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Dunn County is gearing up for major changes with a public hearing on a comprehensive plan draft set for Oct. 1, including exciting updates on funding for local projects!

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Regional Planning Commission highlights comprehensive-plan hearing, grants and loan programs
West Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission briefed the board on projects affecting Dunn County, said the public hearing on the county comprehensive plan draft is Oct. 1, and noted Dunn County's 2027 membership fee for the commission is just over $26,000; Regional Business Fund loans are drawn from a regional pool.
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September 21, 2026 at 12:31 AM
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Nextera Energy's Hutch Floyd reveals how battery energy storage systems can power 700 homes for 4 hours, sparking a discussion on safety, taxation, and local planning in Dunn County.

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Nextera outlines battery storage benefits, safety systems and local questions for county planners
A Nextera Energy Resources representative told Dunn County commissioners how battery energy storage systems (BESS) work, described safety protocols and remote monitoring, and said taxation and local siting rules remain under discussion; planning and zoning will draft ordinance language.
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September 18, 2026 at 5:13 PM
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A local physician is sounding the alarm over a surge in kratom-related withdrawal cases, urging county officials to take action amid legal challenges from state regulations.

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Local physician urges county action as kratom‑related clinic visits rise; state's attorney flags preemption
A local medical provider described rising kratom and 7‑OH cases requiring weeks of treatment and asked the commission to consider county measures; the state's attorney warned that state law and regulatory action limit county authority, and commissioners agreed to consult the state's attorney further.
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September 18, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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The Dunn County Facilities Committee just greenlit an exciting cleanup demolition derby for October 24 and a thrilling USMTS modified touring-series race set for June 10, 2027, ensuring a high-octane future for Red Cedar Speedway!

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Committee approves Red Cedar Speedway cleanup derby and USMTS date for June 10, 2027
The Dunn County Facilities Committee unanimously approved a fall cleanup demolition derby on Oct. 24 and a USMTS modified touring-series race on June 10, 2027, after organizers described timing limits, anticipated purses and gate pricing.
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September 17, 2026 at 11:52 PM
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Sheriff Kevin warns that proposed $300,000 cuts to public safety could jeopardize operations, while exploring the risky option of housing state inmates to generate revenue.

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Sheriff warns against deep public‑safety cuts, proposes state‑inmate beds to offset costs
Dunn County Sheriff Kevin urged caution about proposed $300,000 cuts to public safety, outlined risks and potential revenue from hosting state inmates (about $200,000 annually), and defended use of Flock license‑plate cameras to solve crimes.
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September 17, 2026 at 11:51 PM
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September 14, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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Dunn County is slashing its highway budget by over $190,000, proposing to save $140,000 by reducing asphalt thickness on County Road K—will this impact road longevity?

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Dunn County highway department ordered to cut $190,008; staff proposes thinner asphalt to save $140,000
Facing a countywide levy‑reduction target, highway staff were asked to find $190,008.13 in savings for 2027; staff proposed reducing pavement thickness from 4 to 3.5 inches on County Road K (estimated $140,000 savings) and cutting lime rock quantities to reduce roughly $40,000 more.
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September 11, 2026 at 5:42 AM
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Dunn County's highway staff just unveiled exciting updates on completed road projects and what’s ahead for 2027, including major repairs and new developments!

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Dunn County Highway staff report multiple road projects complete, list 2027 work
Highway department staff told the committee several county roads and bridge projects are finished or underway and listed multiple 2027 projects and maintenance tasks, including culvert liners, crack sealing and a government center parking lot reconstruction.
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September 11, 2026 at 5:41 AM
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Dunn County is on the brink of a crucial decision as officials propose new rules for modular data centers, balancing innovation with community concerns.

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Dunn County committee continues work on modular data‑center rules after Hay River petition
Planning committee reviewed staff recommendations to treat modular data centers as a new land use with tiered limits, monitoring and decommissioning rules; committee agreed to continue drafting, hold further talks with the Town of Hay River and consider a small work group before any moratorium or public hearing.
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September 8, 2026 at 8:17 AM
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August 28, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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Carmen's latest report reveals a mixed bag of outcomes from recent audits, including a clean slate for one facility and ongoing scrutiny for others, but what does it mean for resident care?

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Administrator: PBJ audit largely resolved; federal look-back survey ended with no citations so far
Carmen reported the payroll-based journaling (PBJ) audit returned one facility cleared and two still under review; a subsequent federal look-back survey examined wander-guard and elopement procedures and, after document review, the federal surveyor indicated compliance and no immediate citations.
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August 26, 2026 at 6:36 AM
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Dunn County's 2025 financial statements received a clean audit opinion, but auditors flagged recurring internal-control issues that could impact future reporting.

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Auditor Dave Minch: Dunn County receives clean 2025 opinion, auditors flag recurring internal-control findings
Kerberos auditor Dave Minch told the Committee on Administration that Dunn County's 2025 financial statements received an unmodified (clean) audit opinion, but the audit identified recurring internal-control issues — including material adjustments, segregation-of-duties gaps and decentralized cash reconciliations — that staff expect to address with a new ERP.
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August 26, 2026 at 6:11 AM
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Dunn County is grappling with a staggering budget gap that could force tough decisions on essential services as officials prepare for the 2027 budget.

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Dunn County manager warns of significant budget gap as levy limits constrain spending
Dunn County Manager Dan Dunbar told the county board at a budget workshop the county faces a "significant budget gap," with a $102 million budget, a roughly $25 million property tax levy and only about $35 million in discretionary funds to allocate among core services.
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August 26, 2026 at 6:10 AM
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Dunn County's new "rural preservation" land-use category is set to transform how we maintain our cherished rural character—are you ready to be part of the conversation?

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Committee advances comprehensive and farmland preservation plan to 30‑day public review; adds 'rural preservation' land‑use category
Committee agreed the draft comprehensive and farmland preservation plan is ready for public review and public hearing after staff revised land‑use tables and added a 'rural preservation' category to reflect communities that want to preserve current rural character; staff will post the draft for the statutory 30‑day review period.
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August 22, 2026 at 7:38 AM
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Dunn County has taken a bold step to tackle a $1.3 million budget shortfall with a split plan of cuts and a one-time loan, but what does this mean for local services?

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Dunn County committee adopts split plan — $700,000 in cuts and $700,000 one‑time loan to cover placements
The Dunn County Executive Committee approved a package to close a roughly $1.3 million levy gap tied to juvenile placements and salary/fringe pressures: $700,000 in targeted cuts plus a $700,000 one‑time loan from the general fund to seed placement costs. The committee directed staff to draft policy language for the board.
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August 22, 2026 at 12:39 AM
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Dunn County is taking bold steps to protect its land and water resources with a new 10-year management plan focused on partnerships, farmland preservation, and improving water quality in priority watersheds!

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Dunn County staff outlines 10‑year Land and Water Resource Management Plan, highlights priority watersheds and TMDL targets
Staff presented the county's draft Land and Water Resource Management Plan, identifying partnerships, farmland preservation, water quality (Red Cedar and Ogali priority watersheds), private well nitrate monitoring, staffing limits and a state presentation scheduled for Oct. 6; committee approved a related resolution to advance the plan.
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August 21, 2026 at 3:59 AM
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Dunn County is gearing up for a major upgrade with new truck chassis approved for procurement, but will they maximize value by selling older units at auction instead of settling for trade-ins?

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Committee approves Ascendance (International) chassis bids for county trucks
The highway committee approved awarding tri-axle and quad-axle chassis bids to Ascendance Trucks (International) and accepted staff recommendations to decline extended warranties and not accept the low trade-in offers; staff provided specific bid amounts and discussed trade-in strategy and additional upfitting costs.
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August 13, 2026 at 12:39 PM
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Dunn County's latest bridge inspections reveal a troubling need for structural reviews on 10 vital structures, with each costing an estimated $3,000 to assess.

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Biannual inspections find 10 structures need structural review; staff estimates about $3,000 per bridge
Highway staff told the committee that a recent biannual inspection covered 153 bridges in Dunn County and nearby municipalities; about 10 require follow-up structural reviews, with county-owned bridges among them and an estimated $3,000 review cost per structure.
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August 13, 2026 at 12:16 PM
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Dunn County's proposed 2027 highway budget has a surprising twist with a $3 million bonding placeholder aimed at balancing the books!

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Committee forwards proposed 2027 highway budget, including $3 million bonding placeholder
The committee voted to forward the 2027 proposed highway budget (about $15,000,600) to the executive committee, noting a $3 million potential bonding placeholder included to balance the budget that will require County Board action.
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August 13, 2026 at 12:15 PM
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August 11, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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August 1, 2026 at 8:37 PM
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August 1, 2026 at 8:37 PM
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Dunn County's 2027 budget is shaping up with a staggering $1.9 million shortfall looming, as supervisors prepare for a critical workshop next month.

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County manager previews 2027 budget; board faces $1.9 million shortfall
Dunn County's county manager gave supervisors an early look at the 2027 budget, outlining major assumptions — including $3 million in proposed highway borrowing and a projected $1.9 million gap — and schedule for committee review ahead of an October executive committee finalization and November submission to the full board.
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August 1, 2026 at 1:13 AM
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A proposed fee bill could drastically shift court expenses in Dunn County, as judges push to raise Guardian ad Litem pay from $100 to $150 an hour to tackle attorney shortages.

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Courts ask committee to raise Guardian ad Litem pay to $150 an hour as state fee bill changes costs
Court staff told the committee a state fee bill effective Nov. 1, 2026 increases some court revenue but also raises expenses (witness pay, mileage); judges requested raising local Guardian ad Litem pay from $100 to $150 per hour and increasing court-appointed attorney travel pay.
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July 30, 2026 at 12:18 PM
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Dunn County is narrowing a $1.9 million budget shortfall to $1.7 million as key priorities emerge for 2027, but what will it mean for local services?

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Committee reviews draft 2027 budgets as county faces $1.7–1.9M gap
The Dunn County Judiciary & Law Committee reviewed department budget submissions for 2027, prioritizing salary/fringe, placements and capital items while staff presented an early summary that reduced a $1.9 million shortfall to about $1.7 million ahead of the county board workshop.
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July 30, 2026 at 12:09 PM