7/09/2026

N. WISCONSIN / MINNESOTA - A man convicted in a multistate drug trafficking operation has been sentenced to more than 16 years in federal prison following an investigation by the Carlton County Minnesota Sheriff’s Office and Cloquet Police.  A judge sentenced 47-year-old Juan Carlos Felix, to 16 years and eight months in federal prison. Felix pleaded guilty for his role in an operation that moved methamphetamine and fentanyl to Minnesota, Wisconsin, and other midwestern states. 

7/09/2026

MICHIGAN – The Michigan State police for now is leading in the nationwide best looking Police Cruiser Contest with five days left in the contest with Georgia and Florida quickly gaining ground.  Sorry Wisconsin as of this morning your State Police Cruiser is currently ranking at #35 in the contest out of 50.  We have a link on our website and Facebook for you to vote for your favorite.  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2026bestlookingcruiser

7/08/2026

GOGEBIC COUNTY - A fight over the proposed Copperwood Mine in Gogebic County could have statewide consequences for the endangered redside dace, a rare fish found in just six Michigan counties. A proposed wastewater permit would allow the mine to discharge up to 500,000 gallons of treated wastewater per day into a nearby creek. EGLE and Highland Copper say the discharge site is upstream of the fish’s known range and is not expected to affect it. Environmental groups say the Copperwood mine's permit could set a negative precedent for protecting the species, while state regulators continue reviewing the project.