Durand High School has been recognized by US News and World Report as a top high school in the state of Wisconsin. Durand Arkansaw School Superintendent Greg Doverspike says the recognition is a great accomplishment for the students, staff, and community. Caddie-Woodlawn was recognized by US News earlier this year.
The Mondovi City Council has cut a proposed sidewalk and bike path from the Hwy 37 reconstruction project on the south side of the city. Mondovi Mayor Brady Weiss says the south side of Hwy 37 didn't have enough room to accommodate a sidewalk or bike path. The council also decided to continue to allow parking on both sides of Hwy 37 after the reconstruction is completed.
Some residents near the OR Hanson FFA Park are concerned about a proposal to build a dog park at that location. Durand Mayor Patrick Milliren says the Durand Public Welfare Committee will hold a meeting on June 22nd to discuss the issues surrounding the Dog Park Proposal. That meeting is open to the public and will begin at 5:30 on June 22nd at Durand City Hall.
The Pepin County Health Department is now offering free at-home Covid 19 tests for county residents. Residents are encouraged to use the home tests if they believe they have been exposed, have symptoms, or are planning on attending an indoor gathering. Call Pepin County Health for more information on how to pick up the free test kits.
A Chicago man has been sentenced to 19 years in prison for a fatal shooting during an Eau Claire home invasion in March 2020. W-E-A-U/T-V reports Juan Olivarez pleaded guilty to charges of felony murder and aggravated battery. Joe Moya has also pleaded guilty to the charges in the death of Edwin Garcia-Smith. Moya is scheduled for sentencing next month. A second person was wounded during the incident but survived.
A warming climate means the walleye may be much less prevalent on many Wisconsin lakes in the future. Zach Feiner is a research scientist at the UW–Madison Center for Limnology and the lead author of a report that points out that other fishing opportunities will still be available. In Wisconsin, lakes that have historically been havens for walleye are now so warm that the scales are tipped in favor of species of fish like bass and bluegill.
Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos won’t rule out the idea of appointing the special prosecutor who has been investigating the 2020 presidential election to a seat on the State Elections Commission. Vos gets to appoint a Republican to the commission. He hired former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman to conduct a taxpayer-funded review of the 2020 vote. The review has been criticized – mostly by Democrats. Former Republican state lawmaker Dean Knudson resigned from the commission last week
Byron city leaders hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Byron Area Veteran’s Memorial Monday. The Byron Veterans Memorial Committee is looking to collect about $300,000 to make the dream of a memorial a reality. So far, more than half of the funds needed have been raised. Once complete, the memorial will be located east of McDonald’s and west of the bear at the roundabout on 10th Avenue NE and Frontage Road.
The first cruise ship in nine years arrived this morning (Monday) at the Twin Ports of Superior, Wisconsin, and Duluth, Minnesota. The Viking Octantis is making the inaugural run of the Viking Cruise line’s Great Lakes tour, a 15-day trip from Toronto to Duluth. W-D-I-O/T-V reports Duluth will become an embarking city -- meaning cruises can leave from there -- once a new customs terminal under construction is completed next year.
Wisconsin is seeing record-high prices for gas this Memorial Day. Triple-A says the average price for a gallon of regular in the state is four dollars and 41-cents per gallon. That's four cents higher than yesterday, and a dime more expensive than it was last week. Triple-A says the average price for a gallon of premium is five-dollars-and-16-cents and the average price for a gallon of diesel is five-oh-seven.
A judge has delayed the trial for Oshkosh's school stabbing suspect. Grant Fuhrman was supposed to go on trial this week for the attack on Oshkosh West High School's school resource officer back in 2019, but his lawyers have asked for a delay because of the school shooting in Texas. Fuhrman's lawyers say the flood of coverage of the Texas shooting could influence the jury in Fuhrman's case. A judge will set a new trial date at a hearing next week.
There's a reminder about boater safety as the summer season began this Memorial Day weekend. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is asking people to be safe and responsible while out on the water. Memorial Day Weekend is one of the busiest for boaters in the state, and also brings-out people who don't boat often. DNR says to make sure everyone has a life jacket, and make sure the boat's driver stays sober.
Slow down, buckle up and put the distractions away. That’s the message from law enforcement as we begin what are typically the 100 deadliest days on the road. Extra law officers are out on the roads this Memorial Day looking for unsafe driving behaviors -- including motorists not wearing seat belts. Mike Hanson, director of the Office of Traffic Safety, says they don’t want this to be “your memorial day” or for you to make “someone else’s memorial day,” so they’re asking everyone to slow down, buckle up, and put the distractions away. Preliminary numbers show 108 unbelted motorists died on Minnesota roads in 2021 -- up three from 2020.
Minnesota Democratic state lawmakers are hoping after the holiday break that they can change Republicans’ minds about a special session to finish work left undone during the regular session. The two sides had a tentative deal on four billion dollars in tax relief, but couldn’t get an agreement on four billion dollars in spending for areas like public schools, health and human services, and public safety. Following the midnight deadline more than a week ago, Governor Tim Walz said they’re “90- to 95-percent of the way there” and sitting on the “proverbial one-yard line -- just punch it in, just get it done.” Senate Republican Majority Leader Jeremy Miller responded, “we’re not interested in a special session -- for goodness’ sakes, get your work done on time!”
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