She says while there are fewer customers this year, there are also many fewer workers. NPR transcripts are created on a rush deadline by Verb8tm, Inc., an NPR contractor, and produced using a proprietary transcription process developed with NPR. HEATHERS' "NIGHTHAWKS"). This text may not be in its final form and may be updated or revised in the future. In April, an outbreak at one of the dorms required 190 to be quarantined for two weeks. There are about half a dozen huge resorts here with sprawling hotels and big water park attractions. This year, there were 360. But Burris isn't too worried about traveling during the pandemic. In Appleton, lightning struck a pole and caused a fire. For NPR News, I'm Rob Mentzer in Wausau, Wis. (SOUNDBITE OF ENEMIES FEAT. She wears a mask at work, but she says not all of her customers do. MENTZER: Tourism here in June was down about 40% from the previous year, though it picked up in July.
MENTZER: Wisconsin Dells relies on foreign workers who come to the U.S. on student exchange visas.
Your First Alert Forecast from the First Alert Weather Team... On Oct. 22, heavy rain fell on Northeast Wisconsin. We're done with that. But this year, because of the pandemic visitors are scarce.
In the nearby Pierce County village of Ellsworth, officials said the rain overwhelmed many culverts and caused localized flooding, including along parts of Highway 10. Most of those have been canceled or postponed until 2021.
They're seasonal. Officials tell me … So we decided, you know what? The town of fewer than 6,000 residents normally hosts more than 4 million tourists each year. FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC: you could see some street flooding this morning in low-lying areas and where leaves have clogged drains. Jeff Klatt told the Star Tribune. Storm Damage in Allouez.... Be safe during storm season!!
But this year, this tourist town is facing massive challenges. Gary Parent of Emerald, Wis., was driving a Dodge Grand Caravan around 5:15 a.m. Monday when he drove into floodwaters that were sweeping across the road, lost control and ended in the ditch, where the van became covered by water. Just two weeks later, the park closed after two employees tested positive. At least five motorists were rescued from the roofs of their flooded vehicles on Highway 63 in the Baldwin area, Klatt said. We have to get to that point, or this is just not going to end.
Areas to the NORTHWEST will have some snow showers mixed in.
MENTZER: And there have been outbreaks. But visits are expected to drop off again at the end of this month and in the fall, when most of the business in Wisconsin Dells comes from conventions. We Insist: A Timeline Of Protest Music In 2020. ... – The Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration awarded two grants to help reduce flooding impact in southwestern Wisconsin. In a statement, county officials said: “On June 28 and 29, parts of St. Croix County received over seven inches of rain causing flooding and washed out roads across the county. @WBAY #Allouez #FirstAlert pic.twitter.com/73ECzkh2DQ. The storms swept through the southern Minneapolis and St. Paul metro area before deluging western Wisconsin late Sunday and Monday, where eight families in the St. Croix County village of Baldwin were evacuated from houses near a creek to a community center, sheriff's Capt. All rights reserved. First Alert Weather Chief Meteorologist Steve Beylon says drivers might encounter high water in low-lying areas. The group of 12 wears masks in common areas of their hotel. A 70-year-old man from Emerald, Wis., died after his minivan went off the road and became submerged in a ditch. ROB MENTZER, BYLINE: If there's a skyline in Wisconsin Dells it's the twists of the water slides poking up into the sky. Some homes were evacuated as crews worked to stop it from spreading. BELLA HILL: It's up to the local kids, kind of.
JANICE BURRIS: I mean, you get tired after a while just ignoring your family and friends. In a normal summer, the Dells has about 3,600 guest workers. Mal Meyer. It continued overnight and into Friday morning. This year, we don't have a lot of help, so some businesses - they can't even open. But this year, because of … “We urge everyone to use extreme caution if you have to travel,” the sheriff’s office said.
“We will see more rain today, but thankfully the showers will be lighter.
TIM LAWTHER: If people were to fully institute the public health recommendations, people would have the confidence to go in, feel safe and protected. Water covered streets and intersections in Lakeville, Minn., police said.
Eastern Wisconsin has already seen a couple close calls with snow so far this autumn. Flash flooding made some roads impassable and forced some residents to evacuate their homes in western Wisconsin where up to 6 inches of rain fell by Monday. Donate today. “Be very cautious of submerged roadways in low lying areas and blind corners.”. Another 0.25″ to 0.50″ of precipitation is possible through this afternoon. As summer winds down, there are still families visiting.
#WBAYFirstAlert pic.twitter.com/gf6YBaAjeI.
Much of the area received two-to-six inches of rain. In the tourism industry, most businesses make most of their money in just a few months. And a lot of times, they're not always cautious of the workers. County health officer Tim Lawther worked with resorts and other businesses to craft safety recommendations.
The storms also flooded roads in the Twin Cities area.
Individual donations are behind the clarity in coverage from our reporters across the state, stories that connect us, and conversations that provide perspectives. HILL: The amount of people that come into the store every day - like, we're exposed to a lot. In Allouez, Action 2 News found a tree on a home on Ridgeview Court.
Bella Hill says some downtown shops are so understaffed that the workers at competing stores have to run over and cover each other's breaks. In Minnesota, heavy rain caused mudslides on Highway 169 south of St. Peter and on Highway 68 near Courtland, just east of New Ulm, the Minnesota Department of Transportation said. ROMY SNYDER: Businesses were just grateful that there were things they could do to either open or remain open. Photo: St. Croix County Sheriffs Office. The water began to recede by mid-morning Monday and there were no reports of serious injuries.
Stretches of that highway and many other roads and bridges were made impassable, the St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office said. A 70-year-old man died after his minivan went off the road and became submerged in a ditch. This is along the Rush River south of Baldwin. All rights reserved. Northwestern Dane County in south central Wisconsin… Northern Iowa County in south central Wisconsin… Central Sauk County in south central Wisconsin… * Until 530 AM CDT Friday.
In Oshkosh and Green Bay, there are reports of street flooding.
#wiwx pic.twitter.com/Nigs0rpaLL. Any rain or snow showers will come to an end late today, with decreasing clouds this evening,” Steve says. SLICK SPOTS THIS MORNING... QUIETER WEATHER THIS WEEK, How much did you get? In Wisconsin Dells, tourism is normally a billion dollar business for the town. You make MPR News possible. In Wisconsin Dells, tourism is normally a billion-dollar business.
Officials tell me the south side of Oshkosh still has some high water in the area of W. 9th & Ohio and W. 10th and Ohio. Help ensure MPR remains a resource that brings Minnesotans together. We will see more rain today, but thankfully the showers will be lighter. Janice Burris brought her kids and grandkids from Illinois to visit the Mt. Some residents of a western Wisconsin village hit hard by hours of torrential rain were evacuated from their homes as floodwater lapped at their doors and motorists had to be rescued from the roofs of their partially submerged vehicles. Here's Rob Mentzer of Wisconsin Public Radio.
Seventeen-year-old Bella Hill works at a downtown candy shop. Here's a First Alert update: #WBAY #WBAYFirstAlert #wiwx pic.twitter.com/hFBVkbgjrJ, Download the FREE First Alert Weather app: https://www.wbay.com/page/get-our-weather-apps/, SHARE YOUR PHOTOS: https://www.wbay.com/community/user-content/. But this year, because of the pandemic, visitors are scarce, workers are scared and some attractions are shut down. Rain totals included 9 inches in Glenwood City, which is near Baldwin, and 8.2 inches in Hammond. MENTZER: The big resorts, though, are just part of the economy here. floods in St. Croix County Wisconsin, USA, June 2020. Olympus water park. This year, because of the pandemic, Many countries wouldn't allow workers to travel. And some attractions are shut down. A gift of $17 makes a difference. “Flash” flooding has stopped but now all that rain from overnight is causing rivers to swell in western #Wisconsin. Accuracy and availability may vary. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. CLICK HERE for rainfall totals. * At 1002 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms.
She says while there are fewer customers this year, there are also many fewer workers. NPR transcripts are created on a rush deadline by Verb8tm, Inc., an NPR contractor, and produced using a proprietary transcription process developed with NPR. HEATHERS' "NIGHTHAWKS"). This text may not be in its final form and may be updated or revised in the future. In April, an outbreak at one of the dorms required 190 to be quarantined for two weeks. There are about half a dozen huge resorts here with sprawling hotels and big water park attractions. This year, there were 360. But Burris isn't too worried about traveling during the pandemic. In Appleton, lightning struck a pole and caused a fire. For NPR News, I'm Rob Mentzer in Wausau, Wis. (SOUNDBITE OF ENEMIES FEAT. She wears a mask at work, but she says not all of her customers do. MENTZER: Tourism here in June was down about 40% from the previous year, though it picked up in July.
MENTZER: Wisconsin Dells relies on foreign workers who come to the U.S. on student exchange visas.
Your First Alert Forecast from the First Alert Weather Team... On Oct. 22, heavy rain fell on Northeast Wisconsin. We're done with that. But this year, because of the pandemic visitors are scarce.
In the nearby Pierce County village of Ellsworth, officials said the rain overwhelmed many culverts and caused localized flooding, including along parts of Highway 10. Most of those have been canceled or postponed until 2021.
They're seasonal. Officials tell me … So we decided, you know what? The town of fewer than 6,000 residents normally hosts more than 4 million tourists each year. FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC: you could see some street flooding this morning in low-lying areas and where leaves have clogged drains. Jeff Klatt told the Star Tribune. Storm Damage in Allouez.... Be safe during storm season!!
But this year, this tourist town is facing massive challenges. Gary Parent of Emerald, Wis., was driving a Dodge Grand Caravan around 5:15 a.m. Monday when he drove into floodwaters that were sweeping across the road, lost control and ended in the ditch, where the van became covered by water. Just two weeks later, the park closed after two employees tested positive. At least five motorists were rescued from the roofs of their flooded vehicles on Highway 63 in the Baldwin area, Klatt said. We have to get to that point, or this is just not going to end.
Areas to the NORTHWEST will have some snow showers mixed in.
MENTZER: And there have been outbreaks. But visits are expected to drop off again at the end of this month and in the fall, when most of the business in Wisconsin Dells comes from conventions. We Insist: A Timeline Of Protest Music In 2020. ... – The Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration awarded two grants to help reduce flooding impact in southwestern Wisconsin. In a statement, county officials said: “On June 28 and 29, parts of St. Croix County received over seven inches of rain causing flooding and washed out roads across the county. @WBAY #Allouez #FirstAlert pic.twitter.com/73ECzkh2DQ. The storms swept through the southern Minneapolis and St. Paul metro area before deluging western Wisconsin late Sunday and Monday, where eight families in the St. Croix County village of Baldwin were evacuated from houses near a creek to a community center, sheriff's Capt. All rights reserved. First Alert Weather Chief Meteorologist Steve Beylon says drivers might encounter high water in low-lying areas. The group of 12 wears masks in common areas of their hotel. A 70-year-old man from Emerald, Wis., died after his minivan went off the road and became submerged in a ditch. ROB MENTZER, BYLINE: If there's a skyline in Wisconsin Dells it's the twists of the water slides poking up into the sky. Some homes were evacuated as crews worked to stop it from spreading. BELLA HILL: It's up to the local kids, kind of.
JANICE BURRIS: I mean, you get tired after a while just ignoring your family and friends. In a normal summer, the Dells has about 3,600 guest workers. Mal Meyer. It continued overnight and into Friday morning. This year, we don't have a lot of help, so some businesses - they can't even open. But this year, because of … “We urge everyone to use extreme caution if you have to travel,” the sheriff’s office said.
“We will see more rain today, but thankfully the showers will be lighter.
TIM LAWTHER: If people were to fully institute the public health recommendations, people would have the confidence to go in, feel safe and protected. Water covered streets and intersections in Lakeville, Minn., police said.
Eastern Wisconsin has already seen a couple close calls with snow so far this autumn. Flash flooding made some roads impassable and forced some residents to evacuate their homes in western Wisconsin where up to 6 inches of rain fell by Monday. Donate today. “Be very cautious of submerged roadways in low lying areas and blind corners.”. Another 0.25″ to 0.50″ of precipitation is possible through this afternoon. As summer winds down, there are still families visiting.
#WBAYFirstAlert pic.twitter.com/gf6YBaAjeI.
Much of the area received two-to-six inches of rain. In the tourism industry, most businesses make most of their money in just a few months. And a lot of times, they're not always cautious of the workers. County health officer Tim Lawther worked with resorts and other businesses to craft safety recommendations.
The storms also flooded roads in the Twin Cities area.
Individual donations are behind the clarity in coverage from our reporters across the state, stories that connect us, and conversations that provide perspectives. HILL: The amount of people that come into the store every day - like, we're exposed to a lot. In Allouez, Action 2 News found a tree on a home on Ridgeview Court.
Bella Hill says some downtown shops are so understaffed that the workers at competing stores have to run over and cover each other's breaks. In Minnesota, heavy rain caused mudslides on Highway 169 south of St. Peter and on Highway 68 near Courtland, just east of New Ulm, the Minnesota Department of Transportation said. ROMY SNYDER: Businesses were just grateful that there were things they could do to either open or remain open. Photo: St. Croix County Sheriffs Office. The water began to recede by mid-morning Monday and there were no reports of serious injuries.
Stretches of that highway and many other roads and bridges were made impassable, the St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office said. A 70-year-old man died after his minivan went off the road and became submerged in a ditch. This is along the Rush River south of Baldwin. All rights reserved. Northwestern Dane County in south central Wisconsin… Northern Iowa County in south central Wisconsin… Central Sauk County in south central Wisconsin… * Until 530 AM CDT Friday.
In Oshkosh and Green Bay, there are reports of street flooding.
#wiwx pic.twitter.com/Nigs0rpaLL. Any rain or snow showers will come to an end late today, with decreasing clouds this evening,” Steve says. SLICK SPOTS THIS MORNING... QUIETER WEATHER THIS WEEK, How much did you get? In Wisconsin Dells, tourism is normally a billion dollar business for the town. You make MPR News possible. In Wisconsin Dells, tourism is normally a billion-dollar business.
Officials tell me the south side of Oshkosh still has some high water in the area of W. 9th & Ohio and W. 10th and Ohio. Help ensure MPR remains a resource that brings Minnesotans together. We will see more rain today, but thankfully the showers will be lighter. Janice Burris brought her kids and grandkids from Illinois to visit the Mt. Some residents of a western Wisconsin village hit hard by hours of torrential rain were evacuated from their homes as floodwater lapped at their doors and motorists had to be rescued from the roofs of their partially submerged vehicles. Here's Rob Mentzer of Wisconsin Public Radio.
Seventeen-year-old Bella Hill works at a downtown candy shop. Here's a First Alert update: #WBAY #WBAYFirstAlert #wiwx pic.twitter.com/hFBVkbgjrJ, Download the FREE First Alert Weather app: https://www.wbay.com/page/get-our-weather-apps/, SHARE YOUR PHOTOS: https://www.wbay.com/community/user-content/. But this year, because of the pandemic, visitors are scarce, workers are scared and some attractions are shut down. Rain totals included 9 inches in Glenwood City, which is near Baldwin, and 8.2 inches in Hammond. MENTZER: The big resorts, though, are just part of the economy here. floods in St. Croix County Wisconsin, USA, June 2020. Olympus water park. This year, because of the pandemic, Many countries wouldn't allow workers to travel. And some attractions are shut down. A gift of $17 makes a difference. “Flash” flooding has stopped but now all that rain from overnight is causing rivers to swell in western #Wisconsin. Accuracy and availability may vary. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. CLICK HERE for rainfall totals. * At 1002 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms.
She says while there are fewer customers this year, there are also many fewer workers. NPR transcripts are created on a rush deadline by Verb8tm, Inc., an NPR contractor, and produced using a proprietary transcription process developed with NPR. HEATHERS' "NIGHTHAWKS"). This text may not be in its final form and may be updated or revised in the future. In April, an outbreak at one of the dorms required 190 to be quarantined for two weeks. There are about half a dozen huge resorts here with sprawling hotels and big water park attractions. This year, there were 360. But Burris isn't too worried about traveling during the pandemic. In Appleton, lightning struck a pole and caused a fire. For NPR News, I'm Rob Mentzer in Wausau, Wis. (SOUNDBITE OF ENEMIES FEAT. She wears a mask at work, but she says not all of her customers do. MENTZER: Tourism here in June was down about 40% from the previous year, though it picked up in July.
MENTZER: Wisconsin Dells relies on foreign workers who come to the U.S. on student exchange visas.
Your First Alert Forecast from the First Alert Weather Team... On Oct. 22, heavy rain fell on Northeast Wisconsin. We're done with that. But this year, because of the pandemic visitors are scarce.
In the nearby Pierce County village of Ellsworth, officials said the rain overwhelmed many culverts and caused localized flooding, including along parts of Highway 10. Most of those have been canceled or postponed until 2021.
They're seasonal. Officials tell me … So we decided, you know what? The town of fewer than 6,000 residents normally hosts more than 4 million tourists each year. FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC: you could see some street flooding this morning in low-lying areas and where leaves have clogged drains. Jeff Klatt told the Star Tribune. Storm Damage in Allouez.... Be safe during storm season!!
But this year, this tourist town is facing massive challenges. Gary Parent of Emerald, Wis., was driving a Dodge Grand Caravan around 5:15 a.m. Monday when he drove into floodwaters that were sweeping across the road, lost control and ended in the ditch, where the van became covered by water. Just two weeks later, the park closed after two employees tested positive. At least five motorists were rescued from the roofs of their flooded vehicles on Highway 63 in the Baldwin area, Klatt said. We have to get to that point, or this is just not going to end.
Areas to the NORTHWEST will have some snow showers mixed in.
MENTZER: And there have been outbreaks. But visits are expected to drop off again at the end of this month and in the fall, when most of the business in Wisconsin Dells comes from conventions. We Insist: A Timeline Of Protest Music In 2020. ... – The Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration awarded two grants to help reduce flooding impact in southwestern Wisconsin. In a statement, county officials said: “On June 28 and 29, parts of St. Croix County received over seven inches of rain causing flooding and washed out roads across the county. @WBAY #Allouez #FirstAlert pic.twitter.com/73ECzkh2DQ. The storms swept through the southern Minneapolis and St. Paul metro area before deluging western Wisconsin late Sunday and Monday, where eight families in the St. Croix County village of Baldwin were evacuated from houses near a creek to a community center, sheriff's Capt. All rights reserved. First Alert Weather Chief Meteorologist Steve Beylon says drivers might encounter high water in low-lying areas. The group of 12 wears masks in common areas of their hotel. A 70-year-old man from Emerald, Wis., died after his minivan went off the road and became submerged in a ditch. ROB MENTZER, BYLINE: If there's a skyline in Wisconsin Dells it's the twists of the water slides poking up into the sky. Some homes were evacuated as crews worked to stop it from spreading. BELLA HILL: It's up to the local kids, kind of.
JANICE BURRIS: I mean, you get tired after a while just ignoring your family and friends. In a normal summer, the Dells has about 3,600 guest workers. Mal Meyer. It continued overnight and into Friday morning. This year, we don't have a lot of help, so some businesses - they can't even open. But this year, because of … “We urge everyone to use extreme caution if you have to travel,” the sheriff’s office said.
“We will see more rain today, but thankfully the showers will be lighter.
TIM LAWTHER: If people were to fully institute the public health recommendations, people would have the confidence to go in, feel safe and protected. Water covered streets and intersections in Lakeville, Minn., police said.
Eastern Wisconsin has already seen a couple close calls with snow so far this autumn. Flash flooding made some roads impassable and forced some residents to evacuate their homes in western Wisconsin where up to 6 inches of rain fell by Monday. Donate today. “Be very cautious of submerged roadways in low lying areas and blind corners.”. Another 0.25″ to 0.50″ of precipitation is possible through this afternoon. As summer winds down, there are still families visiting.
#WBAYFirstAlert pic.twitter.com/gf6YBaAjeI.
Much of the area received two-to-six inches of rain. In the tourism industry, most businesses make most of their money in just a few months. And a lot of times, they're not always cautious of the workers. County health officer Tim Lawther worked with resorts and other businesses to craft safety recommendations.
The storms also flooded roads in the Twin Cities area.
Individual donations are behind the clarity in coverage from our reporters across the state, stories that connect us, and conversations that provide perspectives. HILL: The amount of people that come into the store every day - like, we're exposed to a lot. In Allouez, Action 2 News found a tree on a home on Ridgeview Court.
Bella Hill says some downtown shops are so understaffed that the workers at competing stores have to run over and cover each other's breaks. In Minnesota, heavy rain caused mudslides on Highway 169 south of St. Peter and on Highway 68 near Courtland, just east of New Ulm, the Minnesota Department of Transportation said. ROMY SNYDER: Businesses were just grateful that there were things they could do to either open or remain open. Photo: St. Croix County Sheriffs Office. The water began to recede by mid-morning Monday and there were no reports of serious injuries.
Stretches of that highway and many other roads and bridges were made impassable, the St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office said. A 70-year-old man died after his minivan went off the road and became submerged in a ditch. This is along the Rush River south of Baldwin. All rights reserved. Northwestern Dane County in south central Wisconsin… Northern Iowa County in south central Wisconsin… Central Sauk County in south central Wisconsin… * Until 530 AM CDT Friday.
In Oshkosh and Green Bay, there are reports of street flooding.
#wiwx pic.twitter.com/Nigs0rpaLL. Any rain or snow showers will come to an end late today, with decreasing clouds this evening,” Steve says. SLICK SPOTS THIS MORNING... QUIETER WEATHER THIS WEEK, How much did you get? In Wisconsin Dells, tourism is normally a billion dollar business for the town. You make MPR News possible. In Wisconsin Dells, tourism is normally a billion-dollar business.
Officials tell me the south side of Oshkosh still has some high water in the area of W. 9th & Ohio and W. 10th and Ohio. Help ensure MPR remains a resource that brings Minnesotans together. We will see more rain today, but thankfully the showers will be lighter. Janice Burris brought her kids and grandkids from Illinois to visit the Mt. Some residents of a western Wisconsin village hit hard by hours of torrential rain were evacuated from their homes as floodwater lapped at their doors and motorists had to be rescued from the roofs of their partially submerged vehicles. Here's Rob Mentzer of Wisconsin Public Radio.
Seventeen-year-old Bella Hill works at a downtown candy shop. Here's a First Alert update: #WBAY #WBAYFirstAlert #wiwx pic.twitter.com/hFBVkbgjrJ, Download the FREE First Alert Weather app: https://www.wbay.com/page/get-our-weather-apps/, SHARE YOUR PHOTOS: https://www.wbay.com/community/user-content/. But this year, because of the pandemic, visitors are scarce, workers are scared and some attractions are shut down. Rain totals included 9 inches in Glenwood City, which is near Baldwin, and 8.2 inches in Hammond. MENTZER: The big resorts, though, are just part of the economy here. floods in St. Croix County Wisconsin, USA, June 2020. Olympus water park. This year, because of the pandemic, Many countries wouldn't allow workers to travel. And some attractions are shut down. A gift of $17 makes a difference. “Flash” flooding has stopped but now all that rain from overnight is causing rivers to swell in western #Wisconsin. Accuracy and availability may vary. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. CLICK HERE for rainfall totals. * At 1002 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms.
She says while there are fewer customers this year, there are also many fewer workers. NPR transcripts are created on a rush deadline by Verb8tm, Inc., an NPR contractor, and produced using a proprietary transcription process developed with NPR. HEATHERS' "NIGHTHAWKS"). This text may not be in its final form and may be updated or revised in the future. In April, an outbreak at one of the dorms required 190 to be quarantined for two weeks. There are about half a dozen huge resorts here with sprawling hotels and big water park attractions. This year, there were 360. But Burris isn't too worried about traveling during the pandemic. In Appleton, lightning struck a pole and caused a fire. For NPR News, I'm Rob Mentzer in Wausau, Wis. (SOUNDBITE OF ENEMIES FEAT. She wears a mask at work, but she says not all of her customers do. MENTZER: Tourism here in June was down about 40% from the previous year, though it picked up in July.
MENTZER: Wisconsin Dells relies on foreign workers who come to the U.S. on student exchange visas.
Your First Alert Forecast from the First Alert Weather Team... On Oct. 22, heavy rain fell on Northeast Wisconsin. We're done with that. But this year, because of the pandemic visitors are scarce.
In the nearby Pierce County village of Ellsworth, officials said the rain overwhelmed many culverts and caused localized flooding, including along parts of Highway 10. Most of those have been canceled or postponed until 2021.
They're seasonal. Officials tell me … So we decided, you know what? The town of fewer than 6,000 residents normally hosts more than 4 million tourists each year. FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC: you could see some street flooding this morning in low-lying areas and where leaves have clogged drains. Jeff Klatt told the Star Tribune. Storm Damage in Allouez.... Be safe during storm season!!
But this year, this tourist town is facing massive challenges. Gary Parent of Emerald, Wis., was driving a Dodge Grand Caravan around 5:15 a.m. Monday when he drove into floodwaters that were sweeping across the road, lost control and ended in the ditch, where the van became covered by water. Just two weeks later, the park closed after two employees tested positive. At least five motorists were rescued from the roofs of their flooded vehicles on Highway 63 in the Baldwin area, Klatt said. We have to get to that point, or this is just not going to end.
Areas to the NORTHWEST will have some snow showers mixed in.
MENTZER: And there have been outbreaks. But visits are expected to drop off again at the end of this month and in the fall, when most of the business in Wisconsin Dells comes from conventions. We Insist: A Timeline Of Protest Music In 2020. ... – The Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration awarded two grants to help reduce flooding impact in southwestern Wisconsin. In a statement, county officials said: “On June 28 and 29, parts of St. Croix County received over seven inches of rain causing flooding and washed out roads across the county. @WBAY #Allouez #FirstAlert pic.twitter.com/73ECzkh2DQ. The storms swept through the southern Minneapolis and St. Paul metro area before deluging western Wisconsin late Sunday and Monday, where eight families in the St. Croix County village of Baldwin were evacuated from houses near a creek to a community center, sheriff's Capt. All rights reserved. First Alert Weather Chief Meteorologist Steve Beylon says drivers might encounter high water in low-lying areas. The group of 12 wears masks in common areas of their hotel. A 70-year-old man from Emerald, Wis., died after his minivan went off the road and became submerged in a ditch. ROB MENTZER, BYLINE: If there's a skyline in Wisconsin Dells it's the twists of the water slides poking up into the sky. Some homes were evacuated as crews worked to stop it from spreading. BELLA HILL: It's up to the local kids, kind of.
JANICE BURRIS: I mean, you get tired after a while just ignoring your family and friends. In a normal summer, the Dells has about 3,600 guest workers. Mal Meyer. It continued overnight and into Friday morning. This year, we don't have a lot of help, so some businesses - they can't even open. But this year, because of … “We urge everyone to use extreme caution if you have to travel,” the sheriff’s office said.
“We will see more rain today, but thankfully the showers will be lighter.
TIM LAWTHER: If people were to fully institute the public health recommendations, people would have the confidence to go in, feel safe and protected. Water covered streets and intersections in Lakeville, Minn., police said.
Eastern Wisconsin has already seen a couple close calls with snow so far this autumn. Flash flooding made some roads impassable and forced some residents to evacuate their homes in western Wisconsin where up to 6 inches of rain fell by Monday. Donate today. “Be very cautious of submerged roadways in low lying areas and blind corners.”. Another 0.25″ to 0.50″ of precipitation is possible through this afternoon. As summer winds down, there are still families visiting.
#WBAYFirstAlert pic.twitter.com/gf6YBaAjeI.
Much of the area received two-to-six inches of rain. In the tourism industry, most businesses make most of their money in just a few months. And a lot of times, they're not always cautious of the workers. County health officer Tim Lawther worked with resorts and other businesses to craft safety recommendations.
The storms also flooded roads in the Twin Cities area.
Individual donations are behind the clarity in coverage from our reporters across the state, stories that connect us, and conversations that provide perspectives. HILL: The amount of people that come into the store every day - like, we're exposed to a lot. In Allouez, Action 2 News found a tree on a home on Ridgeview Court.
Bella Hill says some downtown shops are so understaffed that the workers at competing stores have to run over and cover each other's breaks. In Minnesota, heavy rain caused mudslides on Highway 169 south of St. Peter and on Highway 68 near Courtland, just east of New Ulm, the Minnesota Department of Transportation said. ROMY SNYDER: Businesses were just grateful that there were things they could do to either open or remain open. Photo: St. Croix County Sheriffs Office. The water began to recede by mid-morning Monday and there were no reports of serious injuries.
Stretches of that highway and many other roads and bridges were made impassable, the St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office said. A 70-year-old man died after his minivan went off the road and became submerged in a ditch. This is along the Rush River south of Baldwin. All rights reserved. Northwestern Dane County in south central Wisconsin… Northern Iowa County in south central Wisconsin… Central Sauk County in south central Wisconsin… * Until 530 AM CDT Friday.
In Oshkosh and Green Bay, there are reports of street flooding.
#wiwx pic.twitter.com/Nigs0rpaLL. Any rain or snow showers will come to an end late today, with decreasing clouds this evening,” Steve says. SLICK SPOTS THIS MORNING... QUIETER WEATHER THIS WEEK, How much did you get? In Wisconsin Dells, tourism is normally a billion dollar business for the town. You make MPR News possible. In Wisconsin Dells, tourism is normally a billion-dollar business.
Officials tell me the south side of Oshkosh still has some high water in the area of W. 9th & Ohio and W. 10th and Ohio. Help ensure MPR remains a resource that brings Minnesotans together. We will see more rain today, but thankfully the showers will be lighter. Janice Burris brought her kids and grandkids from Illinois to visit the Mt. Some residents of a western Wisconsin village hit hard by hours of torrential rain were evacuated from their homes as floodwater lapped at their doors and motorists had to be rescued from the roofs of their partially submerged vehicles. Here's Rob Mentzer of Wisconsin Public Radio.
Seventeen-year-old Bella Hill works at a downtown candy shop. Here's a First Alert update: #WBAY #WBAYFirstAlert #wiwx pic.twitter.com/hFBVkbgjrJ, Download the FREE First Alert Weather app: https://www.wbay.com/page/get-our-weather-apps/, SHARE YOUR PHOTOS: https://www.wbay.com/community/user-content/. But this year, because of the pandemic, visitors are scarce, workers are scared and some attractions are shut down. Rain totals included 9 inches in Glenwood City, which is near Baldwin, and 8.2 inches in Hammond. MENTZER: The big resorts, though, are just part of the economy here. floods in St. Croix County Wisconsin, USA, June 2020. Olympus water park. This year, because of the pandemic, Many countries wouldn't allow workers to travel. And some attractions are shut down. A gift of $17 makes a difference. “Flash” flooding has stopped but now all that rain from overnight is causing rivers to swell in western #Wisconsin. Accuracy and availability may vary. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. CLICK HERE for rainfall totals. * At 1002 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms.
She says while there are fewer customers this year, there are also many fewer workers. NPR transcripts are created on a rush deadline by Verb8tm, Inc., an NPR contractor, and produced using a proprietary transcription process developed with NPR. HEATHERS' "NIGHTHAWKS"). This text may not be in its final form and may be updated or revised in the future. In April, an outbreak at one of the dorms required 190 to be quarantined for two weeks. There are about half a dozen huge resorts here with sprawling hotels and big water park attractions. This year, there were 360. But Burris isn't too worried about traveling during the pandemic. In Appleton, lightning struck a pole and caused a fire. For NPR News, I'm Rob Mentzer in Wausau, Wis. (SOUNDBITE OF ENEMIES FEAT. She wears a mask at work, but she says not all of her customers do. MENTZER: Tourism here in June was down about 40% from the previous year, though it picked up in July.
MENTZER: Wisconsin Dells relies on foreign workers who come to the U.S. on student exchange visas.
Your First Alert Forecast from the First Alert Weather Team... On Oct. 22, heavy rain fell on Northeast Wisconsin. We're done with that. But this year, because of the pandemic visitors are scarce.
In the nearby Pierce County village of Ellsworth, officials said the rain overwhelmed many culverts and caused localized flooding, including along parts of Highway 10. Most of those have been canceled or postponed until 2021.
They're seasonal. Officials tell me … So we decided, you know what? The town of fewer than 6,000 residents normally hosts more than 4 million tourists each year. FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC: you could see some street flooding this morning in low-lying areas and where leaves have clogged drains. Jeff Klatt told the Star Tribune. Storm Damage in Allouez.... Be safe during storm season!!
But this year, this tourist town is facing massive challenges. Gary Parent of Emerald, Wis., was driving a Dodge Grand Caravan around 5:15 a.m. Monday when he drove into floodwaters that were sweeping across the road, lost control and ended in the ditch, where the van became covered by water. Just two weeks later, the park closed after two employees tested positive. At least five motorists were rescued from the roofs of their flooded vehicles on Highway 63 in the Baldwin area, Klatt said. We have to get to that point, or this is just not going to end.
Areas to the NORTHWEST will have some snow showers mixed in.
MENTZER: And there have been outbreaks. But visits are expected to drop off again at the end of this month and in the fall, when most of the business in Wisconsin Dells comes from conventions. We Insist: A Timeline Of Protest Music In 2020. ... – The Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration awarded two grants to help reduce flooding impact in southwestern Wisconsin. In a statement, county officials said: “On June 28 and 29, parts of St. Croix County received over seven inches of rain causing flooding and washed out roads across the county. @WBAY #Allouez #FirstAlert pic.twitter.com/73ECzkh2DQ. The storms swept through the southern Minneapolis and St. Paul metro area before deluging western Wisconsin late Sunday and Monday, where eight families in the St. Croix County village of Baldwin were evacuated from houses near a creek to a community center, sheriff's Capt. All rights reserved. First Alert Weather Chief Meteorologist Steve Beylon says drivers might encounter high water in low-lying areas. The group of 12 wears masks in common areas of their hotel. A 70-year-old man from Emerald, Wis., died after his minivan went off the road and became submerged in a ditch. ROB MENTZER, BYLINE: If there's a skyline in Wisconsin Dells it's the twists of the water slides poking up into the sky. Some homes were evacuated as crews worked to stop it from spreading. BELLA HILL: It's up to the local kids, kind of.
JANICE BURRIS: I mean, you get tired after a while just ignoring your family and friends. In a normal summer, the Dells has about 3,600 guest workers. Mal Meyer. It continued overnight and into Friday morning. This year, we don't have a lot of help, so some businesses - they can't even open. But this year, because of … “We urge everyone to use extreme caution if you have to travel,” the sheriff’s office said.
“We will see more rain today, but thankfully the showers will be lighter.
TIM LAWTHER: If people were to fully institute the public health recommendations, people would have the confidence to go in, feel safe and protected. Water covered streets and intersections in Lakeville, Minn., police said.
Eastern Wisconsin has already seen a couple close calls with snow so far this autumn. Flash flooding made some roads impassable and forced some residents to evacuate their homes in western Wisconsin where up to 6 inches of rain fell by Monday. Donate today. “Be very cautious of submerged roadways in low lying areas and blind corners.”. Another 0.25″ to 0.50″ of precipitation is possible through this afternoon. As summer winds down, there are still families visiting.
#WBAYFirstAlert pic.twitter.com/gf6YBaAjeI.
Much of the area received two-to-six inches of rain. In the tourism industry, most businesses make most of their money in just a few months. And a lot of times, they're not always cautious of the workers. County health officer Tim Lawther worked with resorts and other businesses to craft safety recommendations.
The storms also flooded roads in the Twin Cities area.
Individual donations are behind the clarity in coverage from our reporters across the state, stories that connect us, and conversations that provide perspectives. HILL: The amount of people that come into the store every day - like, we're exposed to a lot. In Allouez, Action 2 News found a tree on a home on Ridgeview Court.
Bella Hill says some downtown shops are so understaffed that the workers at competing stores have to run over and cover each other's breaks. In Minnesota, heavy rain caused mudslides on Highway 169 south of St. Peter and on Highway 68 near Courtland, just east of New Ulm, the Minnesota Department of Transportation said. ROMY SNYDER: Businesses were just grateful that there were things they could do to either open or remain open. Photo: St. Croix County Sheriffs Office. The water began to recede by mid-morning Monday and there were no reports of serious injuries.
Stretches of that highway and many other roads and bridges were made impassable, the St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office said. A 70-year-old man died after his minivan went off the road and became submerged in a ditch. This is along the Rush River south of Baldwin. All rights reserved. Northwestern Dane County in south central Wisconsin… Northern Iowa County in south central Wisconsin… Central Sauk County in south central Wisconsin… * Until 530 AM CDT Friday.
In Oshkosh and Green Bay, there are reports of street flooding.
#wiwx pic.twitter.com/Nigs0rpaLL. Any rain or snow showers will come to an end late today, with decreasing clouds this evening,” Steve says. SLICK SPOTS THIS MORNING... QUIETER WEATHER THIS WEEK, How much did you get? In Wisconsin Dells, tourism is normally a billion dollar business for the town. You make MPR News possible. In Wisconsin Dells, tourism is normally a billion-dollar business.
Officials tell me the south side of Oshkosh still has some high water in the area of W. 9th & Ohio and W. 10th and Ohio. Help ensure MPR remains a resource that brings Minnesotans together. We will see more rain today, but thankfully the showers will be lighter. Janice Burris brought her kids and grandkids from Illinois to visit the Mt. Some residents of a western Wisconsin village hit hard by hours of torrential rain were evacuated from their homes as floodwater lapped at their doors and motorists had to be rescued from the roofs of their partially submerged vehicles. Here's Rob Mentzer of Wisconsin Public Radio.
Seventeen-year-old Bella Hill works at a downtown candy shop. Here's a First Alert update: #WBAY #WBAYFirstAlert #wiwx pic.twitter.com/hFBVkbgjrJ, Download the FREE First Alert Weather app: https://www.wbay.com/page/get-our-weather-apps/, SHARE YOUR PHOTOS: https://www.wbay.com/community/user-content/. But this year, because of the pandemic, visitors are scarce, workers are scared and some attractions are shut down. Rain totals included 9 inches in Glenwood City, which is near Baldwin, and 8.2 inches in Hammond. MENTZER: The big resorts, though, are just part of the economy here. floods in St. Croix County Wisconsin, USA, June 2020. Olympus water park. This year, because of the pandemic, Many countries wouldn't allow workers to travel. And some attractions are shut down. A gift of $17 makes a difference. “Flash” flooding has stopped but now all that rain from overnight is causing rivers to swell in western #Wisconsin. Accuracy and availability may vary. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. CLICK HERE for rainfall totals. * At 1002 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms.
It won't reopen this year. The students face increased risks because many live in densely packed dormitories. Standing water is also possible in spots that have poor drainage. In late July, the general manager of Noah's Ark, which bills itself as America's largest water park, was fired after he wrote an email to health officials calling COVID-19 the, quote, "phantom China virus" and objecting to a proposed mask mandate.
She says while there are fewer customers this year, there are also many fewer workers. NPR transcripts are created on a rush deadline by Verb8tm, Inc., an NPR contractor, and produced using a proprietary transcription process developed with NPR. HEATHERS' "NIGHTHAWKS"). This text may not be in its final form and may be updated or revised in the future. In April, an outbreak at one of the dorms required 190 to be quarantined for two weeks. There are about half a dozen huge resorts here with sprawling hotels and big water park attractions. This year, there were 360. But Burris isn't too worried about traveling during the pandemic. In Appleton, lightning struck a pole and caused a fire. For NPR News, I'm Rob Mentzer in Wausau, Wis. (SOUNDBITE OF ENEMIES FEAT. She wears a mask at work, but she says not all of her customers do. MENTZER: Tourism here in June was down about 40% from the previous year, though it picked up in July.
MENTZER: Wisconsin Dells relies on foreign workers who come to the U.S. on student exchange visas.
Your First Alert Forecast from the First Alert Weather Team... On Oct. 22, heavy rain fell on Northeast Wisconsin. We're done with that. But this year, because of the pandemic visitors are scarce.
In the nearby Pierce County village of Ellsworth, officials said the rain overwhelmed many culverts and caused localized flooding, including along parts of Highway 10. Most of those have been canceled or postponed until 2021.
They're seasonal. Officials tell me … So we decided, you know what? The town of fewer than 6,000 residents normally hosts more than 4 million tourists each year. FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC: you could see some street flooding this morning in low-lying areas and where leaves have clogged drains. Jeff Klatt told the Star Tribune. Storm Damage in Allouez.... Be safe during storm season!!
But this year, this tourist town is facing massive challenges. Gary Parent of Emerald, Wis., was driving a Dodge Grand Caravan around 5:15 a.m. Monday when he drove into floodwaters that were sweeping across the road, lost control and ended in the ditch, where the van became covered by water. Just two weeks later, the park closed after two employees tested positive. At least five motorists were rescued from the roofs of their flooded vehicles on Highway 63 in the Baldwin area, Klatt said. We have to get to that point, or this is just not going to end.
Areas to the NORTHWEST will have some snow showers mixed in.
MENTZER: And there have been outbreaks. But visits are expected to drop off again at the end of this month and in the fall, when most of the business in Wisconsin Dells comes from conventions. We Insist: A Timeline Of Protest Music In 2020. ... – The Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration awarded two grants to help reduce flooding impact in southwestern Wisconsin. In a statement, county officials said: “On June 28 and 29, parts of St. Croix County received over seven inches of rain causing flooding and washed out roads across the county. @WBAY #Allouez #FirstAlert pic.twitter.com/73ECzkh2DQ. The storms swept through the southern Minneapolis and St. Paul metro area before deluging western Wisconsin late Sunday and Monday, where eight families in the St. Croix County village of Baldwin were evacuated from houses near a creek to a community center, sheriff's Capt. All rights reserved. First Alert Weather Chief Meteorologist Steve Beylon says drivers might encounter high water in low-lying areas. The group of 12 wears masks in common areas of their hotel. A 70-year-old man from Emerald, Wis., died after his minivan went off the road and became submerged in a ditch. ROB MENTZER, BYLINE: If there's a skyline in Wisconsin Dells it's the twists of the water slides poking up into the sky. Some homes were evacuated as crews worked to stop it from spreading. BELLA HILL: It's up to the local kids, kind of.
JANICE BURRIS: I mean, you get tired after a while just ignoring your family and friends. In a normal summer, the Dells has about 3,600 guest workers. Mal Meyer. It continued overnight and into Friday morning. This year, we don't have a lot of help, so some businesses - they can't even open. But this year, because of … “We urge everyone to use extreme caution if you have to travel,” the sheriff’s office said.
“We will see more rain today, but thankfully the showers will be lighter.
TIM LAWTHER: If people were to fully institute the public health recommendations, people would have the confidence to go in, feel safe and protected. Water covered streets and intersections in Lakeville, Minn., police said.
Eastern Wisconsin has already seen a couple close calls with snow so far this autumn. Flash flooding made some roads impassable and forced some residents to evacuate their homes in western Wisconsin where up to 6 inches of rain fell by Monday. Donate today. “Be very cautious of submerged roadways in low lying areas and blind corners.”. Another 0.25″ to 0.50″ of precipitation is possible through this afternoon. As summer winds down, there are still families visiting.
#WBAYFirstAlert pic.twitter.com/gf6YBaAjeI.
Much of the area received two-to-six inches of rain. In the tourism industry, most businesses make most of their money in just a few months. And a lot of times, they're not always cautious of the workers. County health officer Tim Lawther worked with resorts and other businesses to craft safety recommendations.
The storms also flooded roads in the Twin Cities area.
Individual donations are behind the clarity in coverage from our reporters across the state, stories that connect us, and conversations that provide perspectives. HILL: The amount of people that come into the store every day - like, we're exposed to a lot. In Allouez, Action 2 News found a tree on a home on Ridgeview Court.
Bella Hill says some downtown shops are so understaffed that the workers at competing stores have to run over and cover each other's breaks. In Minnesota, heavy rain caused mudslides on Highway 169 south of St. Peter and on Highway 68 near Courtland, just east of New Ulm, the Minnesota Department of Transportation said. ROMY SNYDER: Businesses were just grateful that there were things they could do to either open or remain open. Photo: St. Croix County Sheriffs Office. The water began to recede by mid-morning Monday and there were no reports of serious injuries.
Stretches of that highway and many other roads and bridges were made impassable, the St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office said. A 70-year-old man died after his minivan went off the road and became submerged in a ditch. This is along the Rush River south of Baldwin. All rights reserved. Northwestern Dane County in south central Wisconsin… Northern Iowa County in south central Wisconsin… Central Sauk County in south central Wisconsin… * Until 530 AM CDT Friday.
In Oshkosh and Green Bay, there are reports of street flooding.
#wiwx pic.twitter.com/Nigs0rpaLL. Any rain or snow showers will come to an end late today, with decreasing clouds this evening,” Steve says. SLICK SPOTS THIS MORNING... QUIETER WEATHER THIS WEEK, How much did you get? In Wisconsin Dells, tourism is normally a billion dollar business for the town. You make MPR News possible. In Wisconsin Dells, tourism is normally a billion-dollar business.
Officials tell me the south side of Oshkosh still has some high water in the area of W. 9th & Ohio and W. 10th and Ohio. Help ensure MPR remains a resource that brings Minnesotans together. We will see more rain today, but thankfully the showers will be lighter. Janice Burris brought her kids and grandkids from Illinois to visit the Mt. Some residents of a western Wisconsin village hit hard by hours of torrential rain were evacuated from their homes as floodwater lapped at their doors and motorists had to be rescued from the roofs of their partially submerged vehicles. Here's Rob Mentzer of Wisconsin Public Radio.
Seventeen-year-old Bella Hill works at a downtown candy shop. Here's a First Alert update: #WBAY #WBAYFirstAlert #wiwx pic.twitter.com/hFBVkbgjrJ, Download the FREE First Alert Weather app: https://www.wbay.com/page/get-our-weather-apps/, SHARE YOUR PHOTOS: https://www.wbay.com/community/user-content/. But this year, because of the pandemic, visitors are scarce, workers are scared and some attractions are shut down. Rain totals included 9 inches in Glenwood City, which is near Baldwin, and 8.2 inches in Hammond. MENTZER: The big resorts, though, are just part of the economy here. floods in St. Croix County Wisconsin, USA, June 2020. Olympus water park. This year, because of the pandemic, Many countries wouldn't allow workers to travel. And some attractions are shut down. A gift of $17 makes a difference. “Flash” flooding has stopped but now all that rain from overnight is causing rivers to swell in western #Wisconsin. Accuracy and availability may vary. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. CLICK HERE for rainfall totals. * At 1002 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms.
