Monroe County Climate Change Task Force: Changing rainfall trends documented in new study

By | Posted September 9th, 2020 |

A new study commissioned by USDA-NRCS and undertaken by researchers from UW-Madison documents that rainfall definitions for storm events have been changing rapidly in recent years.

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  • Royall board mulls online public meetings

    February 24th, 2021
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    When the Royall School Board met Monday, it again took up the matter of livestreaming board-of-education meetings, but it deferred a decision until at least next month.

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    Royall is regional champ

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    Royall won its second regional title in four years with a 43–26 win over the visiting Cardinals.

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    N-O-W has no active Covid cases

    February 17th, 2021
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    The Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton School District had no active Covid-19 cases among either staff or students as of Monday, Superintendent Travis Anderson told the board of education at its meeting that day.

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    Feasting on fish

    February 17th, 2021
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    Ready with plenty to enjoy, Grayson Zuhlke and Patricia Von Haden help with getting Friday’s Wilton American Legion Post 508’s monthly fish fry.

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    Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes: Flood resilience and agriculture opportunities are top priorities

    February 17th, 2021
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    Lieutenant Gov. Mandela Barnes returned to a meeting of the Monroe County Climate Change Task Force on Wednesday, Feb. 3.

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  • Wrestling tough at sectionals

    February 10th, 2021
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    Local high school wrestlers competed in sectionals Saturday at Mineral Point.

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    Plans proceed for new Dollar General in Wilton

    February 10th, 2021
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    A proposed Dollar General for Wilton came closer to actuality on Monday, when Jim Lundberg of Point of Beginning, a Stevens Point, Wis.-based engineering firm, showed design plans to the village board.

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    Kendall marshal leaves for Mauston position

    February 10th, 2021
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    Kendall’s police marshal, Brandon Arenz, resigned effective Jan. 31 after six years in the village’s part-time position.

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    New warning system expected for Norwalk Lake dam

    February 10th, 2021
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    It appears Norwalk area residents living in the shadow of the Norwalk Lake will soon feel somewhat safer in the event of a flood.

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    Final farewell to the Ontario Community Hall

    February 10th, 2021
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    The Ontario Village Board considered six bids to raze the Ontario Community Hall when it met Monday.

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    Brookwood theatre to present ‘These Shining Lives’

    February 4th, 2021
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    Brookwood will present the powerful play “These Shining Lives” on Friday, Feb. 12, and Saturday, Feb. 13, at 7 p.m., and Sunday, Feb. 14, at 2 p.m. in the Classic Gym.

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  • Coronavirus
    Tuesday, Feb. 23: Monroe County reports four cases; Vernon County, four; and Juneau County, one
    Wednesday, Feb. 17: Monroe County reports four new cases; Vernon County, one; and Juneau County, five
    Covid-19 vaccinations available at Scenic Bluffs
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