Still no official announcement on a new city administrator for the City of Durand. During last night's council meeting, the council met in closed session to talk about the position but took no action. Durand Mayor Patrick Milliren says the city is still finalizing contract details. Current administrator Scott Rassmussen's last day is July 12.
The City of Mondovi is expected to remove the snow fence from atop the retaining wall on North Eau Claire Street soon. During this week's council meeting the council approved the purchase of 64 wooden fence posts that will have cabling in between them to replace the current snow fence. It is hoped that the new fence will be installed before the end of July.
A six year old was seriously injured after being shot in Elgin on Tuesday. According to the Wabasha County Sheriff's Department, deputies responded to the home and found the child had been shot outside of the home. The Sheriff's Department believes the incident to be accidental but that shooting is still under investigation.
Motorists in Wabasha who use Hwy 60 to get to Hwy 61 will be forced to use a detour due to the flooding. The Minnesota Department of Transportation has closed Hwy 60 in Wabasha due to flooding between McDougall Avenue and 12th Street East. It is expected the road will be closed until at least Monday.
A Minnesota tribe is opening a cannabis dispensary in Red Wing. Island Pezi [[ pay-ZEE ]], in the Prairie Island Indian Community, opened Monday to the public. The dispensary offers a range of cannabis products including flowers from White Earth Nation's cultivation facility, as well as hemp-derived gummies, beverages, and oils from Minnesota businesses. The tribe expects to hold its grand opening on Saturday with a daylong celebration featuring vendors, food trucks, and live music.
A southern Minnesota man has decided to take a plea for an alleged kidnapping that happened in Goodhue County. Investigators say a woman got into Daquarius Black's car in 2022 thinking it was a rideshare. Black allegedly wouldn't let the woman out until she asked to use the bathroom. She called the police, and Black was arrested after a chase that reached a top speed of over 120 miles an hour. Black entered an Alford plea yesterday, accepting a plea bargain while not admitting guilt. He'll be sentenced on charges of kidnapping and fleeing from police in August.
There is a warning about a runaway cow in Chippewa County. The sheriff's office took to Facebook this week to say a cow escaped a farm on State Highway 27 on Tuesday and hasn't been wrangled just yet. Deputies say the cow broke through a fence and hasn't let anyone get close since. The sheriff's office says people need to be careful and watch out for the runaway cow if they are driving in the area south of County Highway S in Cadott.
It's time to party in Cadott. Country Fest begins its three-day run today. Thousands of fans are already in Cadott for what organizers call the country's largest party in a hayfield. Jake Owen is the headliner tonight, followed by Keith Urban tomorrow, and Eric Church on Saturday night. Online ticket sales are closed, and VIP and reserved lawn tickets are sold out. Campsites at the Country Fest grounds are also sold out. There are, however, some general admission tickets left.
A New Jersey man is looking at nearly 50 felony counts after investigators say he sent nude pictures and nude videos to an 11-year-old girl. Prosecutors say 35-year-old Mark Uptegrove met the girl, who lives in Rusk County, on Snapchat. He's being charged with 45 felony counts of exposing a child to harmful material. Uptegrove could spend the rest of his life in prison if he's convicted on all of the counts. There is no word when he will be brought to Wisconsin to face charges here.
Wisconsin's chief justice wants to find a leaker in the court. Chief Justice Annette Ziegler called for an investigation after someone leaked a report that the Wisconsin Supreme Court will take-up an abortion case in the coming months. The story was leaked to the liberal-leaning Wisconsin Watch, and said the high court will hear the case that seeks to declare a right to abortion in Wisconsin. The draft order denies Wisconsin's pro-life groups a chance to intervene in the case but will allow them to file a brief. Ziegler says she is 'shocked' that the court's draft order was leaked. She said in a statement that she has contacted law enforcement, and has asked for a formal investigation. Planned Parenthood asked the court back in February to take-on the right-to-abortion case. There's no word when arguments may come.
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction announces $11.4 million to expand state charter schools. DPI says the investment will go towards planning and implementation for charter schools opening in fall 2025, implementation for charter schools that recently opened or will open in 2024, and expansion for existing high-quality charter schools. According to DPI, a high-quality charter school must show evidence of strong academic performance, operate in a financially appropriate manner, meet statutory regulations, and demonstrate success in increasing graduation rates and other student academic achievement. More information on charter schools can be found on the DPI's website.
There are enough signatures to recall Wisconsin's Assembly Speaker, but no one is sure if it will actually happen. The Wisconsin Elections Commission yesterday said there are enough valid signatures to force a recall election against Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, but the commission isn't saying which district will hold the recall election. Vos, like all other Wisconsin lawmakers, is running in a new district this fall. His old district, the 63rd, was erased when the Wisconsin Supreme Court said Wisconsin's old political maps were unconstitutional. The Elections Commission has til Friday to decide on the district question.
The Department of Natural Resources encourages ATV/UTV safety as the holiday weekend approaches. Choosing to wear appropriate safety gear and operate ATVs/UTVs responsibly can reduce the risk of severe injury or fatal crash. Vehicle operators can also take an online safety course on how to safely drive and ride. The DNR also recommends driving sober, traveling in familiar areas, following all posted signs and speed regulations, and letting someone not riding with you know where you are going and when you will return. The DNR says so far this year, 17 people have been killed in ATV/UTV crashes.
Partisan sample ballots for the August Wisconsin primaries are available. Political parties narrow down their candidates for the November election during the primaries. Voters are only able to vote for candidates in one party across the ballot. Residents can use their address to find their sample ballot on My-Vote-W-I-dot-gov. Primaries are on August 13.
The Minnesota Department of Commerce reports that less than eleven-thousand homes in Minnesota are protected by flood insurance, leaving many homeowners vulnerable to potential water damage. Homeowners can purchase add-ons to their insurance policies for some types of flooding, such as sewer water backup coverage. However, for protection against significant flooding, a separate policy through the National Flood Insurance Program is necessary, with an average cost of 400 dollars per year. The department urges all homeowners to consider flood insurance, even those living outside high-risk areas, as recent trends show increased flood claims from unexpected rain events.
Mall of America officials say they will implement new facial recognition technology in its security systems. They say the Corsight system will be used only for detecting a person of interest suspected of trespassing, those posing a threat, and endangered or missing persons. Mall officials say they're team has undergone extensive training to verify the persons of interest. If an individual is not a match, no data is stored, and no information on a non-PIO is kept.
Country star Jon Pardi has filled the final open spot in the 2024 Minnesota State Fair lineup. Pardi will perform on Wednesday, August 28. Tickets for the show will go on sale on Friday, June 28. The Grandstand concert venue is now complete for the 2024 show, featuring a diverse range of genres over the 12-day event. You can visit the Minnesota State Fair website for more information on ticket prices or the lineup. The State Fair Box Office will not be open for in-person sales; tickets must be purchased online or by phone.
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