Student researchers from the UWEC Kinesiology Department are hosting an exercise intervention program at the Roger Martin Community Center. They will be hosting brief informational meetings on Wednesday 09/30 and Thursday 10/01 at 9:30am for interested individuals. They will be available at the center from 8:30am-11am on Wednesday and Thursday to meet with individuals one-on-one or provide information to those who cannot attend at 9:30.
The City of Lake City has lifted the boil water advisory. Follow up water testting confirmed that e. coli is no longer in the system. Residents are still advised to run each cold water faucet for about five minutes, or until the water becomes noticeably colder to make sure you have pulled in freshly disinfected water from the city’s main distribution system. Residents should also discard existing ice.
A Red Wing man has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder charges. 43Yr old Darryl Nixon made the guilty plea in the death of 40yr old Andrea Broyld in November of 2024. According to authorities, Nixon locked himself inside a home, prompting a standoff with police. Police later found the body of Broyld inside the home with multiple gunshot wounds. Nixon will be sentenced at a later date.
A group of Elk Mound Residents, opposed to the disbanding of the police department have started a petition drive. Last week the public safety committee sent a proposal to the full village board that would disband the Elk Mound police and contract out with the Dunn County Sheriffs Department for law enforcement services. The petition calls for the village board to reject the proposal and release the proposal and financial comparison to the public before any vote is taken.
A man who fled police during a traffic stop last week in La Crosse is now in custody. Forty-one-year-old Odell Thompson was stopped while riding an e-bike last week and when police tried to take him in on an outstanding arrest warrant, they say Thompson fled. He was arrested Monday on charges including resisting an officer and on a probation violation.
Wisconsin health officials are urging everyone to get the flu vaccine this year. This year's influenza vaccine will cover the two most common strains of flu, as well as a more contagious strain that hit the US last year. Flu vaccines are recommended for everyone 6 months old or older, and will be widely available. If you need help finding a site for a vaccine, contact your doctor or local health department or check online at Vaccine Information dot Org.
Waterfront property owners are encouraged to check the health of their shorelines. The Score My Shore online tool helps lake and riverfront residents identify ways to improve water quality, wildlife habitat, and shoreline protection. According to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, simple steps like planting native vegetation, reducing mowing near the water, and redirecting runoff can make a big difference. The DNR says protecting shorelines is a shared responsibility, and even small improvements by neighboring property owners can have lasting benefits for Wisconsin’s lakes and rivers.
Amtrak's Borealis rail service passes a major milestone. According to Amtrak, more than 500,000 riders have used the Borealis between St. Paul and Chicago since the route launched in May 2024. Wisconsin Transportation Secretary Kristina Boardman says the milestone shows the service is a reliable and popular travel option across the state and beyond. Amtrak also reports more than 2.2 million passengers have traveled the corridor overall and plans to add a fourth passenger car to the Borealis train in the coming weeks to meet growing demand. The Borealis makes eight stops across Wisconsin., and also has stops in Red Wing and Winona.
Rochester businesses are getting support as construction disrupts customer access. Destination Medical Center has approved 500-thousand dollars for marketing and signs to help customers navigate downtown. Business owners say road closures and detours are hurting sales amid Mayo Clinic's expansion and a new bus rapid transit project. Thai-riffic and Thesis Beer Project announced in August they were closing. The brewery's owners say business was cut in half after transit construction began last year.
The University of Wisconsin Center for Tobacco Research and Intervention is getting a federal grant to overhaul smoking cessation programs. Funded by the National Cancer Institute, the five-year project partners with sixteen community health centers to develop and test improved tobacco treatments. Researchers emphasize that nearly twenty-two million Americans rely on safety-net health centers annually, where smoking rates remain significantly higher than the national average. Lead investigators say the initiative will focus on continuous quality improvement and outreach to ensure long-term support for adult patients struggling to quit.
Officials are celebrating a record turnout in Madison for the annual Badger Challenge. Event organizers report raising roughly one-point-two-million dollars this year, with 100 percent of participant donations going directly to cancer research initiatives at the University of Wisconsin. The annual event features a half marathon and a 100-mile bike ride, alongside accessible options for wheelchair users and children. Leaders say funds raised through the challenge help launch innovative early-stage ideas that pave the way for breakthrough clinical trials and life-saving treatments.
A Cybersecurity incident hits a Central Wisconsin city. Leaders in Stevens Point say they detected some suspicious network activity Wednesday morning, which turned out to be unauthorized access to its servers by an outside group. The incident has caused intermittent phone and email outages, but at this time officials emphasize that no sensitive resident or employee data was taken or exposed. A statement from Mayor Mike Wiza says they are working with appropriate state and federal agencies to investigate, and all critical city services are working as normal, but other departments may still have brief phone and email outages while the servers are restored, which could take up to two weeks.
Kiet Tuan Tran created the winning artwork in the annual contest sponsored by the Department of Natural Resources. More than 120 entries were submitted by high school-age students from across Wisconsin. The winning design features camping in the woods, one of the most popular activities at State Parks. The winning artwork will appear on 2027 annual vehicle admission passes, which go on sale January 1st. Pass sales help fund operations at Wisconsin's state parks, forests and recreation areas.
Some Minnesota Republican candidates are publicly disagreeing with President Trump ahead of November. Republican governor candidate Lisa Demuth says she wants the Iran war to end after previously declining to name a Trump policy she opposed. Attorney general candidate Ron Schutz says he would not take orders from Trump and would sue the federal government when appropriate. U.S. Senate candidate Michele Tafoya says she wants the administration to clarify its objective in Iran. However, Republican congressional candidates Brad Finstad and Eric Pratt continue to support Trump's approach.
With students back in school, food safety experts are reminding families that proper lunch storage can help prevent foodborne illness. University of Minnesota food safety professor Hanyu Chen says perishable foods such as deli meats, yogurt, cut fruit and leftovers should be kept cold until they're ready to eat. Chen recommends packing lunches in insulated bags with ice packs or other cold sources to keep foods below 40 degrees Fahrenheit. She also says students should use school refrigerators when available. Food safety experts say taking those simple steps can help reduce the risk of harmful bacteria growing before lunchtime.
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