Air Quality Alert: Wildfire smoke from fires in southern Ontario, Canada and northeast Minnesota has moved into Wisconsin, creating unhealthy air quality conditions. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has issued an Air Quality Advisory through noon on Thursday. Air quality is expected to reach the Unhealthy to Very Unhealthy level, with the potential to reach the Hazardous Air Quality Index level. The advisory will be re-evaluated Thursday morning and may be extended based on conditions. According to the Department of Health Services, wildfire smoke can affect anyone, but people who may notice symptoms sooner include older adults, young children, people who are pregnant, outdoor workers, and individuals with heart or lung conditions such as asthma or COPD.
The Town of Grant will conduct a Public Hearing to solicit citizen’s input on a request, from Adam Flatoff for a Conditional Use Permit for an auto repair business (Reds One Stop Auto Shop) on property zoned General Agriculture, located at 9350 Mill Road, Wisconsin Rapids. The Hearing will be at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at the Town Hall, 9011 County Road WW. Written Comments can also be submitted to the Town Clerk until 6:30 p.m. the day of the hearing.