COVID-19
Colfax school board seeks hours waiver, changes graduation requirements and grading
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Colfax Board of Education is seeking a waiver from the state Department of Public Instruction on instructional hours and also has changed graduation requirements for this year. The Board of Education approved offering an option as well to some middle school students and…
Read MorePrevea Health is offering free COVID-19 testing in Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls until further notice
Eau Claire -— The ability to test more people for COVID-19 is critical in helping to curb the spread of the virus throughout our communities, and with COVID-19 testing kits supplied by the state of Wisconsin, Prevea Health is able to offer free COVID-19 testing in Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls until further notice. Testing…
Read MoreColfax High School Class of 2020 receiving their diplomas Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — It will not be the traditional graduation ceremony for the Class of 2020 in the Colfax High School gymnasium packed with friends and family — but the seniors will receive their diplomas. The Colfax school district will be presenting diplomas to graduating seniors on Wednesday, May 20, Thursday, May…
Read MoreHealth Advisory: Public Health releases recommendations to prevent further COVID in St. Croix County
ST. CROIX COUNTY – On Wednesday, May 13, the Wisconsin State Supreme Court issued a decision invalidating the Safer at Home Order. In response to the Court’s ruling, St. Croix County has worked to develop a health advisory to prevent further spread of COVID-19. “The Health Advisory issued today, recognizes that we can’t go back…
Read MoreDunn County Buildings to Remain Closed to the Public
MENOMONIE —Dunn County Administration announced today that all Dunn County buildings and facilities will remain closed to the general public through the end of May. On or before June 1, 2020, the policy may be extended or amended. The public will be notified in this event. “This is a prudent decision given that, despite the…
Read MoreDunn County Health Department enacts Administrative Order 20-01 following Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling that nullified “Safer at Home”
On May 13, 2020 the Wisconsin Supreme Court published their ruling in the Wisconsin Legislature versus Palm. The decision immediately nullified the Safer at Home order and subsequently ended the rules outlined within the order. Local law enforcement officials will no longer enforce or respond to possible violations of the order. Even though the order…
Read MoreBBB Business Tip: Managing and motivating remote teams
Remote work on a normal day comes with struggles. Trying to work remotely while in the middle of a pandemic, balancing work and your family, worrying about financial stresses, taking care of your mental health, and thinking about all the “what ifs” in between is a feat that everyone should be proud of and acknowledge…
Read MoreBBB Tip: “Shop Small” to support Small Businesses
Sometimes it’s better to think small to make a big impact. BBB encourages communities to support locally-owned small businesses. Many of these stores are yearning for the chance to meet their neighbors, greet new customers and ring up new sales in hopes of a fresh start. BBB offers the following tips to “Shop Small”: •…
Read MoreTogether, We Will Bounce Back
A column by State Senator Patty Schachtner As the Governor has said, public health is a team sport. We all have to be a part of the solution if we are going to be successful. So far, we’ve been a great team. Eighty six percent of Wisconsinites agreed with the decision to close schools and…
Read MoreWays your business can impact the community
During trying times, it’s important to focus on the things you can control. You can’t dictate what’s happening around you, but you can control how you react. Now is the time to react with empathy, kindness, and ingenuity within your community. The current health crisis is affecting everyone. Some harder than others, but no one…
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