pounds of produce a year to the Second Harvest Food Bank, helping make over 10,000 meals for those in need. And this September, everyone can see what the gardens…

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