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 received a letter informing the public of an initial application filed with the Public Service Commission by American Transmission Company and Northern States Power Company to authorize rebuilding approx. 160 miles of existing transmission infrastructure and construct and place into operation a new 345 kilovolt transmission line, to be known as the Grid Forward Central Wisconsin Project. View Full Notice