COVID-19
COVID-19 cases have doubled in WI since Memorial Day
By LeAnn R. Ralph MADISON — As of July 7, the total number of COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin was 32,556, with nearly 17,000 of those cases occurring since Memorial Day. “We cannot continue … we cannot go backwards … and we cannot give up,” said Governor Tony Evers at an online televised news conference July…
Read MoreWisconsin launches new website for COVID-19 testing
By LeAnn R. Ralph MADISON — The state of Wisconsin has launched a new website for COVID-19 testing registration, called COVID Connect, that is expected to shorten waiting times at testing sites. Stephanie Smiley, the state Department of Health Services Division of Public Health interim administrator, and Major General Paul Knapp, Wisconsin’s Adjutant General, spoke…
Read MoreGlenwood City Rustic Lore Days Cancels Amid COVID-19 Public Health Concerns
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its uncertain impact on community health, the Glenwood City Rustic Lore Days Committee has made the very difficult decision to cancel our annual city celebration days — Rustic Lore Days — for 2020. The committee, along with guidance from the Saint Croix County Health Department, has assessed the risk…
Read MoreDunn County Reports Potential Exposures to COVID-19 at Knapp Watercross
Menomonie, Wisconsin, July 9th, 2020 – The Dunn County Health Department is alerting the public of potential COVID-19 exposure at one event within Dunn County. A person who has tested positive for COVID-19 attended the Knapp Valley Riders 4th of July event while experiencing symptoms. Anyone who was at this event on the given day…
Read MorePierce County Fair Cancels Amid COVID-19 Public Health Concerns
ELLSWORTH, WI – Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its uncertain impact on community health, the Pierce County Board of Supervisors has passed a resolution ordering the 137th annual Pierce County Fair to be cancelled for 2020. The Board, along with the guidance from the Pierce County Health Department, has assessed the risk to the…
Read MoreKT Gallagher: Why COVID-19 is not “just the flu”
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Perhaps you have read the comment online or heard someone say it — “What’s the big deal with COVID-19? It’s just the flu.” KT Gallagher, director of the Dunn County Public Health Department, stressed in her June 26 COVID-19 weekly update on Facebook that there are some real differences…
Read MoreWisconsin State Park group camping for 50 people or less starts July 13
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will begin to allow group camping for groups of 50 or less with reservations on Monday, July 13. The DNR will also begin placing camp hosts at state park campgrounds, and firewood is now available at select state parks. Special park operation conditions remain in place to ensure the…
Read MoreDC Fair sets rules for modified fair
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The Dunn County Fair Board has established modified rules and procedures for this year’s fair because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Dunn County Fair, scheduled for July 21 through July 25, will not be open to public. All exhibitors at the fair, and their immediate family, must wear face…
Read MoreDunn County refers ending state of emergency to executive committee
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The Dunn County Board has referred the state of emergency declaration approved in March because of COVID-19 to the executive committee for a resolution to end the state of emergency. At the June 17 meeting, the county board voted on the motion, which directs the executive committee to consider…
Read MoreWIAA board approves winter sports changes; adjusts rules & policies in wake of pandemic
STEVENS POINT – The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Board of Control reviewed and acted on coaches committee recommendations impacting winter sports–including the addition of a State Tournament Series for girls wrestling in 2022–and other rule and budget considerations in response to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic at its June virtual meeting June 24. In…
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