The Chippewa Valley is just inside the storm line today. The National Weather Service says folks from Eau Clare down to Milwaukee have a slight chance of severe weather. The threat is high winds and thunderstorms. Forecasters say they don't expect any tornadoes. Highs today in Eau Claire will be in the mid-80s, and the cool-off for the rest of the week once the line of storms moves through.
As the new Durand City Administrator settles into the position, economic development is one issue at the top of the list. Durand Mayor Patrick Milliren said when he met with Administrator Carlson, economic development was the first issue they discussed. The mayor also said affordable housing was another issue the two discussed.
The City of Mondovi will add some new playground equipment to its area parks. Mondovi Mayor Brady Weiss says the city applied for some grants last year and were approved. That equipment should be installed at the area parks in the next year.
The Northern Wisconsin State Fair is in the books for 2024. The fair wrapped-up its last day yesterday. There's no word on just how many people walked through the gates this year, but fair organizers say they saw a steady crowd. The heat and storms this year did play a role, however. Fair manager Rusty Volk says the team will take a day or so to recover, then get right back to work planning next year's fair.
Motorists in Wabasha County are reminded that County Hwy 27 will be closed starting today for a culvert replacement about a quarter mile east of 215th Avenue. Crews hope to have the work completed in two days. Drivers will need to use alternate routes such as Minnesota Highway 74, Winona County Highway 30, Wabasha County Road 8, or Wabasha County Highway 14.
UW-Eau Claire is partnering with the Defense Department on a new kind of paint. The university said last week that it is working with a company from Oak Creek, Wisconsin on a new kind of paint that better will stand-up to rust. Professor Diedra Gerlach is leading the university's team, but she says some students will help with the project as well. There is funding involved, but no one is saying just how much will be coming to the university.
There's a new place to drop off expired or unwanted medications in Eau Claire. The 24-hour medication drop-off box is in the lobby of the Eau Claire Jail. It'll accept prescription medications and patches, over-the-counter medications, and even pet medications. The Health Department says it's important to dispose of medications that are lying around in case children or pets find them and misuse them. The drop box is free to use.
Wisconsin's 77th Alice in Dairyland is on the job. Oconomowoc native Halei Heinzel will spend the next year promoting farms, farmers, cheese and everything agriculture. She says she got her start in agriculture in high school and was a member of the Future Farmers of America. That turned into a life sciences communications degree at UW-Madison. Alice in Dairyland is a one-year ambassadorship position with the State Ag Department, and Heinzel will be giving speeches at schools and doing interviews with the media.
Guns will not be allowed inside Fiserv Forum or other buildings where RNC events are set to take place, or in the hard perimeter, around the convention, where credentials are required for entry. Most guns, however, will not be banned in the area immediately outside the RNC perimeter, known as the security footprint, because the city is prevented by state law from enacting such a ban. Wisconsin law prohibits the city of Milwaukee, and all local governments "from prohibiting the possession or carrying of legal firearms."
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources encourages private well owners to test their drinking water amid heavy rain and flooding. Flood water and runoff contain bacteria and other contaminants which can affect private water supplies and spread waterborne illness. Well, owners who experience flooding or see changes to their water should assume their well is contaminated. They should stop drinking the water and find an alternative source, clean their well, and sample the well before resuming water consumption. The DNR says even without signs of flooding, a well can be contaminated. More information can be found by visiting the DNR's website.
The whooping cough count in Fond du Lac County is now up to 15. The county's health department yesterday said this is the first time since 2011 that there's been even one case of the whooping cough in the county. All of the cases are among teenagers, but the health department isn't saying much else about just who is sick. The symptoms include sneezing, coughing, runny nose, and a low-grade fever. Public health managers say washing your hands is always the best way to prevent the spread of whooping cough. Doctors are asking parents to be on the lookout for other kids who may be sick.
Minnesota U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar says her doctor discovered a small white spot called a calcification during a recent check-up that was removed during an outpatient procedure. She also posted on social media that she again is cancer-free but will undergo a few days of radiation as a precaution. Klobuchar, who is seeking re-election this fall, has advocated the benefits of routine screenings and exams. The DFL senator was first diagnosed with stage-one breast cancer in March of 2021. Klobuchar followed with a successful lumpectomy and a round of radiation treatment.
A Twin Cities airport is at the top of a new ranking of the best airports in the U.S. Travel + Leisure named Minneapolis-St. Paul International is the best airport in America in a ranking released this week. Airports were rated on criteria like access, security, check-in procedures, amenities, and design. Readers of the magazine gave MSP a slightly higher rating than Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport, with Palm Beach International Airport finishing third.
A fireball that was seen streaking through the sky on Thursday night stirred up theories from Dane County residents on social media. After much speculation, the fireball was confirmed to be a meteor by the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Department. While determined to be a meteor The International Meteor Organization did classify it as a fireball, because of the meteor's brightness. The meteor is believed to have exploded in the sky without leaving any remnants. Recordings are available from the UW-Madison AOSS online to view for free.
A legendary name in Wisconsin dining will briefly disappear. The last remaining Big Boy restaurant in the state, located in Sussex, will close Sunday. A statement from its owners says that's due to needing the kitchen space to handle the volume from the attached GOAT Bar and Grill. For decades, Marc’s Big Boy, owned by Milwaukee’s Marcus Corporation, had over 60 restaurants in four Midwest states including several in the Milwaukee area. The Big Boy name will make its return to a restaurant in Wisconsin Dells this fall under new ownership.
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