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The Hazard Of COVID-19 Heading Up North For Summer

May 26, 2020

Every year, hundreds of thousands of cabins, cottages and lodges across the northern third of Wisconsin come back to life as their owners commence their annual summertime excursions to their home away from home. A majority are owned by people who live in the region, but one out of five of these owners live in the southern part of Wisconsin, and one in six hail from outside the state.

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Dunn County extends COVID-19 Administrative Order through June 1

May 25, 2020

In a press release, this afternoon Dunn County Public Health Administrator KT Gallagher announced a new COVID-19 Administrative Order. The previous order 20-01 was set to end on May 26. The new order 20-02 extends the order through June 1, 2020 and clarifies the differences between what parts of the order are mandatory and those that are advisory.

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Wisconsin State Parks adjust their policy

May 23, 2020

The Department of Natural Resources has announced modifications to state park policies in an attempt to open up a little more while preserving the safety of parks employees and visitors.

Beginning Saturday, May 23, all Wisconsin state park system properties will return to regular operating hours of 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. seven days a week. Properties will no longer be closed Wednesdays.

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Dunn County Health Update 5/22/2020

May 23, 2020

Weekly COVID-19 update with Dunn County Health Department Director, KT Gallagher

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Gov. Evers orders flags flown at half-staff

May 22, 2020

In Executive Order 77 Governor Evers has ordered all flags at state buildings be flown at half-staff for Memorial Day, starting at sunrise Monday morning.

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Live Stream - why is life different at the Menomonie Farmers Market this year?

May 22, 2020

We'll be running a live stream tomorrow (Friday, May 22, 1:00 PM) with Veronika Zazovsky, manager of the Menomonie Farmers Market, and Keith Bergeson from the Dunn County Health Department. We'll talk about the changes at the Farmers Market this year, and why there is no ready-to-eat food. Simultaneously broadcast on YouTube and Facebook Live. This is a new experiment. Keep your fingers crossed.

Gov. Evers Announces $100 Million for Long-Term Care, Home and Community Based Services, and Emergency Medical Services

May 21, 2020

Two-part funding stream will support providers most vulnerable during COVID-19 pandemic

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Dunn County Fair to be limited to remote youth events

May 21, 2020

In a press release the Dunn County Fair Board announced that all in-person events for the Dunn County Fair are canceled for 2020. The fair will be limited to youth and 4-H events that can take place remotely.

5/21/2020 DHS Media Briefing

May 21, 2020

Today's DHS COVID-19 Media Briefing will include:

Governor Tony Evers
Secretary-designee Andrea Palm, Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Dr. Ryan Westergaard, Chief Medical Officer of the Bureau of Communicable Diseases
Ryan Nilsestuen, Chief Legal Counsel, Office of the Governor
Kteile Smith, ADN, St. Paul Elder Services, Inc.

It will take place at 1:30 PM Central Time.

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Governor Evers announces new support for farmers and to reduce hunger

May 20, 2020

Today Governor Tony Evers announced a new program to directly pay Wisconsin farmers for losses during the COVID-19 pandemic, and to increase food security for Wisconsin residents. The Wisconsin Farm Support Program will provide $50 million in payments to Wisconsin farmers and $15 million in payments to combat hunger.