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Council, owner, come to an agreement over time line to clean up hill top

By Editor | March 26, 2024

GLENWOOD CITY — It was a hot time at city hall last Monday evening, March 18th as the council addressed it’s ordinance 323-4 over the storage restrictions of junked vehicles and appliances. The ordinance was an agenda item and was addressed first by Mark Nelson who had complained about his neighbor’s collection of junk on…

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ADRC seeks feedback to support aging residents

By Editor | March 26, 2024

NEW RICHMOND — The Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of St. Croix County is inviting residents to share their thoughts and ideas on how the ADRC can best support the residents of St. Croix County as they age. The information received will be used to update the ADRC’s Aging Plan for 2025-2027. Good health…

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$18 million Boyceville school referendum question on April 2 ballot

By Editor | March 26, 2024

By LeAnn R.Ralph BOYCEVILLE  — Voters in the Boyceville school district will be asked on the April 2 ballot whether they approve of borrowing an amount not to exceed $18 million for district-wide school improvements. The referendum projects would include building systems, infrastructure and capital maintenance improvements, safety, security and site improvements at Tiffany Creek…

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3 St. Croix County Board districts will have 2 candidates on April 2 ballot

By Editor | March 26, 2024

By LeAnn R.Ralph HUDSON – Three of the 19 supervisory districts on the St. Croix County Board will have two candidates on the ballot in the April 2 election. In District 1, incumbent Lisa Lind will be on the ballot against challenger Wally Neumann. District 1 includes the Town of Somerset Wards 1 and 2;…

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Contest noted for City Council seat

By Editor | March 26, 2024

A contest has developed for an open seat on the Glenwood City Council. Bill Ross, Jess Olson and Steven Lee currently hold the three seats that are up for election on April 2nd. Ross is not seeking another term on the council.  Both Lee and Olson filed nomination papers to be placed on next Tuesday’s…

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Boyceville School Board hears about College in Schools class options

By Editor | March 26, 2024

By Renee Bettendorf BOYCEVILLE — At their meeting last Wednesday, the Boyceville School Board heard from High School Science and Math Teacher Andy Hamm that he has been approved to teach a University of Minnesota physics class starting next fall. BHS students who successfully complete the class will earn four U of M college credits…

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St. Croix County public safety referendum on April 2 ballot

By Editor | March 26, 2024

By LeAnn R.Ralph HUDSON  — A referendum question on the April 2 election ballot will ask voters whether they want to increase St. Croix County’s property tax levy by $896,000 each year going forward. The additional nearly $900,000 would be used to hire additional public safety employees that would include two mental health co-responders, one…

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County B reconstruction project in Dunn County set to start

By Editor | March 26, 2024

To invest in Wisconsin’s transportation system, Gov. Tony Evers has signed a $6.98 million contract with prime contractor Haas Sons, Inc. of Thorp for the reconstruction of County B between US 12/WIS 29 and the eastbound I-94 ramps at the I-94/County B interchange in Dunn County. Construction is scheduled to start Monday, April 1. The…

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Dunn County Board candidate: Tom Gilbert

By Editor | March 26, 2024

ELK MOUND — Incumbent Dunn County Board supervisor Tom Gilbert (District 25) will be on the April 2 ballot seeking his second term along with challenger Sue Suechting. Gilbert, age 49, of Elk Mound, has two daughters, Abigail and Isabella. The Colfax Messenger sent out a questionnaire to the candidates. Here are Gilbert’s answers. •…

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Dunn County Veterans Service office hosting outreach event for veterans and their families

By Editor | March 26, 2024

The Dunn County Veterans Service Office will be hosting a Veterans Outreach Event for Veterans, dependents, and community supports on Saturday, April 27, 2024 from 8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. The event will be held at the Menomonie Alliance Church, 502 21st St. NE, Menomonie, WI, and will provide information about resources for local Veterans. The featured…

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