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Wisconsin’s slow growth continues. The latest Census numbers show the state grew by just over three-and-a-half-percent over the past decade, about half of what Minnesota saw. There are five-point-nine-million people in the state. Madison and Dane County were the fastest growing areas in Wisconsin, adding more than 73-thousand people. That growth came as Milwaukee shrank. The Census shows Milwaukee lost 17-thousand people since 2010. Most notably, the Census shows that fewer children are now living in the state. That means Wisconsin is likely

The political back-and-forth over Wisconsin’s new political map has begun. The Census Bureau delivered the numbers to the states yesterday. In Wisconsin, it means Republican lawmakers will begin drawing the state’s new political map. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said they are beginning that process. There are sure to be lawsuits and delays, and no one is saying when the new map will be finished. The hope is to have the new map in time for the spring election next year.

Wisconsin-appointed DNR board members are stepping over the scientists in Madison who want to see fewer wolves hunted this year. The Department of Natural Resources’ board on Wednesday voted to set this year’s hunting limit at 300 wolves. DNR staffers had originally suggested a cap of 130 wolves. The split shows a growing divide at the agency. Many at DNR sided with activists who want the state’s wolf hunt to be as small as possible. Some DNR board members say

Wisconsin’s largest business group says 90-percent of businesses in the state have had supply chain issues.  Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce yesterday released the final piece of its Employer Survey. The survey shows almost every business in the state has trouble getting products, had to change suppliers, or had to cancel orders because of shortages over the past year. WMC’s Kurt Bauer says it is not a surprise that so many Wisconsin businesses had trouble as he said shortages are a national problem. Bauer

Rather than provide proof of vaccination. Summerfest managers yesterday said they’re getting calls about refunds ahead of next month’s festival. Summerfest announced this week that it will require either proof of vaccination or a negative coronavirus test within 72 hours of the show. It’s not clear, however, if people who already bought their tickets will be able to get their money back. Visitors to Irish Fest won’t have to prove they’ve been vaccinated in order to get in the front

The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine will be holding clinical trials to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the Moderna vaccine for children.  The vaccine is the same one as administered to adults but the trial will determine the correct dosage for kids.  Researchers are looking to enroll about four-thousand children in three age groups from six months to just less than 12 years old.  Enrollment begins tomorrow and the trial last 14 months including follow-up appointments.

Someone in Mineral Point may have had a powerful night. Wednesday’s Powerball drawing resulted in a $2,000,000 winner. The winning ticket was sold by Triple P Express LLC (1045 Branger Dr.) in Mineral Point. The ticket matched all five numbers —12, 18, 20, 29, and 30 but not the Powerball number of 16.  The Match 5 prize of $1 million doubled to $2 million because the winning ticket included a Power Play multiplier. Per Powerball rules, multipliers for $1 million prizes can never be greater than double the prize. The

The Eau Claire Police Department has been notified Sex Offender Trever R. Kuhnert DOB 10/08/1984 will be releasedfrom prison on August 17, 2021. Kuhnert will be under supervision by the Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC).Kuhnert’s previous convictions include: Possession of Child Pornography (4/23/2009) Eau Claire County Invade Privacy – Public Place/Person Present (04/01/2016) Eau Claire County Invade Privacy – Public Place/Person Present; Disorderly Conduct (03/21/2016) Eau Claire County Invade Privacy – Enter Private Property (4/23/2009) Eau Claire County Kuhnert will

Fairfax pool will be closing one hour earlier at 6 p.m. instead of 7 p.m. this weekend Saturday, August 14 and Sunday, August 15 as a result of limited staffing levels. The diving well will be closed both days. There may also be capacity limits if staffing levels warrant. If there are questions, patrons should contact the Eau Claire Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department at (715) 839-5032.

Packer fans will have a bit more room to walk on game days this season. The city of Ashwaubenon yesterday said it is closing a portion of Holmgren Way, between Mike McCarthy Way and Brett Favre Pass. Armed Forces will also be closed between South Oneida St and Holmgren Way. The streets will close from two hours before the game to two hours after the game. The idea is to give some more space for rideshares and taxis to pick-up