Welcome to Rusk County

Take a hike in the Blue Hills: you'll enjoy the Perch Lake Nature Trail, the Ice-Age Trail or the hardwood trails. A forested, glaciated area, waterfalls are hidden in the woods, and deer inhabit the area. Take a boat ride on any of our clean, clear lakes. Get the fishing tackle out: bass, panfish, walleye, musky, northern, or bullheads are waiting to bite. Good trout fishing is to be had in well-stocked streams. Picnic at Memorial Park or O.J. Falge Park in Ladysmith, or enjoy the county and city parks at Bruce, Hawkins, Sheldon, Perch Lake, Audie Lake or Josie Creek. Swimming, boat ramps, barbecue grills, tennis, volleyball, horseshoe, golf and baseball games are available. Whitewater canoeing is a great sport on the Flambeau River, while the Chippewa provides a quieter ride with beautiful scenery - again, the Rusk County fishing is great! Hundreds of miles of snowmobile and cross country ski trails criss-cross the county, and an excellent ski hill offers the highest vertical run in the north.

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Rusk County Job Opportunities

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Rusk County Job Opportunities

Rusk County is an equal opportunity employer.

www.ruskcounty.org/job-opportunities/

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Tornado 2017 – Information & Updates

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This is the official page Rusk County page for information and resources relative to the May 16, 2017 tornado. You will find updates on assessment and recovery work, along with notices of assistance that may be available to those affected.

The 2-1-1 line utilization is being phased out. Those interested in volunteering or in need of assistance should now call (715) 532-2121.

Any residents in need of volunteer assistance to clear debris from the recent storm damage should call 715.532.2121. They will need a name, phone number, and location.

Any storm impacted resident in need of general recovery assistance can also call 715.532.2121, and a County official will follow-up with you.

While much has been accomplished to clean-up debris over the last two weeks, we believe there will be a need for additional volunteers and resources in the weeks ahead. We ask that those willing and able to volunteer to call 2-1-1 and indicate your willingness to volunteer, times, skills, etc.

Media Releases/Updates

SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Center Opening – June 13, 2017

Emergency Management – June 2, 2017

Emergency Management – May 22, 2017

Assistance

WHEDA Natural Disaster Grant release - Emergency Assistance
Emergency Assistance through Workforce Resource - primarily for families with Children
Those in the agricultural community with damage and in need of assistance should be in contact with local Farm Service Agency/USDA office to see if assistance is available to them. Ladysmith (715) 532-3786 or Barron (715) 537-5645. For damage to conservation structure or fencing also contact Rusk County Land & Water Conservation at (715) 532-2162.
If you have been affected and have immediate needs and have not already been in contact with the Red Cross their contact number is 715-559-7365.
Anyone in the need of clothing, food, bedding or household furniture should contact:
o ICAA Connections Store in Ladysmith 715.532.7542
o The Salvation Army is also available to provide assistance at 715.403.1285
Rusk County Health and Human Services may be available to assist residents within their regular scope of programs, or can direct you to other assistance. (715) 532-2299

Other Notices

WI DNR Storm Demolition Debris Management Information – Rusk, Barron & Polk Counties

Demolition Debris Management
Additional Demolition Debris Management

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WI DNR Storm Demolition Debris Management Information – Rusk, Barron & Polk Counties

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WI DNR Storm Demolition Debris Management Information – Rusk, Barron & Polk Counties

Demolition Debris Management Information

Additional Demolition Debris Management Information

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Rusk County EMS Sustainability Assessment – SafeTech Solutions – May 2017

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Rusk County EMS Sustainability Assessment by SafeTech Solutions – May 2017

Rusk County WI Presentation

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2017 Tree Sale

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It’s that time of year again! We are selling trees through Rusk County Land Conservation. This year, we have a couple of different varieties of Plum Trees and Apple Trees. Please fill out the form and mail it back to us along with a check written out to Rusk County Land Conservation. An email will be sent to you when they will need to be picked up at the Rusk County Fairgrounds. This should be sometime near the end of April or beginning of May.

The 2017 Rusk County Tree Sale has begun. Here is the current list of available trees: 2017 Tree Sale Brochure

Tree Presentation 2017

If you would like to purchase any tree or have any questions/comments regarding our tree sale, please contact Colleen Schott at 715-532-2162.

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