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The opioid crisis is a public health emergency in Indian Country
Shekóli (“hello” in Oneida) and yaw^ko (thank you) for reading the First Nations Wisconsin newsletter. With the rate of opioid overdose deaths outpacing the rate of new births on some tribal reservations some years, many advocates say it’s been long overdue to start addressing this as a public health emergency, much like the COVID pandemic was addressed.
Black Couple Held Grand Opening for their First George Webb Restaurant Located in Wisconsin
Wife and husband Kenyetta and Thomas Frier are not new to the life of entrepreneurship and owning businesses. Under their belts, they own Extreme Cleaning Services and Working Klass Scrubs. Earlier this month, they held a grand opening for their latest venture as owners of a George Webb, a breakfast and dining restaurant. This is the couple’s first restaurant making them one of the few Black owners of a George Webb in the state of Wisconsin.
Spongy moth aerial spraying to begin in May
MADISON – Select areas in nine western Wisconsin counties will be treated for spongy moth, Lymantria dispar, starting in May, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection announced this week. Residents can expect loud, low-flying planes in the affected areas as early as sunrise. A small yellow...
Preparing for fishing season, fencing police parking lot, political candidates face threats
Fishing season opens in just over a week in Wisconsin and there will be some changes in regulations, Wausau City Council approves money to put a fence around the police department parking lot, political candidates facing increasing levels of threats and harassment, particularly women.
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