Madison, WI – Today, Senate Bill 644 authored by Sen. Rob Stafsholt (R – New Richmond) relating to best interest in annuity transactions has passed the State Senate with bi-partisan support. “My bill strengthens state statutes by requiring that before an annuity is sold, it is determined to be in the best interest of the…
Read MoreThe following students were named to the Western Technical College President’s List of High Distinction for the Fall 2021 term. To be included on the President’s List, students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or higher and carry six or more credits in an associate’s degree or technical diploma program. Dillon Hierlmeier, from…
Read MoreArea students were among the 3,850 North Dakota State University students to be placed on the fall 2021 dean’s list. Boyceville: Ana Evenson, Psychology A student must earn a 3.50 grade point average or higher and be enrolled in at least 12 class credits to qualify for the list. The dean’s list also can be…
Read MoreHello Glenwood City Seniors: I am absolutely thrilled to tell you that we will be opening the Senior Center up again on Tuesday, February 1st! Been a very long time since we have been able to get together at the Senior Center. Nearly 23 months now. Hopefully we will be able to remain open with…
Read MoreAccording to a news release from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation the new traffic signal lights in Boyceville is expected to begin operation this week. The news released stated, “The Wisconsin Department of Transportation has nearly completed the installation of a new traffic signal at the intersection of Wisconsin 170 and the north leg of…
Read MoreImagine waking up after a sleep of 100 and one years. Imagine being a leader of a social movement – women’s suffrage – when you went to sleep all those years ago. What would you and your fellow suffragists say about the changes you see today? The Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts, 205 Main…
Read MoreWESTERN WI—During the month of February, WESTconsin Credit Union will host the Chain of Hearts fundraiser supporting area Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Hospitals—Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare and CMN Hospitals at Gundersen Health System. Members are invited to show their support of CMN Hospitals from February 1 – 28 by purchasing a paper chain link for…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The Dunn County Facilities Committee plans to take a closer look at whether Dunn County should allow camping in county parks. Scott Nabbefeld, Dunn County facilities director, said he had placed camping in county parks on the facilities committee agenda for the January 26 meeting as a starting point.…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Since Lumen Technologies/CenturyLink does not want to work with Dunn County on conveying utility rights for the county Highway H project, the Dunn County Highway Committee has authorized using the condemnation process. Corre Inc. has been working on right-of-way acquisition for the county Highway H project that will run…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — One of the resolutions presented at the Wisconsin Education Convention January 19 to 21 concerned establishing curriculum and professional training to teach the history, culture and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Ken Neuburg, a member of the Colfax Board of Education, talked about the resolution at the…
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