S&P Global Ratings assigned its 'AA-' long-term rating to Vernon County , Wis.' roughly $5.5 million series 2025A general obligation (GO) promissory notes. The outlook is stable. CHICAGO (S&P Global Ratings) May 13, 2025--S&P Global Ratings today took the rating actions listed above. We have analyzed environmental, social, and governance factors relative to Vernon County's economy, management, financial measures, and debt and liability profile; we view all three as neutral in our credit rating analysis. The stable outlook reflects our expectation that the county will maintain structurally balanced operations, robust reserves, and a limited debt burden during our two-year outlook horizon. We could lower the rating if available reserves decline significantly without a plan for timely replenishment. We could raise