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Avian Influenza confirmed in Barron County

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Menomonie announces temporary weight restrictions on some streets

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The City of Menomonie is implementing  on the following City Streets, effective on Tuesday, February 6, 2024:

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Based upon road conditions, weight restrictions may be imposed on additional roads.

Gov. Evers Submits Fair Maps to Wisconsin Supreme Court in Redistricting Litigation

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Wisconsin Apprenticeship Partners with UW-Stout on New Program

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Commencement speaker urges Blugolds to work for the public good

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Alumna Dr. Pamela Matson urged University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire graduates on Saturday to partner with other people to work for the good of everyone.

 

Avian Influenza confirmed in Barron County

December 4, 2023

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed in Barron County


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 1, 2023


Contact: Neal Patten, Public Information Officer, (608) 440-0294
neal.patten@wisconsin.gov


MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
(DATCP) has identified a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a commercial
flock in Barron County.