MENOMONIE — The Dunn County Dairy Promotion Committee is looking to “Keep It Cool” with local Dunn County food pantries. Many food pantries are lacking storage space for the increased demands on milk, cheese, butter and yogurt. Committee members and Blue Northern Distributing are looking to “fill the fridge” at Stepping Stones Food Pantry in…
Read MoreMADISON — To continue serving Wisconsin produce farmers during the public health emergency, the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is offering virtual On-Farm Readiness Reviews (OFRRs), a program that helps growers prepare to comply with the Produce Safety Rule. An OFRR is a non-regulatory assessment of a produce farm’s safety practices, and…
Read MoreTo protect customers and employees from the spread of COVID-19, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation is further restricting in-person service all Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Customer Service Centers. This action furthers the limitation of face-to-face services that began on March 23, 2020. Until further notice, the service centers will be closed to all in-person…
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MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers April 20 announced that the state of Wisconsin is taking big steps to increase COVID-19 testing capacity throughout the state. Working with the Wisconsin Clinical Lab Network, the state has grown the number of labs performing COVID-19 tests from just eight labs one month ago to 36 labs as of…
Read MoreMENOMONIE – Dunn County is home to six licensed campgrounds. These campgrounds are able to stay open under the Emergency Order #28-Safer at Home. However, campgrounds should not be open for recreational use. “We want to make sure that Dunn County residents get outside and get active, while social distancing to keep their germs to…
Read MoreMADISON, Wis. – The Department of Natural Resources is inviting anyone interested in deer management in Wisconsin to provide feedback on preliminary recommendations for the 2020 deer hunting season structure. Every county in Wisconsin has a County Deer Advisory Council (CDAC). The councils give the people of Wisconsin significant input into local deer management. These…
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By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The $48.8 million referendum question for Chippewa Valley Technical College on the April 7 ballot was approved by voters. The CVTC referendum question received 45,783 “yes” votes to 27,807 “no” votes. The percentage worked out to be 62 percent “yes” and 38 percent “no” — or almost two to…
Read MorePeople across the state of Wisconsin have risen to the challenge of COVID-19 by changing the way they work, play, and interact with friends and family. By staying Safer at Home, practicing physical distancing, and continuing to wash hands and cover coughs, Wisconsinites are making a difference and beginning to flatten the curve. #SaferatHome, Yes,…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The Dunn County solid waste and recycling per capita fee could increase from $23 this year to nearly $71 next year to cover anticipated budget deficits. The Dunn County Solid Waste & Recycling Board met April 14 to discuss the possibility of increasing the per capita fee for 2021.…
Read MoreMADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today directed Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary-designee Andrea Palm to extend the Safer at Home order from April 24, 2020 to 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2020, or until a superseding order is issued. The order implements some new measures to ensure safety and support the progress we’ve made in…
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