Area Breaking News
Gov. Evers Announces Mobilization of Wisconsin National Guard to Support August Election
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that the Wisconsin National Guard will assist local election officials as poll workers for the August 11, 2020, primary elections across Wisconsin. The announcement comes as last week the governor issued Executive Order #82 authorizing the Wisconsin National Guard to provide support during the August election. Individuals interested…
Read MoreGov. Evers Announces Federal Disaster Aid Resources for St. Croix County
MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers today announced that residents and businesses in St. Croix affected by severe storms June 28 through July 1, 2020 can now apply for low-interest loans through the U.S. Small Business Association (SBA). These loans are also available in the contiguous counties of Barron, Dunn, Pierce, and Polk counties and Washington…
Read MoreNext Tuesday is primary election day!
A partisan primary election to choose party candidates for the November General election will be held next Tuesday, August 11th. This election is to choose party candidates for county, state and congressional offices. Electors can only vote on one party’s ballot and ballot notices for both St. Croix County and Dunn County are included with…
Read MoreDunn County continues with declared state of emergency due to COVID-19
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The Dunn County Board has declined a resolution to end the state of emergency declared because of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. The executive committee held a thorough discussion of the resolution to end the state of emergency and unanimously recommended the county board not approve the change, said Gary…
Read MoreArea law enforcement agencies say they will focus on crime and public safety not face covering complaints
Several area law enforcement agencies including the St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office, Dunn County Sheriff’s Office and the Glenwood City Police Department have publicly stated that their agencies will continue to focus on crimes and public safety offenses as opposed to seeking out or responding to complaints about those not wearing state-mandated fask masks or…
Read MoreMask Up Wisconsin! Gov. Evers Issues Executive Order Declaring Public Health Emergency and Requiring Face Coverings Statewide
Today (Thursday, July 30) Governor Tony Evers announced a new executive order mandating face coverings indoors or in enclosed spaces, other than when at home. We know that face coverings are an effective tool in fighting COVID-19, and we encourage you to do your part in protecting the health and safety of your fellow Wisconsinites…
Read MoreSt. Paul man dies after fall from roof
TOWN OF FOREST — A Saint Paul man is dead after falling from a roof in the Township of Forest July 27. Juan Manuel Gonzalez, 39, died of injuries suffered in a fall while working on the roof of the former Forest United Methodist Church Monday morning around 10 a.m.. According to a report by…
Read More$22 million winning Powerball ticket claimed by Menomonie-area friends
Friends Thomas Cook and Joseph Feeney shook hands in 1992, swearing if either one won the Powerball jackpot, they would split the winnings…no matter who bought the ticket. Tom, of Elk Mound, and Joe, of Menomonie, made good on that handshake when Tom realized a Powerball ticket he bought at Synergy Coop Exit 45 on…
Read MoreWheeler woman accused of stealing $40K from resident at Chippewa County veterans’ home
By LeAnn R. Ralph CHIPPEWA FALLS — A 50-year-old Wheeler woman has been accused of debit card fraud, resulting in the loss of $40,000 from a bank account belonging to a resident at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at Chippewa Falls. Nola M. Tyrrell is scheduled to make an initial appearance in Chippewa County Circuit Court…
Read MoreWIAA approves fall sports season with dramatic changes
For the many student athletes, coaches, parents, school administrators and fans that were holding their collective breath, they can all breathe a sigh of relief after the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association’s Board of Directors approved conducting the 2020 fall sports season following a special business meeting Thursday, July 23. But there are significant changes and…
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