As communities and families face the challenges caused by the spread of COVID-19, Xcel Energy will not disconnect residential customers’ electric or natural gas service until further notice. This falls in line with the directive given on by the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin. This step will help ensure people have the energy they need…
Read MoreAs schools in Wisconsin have closed to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, PBS Wisconsin and Milwaukee PBS announce an ambitious plan, in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, to support at-home learning for students and families by broadcasting a new weekday television schedule of programming with digital resources that connect to Wisconsin’s state…
Read MoreSpring in Wisconsin has the highest fire risk with the No. 1 cause of wildfires being debris burning. Wildfires pose a serious threat to public safety, property and our natural resources. People cause over 98% of all wildfires in Wisconsin. Due to the COVID-19 Safer at Home order, we are taking proactive measures by suspending…
Read MoreDue to ongoing disruptions to available staffing and service resources as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Dunn County Solid Waste & Recycling Division has temporarily suspended all services at its Connorsville, Downsville, Ridgeland, and Rock Creek Area Collection Stations until further notice. Beginning on Saturday, March 28, 2020, the division is implementing extended…
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Our Communities seem like ghost towns with people concerned about catching the Coronavirus and are following rules that governor Tony Evers put into effect last week to “Safer at Home” in hopes that he will keep the virus from infecting more people. On Monday, President Trump extended his Social Distancing Guidelines until the end of…
Read MoreHUDSON – As of Friday, March 20, the St. Croix County Register of Deeds is taking recommended health and safety precautions to protect the public and reduce the spread of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by conducting all public services through online, mail and drop off options. Public access to the office will be unavailable…
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Both federal and Wisconsin income tax payment and return due dates are automatically extended to July 15, 2020. Wisconsin law will automatically extend time and waive interest and penalties for taxpayers due to a presidentially declared disaster. Governor Tony Evers said, “this is just one more thing we can do for Wisconsinites during this challenging…
Read MoreDUNN COUNTY, WI – County Clerk Julie A. Wathke is calling on residents of Dunn County willing to serve as poll workers for the April 7 election to replace poll workers who are unable to serve due to age or health concerns from the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. Dunn County has many dedicated poll workers, known…
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By Amber Hayden MENOMONIE — During the 2020 Red Cedar Watershed Conference on March 12, Raj Shukla gave a presentation on a few of the things that are having a harmful effect on the lakes, rivers, and streams throughout Wisconsin. Shukla has been the executive director with River Alliance of Wisconsin for the last four…
Read MoreMany of us are feeling uneasy as we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. But local bankers want you to feel assured that your bank deposits are safe and backed by the full faith and credit of the federal government through the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp (FDIC). “All banks located in our area are currently on sound…
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