COVID-19
Gov. Evers and DHS ask Wisconsinites to celebrate holidays safely
Amid record high cases, hospitalizations, and deaths, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is asking residents to adjust their holiday plans in order to stop the spread of COVID-19. DHS has published best practices for celebrating the upcoming holidays that enable Wisconsinites to honor their traditions while doing their part to protect their communities.…
Read MoreCounty Board to consider a COVID-19 Communicable Disease Ordinance
HUDSON –A special St. Croix County Board of Supervisors meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at 7pm. During this meeting the full County Board will consider whether to adopt a COVID-19 Communicable Disease Ordinance. An adopted ordinance would be effective upon publication. At their meeting on November 11, the Health and Human…
Read MoreDunn County adjusts 2020 budget by $2.1 million for COVID-19 grants
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — So far during the pandemic, Dunn County has received $2.1 million in COVID-19 Routes to Recovery and Provider Relief Grants. The Routes to Recovery through the federal CARES act is a one-time allocation, said Keith Strey, Dunn County’s chief financial officer, during the Dunn County Board’s November 10 meeting.…
Read MoreHunters reminded of COVID-19 safety measures during deer season
With deer season underway, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is urging hunters to keep COVID-19 safety measures in mind and use the online reporting system to report their deer. “Hunting is a long-established tradition in Wisconsin. However, with the pandemic, it is up to each of us to keep our communities healthy and…
Read MoreUniversity to offer free, rapid-result COVID testing to community
MENOMONIE — The University of Wisconsin-Stout began offering free rapid-result antigen COVID-19 tests to community members, age 5 and older, on Friday, Nov. 6. The tests are being offered through a partnership between the UW System and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to help address the current surge in COVID-19 virus cases…
Read MoreRegional UW campuses announce shift to online instruction after Thanksgiving break
Following the announcement of 100% capacity at area hospitals, along with the executive order issued by Gov. Tony Evers concerning the rise of COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin, three western Wisconsin regional UW campuses have decided to move to remote instruction after Thanksgiving break, the chancellors said in a joint statement. “We all had high hopes…
Read MoreColfax signs MOU for Rescue Squad to help Dunn County with COVID-19 contact tracing
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Due to the exploding numbers of COVID-19 cases in Dunn County, the Colfax Village Board has approved a memorandum of understanding for the Colfax Rescue Squad to help Dunn County with contract tracing. The number of COVID-19 cases is spiking, and the Dunn County health department is overwhelmed and…
Read MoreUniversity of Wisconsin – Stout to offer free, rapid-result COVID testing to community
MENOMONIE — The University of Wisconsin-Stout began offering free rapid-result antigen COVID-19 tests to community members, age 5 and older, on Friday, Nov. 6. The tests are being offered through a partnership between the UW System and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to help address the current surge in COVID-19 virus cases…
Read MoreBBB Business Tip: Navigating PPP loan forgiveness
If you are a business owner who received a loan under the Paycheck Protection Program, you may qualify for partial or complete loan forgiveness. But navigating this process can be tricky. Here’s what you need to know as you begin your application. What is the Paycheck Protection Program? The Paycheck Protection Program was a key…
Read MoreApplications open for second round of We’re All In Grants for small businesses
Applications are now open for the second round of We’re All In Small Business Grants, which will distribute an additional $50 million to small businesses hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program aims to provide 10,000 businesses around the state with $5,000 grants that can be used for any purpose. The first phase of…
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