COVID-19
Dunn County Board restricts county fair to youth exhibits only
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The Dunn County Board has approved a resolution restricting this year’s Dunn County Fair in July to youth exhibits only. The facilities committee and the Dunn County Fair Board held a joint meeting May 6 and agreed that the main goal of the fair should be to allow the…
Read MoreLocal businesses and restaurants respond to the Supreme Court’s ruling on Safer at Home order
By Amber Hayden It’s been two months since Department of Health Services Secretary Designee Andrea Palm enacted the Safer at Home order that required the closing of several local businesses and taverns in and around Glenwood City and Boyceville on March 16. But with the recent Supreme Court ruling stating that Palm’s actions were over…
Read MoreGC Board of Education make a decision for graduation
By Amber Hayden GLENWOOD CITY — With the COVID-19 pandemic cancelling many of Glenwood City School Districts plans for the end of the year, board members were challenged to put a plan in place for the graduating class of 2020. High school principal Patrick Gretzlock offered a plan after meeting with superintendent Tim Johnson and…
Read MoreCity opens up all facilities
GLENWOOD CITY —The City Council move quickly Monday evening to re-open all activities of the city that have been closed because of the COVID-19 Virus. Near the end of the agenda the council was to consider a plan for re-opening of the municipal building, parks, playground and the swimming pool and swimming lessons. Just as…
Read MoreWI NATIONAL GUARD RELEASE: 18 MAY UPDATE: Wisconsin National Guard conducting mobile testing at sites around the state
by Wisconsin National Guard Public Affairs A total of 25 specimen collection teams from the Wisconsin National Guard continue to operate across Wisconsin supporting local health departments and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services effort to increase the state’s COVID-19 testing capacity. Four teams collected specimens on Sunday and 19 will collect specimens today. …
Read MoreGov. Evers announces $75 million We’re All In Grant Program and Initiative to spur Wisconsin’s Economic recovery, promote safe business practices
MADISON-Gov. Tony Evers on May 18 announced $75 million in assistance for small businesses as part of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation’s We’re All In initiative, a comprehensive effort to celebrate and help Wisconsin’s small businesses get back on their feet and support best practices to keep businesses, consumers, employees and communities safe. Funded largely…
Read MoreReopening in the time of COVID-19
Many states across the country are preparing to reopen amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision on whether to reopen your business or not is an individual one and, for some, not a reality at this time. On the other hand, some are ready, and want to know how to do so safely! Guidelines will vary…
Read MoreDunn County executive committee recommends youth exhibit fair only
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The Dunn County Board’s executive committee is recommending a youth exhibit fair only for this year’s Dunn County Fair and that it be conducted “virtually.” At a joint meeting May 6, the Dunn County facilities committee and the Dunn County Fair Board met using the online platform Zoom to…
Read MoreDunn County Turning the dial
DUNN COUNTY — Currently in Dunn County there are 20 confirmed cases of COVID-19; of these 20 cases, 9 have been released from isolation. We just want to reiterate how thankful we are that everyone has put so much effort into following the Safer At Home Orders put in place in April. Our hard work…
Read MoreDC Health Dept. COVID-19 update: “Now what?”
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Since the state Supreme Court tossed out the Wisconsin Department of Health Services “Safer at Home” order on May 13 — now what? The Safer at Home order and the Badger Bounce Back plan were intended to “turn the dial” on opening the economy and getting people back to…
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