The new Tarrant Park Pool had good attendance this year even though it was open for only 6 weeks.. Durand Mayor Patrick Milliren says the city was expecting 3500 people to use the pool but nearly 3800 used the pool this year. Meanwhile, 177 attended the swimming lessons this summer. The city spend about $10,000 to help operate the pool this year.
The city of Mondovi is considering adding some lighting standards to it nuisance ordinance. At this weeks city council meeting the members agreed to have the city administrator look into possible lighting ordinances after receiving complaints from area residents about neighbors having flood lights on throughout the night and the flood lights are pointing at homes. The council hopes to review any possible ordinances at the next council meeting on Sept 23.
The Minnesota Elementary School Principals’ Association honored Wabasha-Kellog Elementary as the 2025-2026 Minnesota School of Excellence. The award is only given to a select group of schools that committed one to two years of research and self-reflection to improve their schools. According to MESPA, some of the criteria involved in considering the award included Wabasha-Kellogg’s mental health support, early childhood education, and community generosity. This is the first time the district has received this honor.
A Byron scientist and former school board member is running again for the Minnesota House District 24A seat next year. Heather Hunter lost the 2024 election to incumbent Duane Quam. She believes rural communities deserve leadership that listens, solves problems, and puts people first. Representative Quam will be running for reelection. The seat represents Dodge and Olmsted counties and parts of Rochester.
Leaders in the Eau Claire Area School District are considering the consolidation of elementary schools. Superintendent Mike Johnson says that almost a quarter of elementary school seats are currently unoccupied. Among the ideas being considered is the consolidation of Flynn and Roosevelt Elementary Schools, allowing the building left empty to be repurposed.
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley is spending time in Western Wisconsin as he begins his campaign for governor. The Democrat announced his candidacy on Tuesday and made an appearance yesterday in La Crosse. During his appearance, Crowley talked about Wisconsin families, saying that people don't have to go into debt just to send their kids to daycare and that family-sustaining jobs can be created in every corner of Wisconsin.
State lawmakers want Wisconsin's "Move Over" law expanded to include disabled vehicles on the roadside. AAA Wisconsin Director of Public Affairs Nick Jarmusz says 83% of Wisconsin motorists say that they always move over or slow down when they see the flashing lights of emergency vehicle, but only 49% say that they do so for disabled vehicles. Bill co-author Hubertus Republican Representative Jim Piwowarczyk says as the law currently stands, it doesn't protect ordinary motorists. Current state law requires drivers to slow down or move over when approaching a stopped emergency, utility, or highway maintenance vehicle on the side of the road. Minnesota, Iowa, and Illinois have all adopted expansions to their "Move Over" laws.
The WI Department of Agriculture has proposed new fees for Animal Markets, Truckers and Dealers under ATCP 12. The money is used for the Departments handling of animal health and traceability, and also meat safety for consumers. The fees could increase as much as 1700% for some animal markets. The Department says it needs the money to continue the programs, while those opposed say the new fee structure would hurt farmers and consumers and destroy the supply chain. Since 2009 the programs have been funded by industry fees and state money, but the department didn’t ask for money from the state in the new budget. Public hearings on the proposed fees will be on September 11, 16 and 17th in Madison and comments can be submitted by October 15th.
A package of bills introduce by Assembly Republicans would encourage school districts across Wisconsin to consolidate as enrollment numbers decline. Pleasant Prairie Representative Amanda Nedweski says consolidating can offer more opportunities to students. Nedweski's bill would offer financial incentives to districts if they voluntarily consolidate. Assembly Republicans introduced a number of education focused legislation at the Capitol Tuesday. Other bills introduced include one addressing dual enrollment and another that could create a teacher's Bill of Rights.
Many people will need to get a prescription before getting this year's COVID vaccine. The US Food and Drug Administration rescinded a previous order that allowed anyone to get the shot. Agency director and vaccine skeptic Robert F Kennedy Junior removed vaccine recommendations for healthy children and pregnant women. Currently, the elderly and those with an existing condition that could cause complications from COVID are eligible for the shot. Everyone else may need to consult their doctor. Depending on your insurance coverage, you might also have to pay out of pocket this year. Governor Tony Evers's administration, in conjunction with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, supports vaccination access through several programs covering routine childhood and adult immunizations, as well as the current COVID-19 and flu vaccines.
A new report from the Department of Justice says sexual extortion reports are up in Wisconsin. Data shows that the Wisconsin Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force received about 400 tips related to sextortion this year. That number is nearly twice the amount of reports received last year. Anyone who believes they've fallen for a sextortion scheme should report it to speakup-dot-W-I-DOJ-dot-gov.
Wisconsinites vaccinate more than most other states. A new report from WalletHub compares all 50 states and Washington D.C. based on the rate of children, teens, adults, and elderly people vaccinated against various diseases. Wisconsin ranks 9th for having the most people vaccinated, with Massachusetts and New Hampshire at the top of the list. Mississippi and Nevada are the least vaccinated.
The Green Bay Area Public School District unveiled its first-ever Hall of Fame class on Tuesday. Eight district alumni were chosen out of 50 nominees for the inaugural class. Among the honored is Earl "Curly" Lambeau who graduated from Green Bay East High School in 1917. Superintendent Vicki Baker says she hopes students are inspired by the Hall of Fame. An induction ceremony will take place on October 11th.
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