Marathon County released the Nicholas Endres investigation report

The report reveals that county officials were concerned about the election fraud investigation

The Wausonian was the first to report news of Marathon County Supervisor Nicholas Endres’ first arrest. Remarkably, we were the only one to do so through the first and second arrests. That’s surprising, since normally a public official being arrested isn’t debatable as a news event.

The second story led a county board member to raise concerns about Endres’ conduct, and the ethics of Marathon County officials.

Ultimately, the county board passed new rules governing review of supervisor conduct. And following that, the board voted to censure Endres and removed him from any committee assignments he’s had.

After the Marathon County Executive Committee made its findings clear following an investigation, The Wausonian requested the report. That report was received on July 30, but because of a snafu in the records request portal flagging the request as opened, this Wausonian reporter didn’t see the filings until this week.

What was left unknown in media reports, including The Wausonian’s, is what the specific allegations in the election fraud referral were.

Thanks to the investigation report and its contents, The Wausonian now knows.