COVID-19
Off The Editor’s Desk – 3-24-2020
Coronavirus is affecting everyone! It doesn’t matter who you are or what you are doing the scare about the COVID-19 virus has changed everyone’s life and a change that could have lasting effect on our future. My prayer is that no more people get the virus and that we can return to normal living as…
Read MoreDunn County public health director: “Take a deep breath and hold onto calm.”
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — KT Gallagher, Dunn County director of public health, had some words of advice for the Dunn County Board of Supervisors: “Take a deep breath and hold onto calm.” Gallagher spoke to the Dunn County Board at the regular monthly meeting March 18 to give an update on what her…
Read MoreDunn County Board declares a state of emergency in Dunn County due to COVID-19
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The Dunn County Board of Supervisors has declared a state of emergency in Dunn County for a period not to exceed six months because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since COVID-19, which is a respiratory disease caused by a novel coronavirus that began infecting people in December of 2019, has…
Read MoreDunn County Solid Waste & Recycling Division announces Changes to Services
The Dunn County Solid Waste & Recycling Division will be temporarily reducing services at its Connorsville, Downsville, Ridgeland, and Rock Creek Area Collection Stations until further notice in an effort to reduce the rate of COVID-19 (coronavirus) transmission and to protect the residents and employees of Dunn County. Effective at the end of business hours…
Read MoreDunn County to close county buildings to the public
Dunn County to Close County Buildings to the Public Menomonie, WI. —Dunn County Administration announced today that all Dunn County buildings will be closed to the general public, effective Monday, March 23, 2020 and continuing until further notice. This is a prudent step to help reduce the rate of COVID-19 (coronavirus) transmission and to protect…
Read MoreGovernor Evers Confirms Wisconsin’s First Two COVID-19 Deaths
MADISON — Together with state health officials at the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), Gov. Tony Evers today confirmed two deaths in Wisconsin due to COVID-19. The first death was a male in his 50s from Fond Du Lac County. The second death was a male in his 90s from Ozaukee County. “Our hearts…
Read MoreCOVID-19 confirmed in Dunn County
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Dunn County’s first positive case of COVID-19 was reported on Thursday, March 19. The person diagnosed with the coronavirus disease has mild symptoms, said KT Gallagher, Dunn County Director of Public Health, at a Facebook Live event on Friday, March 20. The person affected had traveled extensively overseas and…
Read MoreSt. Croix County reports first confirmed case of COVID-19
Public Health announced on Thursday, March 19 that St. Croix County has its first confirmed case of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. This individual is isolated at home and doing well. Public Heath is identifying and contacting anyone that has been in close contact with the positive case. “It is important that St. Croix County residents…
Read MoreCity of Glenwood City approves municipal emergency/disaster proclamation, closes city hall and city buildings
In a hastily-arranged emergency meeting of the Glenwood City common council Tuesday afternoon, March 17, council members unanimously approved on a 5-0 vote to enact a Municipal Emergency/Disaster Proclamation due to concerns of the COVID-19. The procamation, which established a state of emergency, will be in effect until further notice. Glenwood City offices and other…
Read MoreBoyceville High School Science Olympiad sets team record for medals and team points, regional runner-up
MENOMONIE – Boyceville High School’s Science Olympiad team earned medals in 25 out of 28 events, setting a new school record and earning only 40 points across all scored events, smashing the previous school record of 48 teams in last year’s snow-reduced regional tournament. Regional championship gold medals were earned by Helland and junior Connor…
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