Scott C. Blader, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Aston Wood, 56, New Richmond, Wisconsin and Miami, Florida, was sentenced on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 by U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson to 12 years in federal prison for a mortgage rescue scheme that defrauded more than 70 Wisconsin homeowners.…
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MADISON – Following new guidance issued by the U.S. Department of Treasury and the Small Business Administration (SBA), the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) are notifying the state’s farmers about the opportunity to apply for the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). “As Governor Tony…
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As of April 4, 2020 there are four confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Dunn County. 1 recovered, 3 self-quarantined, and 1 hospitalized. All essential businesses and operations are encouraged to remain open; all employers must consider the best ways to lower the impact of COVID-19 in their workplace. Consider teleworking, staggered shifts, and increasing physical…
Read MoreBy Amber Hayden MENOMONIE — Kris Nichols, PhD, was one of three key note speakers at the 2020 Red Cedar Watershed Conference on March 12, and helped those in attendance gain a better understanding of regenerative agriculture. Nichols is the founder and principal scientist of Knowledge for Regeneration and Innovation in Soils (KRIS) Systems Education…
Read MoreGov. Evers’ Safer at Home order (item 11.c) recognizes outdoor activity as an essential activity. As such, all State Parks, Trails and Forests remain open and all fees are now waived. All current regulations apply for hunting, trapping, and fishing seasons. Under the Safer at Home order, we must do all that we can to…
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MADISON – In light of the ongoing developments related to COVID-19, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) and the Wisconsin Petroleum Marketers and Convenience Store Association (WPMCA) are reassuring consumers that Wisconsin’s fuel supply remains stable. As part of DATCP’s continued outreach with a variety of stakeholders during the COVID-19 pandemic,…
Read MoreWASHINGTON, D.C. – With the coronavirus pandemic threatening Wisconsin’s agriculture economy, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today led seven bipartisan members of the Wisconsin Congressional Delegation in calling on U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue to take immediate action on behalf of Wisconsin dairy farmers and dairy processing businesses during this crisis. As the…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — As many readers are probably aware, nursing homes are closed to visitors during the COVID-19 coronavirus crisis. And the Colfax Health and Rehabilitation Center is no exception. CHRC will remain closed to visitors until the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid and the…
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ELLSWORTH—Patrons of the Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery received a letter dated April 2nd from Paul Bauer, CEO of the cooperative telling them of the lost market for their milk and asking them to cut back on milk production. This is due to the COVID-19 virus crisis. The letter states that the “board is urging all patrons…
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