Three people were injured in a single-vehicle accident in Menomonie Township on Saturday night. According to the Dunn County Sheriff's Department, the vehicle was southbound on Hwy K when the driver lost control on the crest of a hill, entered the west ditch, and struck a tree. One person was ejected from the vehicle and the other two were trapped and needed to be extricated by Menomonie Firefighters. All three were taken to the hospital. Alcohol and speed appear to be factors in the accident.
One person is dead after a two-vehicle accident near Pigeon Falls on Friday. According to the Trempealeau County Sheriff's Department, a vehicle was traveling southbound on Hwy 53, crossed the center line, and hit a northbound vehicle. The driver of the southbound vehicle died at the scene and the driver and passenger of the northbound vehicle were taken to Tri-County Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
An Alma man, who died when his vehicle ended up in the Zumbro River on March 28, had a heart attack just before the accident. According to the Wabasha County Sheriff's Department, 62-year-old James Steiner was driving on North County Road 11 when he had the heart attack and his truck veered off the road, flipped over, and ended up submerged in the river. Steiner was pronounced dead at the scene.
Residents of Zumbrota will have one less place to cool off this summer. The city announced Friday that it was closing the municipal pool due to safety concerns. The social media post did not detail the concerns but said the closure was meant to ensure the well-being of the community. The city is hoping to build a new pool, with a levy for the project coming up for a vote in August.
A Zumbro Falls woman made her first court appearance Friday after she allegedly walked into a Lake City home and threatened the people inside before taking money from them. According to authorities, 41-year-old Polly Calhoun allegedly came into the house through the porch area wearing a ski mask while one victim was sitting at the dinner table and the other was watching television in the living room. Upon entering, Calhoun allegedly told the victims, “You should really lock your doors". and demanded the victims give her money, and credit and debit card information. The couple gave Calhoun $400 in cash and were able to lock her out of the house when she went on the patio. Wabasha County Sheriff's Deputies arrested Calhoun after a search of her home. She is charged with first-degree burglary with a dangerous weapon.
The vice president will be in western Wisconsin today. VP Kamala Harris will make a stop in La Crosse later today. She will, once again, be talking about abortion. This is Harris' third visit to Wisconsin this year alone. This is also the latest sign as to just how crucial Wisconsin is in this fall's race for the White House.
Eau Claire Police say a missing 16-year-old has been found. Officers say they found Colin Robaidek on Friday night. He went missing last week after riding his bike away from his home. No one is saying just where he went, but police say he was found safe and sound.
The fair season could see a number of multi-time winners across Wisconsin this year. Governor Evers on Friday signed a new law that allows people to show their animals, pies, or crafts at multiple county fairs. Up until now, winners could only show their blue ribbon winners once. Fair managers say that limits the number of competitors and takes away opportunities, particularly from young people. The new law also includes a funding boost to make sure local fairs can cover the cost of all of their competitions.
The State of Wisconsin's debt is the lowest it's been in 25 years. The new 2023 report by the Wisconsin Policy Forum says state reserves are at the highest level on record, peaking at six-point-seven-billion last June. The WPF also says the state is in a good place to pay short-term bills, and the jobless fund balance has recovered. The report says, that despite these improvements, the state's transportation fund borrowing could be a concern.
An artificial intelligence application developed at the Mayo Clinic is about to be sold nationwide in smart stethoscopes. The algorithm detects a condition called low ejection fraction, which can often be an indicator of heart failure. The Mayo Clinic has been using the algorithm during heart examinations over the last three years, and the FDA recently approved the application for use in stethoscopes. The cardiologist who co-invented the algorithm says low ejection fraction is a dangerous condition that can lead to sudden death. He thinks the A-I could have a big impact on early detection and treatment since using a stethoscope is non-invasive and a standard practice for most doctors.
A group of nature enthusiasts is mourning three young eagles who died in Hastings earlier this week. The eaglets were in a tree near the Mississippi River when winds snapped the branch their nest was on. The man who saw the nest fall called together members of the Carpenter Nature Center to search for the young birds. Two of the eaglets didn't survive the fall, while the third was taken to the University of Minnesota Raptor Center. The young eagle died from multiple broken bones, internal bleeding, and other trauma.
The University of Minnesota Extension office says the risk posed by a disease affecting oak trees has increased due to the warm winter weather. The office raised its oak wilt risk level to high this week. The disease is caused by a fungus that spreads through root systems or is taken from tree to tree by insects. The office is advising Minnesotans who care for oak trees to avoid pruning or cutting down oak trees and to cover any wounds in the trees with paint or shellac to protect them.
State health officials are warning of contaminated herbs. The Department of Health Services issued a warning on Thursday that packages of fresh basil sold at Trader Joe's stores were contaminated with salmonella. One person in Wisconsin has gotten sick from the illness. The basil has already been pulled from the shelves in 29 states. Anyone who still has that basil, sold under the "Infinite Herbs" brand should toss it out immediately.
With road construction season underway, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation is reminding motorists to slow down in work zones. Last year, over 2100 crashes resulted in nine deaths and 700 injuries in Wisconsin work zones. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation reminds motorists to drive safely, be courteous, avoid distractions, and obey posted speed limits in work zones. More than 300 state highway and bridge improvement projects happen annually in Wisconsin. Motorists are also reminded to not go around road-closed barriers and instead follow the posted detours. You can be ticketed for driving around a road-closed barrier.
Three Wisconsin craft beer brewers are named among the top 50 breweries in the country for 2023. An annual list released by the Brewers Association based on beer sales volume for both craft and overall brewing companies ranked New Glarus Brewing of “Spotted Cow” fame at number 11 for craft brewing and 21 for overall brewing. Other Badger State breweries on the list included Stevens Point Brewery, coming in 19th for craft brewing and 29th for overall brewing, and Monroe’s Minhas Craft Brewery, at number 29 for craft brewers and 39 for overall brewing. The full list can be found at “Brewers Association dot org.”
A cat was stuck in a tree for two days after storms until a local company rescued it. Harvey's Tree Care saved the soaking wet cat in Chippewa Falls. The company used a cherry picker to lift someone high enough to reach it. The cat is being cared for at the humane society.
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