By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Since the state Supreme Court tossed out the Wisconsin Department of Health Services “Safer at Home” order on May 13 — now what? The Safer at Home order and the Badger Bounce Back plan were intended to “turn the dial” on opening the economy and getting people back to…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Even though the county manager and the county’s chief financial officer advised against it, the Dunn County Board’s executive committee is recommending a $330,000 budget adjustment for the solid waste and recycling division. Dunn County is already subsidizing the Neighbors of Dunn County at around $1 million per year,…
Read MoreThe Wisconsin Department of Transportation last week announced a pilot program that allows drivers to renew their licenses online and skip a trip to the DMV. Drivers are eligible if they: • Are between ages 18 and 64 • Have NOT had a change in their ability to safely operate a vehicle The new online…
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Eau Claire — When Teala Mayer heard from a friend that Chippewa Valley Technical College was starting a new Culinary Management program two years ago, she was excited. “A church friend who had been to a culinary school told me, and I said, ‘that’s neat! I’ll have to check it out,’” Mayer said. The 22-year-old…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The Dunn County Solid Waste and Recycling Board has approved Saturday only hours at the collection sites as well as a request for a $1 million referendum question on the fall ballot that would be recurring for five years. The new Saturday only hours will go into effect June…
Read MoreA column by State Senator Patty Schachtner As the Governor has said, public health is a team sport. We all have to be a part of the solution if we are going to be successful. So far, we’ve been a great team. Eighty six percent of Wisconsinites agreed with the decision to close schools and…
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by Wisconsin National Guard Public Affairs A total of 25 specimen collection teams from the Wisconsin National Guard are now operational across Wisconsin supporting local health departments and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services effort to increase the state’s COVID-19 testing capacity. The teams, comprised of more than 600 Citizen Soldiers and Airmen in total,…
Read MoreMADISON – On April 27, the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) launched a customer service phone line for people who need help locating phone or internet service during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Callers can speak with a PSC Consumer Affairs staff person who will walk through internet and phone service options available in…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — A Dunn County judge has ordered restitution of $7,500 each for two men found guilty of burglarizing a Town of Rock Creek home after it had been damaged in a fire October 11, 2017. Michael Tenney, age 36, and Ryan Weiss, age 41, appeared in Dunn County Circuit Court…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The Dunn County Board’s facilities committee is recommending commercial activities at the Dunn County Fair be canceled this year but youth exhibits by 4-H clubs, FFA members and other groups be allowed in some form. The facilities committee and the Dunn County Fair Board held a joint special meeting…
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