COVID-19
Understanding universal masking
Eau Claire – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Surgeon General recommend the practice of universal masking when in public and interacting with others. Universal masking, in addition to the practices of physical distancing and proper hygiene, helps to curb the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Prevea Health offers…
Read MoreDunn County may now have community spread of COVID-19
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Dunn County may now have “community spread” of the COVID-19 coronavirus, according to KT Gallagher, director/health officer of the Dunn County Public Health Department. Gallagher gave her weekly update on COVID-19, which is broadcast and archived on Facebook, on Thursday, April 9, and as of that afternoon, Dunn County…
Read MoreTRACKING COVID-19 as of 8-30-2020
3D printer put to use by Boyceville Science and Math teacher Andrew Hamm
By Amber Hayden BOYCEVILLE — Andrew Hamm, Math and Science teacher, of Boyceville High School, has begun to print 3D masks, with the help of Boyceville senior Cade Klefstad, after finding plans online to help organizations in their time of need. “After watching a TV program last week where the president of the Massachusetts General…
Read MoreLocal businesses working together to help those in need
By Amber Hayden GLENWOOD CITY — With a “Safer at Home” order still in place Bonnie’s Cafe and the Glenwood City Vet Clinic have been working together to help those in need of a hot meal that can’t make it out of their homes. “I want to give people a hot meal,” said Bonnie. “It…
Read MoreFarmers’ reactions to Ellsworth Creamery
By Amber Hayden On April 2, the Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery sent letters out to the local farmers stating they would be better off to quit dairy farming by receiving the equity in the cooperative for the years 2010 to 2019. Dairy farmer Chris Van Dyk, New Richmond, said there would be no point in selling…
Read MoreAdditional Extended Hours at the Dunn County Transfer Station & Recycling Center and Boyceville, Colfax and Elk Mound Area Collection Stations
The hours at the Boyceville, Colfax and Elk Mound Area Collection Stations will be temporarily extended due to the COVID-19 pandemic effective Wednesday, April 8, 2020. The extended hours are being provided at the request of residents, and to encourage safe social distancing practices at the collection sites. The Boyceville, Colfax and Elk Mound Area…
Read MoreChanges for West CAP’s Boyceville Food Pantry
BOYCEVILLE – The COVID 19 crisis has brought several changes to the operations of West CAP’s Boyceville Food Pantry. The Food Pantry is now open on Thursdays by appointment from 1pm-7pm. Appointments can be made by calling 715-265-4271. All food will be pre-packaged and distributed by curbside pick-up. The Food Access and Resource Center is…
Read MoreSt. Croix County officials review Safer at Home compliance
HUDSON, Wis. — In an effort to limit the spread of COVID-19 in St. Croix County, officials will review complaints raised about social distancing and nonessential business closure under Gov. Tony Evers’ Safer at Home order. Complaints about Safer at Home social distancing noncompliance will first be reviewed by St. Croix County Public Health officials.…
Read MoreWestCAP continues most services during COVID – 19 restrictions
West CAP is a non-profit community action agency providing various poverty alleviation programs and services in St. Croix, Pierce, Pepin, Chippewa, Dunn, Barron and Polk counties in West Central Wisconsin. During this ongoing COVID – 19 crisis, West CAP is considered an “Essential Business” under Wisconsin Governor Evers’ “Safer at Home” directive and is continuing…
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