MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court has declined to take up a conservative legal group’s challenge to Dane County’s mask mandate. In a 4-3 ruling issued Friday afternoon, the court refused to exercise its own jurisdiction over the recent public health order, instead leaving ...

Florence County School Board will meet at 5:15 p.m. today in Room 250 of Florence High School. The agenda includes administrative reports and approval of the 2021-22 proposed budget. Lake Antoine Park Partners will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Lake Antoine Park.

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — A newspaper reporter said he was punched in the face while covering an anti-mask event near Traverse City. The Grand Traverse County sheriff’s office is investigating. “I know the concern you have,” Sheriff Tom Bensley told the Traverse City Record-Eagle. ...

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Troopers arrested 69 people outside Gov. Tim Walz's residence in St. Paul on Saturday in a protest against an oil pipeline replacement project, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. The demonstrators are calling for Walz and President Joe Biden to shut down the ...

LANSING, Mich. — AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, the nation’s largest free tax preparation assistance program, is looking to expand its team of volunteers in Michigan for the upcoming tax season. Tax-Aide offers free in-person preparation and assistance to anyone, especially those 50 and older ...

EAGLE RIVER, Wis. — Now in its seventh year, the SepTimber Ride in Eagle River has a route for all who take part — a 28-mile trail ride, and a 60K or 100K scenic road ride. This great fall event will take place Saturday, Sept. 11. And as with the previous six years, participants can sample ...