COVID-19
Ellsworth Creamery asking patrons to reduce milk supply, dump, quit dairy
ELLSWORTH—Patrons of the Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery received a letter dated April 2nd from Paul Bauer, CEO of the cooperative telling them of the lost market for their milk and asking them to cut back on milk production. This is due to the COVID-19 virus crisis. The letter states that the “board is urging all patrons…
Read MoreState Supreme Court overturns Gov. Evers’s executive order to suspend in-person voting
MADISON – Just hours after Governor Tony Evers had signed an executive order Monday, April 6 postponing Tuesday’s Wisconsin primary election until June 9th due to concerns over the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), the Wisconsin State Supreme court overturned the governor’s order allowing in-person voting to proceed as planned. The State Supreme Court voted 4-2,…
Read MoreAdvice from the American Red Cross: Coping with sheltering at home during COVID-19
Local and state officials are using shelter-at-home (sometimes called shelter-in-place) orders to slow the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). By staying home, people can help minimize how many people are getting sick at the same time, protect those at higher risk of severe illness and prevent our health care system from getting overwhelmed. Unfortunately, sheltering…
Read MoreCOVID-19: Confirmed Cases in St. Croix County
St. Croix County (SCC)— Public Health announces that St. Croix County has four confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. All persons are isolated at home and are doing well. Public Heath is identifying and contacting anyone that has been in close contact with the positive cases. “We are encouraging everyone to take this…
Read MoreWith COVID-19, taxpayers asked to use DOR’s online services in lieu of in-person visits to customer service centers
With COVID-19, the Wisconsin Department of Revenue is asking its customers to use its many online tax and other service tools at www.revenue.wi.gov rather than in-person visits to its customer service centers. “Many of the services we offer in our walk-in customer service centers are available through our website,” said DOR Secretary Peter Barca.…
Read MoreUnited Way and Community Foundation announce joint response in Dunn and Pepin counties
MENOMONIE — United Way of Dunn County and the Community Foundation of Dunn County are partnering in response to the impact of Covid-19 on nonprofits and the community we all serve. Although we may both have Dunn in our names, this includes our southern neighbors of Pepin County. The United Way Disaster Relief Fund The…
Read MoreXcel Energy suspends service disconnections
As communities and families face the challenges caused by the spread of COVID-19, Xcel Energy will not disconnect residential customers’ electric or natural gas service until further notice. This falls in line with the directive given on by the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin. This step will help ensure people have the energy they need…
Read MoreEvers Administration issues guidance for businesses during COVID-19 emergency
The Evers administration has issued guidance for essential businesses during the COVID-19 public health emergency. The guidance includes information about business interruption insurance from the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) and business loans and grants from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC). “This is an extremely difficult time for so many small business…
Read More2-1-1 will assist Dunn County with answering citizens’ questions about COVID-19
211 is answering calls about COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus. This network is designed and staffed to handle the large volume of calls from concerned Dunn County residents who have questions about the virus. 211 is equipped and trained to answer questions from the public. “We are asking residents to call 211 instead of…
Read MoreDunn County government remains in operation
Local governments provide essential services and are exempt from the Governor’s recent Mass Gathering and Safer At Home Declarations. The continuation of local government is also essential for a coordinated response to the COVID-19 crisis. Dunn County government remains in operation and employees continue to provide services to the community. This means that residents may…
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