Revised article after audit fixes

Aug 18, 2025

Following the audit, the article was revised to correct and clarify statutory citation, note transcript inconsistencies in facility naming and addresses, and avoid attributing unverifiable details to the committee; the committee approved minutes, entered closed session under Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(e), and later declined public action pending further due diligence, returning Aug. 26.

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The Portage County ad hoc committee charged with advising on potential buyers for the county healthcare center voted to enter closed session to discuss negotiation strategy after a resident accused officials of hiding documents and beginning marketing before the committee’s formation.

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