COVID-19
Gov. Evers Declares New Public Health Emergency Due to Campus Outbreaks, Issues New Face Coverings Order
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today declared a new public health emergency in Wisconsin due to recent surge in cases among young people and issued a new face coverings order effective immediately. Executive Order #90 is available here. Emergency Order #1 is available here. Both orders are effective immediately and will expire after sixty days…
Read MorePSC votes to extend the COVID-19 utility disconnection moratorium to November 1
MADISON – On Thursday, the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) voted 2-1 to continue to stay a portion of its June 26 order, extending the moratorium on utility residential customer disconnections and refusal of service for nonpayment until November 1. Prior to the extension, regulated utilities were not allowed to disconnect service for non-payment…
Read MoreStatement from UW System President Tommy Thompson on UW-River Falls mitigation steps
University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson issued this statement on Friday, September 18: “Today’s announcement by UW-River Falls Chancellor Connie Foster to suspend in-person classes for two weeks while imposing shelter-in-place within its campus community will curtail the COVID-19 case increases we have identified on the campus. Moving to online course delivery for a…
Read MoreGov. Evers announces launch of COVID-19 Response and Recovery Investment Dashboard
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced on August 13 the launch of Wisconsin’s COVID-19 Response and Recovery Investment dashboard website. The website will provide transparent and regularly updated information regarding how and where Wisconsin is investing federal funding, including significant funding from the Federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. “From Wisconsin’s farmers…
Read MoreDunn County experiencing a surge in COVID-19 cases
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Dunn County is experiencing a surge in COVID-19 cases that is approaching the possibility of overwhelming the public health system. As of 4 p.m. Friday, Dunn County had a total of 345 positive cases, of which 132 were active cases of COVID-19, said KT Gallagher, director of the Dunn…
Read MoreDunn County Reports Potential Exposures to COVID-19
Dunn County Wisconsin, September 16th, 2020 – The Dunn County Health Department is alerting the public of potential COVID-19 exposure at three local bars Saturday evening to early Sunday morning. Anyone who were at the bars on the given days AND are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 should contact their provider to get tested. The Health…
Read MoreSpectator guidelines for sports season announced
from Patrick Gretzlock, Glenwood City High/Middle School Principal/Director of Athletics It is with great excitement that we welcome back high school and middle school athletics to our school community. As we are about to unveil the 2020 Fall Sports’ Season, there are a number of adjustments that need to brought to light. It is imperative…
Read MoreCOVID: Need help or want to help? Contact West CAP
For over 55 years, West CAP has been helping households in west central Wisconsin deal with, and overcome, the many challenges created by financial hardship. Now, the economic impact of the COVID – 19 pandemic has created serious financial stresses for both those we have traditionally served, and for folks who have not needed assistance…
Read MoreUSDA offers annual installment deferral option for farm storage facility loan borrowers
To assist Farm Storage Facility Loan (FSFL) borrowers experiencing financial hardship from the pandemic and other challenges in production agriculture, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is offering a one-time annual installment payment deferral option. No fees or prepayment penalties apply for borrowers who choose this FSFL loan flexibility option. “Farmers are facing challenging times because…
Read MoreElk Mound school district planning to proceed with fall sports
By LeAnn R. Ralph ELK MOUND — At least for the time being — and if there are no spikes in COVID-19 cases — the Elk Mound school district is planning to proceed with fall sports. The Elk Mound Board of Education approved proceeding with fall sports at the August 24 meeting with the condition…
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