Ahead of this weekend's Fun-Fest, the City of Durand sprayed for mosquitoes last night. Each summer, the city will spray four times. Durand Public Works Superintendent Matt Gillis says the city is trying to get the most for each spraying. It costs the city approximately $1200 each time the city is sprayed for mosquitoes.
As communities and counties pass moratoriums on the development of Data Centers over ground water and electric rate concerns, some are hoping the state of WI will have statewide guidelines. 92nd Assemblyman Clint Moses of Menonomie says the legislature did pass a bill to set up guardrails for the centers. That bill was vetoed by Governor Evers. Moses hopes to reintroduce the bill in the next legislative session.
Pepin County residents that have a septic system may be receiving a pumping notice from Pepin County. The Land Conservation and Planning Department is sending out the letters to ensure the proper functioning of the septic system. Even if you don’t receive a letter but believe your septic system should be pumped, the department says that you can proceed.
A Pierce County senior development has receive a 9% housing tax credit from the Federal Government. Leo Cottages LLC in Ellsworth has received a $568,000 tax credit and will build a 20 unit facility for seniorsIn exchange for tax credits, developers agree to reserve housing units for low- and moderate- income households for at least 30 years.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public of the temporary closure of a 125-acre portion of Pierce County Islands State Wildlife Area. The area is closed to all recreation activities until construction ends in 2027. The temporary closure includes the newly constructed islands, the southern portion of Pierce County Islands and access through Catherine’s Pass.. The DNR has undertaken a large-scale, multimillion-dollar habitat project in collaboration with the US Army Corps of Engineers and other local partners. This project aims to restore access to the degraded backwaters of upper Lake Pepin and ultimately improve habitat of overwintering fish and floodplain forests. The project will also restore healthy aquatic vegetation by improving water clarity and provide food and nesting habitat for waterfowl and other wetland birds.
Investigators are working to learn the cause of a damaging Wednesday afternoon house fire in Eau Claire. A Kohlhepp Road residence was reported on fire yesterday at around 4:30 p.m. No injuries were reported while the home sustained an estimated 200-thousand dollars in damage.
Governor Tony Evers was in Western Wisconsin yesterday talking about the importance of the dairy industry. Evers toured the Westby Cooperative Creamery in Vernon County and said that he eats cottage cheese every day. June is recognized as National Dairy Month in the U.S.
An
effort reduce ATV/UTV crashes kicks off this weekend. The Wisconsin
Department of Natural Resources will have more conservation wardens,
and county recreation deputies out this weekend for the Think Smart
Before You Start campaign. Officers will be watching for risky
behavior, including speeding and riding while intoxicated. The
enforcement effort comes amid a rise in serious and fatal crashes,
with 15 deaths reported so far this year. Helmets, seatbelts, and
sober driving are critical to prevent deaths and serious injuries.
Riders are urged to review new state regulations and consider signing
up for safety courses through the DNR website.
No jail time for a man convicted of election fraud. Prosecutors had wanted jail time for Harry Wait, but a judge on Tuesday sentenced the 72-year-old to three years of probation for his conviction on election fraud and identity theft charges. While there will be no jail time, Wait will not be able to vote. In March, a Racine County jury found him guilty of two misdemeanor counts of election fraud and one felony count of identity theft. Wait admitted to requesting 2022 absentee ballots for Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Racine Mayor Cory Mason through the state's MyVote website, claiming he did it to expose vulnerabilities in election security.
The
owner of the Minocqua Brewing Company failed to qualify to have his
name on the ballot for the Wisconsin 2026 governor ballot. Kirk
Bangstad submitted his signatures but only 15-hundred of those
signatures were valid out of the two-thousand needed. The Wisconsin
Elections Commission said that some of the signatures weren't valid
because of the election date being listed incorrectly on the form.
Bangstad has until Sunday to correct the dates. The WEC will
finalize which candidates have met all the ballot requirements at
some point next week.
Mayo Clinic and Microsoft are partnering on a new artificial intelligence model for healthcare. The Duluth News Tribune reports the model is being designed for clinical reasoning and healthcare use. The project combines Mayo's medical expertise and de-identified patient data with Microsoft's artificial intelligence and cloud tools. Leaders say it could support earlier diagnoses and more personalized treatment decisions. Mayo will own the model, while Microsoft plans to make it available through Azure Foundry.
Another Wisconsin county is considering restrictions on data center construction. Fox 11 Green Bay reports Winnebago County's Land Conservation Committee discussed the issue at its Monday night meeting. Supervisors say they're worried about future pollution and energy costs for the community. Committee chair Tom Macho says any data center that wants to build will need to provide its own green energy sources and not rely on the region's electrical grid. No company is currently planning a data center in the area, but the county wants to be ready if one does.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. praised the benefits of whole milk and President Donald Trump during a Monday stop at a Wisconsin dairy farm. Kennedy said federal school lunch policy " deprived two generations of children of whole milk" which provides "micronutrients" for brain growth, physical development and bone development, adding "it really was almost a form of child abuse to do that.” Kennedy praised President Trump's leadership for bringing whole milk back to American schools, along with "good food and real that comes from farms, not from chemical plants.” Kennedy was joined by Congressman Derrick Van Orden. President Trump will be in Chippewa Falls on Friday for an agriculture round table.
Do your best to avoid spreading invasives species this summer. June is Invasive Species Action Month, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is asking you to take the right steps to avoid spreading them. The DNR says simple steps can make a big difference: hikers should stay on trails and check gear for mud and seeds. Boaters should clean, drain, and dry equipment to protect lakes from harmful species. At home, experts recommend planting native species and removing problem plants. You can also report sightings, volunteer locally, and take part in Invasive Species Awareness events across the state.
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