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Colfax school board debates whether college credits should be limited

By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Should the Colfax school district limit the number of college classes high school students can take at Chippewa Valley Technical College or at area universities? Last year, the Colfax school district spent $120,000 on college tuition for Colfax High School students, said William C. Yingst Jr., district administrator, at…

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Board of Adjustment approves campground for Knappa Valley Venue

By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Following a public hearing, the Dunn County Zoning Board of Adjustment has approved a conditional use permit for a campground at the Knappa Valley Venue in the Town of Stanton. The Board of Adjustment held a public hearing on the application for a campground, as well as an application…

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Baldwin, Murkowski introduce bill to modernize, expand apprenticeships programs to meet workforce needs

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) are leading legislation to modernize, streamline, and expand apprenticeship programs to connect more Americans with good-paying jobs, meet businesses’ need for more skilled workers, and grow the economy. The National Apprenticeship Act of 2023 would remove barriers and expand opportunities for employers and apprentices…

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Donors needed in July to prevent a blood shortage

EAU CLAIRE — The American Red Cross continues to see a concerning trend – blood donations are being sent to hospitals faster than they are coming in. The Red Cross has collected about 50,000 fewer blood donations than needed over the last two months. Donors are asked to make an appointment to give blood or…

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BARN IN THE U.S.A. at the St. Croix County Fair

GLENWOOD CITY — The St. Croix County Fair is held annually in Glenwood City and has been a summer tradition in our county for over 100 years. This great community event will take place July 19-23 this year and offers something for everyone. The St. Croix County Fair offers animal, agricultural, and domestic exhibits; free…

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Village Board continues with updating ordinances and rules

BOYCEVILLE—Over the past several months the village board has wrestled with updating and making changes to the Village’s rulebook. At their last meeting on Monday evening, July 10, the board was looking at two of the updated regulations including one on parks and the other is for rules regulating large gatherings. According to the more…

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GCHS: No cell phones allowed in classrooms

GLENWOOD CITY — When Glenwood City High School students return to the classroom later next month, they will have to do so without their cell phones. At its Monday, July 10 regular session, the Glenwood City Board of Education adopted and approved a revision to the high school student handbook that will not permit students…

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Local ADRCs participate in Independent Living Supports pilot program

MENOMONIE, Wis. — The Aging and Disability Resource Centers of Dunn, Chippewa and Eau Claire counties, partnering with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), will participate in the state’s new Independent Living Supports pilot program, officials have announced.  This pilot program, funded by the American Rescue Plan Act, is intended to help people to…

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