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New Dunn County group to tackle housing issues

The final step has been taken to establish a work group in Dunn County to address the pressing issue of a lack of adequate housing throughout the county. “The County Board believes that it is essential to find ways to provide our residents with more housing choices at prices they can afford if the

City of Menomonie announces water rate increase

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MENOMONIE, WI (July 2023) – The Public Service Commission (PSC) issued a Final Decision approving new water rates for the City of Menomonie on July 3, 2023. The new rates will go into effect on September 1, 2023. The average single family residential customer’s bill will increase by $8.51 per

Pallet fire 99% contained

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COLOMA, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fire crews and local agencies are on the scene of the now roughly 830-acre Pallet Fire in Waushara County, southeast of Coloma. The fire is 99% contained.

Three primary structures and 17 secondary structures have been lost. The cause

Dunn County to do seal coating on roads July 10-21

According to a press release from Dunn County, the county will be doing sealing operations on several roads from July 10-21.  

DUNN COUNTY SEALCOAT OPERATIONS The Dunn County Highway Department is scheduled to perform sealcoat applications on various roadways starting July 10 – July 21. The roadways

Converge Radio 101.9FM and Valley Media Works merge to form Converge Media

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EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN – June 29, 2023 – Converge Radio and Valley Media Works (also known as “Eau Claire Public Access Center”) announce the merging of their operations and board, creating a community-focused source for broadcast radio and television in the Chippewa Valley. The newly formed

Update on Red Cedar intersection closure

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If you have been wondering about the closure of the intersection at Red Cedar and Highway 12, this is an update from the city :

Red Cedar Street Update June 26, 2023. On the morning of Wednesday June 21 there was a single vehicle accident at the intersection of Stout Road and Red Cedar Street.

Horse tests positive for West Nile Virus in Dunn County

The Dunn County Health Department reports that a horse in Dunn County has tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV) which is transmitted by mosquitoes. This is the first documented WNV activity in the state this year. No WNV cases in humans have been reported in Wisconsin thus far in 2023. How is

Sheriff's Office finds missing person

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Update -- Jeffrey Ericksen has been located and is safe, according to an update from the Sheriff's office: Update: Jeffrey has been found safe. Thank you to all the assisting agencies and citizens who assisted in this effort. A Dunn County Sheriff press release is asking for help finding a person with

School Crossings 6/15/2023

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Menomonie School District Administrator Joe Zydowsky's Blog

Dear SDMA Families and Staff,

It has been a great start to the summer in the SDMA!

Summer school is officially underway, and district officials are busy preparing for the 2023-2024 school year. If you haven't already, please print off or

City explains need for turf watering restrictions

In a press release today the Mayor's office explained the current lack of reserve in the water supply in Menomonie which has require restrictions on turf watering.

Currently, the City of Menomonie and approximately 66% percent of Wisconsin is experiencing
an “abnormally dry” (National Integrated