The Durand City Council approved issuing a $2.6 million general obligation promissory note for the Madison Street Project. Durand Mayor Patrick Milliren says the note is interim financing for the project. There were 8 bidders for the note, and Waumandee State Bank was the winning bidder with an interest rate of 3.85%.
A big step forward for the creation of a dog park in Pepin County. On Monday, the Pepin County Land Conservation Committee approved to build a park within Holden Park in Arkansaw. The park is currently being cleared of invasive species and will be approximately 1.5 acres with hiking trails surrounding the area. The new Durand-Arkansaw Dog park is expected to open this fall.
Fountain City residents will loose parking on Hwy 35 next week. Due to construction on Hwy 35 the will be no parking on either side of Hwy 35 in Fountain City next Tuesday and Wednesday. All vehicles will need to be removed both days, and any vehicles left on Hwy 35 will be towed at the owners expense. Parking will be available at the Catholic Church lower parking lot.
Motorists in Lake City will need to find an alternate route next week. County Highway 2 north of Hwy 60 will be closed starting next Monday for culvert replacement work. The road will be closed for two weeks while the culverts are replaced and after the road re-opens the road will remain gravel until final patching is completed in the Fall.
A Minnesota man convicted in a fatal shooting in the Town of Buffalo is learning his fate. The incident happened on March 30th of 2024 in the parking lot of George's Lounge. Suspect was later arrested in Minnesota. Winn later pleaded guilty to charges including attempted homicide and now has been sentenced to 17 years in prison.
Prison for a man who was the subject of a manhunt in May of last year. Eau Claire County Authorities say that Leo Lacey pulled a firearm on another individual at the Smokeclaire Tobacco shop. The incident was reported to police and a search for the suspect began. Lacey was arrested a day later. Lacey pleaded no contest this week to charges including recklessly endangering safety and possession with intent to deliver cocaine. He was sentenced to five years in prison.
In Chippewa County, a Cadott Community School District staffer is pleading guilty to theft charges. The case against Danielle Mittermeyer dates back to her time facing legal troubles stemming from her time working for the Alma Center-Humbird-Merrillan School District. Danielle Mittermeyer had been indicted that she mishandled nearly 195-thousand dollars in district funds between March of 2021 and August of 2025. She will be sentenced at a later date.
Bison are coming back to the St. Croix Valley. A herd of 30 animals will be released onto the land around 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. A spokesperson for the Belwin Conservancy says bison are a keystone species that help support other plants and wildlife. The day includes a five-K run followed by a performance by Imnizaska Drum Group. In late September, they'll be sent to Northstar Bison, a ranch in Rice Lake, Wisconsin.
Overnight, the Wisconsin Senate voted 15-18 against the bipartisan bill to provide additional funding for schools and a tax rebate for Wisconsin Residents. In a statement, 23rd State Senator Jeff Smith said it was simple, “we do nothing and have a potential $500 million surplus or pass the bill leaving the state with a $3 billion deficit in three years.” 29th Assemblyman Trig Pronschinske said he was disappointed the billed failed and said the bill had many positives for a majority of Wisconsin residents.
The Wisconsin Department of Justice has reached a settlement with Neenah Foundry concerning alleged air pollution violations. DOJ on Monday announced the $200,000 settlement, resolving a civil environmental enforcement action. The maker of familiar manhole covers and gratings is alleged to have violated conditions of air pollution control permits and Wisconsin DNR and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulations for Neenah’s two foundry plants in Winnebago County. The complaint contains 18 total alleged violations related to alleged failures to maintain and operate air pollution control devices and monitors, alleged inadequate recordkeeping, and alleged failures to report deviations from permit requirements to DNR.
The Department of Natural Resources is looking for its next class of wardens. The deadline is Thursday to apply to the DNR for conservation warden positions statewide. The agency expects to hire up to 14 full-time wardens for its 2027 class. Those selected will begin training in either January or April of 2027, depending on experience. Conservation wardens serve as law enforcement officers, protecting wildlife, natural resources and outdoor recreation areas, while also educating the public. The DNR says no prior law enforcement experience is required, and paid training is provided.
The Badger State is not among the best places to be a nurse. That's according to a recent study by finance website WalletHub, which ranked all 50 states for some of society's most unsung heroes. The study compiled a list of the best places to be a nurse by looking at job openings, salaries, the quality of nursing homes, and more. Wisconsin was ranked 29th overall on the list, and was ranked in the middle of the road for opportunity and work environment. In case you were wondering, Maine topped the list.
A new headache for Ridglan Farms. The DNR is investigating whether the beagle breeding facility in Blue Mounds contaminated private wells with a manure filled trench the breeder built to try and deter animal rights activists from breaking into the facility last month. The DNR is working with Public Health Madison-Dane County. Initial sampling of wells on site didn't turn up coliform bacteria, but they recommend nearby landowners get their wells tested. Ridglan was ticketed for installing the trench without a proper permit.
Rural hospitals are fighting to survive as Minnesota lawmakers consider the future of the drug discount program. On Tuesday, hospital leaders were asking legislators to preserve the program that helps keep their facilities afloat. It allows them to purchase drugs at a discount and pocket the profits by billing insurers full price when the prescriptions are filled. State protections would end in July of 2027, allowing Minnesota hospitals to contract with multiple pharmacies to fill prescriptions under the program. The drug manufacturing industry has lobbied strongly against Minnesota's open-ended approach to distribution in pharmacies.
Wisconsin Public Service announces news-inspired names for peregrine falcon chicks. A record 22-thousand votes helped name this year’s peregrine falcon chicks in central Wisconsin. WPS even extended its “Name the Chicks” contest through Sunday because of the high interest. The winning names are “Matt Tweet”, “Kyle Prey-zorski”, “Featherson Lehmann”, and “Jade Eggshell.” The four chicks are being raised by peregrines Sheldon and an unbanded female at the Weston Power Plant in Rothschild. The eggs were laid in early April and started hatching this week.
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