As part of the Rural Partners Network signature project to create an 8-county regional outdoor recreation destination development plan, the West Central Wisconsin and Mississippi River Regional Planning Commissions are asking for feedback from stakeholders, residents, and visitors. Everyone is
With winter arriving in full force it is time to compile a winter reading list. I’ll help our dear readers with a suggested list of books from some of the many outstanding writers who have called
by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
November 14, 2024
The Wisconsin Legislature’s study committee on sandhill cranes held its second to last meeting Wednesday, taking a comb to the conclusions, findings of fact and legislative proposals that will be published when the body finishes its work next
Deer camp is a serious tradition in Wisconsin. However, squirrel camp is a relatively unknown entity, which is unfortunate as squirrel camp holds many advantages over deer camp. I recently spent a full week, Sunday to Sunday in a muzzle loader squirrel camp in Vernon County. The county is in the
Menomonie, Wisconsin, 10/16/2024—The City of Menomonie will pick up yard waste from the curb on October 21st, 28th, and November 4th, and 11th. Leaves, grass clippings, and garden waste need to be in compostable paper bags. Any branches must be tied up and no longer than four feet.
Why are curbside
The beleaguered ecosystem of Lake Menomin has developed another problem. This time it is an invasive species, zebra mussels (Dreissena polymorpha). Zebra mussels were found in Lake Menomin in the fall of 2023. And they were identified in Lake Tainter in the summer of 2024. Additionally zebra mussels
by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
September 6, 2024
On Thursday afternoon, President Joe Biden stood in front of a solar panel array on the grounds of Vernon Electric Cooperative in Vernon County to announce $7.3 billion that will go to expand clean power sources for rural electric co-ops across the
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By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — As the Earth sizzled through a summer with four of the hottest days ever measured, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have starkly different visions on how to address a changing climate
Dunn County Wisconsin, August 21, 2024 – The Dunn County Health Department (DCHD) is encouraging residents to test their private drinking water wells for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
What are PFAS? PFAS are commonly referred to as ‘forever chemicals’ because they break down very slowly
Wisconsin becomes first state in the nation to launch Home Efficiency Rebate Program
According to DOE, Wisconsin homeowners could receive thousands of dollars through the Home Energy Rebate programs to save energy and save money on energy-efficient home upgrades
MILWAUKEE — Gov. Tony Evers today
