The City of Durand did not receive any bids for its logging project in the city. Durand Mayor Patrick Milliren says the lack of bids does happen. The city hopes the logging project could provide approximately $ 40,000 in revenue.
A privately owned one-room schoolhouse built in 1899 in Pepin County is having a free open house this weekend. Deb Fisher is the owner of the Little Plum School on Hwy N north of Pepin. Fisher and her late husband Rick have restored the school. The Open House will be Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 1- 6 pm daily. There will be write-like Laura Ingalls Wilder Demonstrations each day at 2 and 4pm.
Another phone scam in Western Wisconsin to report, this time in Eau Claire County. The Eau Claire County Sheriff’s Department is reporting that scammers are spoofing the department's phone number to make it appear the call is legitimate. The scammers are claiming a loved one is in jail and needs bail, or you have a warrant for arrest and need to make a payment over the phone immediately. The sheriff’s department would never ask for payment or personal information over the phone. This is a scam. If you are concerned, hang up, and call the non-emergency number to talk to a deputy.
Cumberland Police say Flock license plate cameras were used to track down a suspect in a recent armed robbery. The incident happened last Wednesday when someone who had arranged to meet an individual they connected with online met them in person to make a purchase. At that point -- according to the report -- the supposed seller pulled out a gun and stole 300 dollars from the victim before fleeing. Flock cameras were used to track down the suspect, who was later arrested in Eau Claire County.
Flock cameras have been deactivated in a Barron County community. The City of Chetek’s Common Council voted Friday to cover up and block the two Flock cameras in the city and break the 3-year contract with the company. The cameras were a point of contention for residents concerned about privacy and mass surveillance, the mayor and city council, and the city’s police chief, who purchased the devices without knowledge or approval from the city council. The blowback to the cameras culminated in threats against city officials, leading to the city deactivating its social media pages earlier this month. In the neighboring city of Rice Lake, police said one Flock camera was damaged in an arson attack over the weekend. No suspects have been arrested.
Winona County officials confirm they negotiated and paid a $128,539.57 ransom following a cyberattack earlier this year, even as they continue to investigate a second, unrelated ransomware incident that struck just months later. The first breach was detected on January 22, 2026. To ensure the resumption of vital public services and protect personal data, county leaders ultimately decided to pay the threat actors. A second, unrelated attack in April affected emergency and municipal services and prompted Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to authorize the Minnesota National Guard and Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to step in and assist with emergency operations.
Alma Center Lincoln High School is canceling this Friday night's football game against Assumption High in the wake of the death of one of its players. Seventeen-year-old Adam Massman died after suffering an injury in an August 20th game. The school district says it is considering what to do about the rest of the season.
An investigation is underway after a deadly ATV crash in Olmsted County. The collision happened Saturday morning in Marion Township. Authorities say a 40-year-old man rolled the vehicle into a ditch. He was thrown from the ATV and found dead. It's still not clear what caused the vehicle to roll over.
Wisconsin goose hunters head back into the field. The state's statewide early Canada goose season opens Tuesday and runs through September 15. According to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, hunters may harvest up to five Canada geese per day during the early season. The regular goose season opens September 16th in the Northern and Southern Goose Zones. Hunters are reminded to carry their licenses, permits, HIP registration, and required stamps while afield.
Wisconsin wins a major court victory for voting by mail. The Wisconsin Department of Justice is part of a 25-state coalition securing a temporary restraining order from a federal court in Massachusetts. It blocks key components of a Postal Service rule which would have forced states to redesign ballot envelopes, register for a new voter‑tracking portal, and upload voter data ahead of the November 3 midterms. The court found the requirements “practically impossible” to meet in time and warned they could disenfranchise voters because many states have already printed ballots and must begin mailing them as early as this week. Attorney General Josh Kaul calls the ruling an encouraging sign as states seek a broader injunction to halt the rule.
Wisconsin is working to become a filmmaking hub by offering tax credits to attract more productions. The Department of Tourism's Film Wisconsin initiative aims to generate economic activity through lodging, food, transportation, wages, and local businesses. Productions under 30 minutes must spend at least 50-thousand-dollars to qualify for incentives, while longer productions must spend at least 100-thousand-dollars. State officials plan to track the program's economic impact to determine how the tax credits benefit communities.
You may be surprised to find out that the tools many scammers use to run their criminal networks are entirely legal. Wisconsin Better Business Bureau Spokesperson Lisa Schiller says most of the tech is the same as legitimate sales businesses use. Schiller says laws are in place to prevent spam calls but that they need to be expanded to include tech like text messages. She reminds everyone to report any scams to the B B B or Wisconsin Consumer Protection so experts can keep track of how scams are evolving. A breakdown of how scams are crafted and the technology behind them can be found online at B B B dot org slash Scam Studies.
Candidates for Wisconsin governor are not too far apart on the issue of AI data centers. Republican Congressman Tom Tiffany says they don’t belong on farmland. Like Tiffany, Democratic Milwaukee County Exec David Crowey, a former supporter of the developments, is talking about protecting taxpayers and utility customers, and the need for local input. UW La Crosse political scientist Anthony Chergosky notes the race is happening amid strong public opposition to data centers reflected in polling, including the latest Marquette Law School Poll. Neither candidate supports a statewide 12-month moratorium on new data center projects, even as many local units of government are enacting those on their own.
The Minnesota Supreme Court is rejecting a gubernatorial candidate's request for a recount of the Republican primary. The court says Lindell declined to pay the 825-thousand dollars required and missed the funding deadline of August 24th. Lisa Demuth defeated Lindell by 45-thousand votes and remains the Republican nominee for governor. Lindell paused his recount payments after claiming Minnesota's process was unlawful. Lindell says he plans to appeal the decision.
Wisconsin's capital city is one of the top places in the U.S. for buying or selling a home. Finance website WalletHub recently ranked the best Real Estate Markets in the country based on housing-market attractiveness and economic strength. It looked at several key factors, from housing affordability to job growth. Madison came in at seventh overall on the list, and was the only Wisconsin city who made the study. Frisco, Texas was rated as having the best real estate market in the nation.
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