Lake Menomin Pollution Worsened by Stormwater Runoff Rain Gardens are a Natural Stormwater Solution Addressing Stormwater Runoff: How Rain Gardens Can Save Menomonie’s Waterways August 25, 2026 Rachel Tilseth The Menomonie Stormwater Problem could be solved with a Rain Garden. Residents can help prevent local water pollution by installing rain gardens that naturally capture, filter, and absorb stormwater. I’ve…
The Status of Menomonie's I-4 Industrial Ordinance Decibels, Water, and Farmland: Menomonie’s Multi-Front Stand Against Balloonist LLC August 17, 2026 Rachel Tilseth The city’s strategy demonstrates how tight, administration-led zoning controls can successfully protect community resources, offering a powerful blueprint for other municipalities looking to resist massive, secretive corporate infrastructure developments. If…
Data Center Infastructure Stress on the Environment The Effects of Data Centers on Honeybee Populations High-Voltage EMFs from Data Center Infrastructure Stress Honeybees and Harm Ecosystems August 10, 2026 Rachel Tilseth Invisible magnetic and electric fields from data centers can cause negative health and environmental effects. A May 2023 study titled “Electromagnetic fields disrupt the pollination service by honeybees” reveals that…
City of Menomonie I-4 Industrial Ordinance Draft Fighting Big Tech Corporate Overreach Heath and Environment Why You Need Health and Environmental Experts for Industrial Zoning August 7, 2026 Rachel Tilseth Defending Industrial Zoning Ordinances with Science and Law. An advisory committee made up of health, legal, and environmental experts can help a city draft local laws to protect residents from…
1.6 B data center bad idea The water crisis in Menomonie Menomonie’s Water Crisis: The Case Against the 1.6 B Hyperscale Data Center July 16, 2026 Rachel Tilseth The July 2026 heat dome caused a massive spike in water demand, leading to a citywide precautionary boil-water notice and an irrigation ban. Now imagine adding to that mix a…