COVID-19
Dunn County Health Dept. COVID-19 update: recommendations for shopping and traveling
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — After the state Supreme Court struck down the Wisconsin Department of Health Services “Safer at Home” order May 13, many businesses re-opened immediately and went back to “business as usual.” KT Gallagher, director of the Dunn County Health Department, responded to a question posed for Gallagher’s weekly COVID-19 update…
Read MoreElk Mound schools staff re-opening committee to start meeting mid-July
By LeAnn R. Ralph ELK MOUND — A committee comprised of Elk Mound school district staff members will begin meeting in mid-July to start planning for the fall semester in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. The district intends for school to start September 1, said Eric Wright, district administrator, at the Elk Mound Board of…
Read MoreSt. Croix County Health officials release updated health advisory
On June 22, St. Croix County Public Health Officials announced updates to the county’s Health Advisory that was previously issued on May 15, 2020. The advisory provides updated recommendations for public gatherings, schools, businesses, and communities of faith to help control the spread of COVID-19. The recommendations are broken into four categories: • Public Gatherings…
Read MoreUW System announces students will return to campus in fall
MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System will welcome students back to campus for the fall 2020 semester, UW System President Ray Cross and Regent President Andrew S. Petersen announced today. The announcement comes as universities continue planning for the 2020-21 academic year. “We are preparing an environment that reduces risk so that students, faculty, and…
Read MoreWest CAP helps low-income households affected by COVID-19 pandemic
Many households in western Wisconsin have been struggling with the negative impacts the COVID-19 pandemic is having on their lives. The loss of income, lack of childcare, closing of schools, and mental and physical health issues are a few of the problems people are facing. “West CAP has been helping our low-income neighbors for over…
Read MoreWIAA releases collaborative guidelines to resume summertime activities
STEVENS POINT – The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association has released guidance and recommendations for member high schools to resume summertime athletics programming and other activities beginning July 1, 2020. Guidance for Summer Activities The guidelines were produced and reviewed by the collaborative efforts and contributions of the doctors on the WIAA Sports Medical Advisory Committee,…
Read MoreColfax Public Library to re-open July 1
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — After being closed since March 19 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Colfax Public Library plans to re-open July 1. “I’m glad we didn’t open in June and that we waited for guidelines,” said Lisa Bragg-Hurlburt, director of the Colfax Public Library, at the Colfax Public Library Board’s June…
Read MoreDPI issues Education Forward a guidance document on a safe return to in-person instruction for Fall 2020
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction on June 22 issued Education Forward, a guidance document for Wisconsin district and school leaders to use as they plan for a safe, efficient, and equitable return to school for the 2020-21 school year amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “The next school year will be likely be different…
Read MoreGov. Evers announces more than $80 Million in COVID-19 financial assistance to K-12 schools and higher education institutions
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced more than $80 million in financial assistance to Wisconsin’s K-12 schools and higher education institutions on June 17. The governor announced more than $46 million to K-12 schools and $37 million to higher education partners to assist with the challenges faced relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Our educators, faculty…
Read MoreSt. Croix County health officials confirm first death due to COVID-19
NEW RICHMOND – On June 15, St. Croix County Public Health Officials confirmed the first death of a St. Croix County resident due to COVID-19. The individual who was receiving treatment at a hospital in the twin cities metro area was 74 years old, had an underlying health condition, and had been hospitalized for several…
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