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No primary elections for Dunn County, City Council, or School Board

There will be no primary elections for Menomonie City Council or the Dunn County Board since there are no seats with more than two declared candidates who have completed their paperwork to meet the deadline of January 2, 2023.

Only one city race is contested. Candidates for Menomonie City seats are:

Ward 2 - Penny Burstad, Matthew Crowe

Ward 4 - Gretchen Yonko

Ward 6 - Leland Schwebs

Ward 8 - Mary Solberg

Ward 10 - Ryland Erdman

Mayor - Randy Knaack

Jeff Smith - New Year brings New Opportunities

The New Year is a time to look ahead, set goals, and make changes for the better. The best way forward is to glance backward, taking stock of what went well and what can be improved. Then, with last year in the rearview mirror, we can focus on how to make big impacts for the year ahead.

Last week I wrote about some of the bipartisan highlights we experienced throughout 2023. The first of our two-year biennial session is complete and the end of session is quickly approaching in May. There’s so much more to accomplish before legislators hit the road for campaign season.

WisCommunity is moving

You may have noticed that the site has been down a little in the last couple days --- the site is being moved from a server in Texas to one in Illinois. And to a newer environment, so there have been a few glitches along the way, but they are now mostly ironed out. 

Be prepared for a major upgrade to a new WisCommunity -- it will take a while, but we are upgrading to a whole new design and layout in 2024. And moving from Drupal 7 to Drupal 10. 

The watchdogs: After Wisconsin landowners discover plans to spread pig manure without permission, critics call for stronger oversight

This is the final story in a three-part series called Hogtied, which examines the political, regulatory and economic forces shaping a proposal to build the state’s largest pig farm.

Wisconsin conservation leaders see mixed progress on environmental issues in 2023

by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
December 21, 2023

Two of Wisconsin’s leaders on conservation issues say they believe the state took some big steps forward in 2023 when it comes to ensuring clean air and water for the state’s residents. But, with a divided government, they say, some of those steps were counteracted by obstruction, delay and outright hostility. 

Weekly News Quiz for 12/22/2023 Fritz Holznagel, The Conversation
Give your opinion on health issues in Dunn County

There will be two virtual events in January in which the Dunn County Health Department will reveal the results of the recent health survey in the county, and where they will solicit your input on county health issues  To participate in the virtual sessions, register in advance at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CVconversations2024 or use the QR code in the graphic poster

Menomonie approves new enterprise software and kayak rental system

CITY OF MENOMONIE
COUNCIL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 PM
Monday – December 18, 2023

Pledge of Allegiance

1. Roll Call & Special Recognitions

2. Approval of Minutes

3. Public Hearings

4. Public Comments

Several citizens spoke in support of the city protecting groundwater and private wells and in support of Neil Koch's presentation.

5. Unfinished Business

6. New Business

a. School District of the Menomonie Area Referendum Presentation by Dr. Joseph Zydowsky –
discussion only (No Action)

Wisconsin Apprenticeship Partners with UW-Stout on New Program

Certificate program allows students to apply coursework toward apprenticeship or college degree

Commencement speaker urges Blugolds to work for the public good

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.

 

“It’s incredibly hard to accomplish anything worthwhile working all alone,” says Matson, a former dean at Stanford University who is considered one of the leading climate and sustainability scientists in the world. “Collaborations and partnerships make it possible for us to succeed, and that takes respect for different people with different ideas and different ways of doing things. And, working together is more fun.”

 

News quiz for Dec 15, 2023 Fritz Holznagel, The Conversation
Menomonie School Board regular meeting for Dec. 11, 2023

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, DECEMBER 11, 2023, 5:45 P.M.

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

AGENDA

I. OPENING ITEMS

A. Call to Order

B. Roll Call and Quorum

C. Pledge of Allegiance and Reading of Mission Statement

D. Agenda Order and Approval/Revision

E. Recommendations & Commendations

F. Highlight on Youth

G. Student Representative Communications

H. Community Communications

Wisconsin Secretary of State calls for removal of election commissioner who served as fake elector

by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
December 11, 2023

Wisconsin Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski and the two Democrats on the Senate elections committee are calling for Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) to remove state elections commissioner Robert Spindell from his position. 

UW System regents reject deal with Republicans on DEI and funding

by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
December 8, 2023

Update: The UW System Board of Regents rejected the DEI and funding deal negotiated by Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and the UW System in a 9-8 vote on Saturday.

Gov. Tony Evers said in a statement that it’s clear that regents were divided on the proposal and “have immense concerns about this process and the difficult position they were put in, and are all committed to their charge—doing what’s best for our past, present, and future students, faculty, and staff, and the institutions that have defined our state for generations.”

Evers said he understands and supports the regents’ decision. 

Weekly News Quiz for Dec. 8, 2023 Fritz Holznagel, The Conversation
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers vetoes trans youth care ban
Jeff Smith - A Wisconsin Winter Wonderland

Early winter is a magical time. Wisconsinites are blessed with four beautiful seasons and all the recreational opportunities that come with them. Before the doldrums of winter set in, when the season is fresh and new, it’s a great time to get back to the winter activities that truly make our state a winter wonderland. Rather than being stuck in the house, there’s a whole world outside to enjoy.

Getting Tired

Guy is a cartoonist, designer and illustrator. He has won a bunch of awards for illustration. His work has appeared in Sports Illustrated, the Globe and Mail and the Calgary Herald.

Constitutional amendment that would end corporate personhood, minimize money in politics faces steep climb in Wisconsin, nationally

The U.S. Constitution has been amended 27 times since its founding, but not since 1992.

By Hina Suzuki, THE BADGER PROJECT

If you agree that corporations should not have the same rights as people, and money is not protected speech, this amendment is for you.

Avian Influenza confirmed in Barron County

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.

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