The Durand-Arkansaw School Board is meeting tonight. The district will hold its budget hearing and annual meeting starting at 6pm, then after the budget hearing the monthly meeting will be held. Items on the agenda include approval of a library media specialist agreement with Mondovi, consideration of the purchase of a compact tractor for snow removal, and reports from the district administration. Both meetings will be held in the board room at Durand-Arkansaw High School.
A judge has ordered the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners to restore County Attorney Matthew Stinson’s full salary. This ruling follows a nearly year-long legal battle between Stinson and the county board. In November 2024, the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners cut Stinson’s pay from $130,000 a year to $110,000. The decision violated state law, leading Stinson to file an appeal in December 2024. A judge found a reason for the pay cut was a personal issue between Stinson and County Board Commissioner Donald Springer and this personal frustration led to “arbitrary and capricious” decisions made by the board. The county board must now review Stinson’s salary again, reinstating it to $130,000 a year retroactive to November when his salary was cut.
Eau Claire Police are sharing videos from the night this summer when former Green Bay Packers quarterback Donald Majkowski was involved in an incident at a local bar. According to reports -- on August 29th -- Majkowski got into a fight with a fellow customer and choked a bartender at Brother's Bar on Water Street. The videos shows the former football star telling police the customer was jealous of him because his girlfriend wanted to meet him. Majkowski was cited for disorderly conduct and paid a fine.
The search for a missing teenager is over. Eau Claire Police had been asking for the public's help in locating a 17-year-old boy who had left his family's home early Tuesday and had not been heard from by relatives or friends. Police say the teen has since been found safe.
A veteran Olmsted County official is stepping down. Deputy County Administrator Pete Giesen is retiring on December 23 after nearly five decades of community service. He will be replaced by Physical Development Division Administrator Tony Hill.
Charges are being filed against the driver involved this week in a deadly Taylor County vehicle crash. The accident happened at around 2 a.m. Monday on County Road C in the Town of Rib Lake. Sheriff's deputies say that 49-year-old Stephan Kaplon was driving while intoxicated when his SUV overturned. A female passenger suffered fatal injuries. Kaplon is being held on charges that include homicide by intoxicated use of the vehicle.
Motorists are advised to be on the lookout for children this Saturday in downtown Durand as the Durand Improvement Group will hold its annual Trunk or Treat Event in Downtown. A Halloween Party will be held in Memorial Park from Noon-3pm then the Trunk or Treat Event will run from 3-5pm in Downtown Durand. Main Street will be closed on Saturday Afternoon.
The UW Extension is launching two interactive workshops, part of a brand-new curriculum aimed at providing education and resources to farmers and rural communities. These workshops will focus on critical topics such as health care, health insurance, and child care. The workshops will take place on November 14th at the Dunn County Government Center starting at 9:30. Visit the UW Extension Website to register.
Amid declining enrollment, another two-year Universities of Wisconsin campus will close. UW-Platteville will cease operations at its Baraboo Sauk County campus, effective May 22, of next year. Campus enrollment is 178 total, with an average class size of 14, according to the Universities of Wisconsin. The Baraboo campus was initially designed to accommodate around 350 students and just 116 students were enrolled this fall semester. The spring 2026 semester will continue as planned with in-person classes in Baraboo. UW-Platteville will help students transition to the main campus and develop individualized plans for staff and faculty. Recent two-year campus closures include UW-Platteville Richland, UW-Milwaukee Washington County, UW-Milwaukee Waukesha, UW-Oshkosh Fox Cities.
Proper training can help teen drivers in Wisconsin avoid risks and prevent crashes. It's National Teen Driver Safety Week and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation is reminding you that the right training and practice for young drivers is key to gaining experience behind the wheel. Last year in Wisconsin, there were 18,823 crashes involving teen drivers; 70 people were killed and 5,782 people were injured in these crashes. The Wisconsin Department of Motor Vehicles' online teen portal provides a number of resources for parents and sponsors of teen drivers.
A man is facing charges for stalking Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Jill Karofsky. Officials say 37-year-old Ryan Thornton sent threatening emails and made dozens of calls between August and October. The communications allegedly stemmed from a dispute with the Wisconsin Office of Lawyer Regulation. Thornton faces a Class-One felony stalking charge with bond set at 85-thousand-dollars. If released, he would be barred from Dane County except for court appearances and from contacting Karofsky.
More than 700-thousand state residents are facing the threat of losing their food benefits amid the government shutdown. Governor Evers says the state's federally-funded FoodShare program is set to run out of funds by the end of the month. Evers is calling on federal leaders to end the shutdown quickly to prevent hunger and ensure access to essential food assistance. The federal government has instructed states to delay SNAP payments, which will affect the state's recipients. WIC benefits for women and children will remain available.
Federal funding cuts pulls nearly one-million pounds of food from Minnesota shelves. With cuts to the federal Emergency Food Assistance Program, less food is available at Minnesota food banks and officials are worried it will get worse. This comes as SNAP benefits are also being cut, meaning less food is available to buy and less people have the money to purchase food. Minneapolis Reverend Jeff Nehrbass said food stability is crucial for violence prevention and household stability. To help out, Nehrbass suggested residents donate food, money or time at food shelfs or other organizations.
Minnesota Republicans are having a difficult time recruiting more candidates for an open U.S. Senate seat. So far two GOP hopefuls are in the race to fill the seat vacated by outgoing incumbent Tina Smith. One is former NBA basketball player Royce White, who lost to Senator Amy Klobuchar last year, and retired Navy SEAL Adam Schwarze, a newcomer who has trailed in fundraising. Well known Republicans have showed more interest in the race for governor. GOP leaders say prospective candidates are concerned about whether the state GOP, which has struggled with debt, will be able to support them and fear other donors won't jump in to fill the fundraising void.
The DEA is partnering with participating local health organizations and law enforcement agencies for this Saturday's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The event is an opportunity for Western Wisconsin residents and others around the country to safely drop off and dispose of expired and unneeded prescription medications. Drop-off locations will be available in most communities. A complete list of those sites can be found at dea-dot-gov/takebackday.
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