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Future Of Northern Wisconsin's Big Top Chautauqua Uncertain As It Navigates Financial Struggles

A 2027 season for the music venue is not a sure thing as the organization navigates financial challenges and makes other changes.

Bayfield, WI · 1d

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Planned power outage to impact traffic lights in Ironwood Tuesday

IRONWOOD, Mich. (WLUC) - Drivers going through Ironwood on Tuesday next week may experience a planned power outage at one intersection. The outage will affect traffic signals at the intersection of Douglas Boulevard and US-2 in Ironwood, according to a press release from the Michigan Department of Transportation. The outage...

Ironwood, MI · 23h
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Wakefield intersection to close for road work preparations

WAKEFIELD, Mich. (WLUC) - Crews will be working on an intersection of US-2 in Wakefield next Thursday to prepare for a bigger project down the line. Workers from the city of Wakefield and the Michigan Department of Transportation will be removing overhead beacons at the intersection of US-2 and Putnam Street on Nov. 12, according to a press release from MDOT Thursday afternoon.

Wakefield, MI · 1d
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10 Famous People Born in Duluth, Minnesota

Duluth’s famous exports extend well beyond its busy Lake Superior harbor. The Minnesota city is the birthplace of influential musicians, television personalities, and voices heard by millions. Some grew up locally, while others moved away as children. This countdown ranks 10 famous people born in Duluth by public recognition, career reach, and lasting influence.

Duluth, MN · 6d
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Planet Detroit

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Voices: Wisconsin’s Line 5 spill is a warning to Michigan

A 1.3-million-gallon spill of natural gas liquids in Wisconsin illustrates the risks Line 5 poses to the Straits of Mackinac, says the Groundwork Center's Zoe Zeerip.

Michigan · 3d

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Prep Work Continues For Bridge Replacement Project

SUPERIOR, WI/DULUTH, MN (KDAL) – Drivers may encounter some lane and ramp closures this week as prep work continues in advance of the Blatnik Bridge replacement project. Lane configuration and traffic signal work will be done on Belknap Street in Superior and entrance and exit lanes are being reconfigured where Highway 2 connects with I-35 and 46th Avenue West in Duluth.

Superior, WI · 3d

CBS Minnesota

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Part of iconic plane flown by Richard Bong returns to Wisconsin museum

In 2002, thanks to a major fundraising effort by Marge, the Bong Museum opened its doors. And recently they received a long-lost artifact.

Superior, WI · 2d

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Grants to improve internet access awarded in Price, Vilas and Iron Counties

Projects in Price, Vilas and Iron Counties are among those approved statewide for funding to improve high speed internet service. The Governor’s office and the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin said nearly $58-million-dollars will help expand access to high-speed internet in unserved communities. “Access to high-speed internet is a...

Vilas County, WI · 1d

Sawyer County Record

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Referendum results: Winter school funding passes; Town of Hayward facilities proposal rejected

Winter School District voters on Tuesday Nov. 3 passed an operational funding referendum by a vote of 1,174 ‘Yes’ to 546 ‘No.’ Town of Hayward voters rejected a facilities referendum proposal to renovate the existing town hall and build a new fire station and highway department facility, with a vote of 1,067 ‘No’ to 657 ‘Yes.’ Other Sawyer County vote totals from Tuesday’s election included: —Governor/Lieutenant Governor: Tom Tiffany/David Varnam (Republican) 5,123; David Crowley/Sarah Godlewski (Democrat), 4,058. In the state-wide vote, Crowley/Godlewski won over Tiffany/Varnam, 54.1% to 45.9%. —U.S. Congress 7th District Representative: Michael Alfonso (R), 4,930; Fred Clark (D), 4,174. District-wide, Alfonso won, 56.1% to 43.9%. —State Senator, District 25: Erik Severson (R), 5,082; Charly Ray (D), 4,053. District-wide, Severson won by 52.8% to 47.2%. —State Assembly, District 74: Chanz Green (R), 5,063; Paul Johnson (D), 4,032. District-wide, Green won, 58.3% to 41.7%. —Wisconsin Attorney General: Josh Kaul (D), 4,099; Eric Toney (R) 5,016; state-wide, Kaul won over Toney, 54.7% to 45.3% —Running unopposed, Bryan Deyo received 7,060 votes for Sawyer County Sheriff, and Marge Kelsey received 7,024 votes for Sawyer County Clerk of Court.

Hayward, WI · 3d

FOX 21 Online

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Doors stay open for the Winter School District as referendum passes

WINTER, Wis. (KQDS-TV) – Good news for the Winter School District: voters passed the school district’s operational referendum, keeping the doors open for many more years to come. The Winter School District asks its taxpayers to raise an additional $1.5 million through the 2030-2031 school year. The referendum...

Winter, WI · 2d

FOX 21 Online

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Superior YMCA to give away food bags

The giveaway starts at 9 a.m. Friday in the Superior YMCA's parking lot. Bags will be available through a drive-up system on a first-come, first-served basis until they run out.

Superior, WI · 1d

FOX2548 & WIProud

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Local school districts weigh in on school funding outcomes

WINTER, Wis., (WLAX, WEUX)- Local school districts are weighing in on the current state of school funding following Tuesdays’ election. We previously shared voters rejected 34 Wisconsin school referendums and approved 45. The Winter School District is celebrating. Their doors will now remain open. Their operational referendum passed. Taxpayers voting to approve an additional $1.5 […]

Wisconsin · 1d

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Schweiger flips MN House seat in state House District 3B election

DULUTH — DFLer Aaron Schweiger beat Republican Rep. Natalie Zeleznikar in the race for state House District 3B. Schweiger is a fifth-generation Northlander from Hermantown. He is the managing director of Zenith Asset Management, LLC. Zeleznikar lives in Fredenberg Township and served as assistant party leader in the House....

Duluth, MN · 3d

MinnPost

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Minnesota researchers tackle non-emergency medical transportation

As more rural hospitals close and access to healthcare clinics and physicians gets harder for rural residents, researchers in Duluth, Minnesota, are looking at the impact transportation has on rural healthcare. At the University of Minnesota Duluth, researchers and faculty members are working with the Arrowhead Regional Development Commission to...

Duluth, MN · 1d

FOX 21 Online

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Duluth selected to host statewide veterans' day celebration

DULUTH, Minn (KQDS-TV) - In celebration of veteran's day Duluth will be hosting the Official State Veterans Day Celebration on November 11. This event will be at the Duluth National Guard Training and Community Center. A community breakfast will be provided at 8:30 a.m. the program will begin at 10:00...

Duluth, MN · 1d

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UPDATE: Power restored to 3,000 Duluth residents

DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - A power outage in Duluth is leaving around 3,200 residents in the dark. According to Minnesota Power, the outage is in a large part of Duluth, including the Lakeside, Lester, Kenwood, Woodland neighborhoods, among others. No word yet on what caused the outage. Minnesota...

Duluth, MN · 1d

FOX 21 Online

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Historic midterm leaves UMD political professor shocked at results

DULUTH, Minn. (KQDS-TV) -- Across the nation on Election Day, Democrats flipped several traditionally Republican states. UMD Political Science Associate Professor Cindy Rugeley said voters made big waves this midterm. "I have never seen an election like this. I think it's going to be historic," said Dr. Rugeley. Between both...

Duluth, MN · 2d

WDIO News Duluth-Superior

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Fond du Lac Band breaks ground on new community services building in Cloquet

The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa started construction on a new community services building in Cloquet.

Cloquet, MN · 1d

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Area Election Results From Tuesday

UNDATED (KDAL) – Democrats retained the governorship of both Minnesota and Wisconsin in voting on Tuesday. Amy Klobuchar topped Republican candidate Lisa Demuth in Minnesota and David Crowley beat Tom Tiffany in Wisconsin. In the race for U-S Senate in Minnesota, current Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan outpolled Michele Tafoya.

Minnesota · 3d

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Vicky Wanta appointed to St. Louis County judge’s bench

DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Gov. Tim Walz has appointed longtime St. Louis County prosecutor Vicky Wanta to the judge’s bench. Wanta will fill the seat being vacated by retiring Judge Leslie Beiers. She will be chambered in Duluth. Wanta has worked in the St. Louis County Attorney’s...

Duluth, MN · 1d