(KWNO)-The Rushford Fire Department is receiving a $2,000 grant. The money is awarded through Minnesota Energy Resources which is distributing a total of $10,000 to five fire departments throughout the state. It’s part of the organization’s annual Rewarding Responders Grant program. The money is for lifesaving equipment and Rushford FD will use it to buy battery-powered extrication equipment, according to the Minnesota Energy Resources website. The other fire departments receiving grant money are Esko, Lakeville, Pine City and Sandstone. Since 2015, Minnesota Energy Resources has donated more than $95,000 through its Rewarding Responders Grant program.
Sparta man arrested for driving drunk, wrong way on Hwy. 61
(KWNO)-A Wisconsin man driving drunk and the wrong way on Highway 61 was arrested. A Winona County Sheriff's Office deputy on Saturday night nearly collided with the vehicle while it was traveling north in the southbound lane on 61 a few miles outsid...
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Weekend Scores in High School Hoops, Matchups Tonight
(KWMN)- High School basketball action returns to the Winona Sports Network tonight as the Winhawk Boys will look for just their second win of the season when they host La Crescent. Tip slated for 7:30 p.m. with coverage beginning at 7:15 p.m. on the ...
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Trump followed through on tariffs. Is he ready for the fallout? Are Americans? Here's what to know
President Donald Trump has taken executive action to impose or threaten new tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China
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An ex-deep-sea treasure hunter jailed for nearly 10 years scores a legal win but won't be freed
A former deep-sea treasure hunter who has served nearly a decade in jail for refusing to disclose the whereabouts of missing gold coins has had that term ended by a federal judge in Ohio
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