COVID-19
Dunn County Circuit Courts to begin streaming public hearings
The Dunn County Circuit Courts have begun live-streaming public hearings to provide the public with open access to the courts, as required by Wis. Stat. § 757.14. Public hearings will be live-streamed on each Circuit Court Branch’s respective YouTube channel. Hearings that are closed to the public will not be live-streamed. Recordings of hearings will…
Read MoreWisconsin granted federal disaster declaration due to COVID-19 Pandemic
MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers announced on April 4 that Wisconsin has been granted a major disaster declaration for the entire state of Wisconsin, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The declaration provides access to Public Assistance programs for all 72 Wisconsin counties and the state’s federally recognized tribes. “I am grateful for the…
Read MoreDATCP, WEDC notify farmers of federal Paycheck Protection Program
MADISON – Following new guidance issued by the U.S. Department of Treasury and the Small Business Administration (SBA), the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) are notifying the state’s farmers about the opportunity to apply for the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). “As Governor Tony…
Read MoreDunn County community support during COVID-19
As of April 4, 2020 there are four confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Dunn County. 1 recovered, 3 self-quarantined, and 1 hospitalized. All essential businesses and operations are encouraged to remain open; all employers must consider the best ways to lower the impact of COVID-19 in their workplace. Consider teleworking, staggered shifts, and increasing physical…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Crushing the Dairy Industry
We are witnessing the decimation of the dairy industry. The crisis playing out before our eyes is staggering. Dairy farmers are dumping milk into fields and down drains; retailers are limiting consumers dairy purchases; and farmers are left questioning if the milk they produce will be get picked up or if they will even get…
Read MoreFees waived for Wisconsin State Parks and Trails
Gov. Evers’ Safer at Home order (item 11.c) recognizes outdoor activity as an essential activity. As such, all State Parks, Trails and Forests remain open and all fees are now waived. All current regulations apply for hunting, trapping, and fishing seasons. Under the Safer at Home order, we must do all that we can to…
Read MoreWisconsin petroleum marketers, DATCP report Wisconsin fuel supply remains stable
MADISON – In light of the ongoing developments related to COVID-19, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) and the Wisconsin Petroleum Marketers and Convenience Store Association (WPMCA) are reassuring consumers that Wisconsin’s fuel supply remains stable. As part of DATCP’s continued outreach with a variety of stakeholders during the COVID-19 pandemic,…
Read MoreBaldwin leads WI Congressional Delegation, calling on USDA to support WI dairy farmers amid COVID-19 crisis
WASHINGTON, D.C. – With the coronavirus pandemic threatening Wisconsin’s agriculture economy, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today led seven bipartisan members of the Wisconsin Congressional Delegation in calling on U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue to take immediate action on behalf of Wisconsin dairy farmers and dairy processing businesses during this crisis. As the…
Read MoreWFBF statement on COVID-19 Impact on Wisconsin Dairy Farmers
MADISON – The following statement can be attributed to Wisconsin Farm Bureau President Joe Bragger: “It’s with a heavy heart I make this statement. The slight optimism that was floating around at the beginning of the year for our dairy farmers has been buried. We have entered unprecedented times as a society. Our farmers, especially…
Read MoreColfax Health & Rehabilitation and COVID-19: Here’s how you can help
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — As many readers are probably aware, nursing homes are closed to visitors during the COVID-19 coronavirus crisis. And the Colfax Health and Rehabilitation Center is no exception. CHRC will remain closed to visitors until the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid and the…
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