3/29/18 at 0710 Hrs The National Weather Service has advised an increasing chance of heavy snow will develop Friday night across portions of central Minnesota into northwest Wisconsin. Initial forecasts of 4"-6" is expected throughout Barron County. This band can still shift a bit from where it is currently expected. In addition, strong north winds developing Friday night could lead to areas of blowing snow. The strongest winds are expected across southern and western Minneso

"AIRWAY MANAGEMENT IN UNIQUE CIRCUMSTANCES" When: Saturday, April 28th Time: 9:00am to 2:00pm Where: WITC Conference Room ANNOUNCEMENT This collaborative training is presented to support all local responders in an effort to enhance patient care and on-scene skill levels. Program partners include Emergency Services of Barron County, MCHS-Barron, Lakeview Medical Center, Cumberland Hospital, and WITC-Rice Lake. OVERVIEW This five (5) hour training is designed for EMRs and EMTs

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Barron County in effect from Monday morning through late Monday night. 6 to 9 inches of heavy snow is expected, with localized amounts up to 11 inches. Please use caution while driving and allow extra time to get to work. Remember, 4-wheel drive will put you in the ditch just as fast as 2-wheel drive. Drive smarter, not faster...