Weekly News Blast

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.

Posted on February 27, 2026, Edited March 1, 2026 by Dado

This week Plan Commission Chair Jodi Lomma submitted a request to the Portage County Planning & Zoning Department to consider the rezoning of 14 parcels in the Town of Grant. Per Chair Lomma the rezones are being recommended based on how the property is being used, and alignment with the Future Land Use map in our Comprehensive Plan. She highlighted the following:

Of the 14 parcels, ten are being rezoned as Conservancy, one as Commercial, one as Transitional Agriculture, and two as General Agriculture
Public Hearing was held on 4/16/2024.
Plan Commission approved the recommendations on 5/21/2025
Town of Grant Board approved the rezones on 2/11/2026

On another subject this week our Public Works crew continued to brush along the Town rights-of-way and took care of plowing snow drifts where they occurred. Please be patient with our crew as they work along – they are doing a fine job.

Spring is sure to spring sometime soon! Sharon