A Colfax woman is dead after a one vehicle accident Friday in Washburn County. According to the Wisconsin State Patrol, 18yr old Michael Seltrecht was traveling southbound on Hwy 53 near milepost 154 when he lost control of the vehicle, entered the ditch and rolled several times. The backseat passenger, 20yr old Jade Lansing of Colfax was ejected from the vehicle and received fatail injuries. Seltrecht and front seat passenger 18yr old Kaya Isker of Houlton were transported to Spooner Health with non life threatening injuries. That accident remains under investigation.
The Pool at Tarrant Park is closed for the summer, what about the money budgeted for the pool? Durand Mayor Patrick Milliren says he is discussing where that money should go with the city administrator. That fund could then be used toward the pool renovations.
Dunn County Administration announced today that all Dunn County buildings and facilities will remain closed to the general public through the end of June. This policy may be extended or amended, however, if the public health situation changes significantly before the end of the month. Members of the public may enter Dunn County buildings by appointment only. Anyone entering the building will need to answer health screening questions, have their temperature taken, and wear a mask during their appointment. Persons needing to do business at Dunn County buildings should call ahead.
The Menomonie Chamber of Commerce says there will be a Fourth of July fireworks show in that Dunn County community. The sky over Lake Menomin will be filled with lights and explosions again this summer. C-E-O Ashley DeMuth says despite not having the traditional holiday events, families will still be able to celebrate while following county health orders and practicing social distancing.
The Wabasha County Board is meeting Tuesday. Items on the agenda include discussion and possible action on a quote to replace the Mazeppa shop Salt Storage building, approve purchases of new computers for Social Services and Public Health, and authorize funding for the regional 911 system. Tuesdays meeting is at 9am at the Wabasha Governement Center and is open to the public. Those attending are encourage to arrive early as covid-19 screening will be in effect.
Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway has declared a state of emergency in Wisconsin’s Capitol city until Tuesday. Protesters and rioters damaged about 75 businesses Saturday night, three people were arrested and one officer injured during the violence. Tear gas was used Sunday night for the second night in a row. Soldiers with the Wisconsin National Guard were helping police maintain control.
Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales is debunking the theory that most rioters are coming from out of state. Morales says through Sunday 60 people have been arrested and only three had addresses outside Milwaukee. Wisconsin’s largest city had a curfew in place from 9:00 p-m Sunday, lasting until 7:00 a-m t Monday. One Milwaukee police officer suffered minor injuries when he was shot at 3:30 a-m Sunday while responding to a call. He is expected to be okay.
The Minnesota Attorney General will now assist in cases arising out of the death of George Floyd. Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman made the announcement Sunday that he and Attorney General Keith Ellison will be "full partners" on the case. Freeman referenced recent developments in the case that make Ellison's expertise a valuable asset. The two plan to meet Monday to begin their joint work.
Wisconsin State Fair Board Chairman John Yingling says the decision to cancel this year's fair couldn't be put off any longer. Yingling says the state fair board met several times in May to look at options, but they could find no safe path forward this year. The 169th Wisconsin State Fair was to run August 6th through the 16th
The criminal complaint filed against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin shows he kneeled on George Floyd's neck for eight minutes and 46 seconds - and Floyd was unresponsive for the final two minutes and 53 seconds. It says police are trained that this type of restraint with a subject in a prone position is "inherently dangerous." Fellow Officer Thomas Lane asked Chauvin should we roll him on his side?" and he responded, "No, staying put where we got him.” A n autopsy said there is no physical findings that support death by traumatic asphyxia or strangulation, but says "the combined effects of Mr. Floyd being restrained by the police, his underlying health conditions and any potential intoxicants in his system likely contributed to his death." Floyd had conditions including coronary and hypertensive heart disease.
Health care providers who work with Wisconsin’s underserved population will be able to apply for some supplemental state funding starting next month. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services says it has 10 million dollars to reimburse rural, tribal and community health clinics that are dealing with extra costs during the coronavirus pandemic. Applications will be accepted starting June 5th and the deadline to apply is June 30th. The money can be used to cover the expense of telehealth services, the necessity of buying additional personal protective equipment, and lost revenue due to a drop-off in patients served.
A new daily record for Wisconsin COVID-19 test results and positive cases Friday amid ramped-up testing in the state. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported 13-thousand-602 tests completed, nearly three-thousand more than the previous one-day record. There were 733 confirmed cases for a daily positive percentage of five-point-three percent. The total number of coronavirus cases rose to 17-thousand-707. The death toll is at 568 after 18 more people died from COVID-19.
Governor Tony Evers is pleased by the decision of the Wisconsin Elections Commission to mail absentee ballot applications to the state’s two-point-seven-million registered voters. Evers says that will help protect the health and safety of those voters. The action was approved earlier this week by a unanimous vote. In-person voting in the April 7th state primary spurred a contentious debate about the safety of the polling places during the coronavirus pandemic.
Thousands of jobless Wisconsin residents still sit at home waiting for their first unemployment check. One major reason for the delay is a computer software system that is 50 years old. Only 12 states use this 1970s-era system to process unemployment claims. The software is so old it won’t work on newer machines. It’s slow – and the Department of Workforce Development is dealing with almost two-and-a-half million claims. State officials say it would cost several hundred million dollars and take several years to replace the system.
The University of Wisconsin System is being hit the hardest in the latest round of state budget cuts. Governor Tony Evers is cutting 70 million dollars in state spending and 40 million is coming from the U-W System. While that 40-million-dollar figure is the biggest for any state agency, it is only a small part of the System’s six-point-three-billion-dollar annual budget.
Many bars and restaurants are wondering if they will have to keep a log of customers for COVID contact tracing when they re-open. Minnesota Health Commissioner Jan Malcom says it is not required. She says in the guidance it would be a preferred practice for restaurants and bars to be taking reservations, but really that was more about controlling size of occupancy. Malcolm says even though customer logs are not mandatory, they are a valuable source of information if there's a COVID outbreak in a particular establishment. Bars and restaurants can re-open Monday for outdoor dining only at 50-percent capacity.
The Stillwater Lift Bridge will open to pedestrian and bicycle traffic Monday after three years of repairs and restoration. The project was expected to be completed last summer - but floodwaters and a cracked drum in the lift system delayed the opening. MnDOT says crews installed new drums and gears in early May and finished adjusting and fine-tuning the lift mechanism before Memorial Day. The lift span has been in use for St. Croix River boat traffic.
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