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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.

Proposed Zoning Ordinance and Zoning District Changes

Citizens at the Monthly Board Meeting this evening (1-14-2026) were interested in seeing: the draft Zoning Ordinance from 12-17-2025 and the draft map showing the suggested rezones. The draft Zoning Ordinance is based on feedback received during public hearings held on April 16, 2024 and January 22, 2025, written comments received following the public hearings, and comments/suggestions received from Town Attorney Austin M. Mogard.  The draft Zoning Map is based on based on feedback from the April 16, 2024 public hearing.

The Plan Commissioners recommended the rezones on May 21, 2025 (approved minutes) and recommended approval of the Zoning Ordinance on December 17, 2025 (draft minutes).