Jury in eminent domain trial nearly doubles the bill
“The School District of Beloit is facing a new $382,000 price tag for the Anna Truckenbrod property at 2570 Milwaukee Road. Jurors issued their verdict Wednesday night on the fair market value of the 4.08…
Plan for west bluff of Root can advance
“The city can move forward with a goal of acquiring properties along Mound Avenue in hopes of transforming 3.2 acres of riverfront property in a sprawling recreation area. The City Council voted 10-1 Tuesday night…
Major road project raises potential for eminent domain
“To keep a major summer road project on track, Eau Claire officials noted Tuesday that eminent domain would be a necessary last resort to improve drainage on Brackett Avenue if negotiations with a local business…
Major road project raises potential for eminent domain
“To keep a major summer road project on track, Eau Claire officials noted Tuesday that eminent domain would be a necessary last resort to improve drainage on Brackett Avenue if negotiations with a local business…
Condemnations among land purchases for new St. Croix River bridge
“Just a few miles east of the busy St. Croix River bridge construction, Ed Gillstrom sits in his farm kitchen, poring over financial documents that condemn his land for a new highway leading to the…
There should be no eminent domain for private gain
“The main purpose for the Wisconsin Public Service Commission’s approval process of the certificate of public convenience and necessity is to determine the need for American Transmission Company’s Badger Coulee Line. At the PSC’s hearing,…
‘Domain’ family to appeal
“The Truckenbrods have filed an appeal regarding the three-member Rock County Condemnation Commission’s award of just compensation of $203,000 for their land, a decision rendered on Oct. 3. “After exploring all their options, the Truckenbrods…
EDITORIAL: ‘Domain’ should be a steep climb
“There are times when, for the good of the majority, government should have recourse to coercion to acquire a specific parcel of land. Let’s say a major highway is being routed across the state or…
‘Domain’ price for land set at $203,000
“The Rock County Condemnation Commissioners set an award of just compensation at $203,000 for the 4.08 acres of land at 2570 Milwaukee Road. The award stemmed from the eminent domain proceedings by the School District…
Condemnation Commission makes award decision
“Commissioner Robert Blakely said the three member Condemnation Commission made a decision regarding the award of just compensation today in regards to the eminent domain hearing held between the School District of Beloit and Anna…