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Wisconsin Businesses Struggle with Worker Shortage

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Economists, employers, and government officials say a growing worker shortage in Wisconsin is expected to increase over the next decade. The Wisconsin State Journal reports the worker shortage is due to many factors, including a low…

Lake Superior Zoo Gains Accreditation

DULUTH, Minn. - There's good news for the Lake Superior Zoo. The zoo's accreditation was extended four years by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. The AZA, which grants accreditation to less…

Malware Incident at Tettegouche State Park

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reports that state IT security specialists discovered malware on state computers at Tettegouche State Park in Silver Bay in late August. While the MnDNR has no evidence that…

Replica Of U.S.S. Duluth Turned Over To City

DULUTH, Minn. Crew members that once served on the Navy's U.S.S Duluth battleship, had the chance to relive their glory days on Thursday, with a model sized replica of the ship. The…

Power Companies Answer Questions About New Plant

SUPERIOR, Wis. - Representatives from two electricity suppliers met with residents Thursday to answer questions about the Nemadji Trail Energy Center natural gas power plant. These informal open houses gave residents…

Hair Stylist Giving Back to Harvey Victims

DULUTH, Minn.-One local hair stylist at Vain Salon is trying to help out Hurricane Harvey victims. All of the money she makes today cutting hair is being donated to Harvey…

Minnesota Prepares to Fight for Amazon's 2nd Headquarters

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota is joining the chase to land Amazon's second headquarters. The e-commerce behemoth based in Seattle announced Thursday it's seeking to build a second headquarters, setting off a nationwide race. Dozens of cities and states are…

Chipotle Adds Queso to the Menu, Yes It's Extra

DENVER (AP) - Chipotle hopes its new queso dip will satisfy its customers’ cravings — and help reinvigorate sales that have been hurt by food scares. The Mexican food chain said it will begin offering all-natural warm queso in restaurants nationwide…

Black Hat BBQ Gives Back To Youth Rodeo

SUPERIOR, Wis. It wouldn't be a rodeo without southern style BBQ. Supporting Minnesota’s high school rodeo foundation, Black Hat BBQ can be found at many of the surrounding…

Fresh Produce Arrives In Twin Ports

DULUTH, Minn. It's the season for a harvest. Minnesota farmers are finding ways to sell their freshly grown products You may have seen several fruit and vegetable stands popping…

Minnesota Company Plans $300 Million Expansion

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. (AP) The growth of an electronic component company is presenting new challenges for a small northern Minnesota community. Digi-Key in Thief River Falls will hold a ground breaking ceremony Sept. 15 for an expansion that could…

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