National Night Out is tonight. Durand Police Chief Stan Ridgeway says there will be a free picnic and other activities at the Bauer Built Sports Complex. The public will also get to meet Kenny Schuh, the new school resource officer. Many other local law enforcement agencies are also hosting national night out events this evening from 5-8pm.
The Wabasha City Council is meeting tonight. Items on the agenda include a public hearing on a possible peddlers ordinance, discussion and possible action on the draft street and utility improvement project assessments, and reports from department heads and mayor. Tonights meeting begins at 6pm at Wabasha City Hall.
A Faribault man is facing charges as vandals continue to target Flock cameras across Minnesota. Justin Lee Campbell, 42, faces felony interference with emergency communications and gross misdemeanor theft. A criminal complaint alleges Campbell stole a camera from a 10-foot pole near I-35 on July 27th and later bragged about taking it. Winona police say all eight of their cameras were stolen, while Duluth has recorded six thefts or vandalism incidents. Edina, Eden Prairie and Anoka County report similar incidents as the devices face privacy concerns over their use in immigration enforcement.
A man accused of trying to kill a woman inside a La Crosse storage unit has been found competent for trial. Prosecutors say that Freeman Cole tried to strangle the victim to death in October of 2023. He had been found not competent for trial earlier this year. Cole has pleaded not guilty to charges including attempted first-degree intentional homicide.
Wisconsin may soon delay payments for losses caused by wolves. The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board has approved work on an emergency rule that would delay livestock and hunting dog wolf depredation payments because funding could run short by next summer. According to the Department of Natural Resources, claims from farmers and hunters would be held until the end of the fiscal year, with the goal of paying them in full. Officials cite rising costs and a long-running deficit in the agency's Fish and Wildlife Account. The board is expected to consider the final rule later this month.
A second suspect is being charged in the killing of a teenager in Sawyer County. Sixteen-year-old Nolan Trotterchaude reportedly met up with 18-year-old Brennen Boswell and 19-year-old Xzavier Barreras back in June with Trotterchaude interested in purchasing a firearm from one of the men. Prosecutors say Barreras fatally shot the young teen. With Barreras already jailed, Boswell has now been arrested on charges including being a party to felony murder during an armed robbery.
Officials are sharing the identity of a man who died after a dramatic vehicle collision in Taylor County. The accident happened at around 3:15 a.m. this past Saturday morning as a tractor was hauling a house westbound on County Road O. An eastbound vehicle clipped a corner of the house, went all of the way underneath the trailer and came out on the other side where they were hit by a pickup truck. The driver of the vehicle that struck the house -- 19-year-old Dylan Mickelson -- died at the scene.
A federal judge rules a Wisconsin lawsuit against online "prediction markets" may proceed. Last week Federal Judge William Griesbach ruled against the federal Commodity Futures Trading Commission which had sought to block the lawsuit against Kalshi and other companies. Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul says the companies offer sports betting to Wisconsinites, which is illegal. The C F T C attempted to block the lawsuit, saying the companies offer "commodity swaps" and thus are under federal jurisdiction. Greisbach disagreed and said the C T F C had not adequately explained how betting on the outcome of a sporting event could be classified as a commodity.
Wisconsin's capital city is one of the best places for first-time home buyers. A recent study from finance website WalletHub ranked 300 cities across the US by looking at market attractiveness, affordability, and other factors. The survey placed Madison as the 18th best city in America for those buying a home for the first time. However, two other Wisconsin cities ranked ahead of Madison -- Green Bay was ranked 13th and Kenosha was 17th.
A new study says Midwest states are bearing the brunt of President Trump's tariffs and trade war policies. Researchers with the Midwest Economic Policy Institute found the region's large manufacturing and agriculture sectors make it especially vulnerable to higher import costs. Co-author Frank Manzo says the average Midwest household is paying more than $2,000 extra because of the tariffs. In Wisconsin, the study estimates household costs have risen $1,500, manufacturing has lost about 6,000 jobs, and the state's economy has contracted by roughly $2 billion.
Wisconsin residents lost millions of dollars in a scam involving gold coins. The Better Business Bureau says several people were victims of an elaborate set of scams that culminated in buying large amounts of gold coins and handing them to couriers. One Oshkosh woman told Fox 6 Milwaukee she spent 433-thousand dollars of her life savings to appease the scammers, who claimed she was being hacked, that the police were after her for weapons trafficking, and that only they could protect her. BBB spokesperson Lisa Schiller says anytime someone on the phone or internet tells you to buy gold, cryptocurrency or interact with unknown couriers, end contact immediately and report the incident to police.
A weekend kidnapping scare in Sheboygan has police asking parents to talk to their kids. The incident started Sunday afternoon when someone called 911 to report a kidnapping at a park. The caller said they heard a young person scream about being kidnapped while being driven in a vehicle. There was a major police mobilization to locate the child which turned out to be a prank between kids. In a post to the department’s Facebook page, Sheboygan police urge parents to remind children that false reports can lead to serious consequences, even for juveniles.
Minnesota is fighting the Trump administration over its new prediction market ban. The Minnesota Star Tribune reports a federal judge paused enforcement, allowing Kalshi and Polymarket to continue operating in the state. Minnesota's law bans certain wagers involving war, elections and sports. Federal regulators argue the contracts are financial instruments under federal control rather than gambling. The judge says Minnesota may still apply its existing gambling laws while the case continues.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is looking for help with statewide surveys. Officials say volunteers are needed to assist with monitoring deer and game bird populations across the Badger State, known as Operation Deer Watch and Game Bird Survey. Data gathered during the survey helps scientists understand the reproductive status of those animals and make decisions on wildlife-management. Participants would just need to submit sightings on a mobile app and don't need to register.
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