The Mondovi City Council is meeting tonight. Items on the agenda include discussion and possible action on a declaration to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation on the Hwy 10 project, a pickleball court at Tourist Park, and reports from the Mayor and department heads. Tonight's meeting begins at 5:30 at the Marten Center in Mondovi.
The City of Mondovi has a new website. The new website will allow residents to be notified of news, notices, and city meeting agendas. The site also will allow residents to sign up to receive notifications via email or text. While the site is currently active, there are updates in progress. The address is mondoviwi.gov
Bond is set at $250,000 cash for the man allegedly involved in a shooting in the Town of Buffalo last week. 39-year-old Damien Winn of Winona had his initial appearance in Buffalo County Court on Friday. He is facing charges of attempted first-degree intentional homicide among others. He was arrested last weekend after a man was shot outside of George’s Lounge. Winn reportedly fled the scene and was eventually found and taken into custody in Winona. His next court appearance is scheduled for May 22nd.
Residents in Prescott are facing a big jump in their water and sewer utility bills. After the city approved a full water rate study in February of 2023, and with projects for a new well treatment project and other water-related expenses residents will see an 18% water rate increse in 2025 and a 30% increase in 2026. Both increases must first be approved by the Wisconsin Public Service Commission.
The largest law enforcement group in Wisconsin released a statement of concern with the conduct of a sheriff who was investigated earlier this year. The statement by the Wisconsin Professional Police Association was released on behalf of the Chippewa County Sheriff's Office. It says accusations against Travis Hakes do not reflect the values of the agency or other deputies in the county. He was accused of sending other employees inappropriate messages, absences from work, and operating other private businesses during work hours. The Chippewa County District Attorney conducted an investigation that ended in February, but Hakes is still the acting County Sheriff. The statement by the Association ended by saying it would respect his authority but is troubled by his conduct.
This week is Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin. As part of Severe Weather Awareness Week, there will be a tornado drill on Thursday at 1:45pm and 6:45pm. During the drill times, Wisconsin’s National Weather Service offices will conduct NOAA Weather Radio tests that can be heard only if you are actively listening to those devices or have one programmed to activate on test alerts. Many communities may choose to test their outdoor warning sirens during the drill times and local media may also put out messages to encourage people to participate. If there is a threat of severe weather in Wisconsin on April 11, the statewide drills will be postponed until Friday, April 12.
The Wisconsin DNR wants you to be “bear aware.” It's the time of year when bears are emerging, and the Department of Natural Resources has recommendations to avoid attracting them to your home. Remove bird feeders even during daytime hours. Reduce smells from trash and recycling containers. Limit the amount of times pets and pet food are left outside unattended. Be conscious of attractants in spaces like grills and picnic tables, and of course, avoid feeding or interacting with black bears. There's more information - including what to do if you encounter a bear - at the DNR bear management webpage.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is warning boaters about the potential for low water in state lakes and rivers. The agency says drought is affecting about 40-percent of the state, making boat launches difficult in some areas. Once in the water, boaters need to be aware of their surroundings and watch for hazards such as shallow rocks and trees. The DNR is currently working to repair boat ramps damaged during the winter and says it will extend those ramps where it is possible to do so.
Wisconsin State troopers say farmers are about to be on the road more often driving agricultural equipment. State Patrol says there have been more than two-thousand crashes involving farm vehicles in the past five years statewide - in 2023 there were more than three hundred fifty. Troopers say it's illegal to pass a farming vehicle in a no-passing zone and to consider the possibility that the farmer will turn left into fields or driveways.
The murder trial of a Prior Lake man accused in a deadly 2022 stabbing on the Apple River in Wisconsin enters its second week. Nicolae Miu is charged with homicide, attempted homicide, and battery. Prosecutors say the 54-year-old defendant killed 17-year-old Isaac Schuman and hurt four others. Mui's defense team says their client was attacked by a group of teens and he was forced to defend himself. The trial started on April 1, and it's expected to last around two weeks.
Wisconsinites have until Wednesday to use tele-health COVID-19 programs. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services says the COVID treatment program was initially supposed to end in 2023, but was extended until this month. The department says it completed more than 88-hundred consultations since the program launched in November 2022. DHS says the same services can still be accessed in person at a pharmacy or clinic.
A law barring the sale of knock-off and untested lighters has been approved in Wisconsin. Governor Tony Evers signed the law this morning. He says the law is intended to reduce the use of lighters that fail American Society for Testing and Materials standards. A fire in Pittsville that resulted in the death of a child in 2008 caused advocacy efforts from the Pittsville Fire Department and local educators. Evers signed the law at Pittsville Elementary School this morning. Laws like Wisconsin Act 271 have been introduced almost every year since 2009, but haven't passed through both the Assembly and Senate until this year.
A bill that would have eliminated work permit requirements for 14- and 15- year-old Wisconsin workers is vetoed by the governor. Governor Tony Evers vetoed the bill today. U-S Department of Labor Data says there was a more than 100-percent increase in minors employed in violation of labor laws from 2021 to 2023. Evers says the state had an all-time low number of unemployed workers last year, and there are other ways to make the workforce more competitive.
A Rochester robotics team is headed to the world championship after winning a regional competition in Minneapolis. Inconceivable Robotics won 14 of their 16 matches at the Minnesota Ten-Thousand Lakes Regional Competition that wrapped up Saturday. The team has qualified for the First Robotics Competition World Championship that will be held in Houston beginning April 16th. The team needs to raise 40-thousand dollars to cover their expenses and is currently asking for donations.
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