Barron County Public Notification Alert: Potential COVID-19 Exposure

The potential exposure happened at the following location at the date and times listed

Blue-Green Algae Identified On Shell Lake

Blue-green algae blooms have been identified on at least two shores of Shell Lake

UPDATE: Sheriff Issues Press Release On Fatal School Bus Vs Vehicle Crash

Bus driver transported to a local hospital, driver of other vehicle died as a result of the crash

COVID-19 Daily Update: Thursday, September 10

COVID-19 Update including Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties

First COVID-19 Death Confirmed In Washburn County

The Washburn County Health Department is confirming the first death of a Washburn County resident due to COVID-19.

Burnett County Reporting Third COVID-19 Related Death

Burnett County Public Health is confirming a third Burnett County resident has died of complications from coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

First COVID-19 Associated Death Of A Sawyer County Resident Reported

Today, the Sawyer County Health Department is reporting the first COVID-19 associated death of a Sawyer County resident

COVID-19 Daily Update: Wednesday, September 9

COVID-19 Update including Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties

Hayward Man Wins $1 Million From Scratch Ticket

Holiday Station Store in Hayward sold the winning ticket

Getting A Flu Vaccine Now Is Critical During Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic

DHS Encourages State Residents to Get Flu Vaccinations by Halloween

Wisconsin Launches 'You Stop The Spread' Multimedia Campaign

Encourages People to Protect Themselves and Their Communities from COVID-19

WATCH: Rebecca Kleefisch On DrydenWire Live!

Former Wisconsin Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch was today’s guest on DrydenWire Live!

Memorial Medical Center Announces Partnership With Northern Waters Ophthalmology

Northern Waters Ophthalmology will be joining MMC

Natural Connections: Little Packets Of Fatty Goodness - New Research

This week's article from Emily Stone, Naturalist/Education Director at the Cable Natural History Museum

Community Members Hold Friends And Family Free Sale To Benefit Local Families In Need

Audrey and Pat Hanson of Spooner opened their garage and driveway to offer a Friends and Family Free Sale

Movie Review: 'Tenet'

"'Tenet' is a movie for people who like movies that mess with their heads. I prefer my movies a little more straightforward, but I can recognize a monumental effort when I see one."

ICAA Provides Free Pandemic Assistance For Small Business Owners And Entrepreneurs

ICAA’s new Business Development Manager, Anna Ringstad, is turning her focus towards providing free pandemic assistance for small business owners and entrepreneurs in NW Wisconsin

Motorcycle Vs Vehicle Crash Results In Fatality

Sawyer Counties 10th traffic fatality for 2020

COVID-19 Daily Update: Tuesday, September 8

COVID-19 Update including Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties

WATCH: 'Positive Tuesday With Ben & Fitzy' - Presented By Embrace

The live 30-minute chat aired at 8:30a on DrydenWire's Facebook page Tuesday morning

Public Health Reporting Fourth Confirmed Death From COVID-19 In Barron County

The death occurred in an individual in their early 60s. The person had no underlying health conditions

Public Notification Alert: Potential COVID-19 Exposure

Barron County Public Health is alerting community members who may have been at risk for exposure to COVID-19

Barron County Weekly Jail Bookings Report

This week's Jail Bookings Report from the Barron County Sheriff's Department

Burnett County Weekly Jail Bookings Report

This week's Jail Bookings Report from the Burnett County Sheriff's Office