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MADISON, Wis. — Popular tourist destinations across Wisconsin got a boost Wednesday after Governor Evers announced a new round of grants worth over $20 million. The $21.9 million investment is part of the state’s Tourism Capital Investment Grant Program, meant to support Wisconsin’s tourism destinations. “We’ve prioritized major investments in Wisconsin’s tourism industry, because it’s at the core of our...

Popular tourist destinations across Wisconsin got a boost Wednesday after Gov. Evers announced $20 million in grants

ERICA DYNES Ordinance enforcement for snow removal and potential events for 2021 were discussed at the Wisconsin Dells Business Improvement District Committee’s Dec. 16 meeting. The committee talked about enforcing city ordinances so businesses understand the expectations to make downtown Dells’ more appealing. With winter starting, the committee decided to look at the more relevant topic of enforcing snow removal. They discussed drafting a letter to send to downtown busin...

ERICA DYNES LAKE DELTON — Village officials are predicting an average of 30% less premier resort and room tax revenue next year, considering COVID-19 will continue to affect tourism in 2021. Lake Delton is predicting its premier resort tax operating revenue budget to be over $6 million this year, just shy of 24% less than last year. The room tax operating budget is expected to bring in 30% less for a total of only $8 million. Last year, officials budgeted room tax at $11.5 mill...