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One Rescued from Burning Ashland Home

02/23/2020 10:21 PM

The Ashland Fire Department says they rescued a male who was trapped on the second floor of a home that was on fire.

Skiers racing down Main Street towards the finish line.

Skiers Make their Mark at 46th Annual Birkebeiner

Business Booms in Hayward in Light of Birkebeiner

Shining Example: Solon Springs Teen Powering Through Epilepsy

Ready to Race: Hayward Prepares for 46th Annual Birkebeiner

On Wednesday, final preparations took place prior to the start of the 46th annual Birkebeiner this weekend.

Additional snow was hauled into town Wednesday to construct the final stretch of the race track on Main Street.

Lake Superior Science Center Committee Completes Feasibility Study on Proposed Science Building

The Lake Superior Science Center Committee announced the completion of their two yearlong feasibility study to build a science center on the shores of the Chequamegon Bay.

The Wisconsin primary on Feb. 18 will have voters decide who will represent their party in the special election for congress. Republican candidates Tom Tiffany and Jason Church expressed what they want to accomplish for the 7th district.

Church and Tiffany Share Plans for Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District

Zunker, Dale Discuss Plans for Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District

With the special primary election coming up next Tuesday, Democratic candidates Tricia Zunker and Lawrence Dale say helping farmers and improving healthcare would top their agendas for the people of the 7th congressional district.

Lawrence Dale and Tricia Zunker are running for the Democratic nomination for Wisconsin's 7th congressional district.

Superior Days 2020 Focusing on Mental Health and Better City

Hundreds of delegates from northwestern Wisconsin made their way to Madison Tuesday to talk with lawmakers about what matters for the 35th annual Superior Days.

Wisconsin farmers get $432M in federal aid amid closures

Wisconsin farmers received more than $432 million in federal aid amid farm closures in 2019, but some of the payments did little to fix damage caused by tariffs placed on dairy and agricultural products.

Wisconsin Department of Health Provides Update on Coronavirus Response Efforts

Enbridge Seeks Permits for Rerouting Pipeline in Northern Wis.

New Pregnancy Resource Center Opens in Ashland

Throughout the two days, hundreds came out to see the five races that took place.

Apostle Island Sled Dog Race Celebrates 25th Year

The tower is located one mile off of Highway 13 and 3 miles north of Bayfield. It stands 300 feet tall and will cover a wide range of places.

New Cell Tower Brings Coverage to Red Cliff

Jurors in November took just 45 minutes to convict Stumbaugh of trying to kill his former girlfriend in July 2018.

Wisconsin Man Sentenced to Prison for Burning-Bed Attack

As of Friday, less than 5% of Lake Superior was covered by ice, much lower than the typical 25% of coverage at the end of January.

Report: With Little Ice on Superior, Access to Ice Caves Unlikely

Evers Calls Lawmakers into Special Session on Dairy Crisis

Life 97.3 radio station and St. Luke�s are giving back to families in need across the Twin Ports with the Northland�s Largest Baby Shower effort.

Northland's Largest Baby Shower Helping Struggling Families

Authorities released the names of a woman and her three children who died in a house fire last week in Oconto,�Wisconsin.�

Victims of House Fire that Killed 4 in Wisconsin Identified

The Iron County Sheriff's Office says a 47-year-old woman is dead following a snowmobile accident on Sunday morning.

47-Year-Old Woman Killed in Iron Co. Snowmobile Accident

Gov. Evers Signs Bills Designed to Fight Lyme Disease

Superior Community News

Husky Refinery Remains Evacuated After Tower at Risk of Falling was Discovered

Superior's Husky Refinery and Stinson Avenue remain closed after a tall stack on the south side of the refinery was discovered at risk of falling Thursday.

"Superior Sinker" Aims to Raise Money for Chamber

The car has no engine, transmission, glass or fluids. It has been stripped down to a frame with hooks on the back so that it can be easily pulled out.

Hermanson, Ledin, Fennessey, Foster Advance in Superior Races

Tiffany, Zunker Advance in Congressional Special Election

Tom Tiffany and Tricia Zunker will appear on the May 12 ballot.

Karofsky, Kelly Emerge from Wisconsin Supreme Court Primary

Church and Tiffany Share Plans for Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District

UP Michigan Community News

University in Upper Peninsula Opens Cannabis Research Center

A university in Michigan's Upper Peninsula has opened a 2,600-square-foot-facility for hands-on experience and research related to the cannabis industry.

Mich. GOP Leader Nixes Bill to Process Influx of Absentee Ballots

Michigan Official: Election Day Should be a Worker Holiday

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is urging businesses to give their workers the day off on Election Day by making it a company holiday.

Mich. Bills Advance to Ensure Exonerees Can Sue for Compensation

UP Sheriff Seeks Help for Inmate; Says Mental Health System 'Broken'

Whitmer Proposes $61.9B Budget with Boost in School Funding

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