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Confused about the 3 referendum questions on the April 4 ballot?

March 23, 2023

In this video Dunn County Judge James Peterson explains the somewhat confusing amendments and what they will mean to Wisconsin voters. This video was produced in collaboration with the Dunn County Criminal Justice Collaborating Division.

Where's the Local News Chapter 2

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Where's the Local News Chapter 2

March 23, 2023

HOW CAN YOU BE AN INFORMED CITIZEN WITHOUT INFORMATION?

 

It’s a good question, and one Menomonie area citizens wrestled with at the second meeting of “Where’s the Local News – Chapter two?” at the Menomonie City Council Chambers on Wednesday afternoon, March 22. Facilitator Bruce Siebold emphasized the “explore” part of the meeting announcement, and representatives of six local news sites presented to the group.

Wisconsin Supreme Court has highest percentage of female justices on a top state court in the country

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March 23, 2023

The April election could alter the gender makeup of the court. Research suggests the addition of female justices has little effect on court rulings, with one notable exception.

By Peter Cameron, THE BADGER PROJECT

This year’s campaign for the Wisconsin Supreme Court is again so hard-fought and expensive, the historic gender makeup of the court has been almost an afterthought.

Dunn County Clerk Andrew Mercil explains Badger Books

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Badger Books Video with Dunn County Clerk Andrew Mercil - March 2023

March 23, 2023

In this video, Dunn County Clerk Andrew Mercil explains the new Badger Books electronic poll books that are now used in Dunn County, how they are used, and the security measures that are in place for using them. 

Menomonie School Board Meeting for 3/20/2023

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Menomonie School Board Meeting for 3/20/2023

March 20, 2023

(Per Wis. Stat. § 19.84(2))
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE MENOMONIE AREA
NOTICE OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE CENTER 215 PINE AVENUE E, WISCONSIN
MONDAY, MARCH 20, 2023, 5:45 P.M.

This meeting will be live-streamed at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCq2Z68-Z717wExwN1mChOQ/streams

Opinion

Jeff Smith - Freedom to Choose is a Matter of Liberty

March 23, 2023

The word freedom is tossed around quite a bit. It’s a convenient word to use when trying to make others fear they will lose their freedom. Some politicians will scare voters about losing their freedom to own a gun, or losing control over their children’s education. They beat that same drum and many take the bait.

 

Jeff Smith - Ending Pay Inequity Will Lift Up Working Families

March 15, 2023

“WHEREAS, Equal Pay Day occurs each year on the day that symbolizes how far into the new year women must work full time to earn the same wages that their male counterparts earned the previous year…”

 

Jeff Smith - Seven Billion Dollars!

March 8, 2023

 

Seven billion dollars!

 

To anyone, that is a huge number, difficult to visualize or comprehend. But that’s the amount of Wisconsin’s projected surplus over our next budget period. Often people joke that such a surplus will be met with 133 different spending proposals – one each from the 99 members of the State Assembly, 33 State Senators, and one for the governor.

 

Press Releases and more

Dunn County Fatal Structure Fire

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February 26, 2023
DATE OF RELEASE:​February 26, 2023​​
INCIDENT #:​D23-00337​
SUBJECT:​Fatal Structure Fire
AUTHORIZED BY:​Sheriff Kevin Bygd

How votes will be counted on November 8

November 7, 2022

A press release this evening from the Wisconsin Elections Commission:

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin’s local election officials will be working late on Election Night to deliver unofficial election results to the public and the news media, according to the Wisconsin Elections Commission.

 

Dunn County burglary and pursuit

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September 29, 2022
DATE OF RELEASE: September 29, 2022
INCIDENT #: D22-01625
SUBJECT: Vehicle Pursuit - Burglary Suspects
AUTHORIZED BY: Sheriff Kevin Bygd
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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On September 29, 2022 at approximately 1:23 AM, the Menomonie Police Department was dispatc
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