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The Associated Press
Wisconsin clerk who failed to count almost 200 ballots is suspended
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The mayor of Wisconsin’s capital city said Wednesday that she has placed the municipal clerk on leave as investigators work to determine how she failed to count almost 200 absentee ballots in the November election. Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway said in a statement that the city has launched an investigation and that she needed to suspend City Clerk Maribeth Witzel-Behl to maintain public confidence in the clerk’s office. The mayor added that the city will spare no expense to ensure every vote is counted heading into the swing state’s spring election. The state Elections Commission also is investigating whether Witzel-Behl violated any state laws or abused her discretion. The uncounted ballots did not change the results of any races but four Madison voters whose ballots weren’t counted filed claims last week for $175,000 each from the city and Dane County, the first step toward initiating a lawsuit. The mayor’s spokesperson, Dylan Brogan, said Witzel-Behl will continue to be paid during her suspension. She makes $152,300 annually. No listing for her personal contact information could be immediately found.
northernnewsnow.com
Messy late winter storm to impact Northland this weekend
AFTERNOON/TONIGHT: This afternoon we continue to see partly cloudy skies with mild temperatures. Tonight we will see mostly cloudy skies. Lows will be in the 30s, so a mild night ahead. Winds will be southeast 10-15mph. FRIDAY: On Friday we will see a warm front bring a chance of showers...
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countryherald.com
Duluth Braces for Storms, Gusty Winds, and Snow Through Sunday
Duluth, MN – A strong storm system is expected to bring rain, thunderstorms, gusty winds, and snow to Minnesota starting Friday and lasting through the weekend. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Duluth warns of rapidly changing conditions, with a mix of precipitation that could impact travel and outdoor plans.
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Authorities find body of 39-year-old man missing from Mountain Iron
MOUNTAIN IRON — The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office reports a Mountain Iron man missing since Tuesday morning, March 11, was found dead at his residence on Wednesday morning. Benjamin James Sherwood, 39, was last seen leaving his home Tuesday, according to the sheriff’s office. Authorities said no...
FOX 21 Online
A Portion of Tower Ave to Undergo Reconstruction in Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis. — The City of Superior has announced plans to reconstruct a portion of Tower Ave ahead of plans to close and rebuild the Blatnik Bridge. Tower Ave south of Belknap St to North 28th St will undergo construction this summer. Superior Mayor Jim Paine says the estimated...
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Cotton’s “Old School Lives” needs more customers to stay alive
COTTON, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Ginger Kinsley has to hustle to get the meat out of the oven in time for mealtime. Low-cost lunches are one of the services provided by Old School Lives, a faith based non-profit in Cotton that lives life according to its mission statement. “Soaring,...
Daily Telegram
Event center proposed on Superior's waterfront
Like its sister city of Duluth, Superior offers views of Lake Superior and a unique mix of industry and tourism. But when it comes to hosting large gatherings, the Wisconsin port can’t compete with its Minnesota twin because there’s no venue to accommodate them. “Large meetings and conventions...
FOX 21 Online
Duluth Skywalk Structural Repairs to Begin Soon
DULUTH, Minn. — Structural repairs will soon be underway for a critical link in the Duluth skywalk system between downtown, the DECC and Amsoil arena. The concrete pillars that support the skywalk over I-35 will be the subject of the repairs, with many spots that are starting to crumble and crack.