GREAT GREAT NEWS……..
BARRON COUNTY XTREME BULL RIDING EVENT
is RESCHEDULED and WILL BE PRODUCED in 2020
GET READY!!!
IT WILL BE THE MAN AGAINST THE BEAST
September 12th 2020 at 7:00PM
At the Barron County Fairgrounds
Covered bleachers and additional bleachers to welcome all our rodeo fans…
Safety guidelines are in place, facial mask and sanitizer will also be available on site
Tickets are on presale now at $17 and will be higher at the door ($19)
You want to get out and enjoy an amazing show, GET YOUR TICKETS NOW as they will go fast, and no guaranteed seating will be available at the gates.
You can follow all entertainments and other activities in place during the event on the website at www.barroncountyxtremebull.com
If it was to be a rainy night, no worries the show will be produced on Sunday night September 13th
For more info you can give us a call at 715-403-5162
We can’t wait and we are very excited to present you the Barron County Xtreme Bull Riding Event ... See more

Congratulations on the nomination!

Today is our first day of Wisconsin Main Street Days! Today we are recognizing Amundson's Appliance Center. Amundsons was nominated for the Best Business Success Story!

Amundson’s Appliance has been in the downtown district since before it was created. In 1984 Amundson’s opened its doors on Main Street in downtown Rice Lake and has been there since. Amundson’s has beyond achieved substantial success in the last 35 years. Through the changes in the economy to big box stores encroaching on small business, Amundson’s has not only thrived on Main Street in Rice Lake for 35 years but has grown! Amundson’s Appliance has had a location in downtown Chippewa Falls for the past 15 years and a location in Eau Claire for 12 years.

Amundson’s best business practice is that they stand behind the products that they are selling and put a very high value on customer service. In the future Amundson’s Appliance hopes to open yet another location in a downtown district. Amundson’s Appliance represents everything it means to be a successful business in a downtown community and finds value in putting their stores in downtown communities!

Congratulations on your nomination Amundson's Appliance Center!
#downtownricelake #WIMainSt #bestbusinesssuccessstory #appliances #supportlocal #smallbusiness #congrats ... See more

FYI

Due to the extreme heat Rice Lake Streets Department has put sand down on Main St. from Messenger to Bracklin, to prevent the crack sealer from coming out and sticking to vehicles. Motorcyclist please use extra caution due to the sand on the roadways. ... See more

The Chamber's Ambassadors continuing to visit businesses that are now open!
Anne Gallagher stopped at Burger King today - the inside is not open yet, but the drive through is!

Keep supporting our local businesses, it means jobs for many! ... See more

Rice Lake Chamber Ambassador & President, Jackie Molden stopped by Lehman's Supper Club!

Lehman's Supper Club is open for seating inside as well as continuing their take outs!

ATV/UTV enthusiasts.... We are requesting your presence.
A city council meeting will be held Tuesday, June 23 at the Rice Lake City Hall starting at 7:00pm. for consideration of ATV/UTV city routes. This would be great for Tourism/Hotels/Retail and city residents as it would allow travel to many of the places you cannot get to as of now. Come and show your support and PLEASE SHARE! Here is a link to the agenda https://drive.google.com/file/d/1beV4_rqRDfJuQGXmOHqWSBWp7r6KKNCJ/view ... See more

Latest recommendations from Barron County Health Department

June 16th, 2020
10:45 am
For Immediate Release

Updated Large Gathering Recommendations

On June 16, Barron County updated its recommendations on large gatherings. Recommendations for indoor gatherings has been increased to 50 people. Recommendations for outdoor gatherings has been increased to 100 people. These numbers are recommended as long as physical distancing can be followed. It is important to maintain a distance of at least 6 feet between people and have hand washing or sanitation available.

“Local access to testing has significantly improved, our healthcare systems have not been overwhelmed and the number of cases remains low, said Health Officer, Laura Sauve. “However, we know that waves of COVID-19 infection could happen this summer, fall and winter until a vaccine is available. It is important that everyone continues to follow recommendations to ensure the safety of themselves, their family and friends, and the community.”

Residents are being asked to continue working to prevent, slow, and control the spread of COVID-19. Anyone can choose to take measures that are more restrictive if they believe it is in their best interest.

1. Wash your hands often for at least 20 seconds. Use hand sanitizer if soap and water is not available.
2. Avoid touching your face, eyes, and mouth.
3. Frequently clean and disinfect shared spaces and commonly used objects.
4. Stay home when you have any symptoms of illness, except to get medical care.
5. Limit non-essential and recreational travel and avoid travel to high-risk locations.
6. Stay at least 6 feet away from other people, when possible.
7. Wear a cloth face covering when you are not able to stay 6 feet away from others.
8. High risk individuals over the age of 65 and/or with underlying medical conditions may need to take additional precautions. For example, avoiding large groups of any size especially indoors.

Barron County Public Health will continue to monitor conditions and provide resources to the community. We will take steps, as appropriate should conditions worsen.

For more information on COVID-19 call 211 or visit:
WI DHS COVID-19: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/disease/covid-19.htm
CDC COVID-19: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

You can also follow Barron County Public Health or Wisconsin Department of Health Services on Facebook. ... See more

After several weeks of discussion and zoom meetings, the Music in the Park Committee has decided to cancel the 2020 season of concerts.
The Committee thanks the city for opening up businesses and the Chamber board for their encouragement.

Sponsors and Friends of MIP, we will hold your donations for the 2021 season, unless you wish a refund.

We wish everyone a healthy summer and we look forward to 2021! ... See more

Barron County Fair has been cancelled this year.

The 2020 Barron County Fair will be cancelled due to Covid-19.
On June 10, 2020 the Barron County Fair board had to make the hardest decision it has ever had to make. With the concern for the safety and health of the community, our exhibitors and their families, vendors, carnival workers, volunteers, employees, and the general public during the Covid 19 pandemic, the decision was made to cancel the 2020 Barron County Fair.
We know that this pandemic has impacted many of our social gatherings here in Barron County and we were hopeful the Barron County Fair would not be another one of its victims. However the safety of all those involved had to be at the top of the list when making this decision. The challenge of social distancing with this many people is almost impossible. We also felt many of our sponsors, exhibitors, volunteers and community members are experiencing hardships during these unfamiliar times. With this in mind we could not ask them to support or participate because of the current situation.
Thank you all for understanding as this was not any easy decision for the Barron County Fair board. We appreciate all the effort everyone puts into each and every fair. From all of us on the Barron County Fair board we wish everyone good health. Thank you for all your support and can’t wait to see you all at the 2021 Barron County Fair. ... See more