Aldicarb Contaminates Portage County Water Supply
Aldicarb, a potato insecticide, is found in wells serving four homes and a 52 unit trailer park in Portage County. DNR officials warn residents not to drink or cook with the water as concerns rise about similar sandy soil areas. EPA guidelines allow ten parts per billion, with Portage wells showing as high as 85 ppb.
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Pepin County Sets July Junior Fair Schedule
Pepin County announces the 4-H junior fair from July 27 to 29 at the old Arkansaw High School and county exhibit building. Entry day is July 27 with exhibits due 11 am to 6 pm except animals, foods, and flowers due by 9:30 am on July 28 for flowers foods rabbits and poultry and 11 am for other livestock. Conference judging on entry day to involve 4-Hers and two judges. Livestock judging starts July 28 with poultry rabbits at 9:30 am followed by sheep swine steers. dogs at 2:30 pm. various categories later. Final day includes dairy goats horses clothing knitting crocheting and photography starting at 9 am with 2 pm favorite foods revue. Exhibits open Tuesday 9:30 am to 9 pm and Wednesday 9 am to 4 pm with dial pressure canner gauge tests offered. Free fair with no parking or admission charge. Public invited.
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