Testimony not in favor of rezone for Vista Sand
DC PR&D to decide on Vista Sand rezone Sept. 11 By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Of the 20 people who testified before the Dunn County Planning, Resources and Development Committee on the proposed rezone to industrial for Vista Sand, 19 were opposed and only one was in favor. About 50 people attended a public…
Read MoreOut of the Past – September 12, 2012
10 years ago – September 11, 2002 Patrick Higbie and Audra Gaddy were married June 8 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Tilden. Travis Logslett won the 10 kilometer race in the Colfax Kiwanis Twister Run while Joe Doucette won the 5 kilometer race.
Read MoreCAROL HARRIET DAVIS DAHL
Carol Harriet Davis Dahl passed away peacefully in Hudson, WI on Monday, September 3, 2012 at the age of 94.
Read MoreMATHILDE A. (TILLIE) ANDERSON
Mathilde A. (Tillie) Anderson, age 83, of Eau Claire, passed away Monday, August 20, 2012 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, WI.
Read MoreFebruary trial now set in Fodness case
7 day jury trial to begin February 4 By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — A new trial date has now been set in Rusk County in February for a former Colfax resident. Michael Fodness, 44, has been charged in Dunn County with 14 counts that include child enticement and repeated sexual assault of the same…
Read MoreIN MEMORIAM – Esther Steen
In memory of Esther Steen.
Read MoreLaPean restitution hearing set for February 1
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — A Dunn County judge has scheduled a half-day restitution hearing for a former Colfax resident convicted of transferring another’s personal property with a value exceeding $100,000. The Honorable Judge William C. Stewart, Jr., scheduled the restitution hearing for February 1, 2013, at a court hearing held September 7 for…
Read MoreDunn County PR&D approves draft of sand mining overlay ordinance
Public hearing expected in October By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — After months of hard work, the Dunn County Planning, Resources and Development committee has approved a draft of an ordinance for a nonmetallic mining overlay district. The PR&D committee put the final tweaks on the ordinance September 5 during a meeting that lasted more…
Read MoreLocal school bus drivers attend training session
SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS FROM THE COLFAX, ELK MOUND AND MENOMONIE SCHOOL DISTRICTS prepared for the upcoming year by participating in a “Love and Logic” training session presented by Paul Gasser.
Read MoreSt. Croix County American Legion invests in local children
Today’s children are tomorrow’s citizens and the American Legion takes their role of investing in children seriously.
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