The School Resource Officer for the Durand-Arkansaw School District is resigning. Durand Mayor Patrick Milliren says Officer Bonnerup has accepted a position at Chippewa Valley Technical College. The City and School District are currently searching for a new school resource officer.
A Red Wing Man is in custody after authorities discovered an unlicensed cannabis operation. Red Wing Police searched a home on East 4th Street and found 33 pounds of suspected marijuana, evidence of a cannabis growing operation, and other drug-related items. 45Yr old Jamie Tri was arrested and charged with first-degree cannabis possession, third-degree substance crime, third-degree sale of cannabis, and endangerment of a child.
The City of Mondovi has installed new pedestrian crossing signs at the intersection of North Eau Claire Street and Mill Street. The signs operate the same as the ones that are on Main Street at Washington Street with flashing yellow lights to alert drivers of a pedestrian using the crossing. City crews installed the new signs last week.
Buffalo County residents with private water wells are encouraged to get their wells tested. Buffalo County has a state certified water lab that can test for bacteria, nitrates, and arsenic. Test kits are available at the county courthouse, or at Mondovi City Hall, the Buffalo City Municipal Building or at the G-Mart in Gilmanton. There is a charge to test the water. For more information contact the Buffalo County Health and Human Services Department.
Southeastern Minnesota is seeing an increase in black bear sightings this year. KTTC reports that more than 20 sightings have been recorded in southeastern Minnesota in 2026. State wildlife officials say the bears have appeared across a wider area than usual. They say the black bear population may be increasing in the region. Residents should secure trash, food scraps, and pet food to avoid attracting bears.
The second suspect in an armed robbery in Chippewa Falls has been sentenced. A Chippewa County judge has sentenced Jeremiah Maki to four months in jail and four years probation for the armed robbery of a woman in her home. Police say Maki and a second man -- Elijah Johnson -- broke into the woman's home, hit her with a gun and stole items from her. Police say they had been arguing over social media before the robbery. Johnson -- who's from Chippewa Falls -- is serving a six-and-a-half year sentence.
Former State Senator Jesse James has been recognized by Triple A for his work in the state legislature. This week the organization presented James -- who's currently police chief of Lake Hallie -- with its Steering Wheel award. It recognizes James for his accomplishments as a state lawmaker supporting traffic safety measures. He was instrumental in passing the state's Move Over law.
A large section of the U.S. Bank Stadium roof needs to be replaced. The owner of the stadium said it issued a request earlier this month to replace a translucent section that covers 60 percent of the roof. The Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority, which owns the stadium, said a hailstorm in 2023 damaged that section of the roof. The Minnesota Star Tribune reports that an engineering firm said the roof is still safe and stable. The cost hasn't been determined, but officials expect insurance to cover part of the work.
The Packers refute a Wisconsin Congressman’s challenge to the NFL ‘s broadcast agreement. 5th District Republican Scott Fitzgerald wants Congress to reexamine the 1961 Sports Broadcasting Act allowing the N F L to negotiate broadcast rights and distribute proceeds equally among teams. Fitzgerald and other Congress members are trying to determine whether anti-trust laws are being violated, and if the league is unfairly pricing out viewers. The Packers say those efforts threaten the team’s future: (quote) "The tremendously successful model of pooling media rights and sharing revenue equally amongst teams has allowed the Packers to survive and thrive in the smallest media market in professional sports." The Packers call the S B A the foundation that the team has been built on.
Three people accused in Wisconsin of attempting to overturn the 2020 election results are pleading not guilty. The trio were arraigned in Dane County Circuit Court yesterday for charges related to the so-called fake elector scheme. That includes Jim Troupis, who lives in the county and was a former Wisconsin campaign attorney for President Trump. The three are alleged to have played a major role in trying to stop the certification of former President Biden's win over Trump in 2020. Similar charges have been filed against Republicans in other states.
A former Milwaukee County judge's request to have her conviction overturned is being denied. Federal judge Lynn Adelman released her ruling yesterday, denying Hannah Dugan's motion to reconsider her conviction for interfering with an immigration arrest. Dugan's case will now move to sentencing, which was originally scheduled for earlier this month. A jury convicted Dugan of felony obstruction in December for helping a man in her courtroom evade an immigration arrest.
The
Village of Wrightstown has passed an ordinance that imposes a
moratorium on data center projects until voters voice their opinions.
This comes after people living in Wrightstown have expressed
concerns about the environmental impact if a data center would be
built there. Village leaders say while no formal plans have been
submitted, the ordinance prevents future proposals from being rushed.
An advisory referendum will be added to ballots in August, where
residents can vote on whether or not the board should take up any
proposals.
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar is stopping just short of endorsing Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan. The Minnesota Star Tribune reports that Klobuchar supports the full DFL-endorsed ticket but is staying out of the Senate race. Flanagan won the party endorsement last month. U.S. Representative Angie Craig is challenging her in the August primary. The winner will seek to replace retiring Senator Tina Smith.
You're being encouraged to help stop the spread of invasive species this weekend. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources invites residents to get outside and take action during Invasive Species Awareness Weekend. More than 30 events are planned statewide, including workshops, guided hikes and hands-on removal efforts aimed at stopping the spread of invasive plants and animals. The DNR says these species can harm Wisconsin’s environment, economy and even human health, and often spread through mud or debris on shoes, clothing or pets. For a full list of events, visit the DNR’s online events calendar.
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