Two people in Durand have been arrested on drug charges. According to the Pepin County Sheriffs Department, a search warrant was conducted last Thursday at the apartment of 28yr old Leah Kramer and 28yr old Daniel Wagner after a joint investigation of the Drug Endangered Child Unit had received information that Wagner was selling methamphetamine at his place of employment and using meth at the apartment. During the search, authorities found methamphetamine, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia along with the couple's 1-yr old toddler. Both Wagner and Kramer have been arrested for neglecting a child, possession of methamphetamine, possession of THC and drug paraphernalia.
A group of Durand residents is working together for the formation of a dog park in the city. Last night the group met to discuss the park. They are proposing having the park on land that was donated to the city near Caddie Woodlawn also known as the Hanson property. They estimate that it would cost between $4500-$6500 for the fencing and that no fee would be charged just donations. The Durand Improvement Group agreed to allow the group to be a part of DIG's 501c3 for the purposes of fundraising. Durand Mayor Patrick Milliren says the group's proposal will be considered by the Public Welfare Committee.
The Pepin County ATV Club is asking the city of Durand to write a letter of support for changing state law to allow ATV's and UTV's to use the Hwy 10 bridge. Currently, state law prohibits ATV's and UTV's on bridges longer than 1000 feet and the Hwy 10 bridge is 1600 feet. Durand Mayor Patrick Milliren says the city has sent a letter to the State DOT in support of the ATV's and this letter would be sent to State Senator Jeff Smith and other members of the legislature. That proposed change in the law is currently in the state senate.
Doctors at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin say the last child patient who had been hospitalized after the Waukesha Christmas Parade incident has been released. The hospital treated 18 children injured when Darrell Brooks Junior is accused of driving his S-U-V through the people watching the parade in November. One child died. A news release from the hospital says some of the young patients will face a long recovery time as the result of serious injuries – both physical and mental. Six people were killed and more than 60 were injured on November 21st.
Officials at the Mayo Clinic are supporting the new mask mandate in the city of Rochester. Executive Dean for practice Doctor Amy Williams said in a statement, "Mayo Clinic appreciates the Declaration of Local Emergency requiring masking in indoor spaces in Rochester to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 during this surge." Williams also says "we have seen from prior waves of COVID-19 that masking correlates with the decreased transmission." She's also urging everyone to get vaccinated and boosted to prevent severe illness. Rochester's mask requirement is in effect through February 7th or when COVID cases decline significantly.
A federal website where Americans can order free coronavirus rapid tests will be launched Wednesday and allow each household to order up to four tests, officials said Friday. The website, called covidtests.gov, will require that users provide their names and addresses to receive the tests. The government purchased 500 million rapid tests that will be available to every household and will limit to four the number of tests sent to each address.
Minnesota Eighth District Congressman Pete Stauber is officially seeking a third term in the U-S House this fall. The Republican from Hermantown said in a campaign video that he's running for re-election "because northern Minnesota needs a voice in Washington who will champion our causes built on the foundation of our values and beliefs." Minnesota's 8th District could look a bit different under the new redistricting maps in November. D-F-L Party chair Ken Martin accuses Congressman Stauber of taking credit for federal airport grants in his district that were funded by the bipartisan infrastructure bill he voted against in November.
Legislation backed by Republican lawmakers would lower the minimum age to carry a concealed weapon in Wisconsin to 18. Right now, a gun owner needs to be 21 before they can apply for a concealed carry permit. Republican State Representative Shaw Sortwell of Two Rivers says 18-year-olds have the right to vote or go to war so they should also be allowed to carry a concealed weapon. The N-R-A supports the legislation. Among the opponents are the Wisconsin Anti-Violence Effort, Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, and the city of Milwaukee. Sortwell is a member of the Assembly’s Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee.
State Attorney General Josh Kaul says a group of Republicans who sent a phony elections notice to Congress in 2020 should be investigated. A complaint about that notice is currently in front of the Wisconsin Elections Commission. Ten Republicans, including Elections Commissioner Robert Spindell, signed a false notice to Congress saying that Wisconsin's electoral votes should go to former President Trump, rather than President Joe Biden. There were plans among the Trump administration to use those phony notices to have then Vice President Mike Pence declare Trump the victor.
Wisconsin Democrats say a judge’s ruling on the use of ballot drop boxes will make it harder to vote. Waukesha County Circuit Court Judge Michael Bohren determined that Wisconsin law allows for just two ways to vote – in person or through the mail. An appeal of Bohren’s decision is expected. Wisconsin election officials expanded the use of those drop boxes during the 2020 presidential election in reaction to COVID-19. It isn’t likely that the judge’s ruling could be set aside in time for the drop boxes to be used in the February spring primaries.
The attorney for a parents group says she is hopeful the Wisconsin Supreme Court “will take the lead in protecting a parent’s right to be a parent.” The state’s high court agreed to hear arguments on the issue last week. Attorney Kate Anderson represents a parents group that is challenging the Madison Metropolitan School District policy of not telling a child’s parent if their child identifies differently and uses a different name at school due to transgenderism. The parents say they should be informed in situations like that.
Wisconsin’s superintendent of public instruction says virtual classes are one of the best ways to keep schools open. Jill Underly defended the move during the omicron surge as she appeared on W-K-O-W Television’s Capital City Sunday. Underly said Wisconsin schools can’t remain open when they don’t have teachers, staff members, school bus drivers, and other support personnel. She was defending schools that are being criticized for the move. Underly says moving classes online for a week or two will help keep the schools open for the long run.
Fans wanting to attend any indoor events at the University of Minnesota’s five campuses will have to provide proof of vaccination or a negative test for COVID-19 in the last 72 hours. Some college sports fans support the change, but others are pushing back against what they see as an unnecessary intrusion. The system president made the announcement Friday. It is in effect for any indoor events attended by more than 200 people. The rule will affect campus events, leased-space events – including indoor sporting events.
The Minnesota State Fair is announcing ticket prices for the upcoming "Great Minnesota Get Together." Admission will be 17-dollars this year for adults, up one dollar from last year. Kids ages five-to-12 and adults over 64 can get in for 15-dollars. Hours are also being adjusted this year. The fairgrounds will be open from 7:00 A-M to 11:00 P-M Thursday through Sunday and 7:00 A-M to 9:00 P-M on Labor Day. The fair runs from August 25th through Monday, September 5th.
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