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Ron Johnson as Senate Leader? He isn’t saying no

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Experts say it’s unlikely, but “nothing seems totally out of the question” amid the uncertainty of the Republican Party.

By Peter Cameron, THE BADGER PROJECT

When Sen. Mitch McConnell, Republican of Kentucky and the longest-serving Senate leader

Red Cedar Watershed Conference goes underground

One of the many springs where ground water out flows to form the head waters of Wilson Creek. The current flow is lower than normal due to the extended drought.  The lack of snow cover and subsequent snow melt means much of the seasonal recharging of the water table will not occur.  Surface waters and shallow wells will have less water this summer.

The 2024 Red Cedar River Watershed Conference went underground with a focus on ground water this year. The first keynote speaker, Kevin Masarik, Groundwater Education Specialist, UW Stevens Point, shared his keynote entitled “Groundwater Quality in the Red Cedar Watershed.” He discussed the efforts

Menomonie City Council Meeting for 3/18/2024

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Note that due to scheduling conflicts we will not be streaming this city council meeting, but you may watch it at the link on the agenda below.

CITY OF MENOMONIE COUNCIL MEETING CITY

COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 PM Monday – March 18, 2024

AGENDA

Pledge of Allegiance

1. Roll Call & Special Recognitions

2

Gun incident at Kwik Trip

At 9:03 PM on Friday, March 15, Menomonie Police responded to an issue at the Kwik Trip at 3M drive in Menomonie about shots being fired. The police secured the area and looked for the source of the gunfire. They located shell casings near a semi in the parking lot and evacuated the area. 

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