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1 month ago

The Dunn County Housing Authority revealed a staggering waitlist of 140 applicants for Housing Choice Vouchers, as the average rent paid by tenants drops to just $243 after subsidies!

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Dunn County educator outlines EMS study findings, childcare survey and regional supports Garrett, the regional community and leadership development educator, briefed the Community Resources and Tourism Committee on an EMS planning study that prompted local towns to consider regional collaboration and on a county childcare survey of roughly 400 respondents whose detailed results will be released in April.

A recent EMS planning study and childcare survey in Dunn County are sparking vital discussions on local resource collaboration and innovative solutions.

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1 month ago

Dunn County committee adopts grant resolution and approves carryforwards, including a $880,000 runoff grant carryover The committee authorized participation in the DNR Recreation Trails Grant Program for snowmobile trails, approved carryforwards and budget adjustments tied to conservation and runoff grants (including a previously awarded $880,000 grant), and discussed consultation carryover for the county comprehensive plan.

Dunn County is gearing up for major conservation efforts with a newly adopted resolution that unlocks $880,000 in grants for vital runoff management and snowmobile trail support!

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1 month ago

Dunn County staff warn of growing property-deed fraud as state updates transfer-return system County register of deeds and survey staff told the Planning, Resources and Development Committee that updated state transfer-return software creates operational changes but no local fee increase, and they warned of rising property‑deed fraud and limited remedies once fraudulent deeds are recorded.

Dunn County officials are raising alarms over a surge in property-deed fraud as new state updates to the transfer-return system complicate protections for innocent landowners.

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Dunn County to Move Airport Cell‑Tower Dispute to Executive Session After Developer Letter Airport officials told the county the proposed 315‑foot telecom tower intrudes on approach plates; the tower developer says the conditional‑use permit is valid. Commissioners agreed to discuss potential litigation in executive session.

Dunn County is caught in a heated debate over a proposed telecom tower that could jeopardize airport safety, with potential legal battles brewing behind closed doors.

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Dunn County Highway Committee approves five-year road and equipment plans, forwards seasonal weight-limit ordinance The committee on Feb. 11 approved a five-year road-and-bridge improvement plan and a five-year equipment plan, approved highway vouchers and forwarded a new seasonal weight‑limit ordinance and two resolutions to the county board for final action. Several items passed by voice vote.

The Dunn County Highway Committee just unveiled a groundbreaking five-year plan to revamp roads and equipment, while tackling weight-limit regulations to keep our infrastructure safe!

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1 month ago

Dunn County awards Manning water improvements contract to JK Excavation for $1.5 million After opening bids, the county awarded the Manning Water System Improvements contract to JK Excavation and Construction for $1,500,300 following staff tabulation and a roll-call vote.

Dunn County has officially awarded a $1.5 million contract for essential water system improvements to JK Excavation and Construction after a competitive bidding process!

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2 months ago

Felony Charges Filed Felony charges filed in Dunn County, WI, from Jan. 1-7, 2026

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Read a list of felony charges filed in Dunn County, WI, during the first week of January 2026.

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2 months ago

Transit expects electric buses this summer; highway reports heavy winter ops and rising fuel use Transit committee representatives said Dunn County expects electric buses to arrive around June–July; highway staff reported 22 plow days in December and large winter materials and fuel usage (state roads ~2,900 tons salt; county ~286 tons salt; sand 4,471 tons; diesel over 20,000 gallons).

Dunn County is gearing up for a greener future with electric buses arriving this summer, while winter operations have hit record highs in fuel and materials usage!

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2 months ago

Sen. Dale Patton briefs Dunn County commissioners on special session, rural health funds, pipelines and production-tax risks State Sen. Dale Patton told commissioners the Jan. 21 special session will largely address rural health funding tied to a roughly $199 million allocation, discussed gross production tax impacts on counties including Dunn, and outlined proposed natural-gas pipeline projects and potential nuclear energy study areas.

State Sen. Dale Patton reveals a crucial special session set for Jan. 21, focusing on $199 million in rural health funding and the future of natural gas and nuclear energy in Dunn County.

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2 months ago

CJCC annual recidivism report shows strong outcomes for several diversion and treatment programs The CJCC reviewed its fifth-year recidivism report, highlighting high no-new-charge rates for the pre-charge diversion program and outcomes for treatment courts; the packet adds the jail medication-assisted treatment program with 61 participants since 2022.

Dunn County's latest recidivism report reveals impressive success rates for diversion and treatment programs, with some participants showing a staggering 97% no re-offense rate within a year!

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2 months ago

Dunn County CJCC hears Project Hope presentation on law-enforcement deflection Project Hope staff described youth and adult deflection efforts, rising referrals and self-referrals, and services (case management, peer support, financial assistance). Dunn County will join a federally funded Texas Christian University evaluation next year.

Project Hope is transforming lives in Dunn County with innovative law-enforcement deflection strategies, showing remarkable growth in client support and engagement!

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4 months ago

Dunn County staff schedule public meetings and warn of possible local costs for Cedar Falls bridge work Highway staff told the Dunn County Highway Committee that the Cedar Falls bridge is in a preliminary design stage with consultant estimates of $6 million–$10 million; the county will hold public information meetings and may face an additional $600,000–$1,000,000 local cost if the design requires shifting intersections rather than installing cul‑de‑sacs.

Dunn County is facing a potential $1 million local cost for the Cedar Falls bridge project as design choices loom, and public meetings are set to gather community input!

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4 months ago

Dunn County transit officials table electric-bus purchase amid price uncertainty Committee members were told vendor pricing for Buy America–qualified electric buses may rise sharply above 2021 quotes; staff recommended tabling procurement until updated costs and a gas/diesel comparison can be provided. A $104,000 down payment is expected to be recoverable, and local share is 15%.

Dunn County's transit committee hits pause on electric bus purchases as vendor prices soar, leaving officials scrambling for solutions.

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4 months ago

Neighbors administrator warns of nursing-home bed shortage and staffing limits; most residents are local Carmen Meyer, administrator of the Neighbors county nursing facility, told the Dunn County Board that the facility receives roughly 83 referrals per month but admits about 15, noting a regional shortage of nursing-home beds, one household closed due to staffing (14 beds), and heavy paperwork and assessment requirements tied to Medicaid and Medicare

Dunn County's nursing facility is overwhelmed with demand, receiving 83 referrals a month but only able to admit 15, leaving many locals without the care they need.

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4 months ago

Committee reviews multiple bridge projects and Boyesville salt-shed construction Staff reported an application for the Cedar Falls Bridge replacement with an estimated cost near $10 million, scheduled bridge replacements including one in 2027, and progress on a DOT-funded 53x64-foot salt shed in Boyesville. Public meetings and detour impacts were discussed.

Major updates are on the horizon for Dunn County, including a $10 million bridge replacement and a new salt shed, but challenges lie ahead that could impact timelines and costs.

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4 months ago

Local organizers warn Dunn County supervisors that HR1 could shift costs for SNAP, Medicaid and long-term care A GROW representative told Dunn County supervisors that federal legislation (referred to as HR1) could reduce federal administrative funding for SNAP and change Medicaid rules, potentially increasing local costs and straining county services including the county-run nursing home, and submitted a letter for the public record.

Dunn County faces potential financial turmoil as federal changes in H.R.1 could slash SNAP funding and jeopardize Medicaid coverage for hundreds of residents.

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4 months ago

Dunn County committee approves purchase of two electric buses, defers solar-field decision Dunn County transit staff presented updated quotes and lifecycle calculations for two Phoenix Zeus 400 electric buses; the committee voted to approve the purchase while deferring a separate solar-field grant decision until staff can refine charging and storage plans. Key questions raised: reimbursement timing, battery warranty and winter operations

Dunn County is stepping into the future by approving the purchase of two electric buses, but critical questions about solar energy and operational efficiency remain unanswered.

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4 months ago

Dunn County board adopts $111 million 2026 budget, approves $3M pavement loan and up to $9.5M HVAC borrowing The Dunn County Board of Supervisors on Nov. 11 adopted the county's 2026 budget and tax levy, approved $3 million in borrowing for pavement projects and authorized up to $9.5 million in bonds for a geothermal/HVAC upgrade at the Judicial Center after debate about repair risks and funding options.

Dunn County has just passed a groundbreaking $111 million budget for 2026, paving the way for essential infrastructure upgrades and a geothermal HVAC system to avoid costly failures!

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4 months ago

Public health warns of ATCP 72 fee changes, reports extra Title 10 award and WIC developments Public Health staff briefed the board on pending state rule ATCP 72 that will revise environmental health fee categories and increase some fees; the department also reported an unsolicited $48,000 Title 10 award to be spent by March and ongoing WIC funding flows tied to manufacturer rebates.

Public Health is gearing up for significant changes, including new fees and an unexpected $48,000 federal award, while ensuring WIC operations remain strong amidst potential funding shifts.

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4 months ago

Dunn County officials warn FoodShare uncertainty and marketplace premium disruption could increase local demand for services Staff warned the board that FoodShare (SNAP) allotments may be temporarily unusable because of federal actions and that marketplace premium disruptions could cause insurance loss and downstream county costs for emergency and institutional care.

Dunn County officials are sounding the alarm as uncertainty over FoodShare and rising marketplace premiums could leave many residents in dire need of essential services.

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4 months ago

Dunn County facility reports COVID uptick; pharmacy to run on-site vaccine clinic Oct. 30 Staff reported three positive staff cases (two contracted therapists) and three positive residents in the facility's short-term rehab household; new positives have limited admissions and extended isolation timelines. A pharmacy-run vaccine clinic is scheduled for Oct. 30 to offer COVID vaccines to residents and staff.

Dunn County facility faces a COVID-19 surge, limiting admissions and prompting an on-site vaccine clinic to safeguard residents and staff.

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4 months ago

Dunn County approves temporary asphalt plant at Downing Quarry with conditions The Dunn County Board of Adjustment approved Mathey Construction’s request to operate a temporary asphalt plant at the Downing Quarry for the 2026 construction season, voting 5–1. The board attached conditions including production-hour limits (6 a.m.–8 p.m.), required mitigation measures (baghouse, water trucks, odor control), a neighbor point-of‑-

Dunn County has approved a temporary asphalt plant at the Downing Quarry, but with strict conditions to address community concerns about health and noise.

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4 months ago

Dunn County: rising residential placement costs strain human services budget; supervisors push for state-level solution Board staff presented data showing fewer children in out-of-home care but sharply higher per-child costs for treatment foster care, group homes, residential care centers and juvenile detention. Supervisors urged making high-cost placements a state-funded responsibility and asked staff to make that a legislative priority.

Dunn County's foster care system is facing a financial crisis as fewer children require care, but skyrocketing costs for high-needs placements threaten the budget.

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5 months ago

Dunn County committee approves joining WISCOM 2, will seek grant to replace radios The Dunn County Judicial and Law Committee voted to approve a resolution signaling the countys intention to join the states upgraded WISCOM 2 radio system and to apply for grant funding that would cover roughly 80% of radio costs. The county's 20% match is projected at about $124,000 for mobile and portable radios for deputies, first responders,

Dunn County is taking a major step to enhance emergency communication by joining the WISCOM 2 radio system, which promises improved coverage and reduced costs for first responders!

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5 months ago

Dunn County land information officer details GIS services, Beacon usage and funding pressures Land Information Officer Rachel Wells described the county's property and GIS services, daily Beacon site usage, the program's reliance on state grant/recording fees and an active bill (Senate Bill 218) that could change program funding distribution.

Dunn County's land information officer reveals astonishing stats on public usage of their GIS services, showcasing over 1.3 million requests this year alone!

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5 months ago

Dunn County committee reviews draft housing goals and intergovernmental strategies as residents urge pause on proposed data center At its Oct. 1 meeting the Dunn County Planning, Resources and Development Committee reviewed draft housing goals, objectives and strategies and a proposed intergovernmental cooperation goal. Several residents and the mayor raised concerns about a pending data center annexation and urged a countywide moratorium; the committee said it will seek legal

Dunn County is at a crossroads as residents push for a moratorium on a controversial data center annexation while the Planning Committee reviews vital housing strategies that could shape the future of their community.

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5 months ago

Residents seek moratorium on proposed Menomonie data center; Dunn County committee discusses zoning, authority At an Oct. 15 Dunn County Planning, Resource and Development Committee meeting, more than a dozen citizens urged the county to pause development of a proposed Menomonie-area data center. Committee members and staff reviewed how county zoning, the comprehensive plan and limited statutory tools would apply to large industrial projects outside city or

Residents are rallying against a massive data center proposal in Menomonie, citing fears of environmental impacts and community disruption.

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7 months ago

CJCC Receives $75K Grant for State Crisis Intervention Program Enhancement CJCC secures funding to improve mobile peer support and reduce suicide and gun deaths.

Dunn County has just secured a $75,000 grant to boost crisis intervention efforts and save lives—find out how this funding will transform community support!

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7 months ago

Sheriff Advocates New Patrol Position for Boats and UTVs Amid Increased Traffic Sheriff emphasizes need for dedicated patrol officer due to rising UTV traffic.

Dunn County's sheriff is pushing for a dedicated recreation deputy to tackle the surge in UTV and boat traffic, highlighting a growing public safety concern!

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