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Community Input Sought for Future Park in Great Rivers
The Great Rivers Subdivision is set to welcome a new park designed to serve both its residents and the broader surrounding community. While funding for the park’s development is not yet secured, the City is beginning the planning process to determine long-term cost estimates. The first step involves gathering community input to ensure the park meets the needs and desires of those who will use it.
DNR sets public hearing on proposal for Pierce Co. CAFO
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has scheduled a public hearing on a proposal from Appleton-based Breeze Dairy Group to expand its operation in Pierce County’s town of Salem to 6,500 animals. Since the proposed expansion was made public, local residents have raised concerns about how the farm plans to manage an estimated 80.7 million […] The post DNR sets public hearing on proposal for Pierce Co. CAFO appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Area fireworks shows over the 4th of July weekend
The night sky is sure to be lit up with bright colors and loud pops towards the end of the week for the 4th of July. Here are just a few shows neighboring Cannon Falls:. The Cannon Valley fair will have their annual fireworks show beginning at dusk on July 4 and is expected to be just as flashy as years before, said longtime fair board member Greg Kurtz.
USGS crews monitor flood levels on Mississippi River at Hastings
HASTINGS, Minn. — On the banks of the Mississippi River in Hastings, water still covers parts of Levee Park, blocking sidewalks and roads and leaving some nearby backyards with pools of standing water. "Well, it's pretty incredible," said Greg Schuster, who has lived in Hastings for 24 years. "Usually...
In River Falls, electric and water utility costs may rise. Here's why:
The River Falls Common Council approved the resolutions to file water and electric rate case applications to the Public Service Commission (PSC). The City of River Falls has not implemented an electric rate change since 2020 and a water rate change since 2016. The electric application proposes an aggregate electric rate increase of 6% and the water application seeks a 51.43% increase.
Twin Cities Celebrity Chef Justin Sutherland Charged With Felony Threats of Violence
Chef Justin Sutherland, owner of multiple Twin Cities restaurants and a staple of cooking television, has been charged with a felony after allegedly threatening to shoot his girlfriend, choking her, and making other threats, reports the Star Tribune. According to the criminal complaint cited in the Star Tribune’s report, Sutherland’s girlfriend alleged he pointed a gun at her and said, “Don’t come back here or I am going to shoot you,” after the two disagreed about going to a music festival.
Twin Cities will see dry time Tuesday before more rain arrives in evening
MINNEAPOLIS — Tuesday will offer some dry time for the Twin Cities before more rain arrives in the evening.Overnight storms have mostly cleared the metro and the next round won't begin until around dinnertime. This system will mainly affect southeastern Minnesota, but the Twin Cities will get clipped, too.Expect a high right around 80.Wednesday will be hot and humid, with highs in the mid to upper 80s and sunshine with some clouds.The Fourth of July will start out dry, but showers and isolated storms through most of the day will threaten any outdoor activities.We'll end the week with more rain and a drop in temperatures. Over the weekend, temperatures rebound and there will be some dry time to get out and enjoy it.
Bookstore workers ratify union contract
Workers from four Twin Cities Half Price Books locations ratified their first union contracts on May 31, 2024. Workers unionized with the United Food and Commercial Workers Locals (UFCW) 663 and 1189 to secure better wages, working conditions and a seat at the table. Because of Minnesota workers’ unionization efforts,...
Amateur Baseball: Fighting Fish win big and small over weekend (8 photos)
Frank the Fish is the brainchild of River Falls Fighting Fish infielder Lucas Luedtke. It’s a roughly three-foot long stuffed fish, the kind you win at carnivals, that players earn possession of by hitting a home run and keep until someone else goes deep. River Falls vs. Spring Valley...
Your Right to Know: Redaction costs threaten police video access
The bill moved with lightning speed. It was introduced last December, passed the state Senate in January and the Assembly in February, and was signed into law by Gov. Tony Evers in March. 2023 Wisconsin Act 253 allows police and corrections officials to charge some requesters of video and audio recordings for the cost of redaction — that is, blurring out certain information.
July 4th water safety; tips for a safe holiday
MILWAUKEE - This holiday week, more people will be out enjoying the lakes, beaches and rivers – and Wisconsin has seen a spike in drownings. These are horrific incidents that have many people shaken up about water safety. This is why it's crucial to take precautions when you're planning these activities.
June rainfall totals in NE Wisconsin climb above average, cause issues for farmers
BRILLION (WLUK) -- The month of June for all of Northeast Wisconsin was very, very wet. As the month closes out, the National Weather Service in Green Bay is showing FOX 11 the areas that were hardest hit. Communities like Forestville, Brillion, and Wausau were bogged down by rain, while...
How conservative values among Black voters in Wisconsin could play out in November
MILWAUKEE — Former President Donald Trump seems to be gaining some ground among Black voters, a bloc that has historically backed Democrats. Nationally, Trump won 6% of the Black vote in 2016, compared to about 8% in 2020. “The biggest problem we have is we have selective amnesia,” David...
Have Wisconsin housing prices increased nearly 30% since Joe Biden became president?
Wisconsin Watch partners with Gigafact to produce fact briefs — bite-sized fact checks of trending claims. Read our methodology to learn how we check claims. The median sale price of a Wisconsin house has trended upward under President Joe Biden. Median refers to midpoint, meaning half of homes sold...
League of Women Voters holding info seminar on new legislative maps July 11
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - When Wisconsin voters go to the polls next month for primaries in legislative races they will be voting under new maps. The maps create new boundaries for State Senate and Assembly Districts and some candidates will be running in new districts. To help voters navigate...
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