
BURNING ALERT

WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING DEBIT AND CREDIT CARDS FOR WATER AND SEWER PAYMENTS ONLINE.
WE ACCEPT: MASTERCARD, VISA, AMEX, DISCOVER AND ALL DEBIT CARDS.
(GovPayNet does charge a small processing fee for each transaction. See fee schedule below).
Fee Schedule:
Up to $50 : $1
Up to $100 : $2
Up to $150 : $3
$150.01 & Above : 2.65%
All Debit Cards : 1.15%
CHARGES FOR WATER WASTED DUE TO LEAKS
Water losses that occur between the main in the street and the curb stop are the responsibility of the utility, and may not be charged to the customer.
The property owner/customer has the responsibility for repair or replacement of the service piping from the curb stop to the point of metering, and the utility is responsible for repair or replacement from the main through the curb stop.
Water will be shut off after notification by the superintendent and will not be turned on again until repairs have been completed.
WATER LOSSES
Water losses that occur on the premises, which are registered by the water meter shall be the responsibility of the customer and shall be billed at the current rates of the utility. The water utility shall inform each customer at least once each year that it is the sole responsibility of the customer to prevent leakage in all piping and fixtures on the premises at and beyond the metering point, and that any leaks or other losses of water registered by the meter will be billed at the current rates.
ANY ADJUSTMENTS MUST BE BROUGHT BEFORE THE VILLAGE BOARD
When filling your swimming pools this year and subsequent years after, please come to the village office and get a meter. There is a $40 deposit required, that is refundable, when you bring the meter back to the office. We will no longer accept phone calls of gallons used for a pool filled.
WATER/SEWER PAYMENT ARRANGEMENT FORM
All quarterly water bills must be paid prior to the next quarter’s billing. If you need to make payment arrangements to help pay your water bill, you can access our payment arrangement form below.
WATER/SEWER PAYMENT ARRANGEMENT FORM: CLICK HERE
You are welcome to mail the payment arrangement form with your first installment payment to our office at: Village of Minong 123 5th Ave Minong, WI 54859, or bring the form and your payment in between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
You may also drop your payment off at our front door through the drop slot. Please place your payment in an envelope and drop it in any time day or night.
If you have questions about the form please call our office at: 715-466-2322
Do your part and protect what’s important to you to help protect everyone in Wisconsin.
COVID-19: Data Pages
Weekly Testing Sites: CLICK HERE!
Information Linked from: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/covid-19/index.htm
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 19, 2020
Contact:
Jennifer Miller, 608-266-1683
Elizabeth Goodsitt, 608-266-1683
Wisconsin is seeing significant COVID-19 activity, and data show that this is at least partly due to activities like gatherings. Data obtained from contact tracing calls indicate that the percent of people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 who reported attending a gathering, party, or other meet up with people outside their home in the past two weeks grew from 7% of cases in May to 21% of cases in June and 20% of cases in July.
DHS urges residents to consider how individual actions like the decision to attend a gathering may contribute to community spread. To support residents in making safer choices, DHS has launched a new Decision Tool for Individuals and Families.
“The safest choices are to stay home and wear a face covering when you are out,” said Governor Tony Evers. “At the same time, we know from the data that people are choosing to participate in activities that put themselves and others at risk, and we hope this tool will assist people in making safe choices. I understand the pull to see family and do the activities we love to do, but we also need to protect ourselves and each other as much as possible.”
The aim of the Decision Tool for Individuals and Families is to help people assess risk and determine the best course of action to keep themselves, their families, and their communities safe. By providing questions to consider, scenarios to think through, and the available evidence behind certain recommendations, the tool is designed to give Wisconsinites necessary information to make choices that will help stop the spread.
“This tool is meant to empower people to choose safer activities whenever possible,” said DHS Secretary-designee Andrea Palm. “All activities involve some level of risk, and depending on the individual participating and the community where the activity is located, that risk is evolving and multi-dimensional. This tool gives people additional questions to consider when making decisions about which activities to participate in.”
For up-to-date information about Wisconsin’s COVID-19 response, visit the DHS COVID-19 webpage. We also encourage you to follow @DHSWI on Facebook(link is external) and Twitter(link is external), or dhs.wi on Instagram(link is external) for more information on COVID-19.
Testing Flyer 2020 Click Here!
COVID-19 Wisconsin Connect is a helpful resource for learning new information about COVID-19. A safe place to share your thoughts, check facts, and learn to cope with managing work, job loss, family, stress and much, much more. The Village of Minong encourages all residents to click the logo, sign up and become part of the COVID-19 Wisconsin Connect Community! Or, CLICK HERE!
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COVID-19 Situation Report: June 15, 2020
As of Monday, June 15, the immediate COVID-19 outlook for Washburn County is cautiously optimistic. After the reopening of Wisconsin and the initial influx of summer tourists visiting the county, we have (so far) avoided an outbreak. The testing capacity has increased to assure that anybody who needs to be tested is able to be tested in Washburn County. Our local hospitals have enough masks and gloves for staff and our regional hospitals with the ability to provide ventilator support are not currently overwhelmed. We must continue to practice social distancing and use of face masks, but we can now consider relaxing a bit and enjoying the summer in our beautiful county.
MEASURES TO CONTINUE:
Practice social distancing by keeping six (6) feet between yourself and others. Physical distance between non-household contacts is a key tool in preventing the spread of COVID-19. Crowds become lower risk if attendees are able to physically distance themselves.
Considerations for social gatherings:
Considerations for parents:
Wear a mask or face covering. Especially where physical distancing of six (6) feet is difficult, you should wear a mask or face covering when in public. Masks act as a physical barrier between the wearer’s nose/mouth and the air to prevent infectious respiratory droplets from entering the air. Masks may not be enjoyable to wear, but using them helps to keep you from unknowingly infecting others. It is worth a little discomfort to keep the community healthy.
Get tested if you have any symptoms. No matter how mild the symptoms, if you have even one symptom you should get tested. Symptoms include fever, chills, headache, sore throat, shortness of breath, cough, muscle aches, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, and new loss of taste or smell. Testing is available in Washburn County to anyone experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or anyone who has been exposed to an individual with COVID-19. Call your provider or find instructions on accessing testing on the Washburn County website: https://www.co.washburn.wi.us/news/public-health/Coronavirus-Outbreak
Stay home if you have symptoms, test positive, or are told that you are a close contact of someone with COVID-19. Because this is a pandemic, we expect to see cases regardless of precautions put in place. However, if people stay home when they are infectious or in their incubation period, we can keep the case count under control, our local and regional health care systems from being overwhelmed, and avoid needing to lock everything down again.
Be aware of who your close contacts are. Many people have expanded their circle of close contacts to individuals beyond the household. If you are now gathering with your extended family, neighbors, or friends and are not wearing masks or social distancing, make sure you are able to tell the Health Department who those people are if you do get COVID-19. We will need to contact them to inform them of their exposure and provide instructions on quarantine and symptom monitoring. This is key to stopping the spread of the virus.
COVID-19 IS AN ONGOING GLOBAL PANDEMIC
We are not through this yet. Because this is a global pandemic, every one of us could get sick with COVID-19. It will continue to spread until we have all had it or until we have a vaccine to prevent it. Many areas that have relaxed prevention measures are seeing spikes in cases (including: Arizona, South Carolina, Alabama, Florida, and a dozen other states). We can expect to see an increase in cases this fall with the start of influenza season because that is typically when we see all seasonal respiratory viruses increase. Co-infections have the potential to cause worse outcomes for individuals who contract COVID-19 and see more patients needing major medical interventions.
The Washburn County Health Department recognizes that this is a challenging time for everyone, full of uncertainties. These precautions are necessary because we do not have any other tools available to protect the public from COVID-19. Until a vaccine or treatment becomes available to prevent serious cases and death, the public must stay vigilant in its practices to prevent getting sick and prevent unnecessary deaths. We will continue to monitor the situation, take any necessary steps to ensure the health and safety of our residents, and provide updates to the public.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
05/01/2020
Contact: Cheri Nickell, Washburn County Health Officer
715-635-4400
COVID-19: Drive-up Testing Event Available for Washburn County Residents
Washburn County Health Department announced today that local public health departments in northern
Wisconsin have requested assistance from the WI National Guard to scale up COVID- 19 testing.
Washburn County Health Department and Emergency Management are partnering with Douglas County and
Bayfield County to host a community “drive-up” specimen collection site in Solon Springs on
Wednesday, May 6th, 2020 from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth
• Stay home when you are sick
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe
• Wash your hands often, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing
• Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids and eat nutritious food.
2022 BUDGET PREPARATION
Village of Minong 2021 Budget Summary: CLICK HERE!
All Budget Workshops are open to the public. Residents wanting to share ideas, comments and concerns may do so in writing throughout the budget process. All comments received will be shared with the entire Village Board. Comments can be mailed or emailed to clerkvillageofminong@gmail.com. Comments can also be dropped off at the Village Office located at: 123 5th Ave Minong, WI 54859.
Janel Lee Clerk/Treasurer, Village of Minong
Questions? Call: 715-466-2322
2021 Hazardous Household Waste Schedule – Northwest Clean Sweep: CLICK HERE!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
4/6/2021
Next week is Wisconsin’s Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week – April 12-16 (see Press Release below).
On April 15, Wisconsin will once again conduct its annual statewide tornado drill at 1:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m.
Safety Tips:
Please go to https://www.co.washburn.wi.us/departments/emergency-management for more Emergency Preparedness information.
Stay safe this Severe Weather Season!!
WASHBURN COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
Brian Danielsen, P.E., Commissioner
1600 County Highway H SPOONER, WISCONSIN 54801
(715) 635-4480 Fax (715) 388-7945
e-mail: bdaniels@co.washburn.wi.us
**PRESS RELEASE**NOTICE**
Pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 349.16, Washburn County seasonal road bans will go into effect
Monday March 8ᵗʰ, 2021 at noon. Notice will be posted on the Washburn County Highway Department
website at www.co.washburn.wi.us, department listings (Highway), sent to local newspapers and
available by calling the Highway Department at 715-635-4480.
2021 WEIGHT LIMITS FOR WASHBURN COUNTY ROADS
The following Washburn County roads are posted at: 6 ton max. For any single axle
10 ton max. For any two axles under 8 feet apart CTH “BB: from CTH B to the Sawyer County
Line CTH “E” from STH “63″ south & west to CTH “M”
CTH “F” from STH “63″ west to Swanson Road “F” from STH “53″ west to CTH “K”
“F” (loop) – from CTH “K” to STH “77″
CTH “G” from STH “77″ north to Douglas County line CTH “I” from STH “77″ to the
end
CTH “M” from STH “70″ north to STH “63″
“M” from Stanberry Road north to STH “77″ CTH “P” from CTH “B” to CTH “D”
This list is subject to change pending conditions
Highway maintenance vehicles, school buses, emergency public utility vehicles, and vehicles hauling
bulk milk products are exempt from seasonal weight limitations on Washburn County Trunk Highways.
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Alzheimer’s Association offers online community resources CLICK HERE!
Resolution to Amend 2020 Budget for New Police Database Software 06.01.2020
SEE BELOW FOR DATES AND DISPOSAL INFORMATION –
Village of Minong: Free Day:
Town of Minong: Free Day:
Town of Frog Creek: Free Day:
You can dispose of: Electronics, Tires and Appliances
For Minong Area Disposal Questions:
Minong Disposal Phone: 715-466-2062.
What is ADRC?
Aging & Disability Resource Centers of ADRC offer a single source of information and support. Older people and adults with disabilities get help from the ADRC, no matter how much money they make.
Please click on the link below for the Aging and Disability Guide Book to get started, or go to:
ADRC WEBSITE – GETTING STARTED
Aging and Disability Resource Guide Book for Washburn County Wisconsin – Click Here
OPIOID CRISIS HELP
For more information on Wisconsin’s opioid crisis, including steps everyone can take to protect their health and safety, visit the DHS website.