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Three months since closing, SDC still owes money
Along with her colleagues, Jautone Ferguson was laid off by the Social Development Commission at the end of April and quickly felt the pressure. Now, three months later, Ferguson still has not been paid and has decided to move out of state. “Hopefully, we’ll have some updates soon,” she said...
Kraus-Anderson wraps renovations, additions for Wisconsin school district
Kraus-Anderson has completed renovations and additions for the Grantsburg School District in Grantsburg, Wisconsin. The projects were designed by DSGW Architects. The 26,000-square-foot addition replaced the closed Nelson Elementary School by adding 13 new classrooms and a gym. The $14.79 million project also includes a 34,000-square-foot renovation for Pre-K and Kindergarten classrooms, art/music classrooms, restrooms, kitchen, cafeteria and a safe and improved bus drop-off area.
Boyd Huppert shares the next chapter in his cancer battle
MINNEAPOLIS — He’s told thousands of your stories over the years, and now Boyd Huppert is sharing an update on his own story as he battles multiple myeloma. While he has suffered a serious setback, there is also reason for hope. A newly approved, cutting-edge treatment could help...
Rain Creates Doubleheader At Cedar Lake
NEW RICHMOND, Wis. — After torrential overnight and morning showers on Thursday at Cedar Lake Speedway, track crews worked diligently to get the facility ready for racing conditions. However, World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Models and track officials determined in the best interests of driver safety and...
Food Service Workers train for upcoming school year
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - Over 150 food service workers from 39 school districts descended on Osseo-Fairchild for the Central Wisconsin Small School Co-op Summer Workshop. The event featured classes for food service directors, cooks, and servers on food safety, food production, and first aid. “We do a variety of different things for the schools,” said Osseo-Fairchild Food Services Director and event organizer Jonell Bennin. “Different learning...cooks, directors, anyone in between learn different things so they can kind of have an idea what they’re getting into this year.”
64th Annual Lumberjack World Championship rolls into Hayward
The 64th Annual Lumberjack World Championships rolls into Hayward, Wisconsin, once again bringing a unique competition to the community. The lumberjack competition began in 1960 on the shores of Lake Hayward and is held at the Lumberjack Bowl – historically a holding pond for log drives down the Namekagon River.
Public Hearing of the Common Council on August 19, 2024
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Common Council of the City of Hudson, Wisconsin will hold a public hearing on Monday, August 19th, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. to invite public comment regarding the consideration of Ordinance 7-24 to amend municipal code Chapters 14-4, 255-90, and 255-91. These amendments are intended to bring Board of Appeals rules and procedures up to date with Wisconsin Statutory requirements and add additional requirements for board members to comply with. Citizens can participate in the hearing in person in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 505 Third Street, Hudson WI, 54016 or by live video or over the phone by voice. The video conference link will be available on the meeting agenda found at the following website: https://hudson.civicweb.net/Portal/. To view a copy of the drafted ordinance, please contact the Community Development Department at 715-386-4776. If you have any questions regarding this matter, you may contact Tiffany Weiss, City Planner, at 715-386-4776.
WisDems: Milwaukee’s Black leaders respond to Hovde’s ‘Stereotypes’ of Black men
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Milwaukee’s Black leaders responded to comments uncovered by Urban Milwaukee of Eric Hovde stereotyping and insulting the Black community. Hovde also suggested that Kamala Harris only received the Democratic presidential nomination because of her race and gender. This comes after Hovde said he understands...
Construction begins on Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum
Construction begins on Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum. After years of planning and fundraising, construction is starting on the new Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum. Heavy equipment is in place, ready to begin moving earth at Camp Ripley just outside Little Falls. The 40,000 sq. ft. museum will tell the...
Mankato Authorities Seek Details on Good Samaritan Driver Involved in Bicyclist Collision
The Mankato Department of Public Safety is calling for public input regarding an incident that occurred earlier this week between a bicyclist and a vehicle. The accident took place on Monday, July 29, around 4:15 p.m. at the intersection of Victory Drive and Fair Street. As detailed in a statement released by city officials, the incident saw the bicyclist collide with the side of a black Dodge truck.