Superior hotel fire causes $1M in damage, rapid response saves lives

A late-night fire at the Superior and Sage Hotel Monday caused significant damage, but nobody was seriously hurt after residents were quickly evacuated.

Apostle Islands ice caves closed after ice shelf breaks apart during storm

The Apostle Islands ice caves are officially closed after the winter storm this week broke up the ice shelf. It's unlikely the ice shelf will return before spring.

Wisconsin police chase of stolen ambulance with patient inside

Wisconsin Rapids police were involved in a chase of a stolen ambulance that stretched more than 18 miles on Tuesday evening, Feb. 17. It resulted in the arrest of one person.

Apostle Islands ice caves closed due to winter storm

The Apostle Island ice caves on Lake Superior, which reopened on Monday for the first time since 2015, are closing on Tuesday due to a winter storm. They could remain closed for several days as conditions are evaluated.

3 found dead in Wisconsin house fire

The Burnett Count Sheriff's Office said three people were found dead inside a home that was engulfed in flames in Anderson Township.

WI man convicted of faking death fails to appear in court
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A Wisconsin man convicted of faking his death in a kayak incident, then fleeing the country, failed to appear for a court hearing for a motion he filed relating to evidence in the case. 

Senior living facilities ‘no lift’ policies could be banned by state laws

Advocates for the elderly in Minnesota are drafting legislation that aims to address "no lift" or "no touch" policies at assisted living facilities, which instruct staff to not touch an elderly resident after a fall.

Senior living facilities ‘no lift’ policies
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Advocates for the elderly in Minnesota are drafting legislation that aims to address “no lift" or “no touch" policies at assisted living facilities, which instruct staff to not touch an elderly resident after a fall.

Wisconsin milk tanker crash; driver injured, dairy spilled

One person was injured after a milk tanker rollover crash in western Wisconsin on Wednesday afternoon. It happened near Cashton, east of La Crosse.

Minnesota, Wisconsin health departments will not follow CDC vaccine guidance

The Minnesota Department of Health is breaking with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on vaccine guidance after the federal organization made changes to the childhood immunization schedule.

Allina hospital workers concerned about security changes
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Employees at Allina Health's River Falls Area Hospital are concerned about possible security cuts. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more. 

Hudson woman answers letters kids write to Santa

Every year, Richelle Jader reads more than 200 letters to Santa and answers each one, continuing a Christmas tradition that her former neighbors started years ago.

Former Wisconsin Superintendent pleads guilty to multiple felony charges

A former Glenwood City, Wisconsin Superintendent pleaded guilty to several felony charges after being accused of defrauding the school district.

8-year-old dies in hospital after icy Wisconsin crash

A crash in western Wisconsin killed an 8-year-old boy and seriously injured a 27-year-old Wednesday morning.

'Suicide by cop' sought by man in Superior, Wis. shooting: Charges

A man is facing serious charges after a violent incident involving a police officer and a school break-in in Superior, Wis.

Melby family legacy: Generations of medical care in New Richmond

The Melby family is a cornerstone of medical care in New Richmond, with generations dedicated to serving their community.

Generations of medical care in New Richmond
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The Melby family is a cornerstone of medical care in New Richmond, with generations dedicated to serving their community.