MENOMONIE — The Dunn County Highway Department now has a formal written policy about replacing mailboxes that have been hit by a snowplow. The highway department always had a verbal policy, but it was never written down, said Dustin Binder, Dunn County Highway Commissioner, at the December 14 meeting of the highway committee. The policy…
Read MoreSenator Rob Stafsholt (R-New Richmond) has been honored by the Wisconsin Counties Association with a “WCA Outstanding Legislator Award” for his work on behalf of county government during the 2021-2022 Legislative Session. He was presented with the award December 13, 2022 in his State Capitol Office by WCA Government Affairs Associate Chelsea Fibert. “Senator Stafsholt…
Read MoreWhat is coming to the Glenwood City Public Library? Winter is here! We are excited to announce our Winter Adult Reading Program called, “Reading Across the United States”, starts January 1st. This is also a great time of year to check out our snowshoes we have to offer and you can combine it with checking…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Dunn County is the only county that allows none-owner occupied multi-family housing in commercial zoning districts, and the Planning, Resources and Development Committee is wondering if that should be changed. Anne Wodarczyk, Dunn County zoning administrator, said at the PR&D committee’s December 13 meeting that after consulting with…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The Dunn County Planning, Resources and Development Committee has agreed to use ballots to rank applicants for the initial Board of Commissioners for the proposed Tainter Lake Rehabilitation District. The deadline for applications for the initial Board of Commissioners was December 5, and the PR&D committee received 10…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph HUDSON — Attorneys for Nicolae Miu, who is charged in St. Croix County Circuit Court in connection with a stabbing incident on the Apple River in July that left four injured and one dead, say they are planning to file a motion to suppress certain statements. Miu, age 52, of Prior…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Criminal charges have been dismissed for one of four men accused of illegal bear hunting in the Town of Sheridan in northern Dunn County, although the man’s hunting privileges have been revoked for three years and the bear carcass was ordered confiscated. Adam Millermon, age 37, of Glenwood City,…
Read MoreJust in the “Nick” of time, we’re pleased to present these heartwarming letters from our area’s kids to their favorite holiday hero. All of the letters are typed as they were written. We hope you enjoy them. Tiffany Creek Elementary Mrs. Peterson’s 1st Grade Dear Santa, can I have powrs like soprheroes ples? wut…
Read MoreBy Missy Klatt Sylvia Bonte (nee Scholl) was born on a farm just north of Glenwood City but she spent most of her childhood in Marshfield, WI. When she was two her family, which at the time consisted of her mom, dad and older brother, by 10 years, moved to a farm in Marshfield. Her…
Read MoreBy Missy Klatt Keith and Carol Larson of rural Downing have lived in the area their entire lives. Carol grew up on a farm south of Wilson while Keith is a “townie” who was raised in Downing. Besides a stint in the army Keith has always had a Downing address. Carol Carol was the middle…
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