Dogs will no longer be allowed on the Farrington and Lindsey ball fields in Mondovi. At last night's city council meeting, members approved the ordinance change that will now prohibit dogs on either ball field. Mondovi Mayor Brady Weiss says the council had a few concerns with dogs being allowed on the fields. Weiss says the city will continue to explore possible locations within the city that could host a dog park.
With the recent school shoot shooting in Texas, many are concerned about safety at school and the response of local police to an active shooter. Durand Police Chief Stan Ridgeway says the department routinely trains with school staff and other law enforcement on active shooter situations. The Durand Police will be training on active shooter situations with the Pepin and Buffalo County Sheriffs Departments this summer.
The Durand Arkansaw School Board is meeting tonight. Items on the agenda include an update on the 2022-2023 budget, reports from the superintendent and building administrators, and a discussion of the 2022-23 board meeting schedule. Tonight's meeting begins at 6pm in the board room at Durand High School.
A Wisconsin congressman says oil companies are reaping the benefits of high gasoline prices. La Crosse Democrat Ron Kind says those same companies elected not to build more refinery capacity when prices were lower. Republicans are also pinning gas prices on the president, but Kind says Russia’s war in Ukraine has also had a major impact on global energy markets.
Authorities say a Colfax man threatened to bring an assault rifle into the Mayo Clinic in Menomonie earlier this month. Maurice Knutson faces charges of threatening bodily harm to a worker in a health care facility and telephone harassment. W-Q-O-W/T-V reports Knutson is accused of making the threat while talking with a dietician who was treating him. He reportedly discussed beating up a physician he didn’t like and asking the dietician: “Do I have to come in with an A-K 47?” The dietician hung up, security locked down the hospital and clinic, and Knutson was arrested. He told officers he acted out of frustration and never meant to follow through on the threats. He returns to Dunn County Court in September.
People who don’t want a new bottled water plant in Eau Claire are making themselves heard. A few dozen people turned out for a protest Monday night ahead of Tuesday night’s city council vote on a new Niagara Waters bottling plant. Many fear the plant will use too much of Eau Claire’s water. City officials say there’s plenty of water to go around. The Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce says turning down the 100-million-dollar investment would hurt Eau Claire’s chances for future economic development.
M-N-sure C-E-O Nate Clark is among those calling on Congress to extend American Rescue Plan subsidies for health coverage under the Affordable Care Act. Clark says Minnesota’s record-low uninsured rate of just over four percent is at risk if subsidies don’t continue past the end of this year. He warns that without congressional action, more than 70 thousand Minnesotans will pay more for health insurance in 2023, with premiums increasing 30 to 40 percent. Clark says those nearing retirement age will be most affected.
Country superstar Toby Keith won’t be performing at this year’s Wisconsin State Fair. Keith recently announced he had been diagnosed with stomach cancer last fall and had been going through a treatment routine for the last six months. W-D-J-T/T-V reports he has canceled several concerts. Fair officials say refunds will be issued to people who bought tickets for the performance. For now, the State Fair is trying to book another act for August 4th.
The Pine Haven Care Center in southeastern Minnesota’s Pine Island is now under the control of the state Department of Health. The move comes amid concerns that unpaid bills threatened services for residents. The Ramsey County court granted the temporary order on Friday allowing regulators to protect residents’ safety while operations and management issues are addressed. Pathway Health, a professional management organization, is serving as the facility’s managing agent during the receivership. The M-D-H says the unpaid bills and inability to meet payroll threatened staffing levels, critical services, and medications for residents.
Sparta police say speed, alcohol, and being unfamiliar with the area were all factors in a crash at a roundabout early Sunday morning. W-E-A-U/T-V reports two people were hurt when they lost control of their motorcycles while trying to get away at about 1:05 a-m. A Sparta officer had tried to stop them for traffic violations but the two motorcyclists took off. The officer didn’t pursue them for safety reasons. A minute later, a 9-1-1 caller reported the crash. Both suspects were taken to Gundersen Hospital in La Crosse for treatment of minor injuries.
A 32-year-old Sparta man has been arrested in a woman’s death and blamed on domestic violence. Officers responded to a call about an unresponsive woman on May 10th. When they arrived they found the body of 32-year-old Sara Latimer. WK-B-T/T-V reports that prosecutors have charged Shawn Hock with first-degree intentional homicide, two counts of disorderly conduct with a domestic abuse enhancer, and two counts of aggravated battery with a domestic abuse enhancer. Hocke also faces drug charges. He was scheduled to make his first appearance in Monroe County Court Monday.
Up to 70 firefighters from multiple departments were at the scene of a food processing plant fire for up to nine hours Monday. Frozen pizzas are made at the Festive Foods plant. Officials with the Waupaca Fire Department say the problem started at about 9:00 a-m when plant employees thought they had put out a small fire in an air compressor area. However, the flames spread to the roof and quickly got out of control. W-S-A-W/T-V reports the heat and smoke forced crews to back out and use a defensive strategy all day. At one point there were concerns that chlorine was escaping. Fire Chief Jerry Deuman says no injuries were reported and the situation was resolved safely.
The price of gasoline in Wisconsin is down – slightly. As of Monday morning, the statewide average for a gallon of gas is down about a penny, at four dollars and 91 cents. Triple-A says gas is above five dollars a gallon in southeastern Wisconsin, and just about five bucks per gallon in the northern part of the state. The cheapest gas in Wisconsin is in the southwest.
When the temperatures soar, so does your risk of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. The Mayo Clinic’s Doctor Luke Wood says, “when people are either overdressed for the conditions or if they’re not drinking enough water, they are especially prone to developing symptoms related to heat stroke.” Symptoms of heat exhaustion include headache, dizziness, and profuse sweating. And heat stroke symptoms include confusion or altered mental status and clammy skin -- and you might stop sweating. If symptoms develop, get the person out of the sun, find shade, get them to drink cool water, and seek medical help if you suspect heat stroke.
Cost-saving tips from Xcel Energy for the heatwave: Spokesman John Marshall suggests a programmable and remotely-controllable “smart” thermostat, and make sure your air conditioner is operating efficiently. He says there’s currently a lot of “cottonwood” and other particles in the air that can clog up an A-C unit’s coils, and suggests using a leaf blower to clean the outside off. Marshall also says be sure doors are fully shut, close blinds during the day, and if you have ceiling fans, make sure they’re running counter-clockwise to circulate cooler air.
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