Quick Summary
County Forest Land Withdrawal: Higgins Family Offer is an ongoing county government story in Price County, Wisconsin
(Land Use & Forestry)
, first tracked on July 08, 2026
and last updated July 07, 2026
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This saga spans 1 published article.
Published Coverage
1. Price County Weighs First County Forest Land Sale: Higgins Family Offer Raises Precedent Concerns
Timeline of Events
July 07, 2026 — Forestry & Parks / Buildings & Grounds Committee
Higgins family revised offer: $75K (up from $65K), cover all survey/admin costs, 25-year deed restriction (no commercial/recreational development), $10K conservation contribution to DNR Knowles-Nelson program. ~10 acres of county forest land along river. Committee left as discussion item — no vote. Effectively soft ‘no’ with door open for land swap. DNR requires 2-3x value benefit for waterfront withdrawals.
Meetings to Watch
This story may surface in the following regular meetings:
- Forestry & Parks Committee
- County Board of Supervisors
Reporter Notes
Rare county forest withdrawal process. Committee concerned about precedent. Land swap possible if family finds attractive parcel. Joe (forestry) is point of contact.
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Tracked keywords: land withdrawal, county forest, higgins, riverfront, DNR, land swap, MFL, deed restriction
Last updated: August 10, 2026