Primary Image | ||
---|---|---|
Menomonie City Council Meeting 12/4/2023 |
COUNCIL MEETING Pledge of Allegiance
The ordinance was adopted by voice vote.
|
|
Weekly News Quiz for 12/1/2023 | Fritz Holznagel, The Conversation | |
Fatal traffic pursuit began in Dunn County |
According to a press release received from the Dunn County Sheriff's Office today:
|
|
Dr. Zydowsky discusses the upcoming Menomonie school referendum |
I spoke today with Dr. Joe Zydowsky, the Superintendent of the School District of the Menomonie Area, about the upcoming operational referendum election, why the money is needed, and what will happen in the district if it does not pass. The following is a machine-generated transcript of the conversation. The referendum guide mentioned is attached below the article. SUMMARY KEYWORDS referendum, school district, talking, menominee, students, budget, funding, dollars, revenue, school, february, district, questions, claiming, technology, wisconsin, steve, pandemic, add, formula SPEAKERS Joe Zydowsky, Steve Hanson
Steve Hanson 00:00 |
|
Jeff Smith - Consider the Source Before Giving Your Trust Blindly |
I receive hundreds of emails a week about a variety of issues. Some are original and informed, while others are auto-generated form emails. Certain advocacy groups have a history of harnessing misinformation and outrage to drive such emails. In my time as an elected official, I’ve learned a lot about what advocacy groups to trust. Every background information memo received from advocacy groups must be combed over closely to understand why they want me to support or oppose legislation. Trust goes a long way in politics, but verification is equally important. |
|
Who's running OPEN AI? |
After 31 years as the cartoonist for Nebraska's largest newspaper, Jeff suddenly found himself laid off. So he greatly appreciates the support of fans to keep drawing. Jeff's brilliant and moderate editorial cartoons are syndicated around the world and his original drawings have also flown aboard space shuttle Discovery. He's given Ted talks and is the lead singer, guitarist, and songwriter for the Prairie Cats, a swing and jump-blues band that has performed around the U.S. including the South by Southwest Music Festival. And he may be the most popular cartoonist with editors on all of Cagle.com. |
|
Chippewa Falls road closure due to fire |
According to a press release from the Chippewa Falls Police Department, as of 1:00pm, Wheaton St/Cty Hwy Q is closed between Bridgewater Ave and Cty Hwy S due to a house fire. Please avoid the area. |
|
Menomonie School Board votes to hold referendum election |
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE MENOMONIE AREA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 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. Community Communications |
|
Pollution from coal power plants contributes to far more deaths than scientists realized, study shows | ||
Weekly News Quiz for 11/24/2023 |
The Conversation U.S. weekly news quizFritz Holznagel, The Conversation |
|
The new normalized |
Pat Byrnes is a long-time cartoonist for The New Yorker, illustrator, humorist, and winner of the National Cartoonist Society’s Silver Reuben. Previous careers include voice actor, ad copywriter, and aerospace engineer. |
|
Jeff Smith - CWD Continues to Spread Through Western Wisconsin |
As deer season opens and Wisconsinites flock to the woods to sit in tree stands for their yearly ration of venison, conversation turns not just to hours spent outside, but also about the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD). |
|
Westconsin ATM broken into |
According to a press release from the Menomonie Police Department, the ATM at the Westconsin Credit Union east branch was burglarized by multiple masked men early this morning (November 20, 2023). The office is located at 3333 Schneider Avenue. The credit union is assuring customers that no private information is stored in the ATM machines and their information is not at risk as a result of the theft. The police are currently investigating the incident and ask that if anyone has information on the heist they contact Lt. Benrud at715-232-2198. |
|
Menomonie City Council adopts 7.645 million dollar tax levy |
Video of the meeting will be available later this evening. 7 PM City Council Chambers Pledge of Allegiance 1. Roll Call & Special Recognitions 2. Approval of Minutes 3. Public Hearings There were no speakers in the hearing. a. Proposed ordinance establishing the 2024 General Fund Operating Budget and Tax Levy 4. Public Comments 5. Unfinished Business a. See 3A above – discussion and possible ordinance adoption |
|
Tug of War |
Luojie is the cartoonist for the English-language China Daily. His cartoons are syndicated by Cagle Cartoons. |
|
Weekly News Quiz for 11/17/2023 |
The Conversation U.S. weekly news quizFritz Holznagel, The Conversation |
|
Menomonie school board considers referendum 11/16/2023 |
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE MENOMONIE AREA 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 II. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Review Results from the 2023 SDMA Referendum Survey B. Discuss a Possible Ballot Question & Referendum Resolution |
|
SCOTUS ethics code |
Dave Granlund's cartoons have appeared in the New York Times, Chicago Tribune, Christian Science Monitor and Newsweek. |
|
City Calendar Day Parking has begun |
Calendar parking began November 1st. Special parking restrictions are necessary to facilitate the removal of snow during the winter months. The odd-even calendar parking restriction applies to all streets in the City of Menomonie except where otherwise restricted, such as “No Parking Anytime”. |
|
DPI releases school report cards |
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today published school and district accountability report cards for the 2022-23 school year. The report cards for the public and private schools in the SDMA school district are below. Note that the private schools did not receive scores due to the size of the samples and/or the grades involved. We will discuss these scores in more detail at a later date. The DPI publishes school and district report cards annually, as required by Wis. Stat. 115.385. |