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Monroe County task force hears presentation about climate migration

By Gillian Pomplun | Crawford County Independent At its Feb. 5 meeting, the Monroe County Climate Change Task Force (CCTF) heard a presentation from Fred Schnook about “Preparing for Climate Migration.”  Schnook leads the Wisconsin Initiative on Climate Change...

Scenic Bluffs receives $10,000 grant from Compeer Financial

Compeer Financial’s Fund for Rural America, the Farm Credit cooperative’s giving program, has awarded 41 General-Use Grants totaling $212,150, including one to Scenic Bluffs Community Health Centers for completing and equipping a mobile dental unit.  These grants...

Vernon County seeks representative for Human Services and Veteran’s Services Committee

Vernon County is seeking one community representative to serve on the Department of Human Services and Veteran’s Services Committee.  This individual would serve on the Human Services and Veteran’s Services Committee as a community representative at monthly...

Ridgeville church to host special Easter events

by | Mar 30, 2024

St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Ridgeville will host the following events on Easter (Sunday, March 31): • 8–9:15 a.m. — Easter breakfast • 9:30 a.m. — Easter church service • Easter egg hunt to follow the service

On Campus

by | Mar 30, 2024

• Alyssa Ottum of Kendall received a bachelor’s degree in biology with a biomedical science concentration (honors) from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in December.   • Franklin Wildes of Wilton was named to the fall dean’s list at Minnesota North College...

Gundersen St. Joseph’s to offer free health screenings

by | Mar 30, 2024

Gundersen St. Joseph’s will offer free health screenings at the La Valle Center on Tuesday, April 16, and the Elroy Clinic Community Room on Wednesday, April 24. Appointments can be scheduled from 7–11 a.m. both days.  Screenings will consist of a free...

Monroe County to host its Mental Wellness Fair

by | Mar 30, 2024

In honor of May is Mental Health Awareness Month, the Suicide Prevention Task Force, the Mental Health Coalition, the Safe Community Coalition, and the Nutrition Coalition will be host their Mental Wellness Fair from 2–6 p.m. Thursday, May 16, at Mueller Square in...

Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for March 17–23

by | Mar 30, 2024

Sunday, March 17: The Boscobel Rescue Squad reported hitting a deer on Highway 14 in the town of Franklin. No injuries were reported. The ambulance received some minor damage but was drivable. Monday, March 18: The sheriff’s office received an alarm for a property...

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