Spring Valley
LATEST NEWS
Caravan for Disability Freedom and Justice visits Menomonie to celebrate ADA
MENOMONIE — While on a nationwide trip, people in the City of Menomonie were able to welcome the Caravan for Disability Freedom and Justice on Tuesday as one destination of many throughout the country. “We’re here to promote disability vote and how our votes matter, because a lot of the time people say, ‘Why do I need to go vote? One vote doesn’t matter,’” said Marilee Adamski-Smith, director of logistics and special projects of the Caravan for Disability Freedom and Justice 2024. “We just try...
Wisconsin’s new rules on ballot drop boxes create opportunity for election challenges and ‘vigilantes’
Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat Wisconsin’s free newsletter here.Voters using Wisconsin’s newly legalized drop boxes may return only their own ballots, except in special cases, according to new guidance from the Wisconsin Elections Commission. That means even a voter dropping off a spouse’s ballot along with their own could be considered as having cast a ballot improperly.The rule could be difficult for municipal clerks to enforce. But it leaves an opening for potential challenges from conservative election activists, who are already preparing to act on...
Illinois Town Evacuated After Heavy Rain Causes ‘Imminent’ Dam Failure
More reports of damage are continuing to come in from Monday night's storm that ripped across Illinois and Wisconsin, with one town being evacuated because of the threat of flash flooding. The National Weather Service has several Flash Flood Warnings in effect at the time this article was published, with...
New Minnesota Laws For Kids Riding In Cars Go Into Effect August 1st
A new child restraint law will come into effect for Minnesotans on August 1st. The new law includes a requirement that all children under 13 years old MUST sit in the back seat of any motor vehicle that has one. “Every driver who transports a child or children under the...
Local Kid From Wisconsin shares experiences in his first summer performance tour
When the Kids From Wisconsin bus pulls up to Veterans Memorial City Park in Rice Lake on Thursday and the troupe of 22 singers and 14 band members disembarks, a familiar face will be among them. Drummer Nolan Tomesh, son of Kyle and Melissa Tomesh of Rice Lake, is welcoming the Kids to his hometown for the 6 p.m. free concert. The public is encouraged to fill the park for the Larger Than Life concert, a tribute to The Great Entertainers. ...
Brad Sirianni Joins SFB As A Relationship Manager
Mark Oldenberg, president and CEO of Security Financial Bank (SFB), is pleased to announce that SFB added Brad Sirianni to the team as a relationship manager. Sirianni will work out of Black River Falls as part of the Ag Lending Team. Sirianni has a vast knowledge of farm analysis. He...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.