MADISON – Timothy M. O’Shea, Acting United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Eric G. Cooke, 51, Ladysmith, Wisconsin was sentenced Tuesday, July 27, 2021 by U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson to 9 years in federal prison for possessing 50 grams or more of methamphetamine with intent to distribute. This…
Read MoreThe extended open enrollment period is coming to a close! August 15 is the last date to sign up for quality, affordable health care or make changes to your current plan. Thanks to the American Rescue Plan, many Wisconsinites are eligible for additional savings on their health insurance coverage through the Affordable Care Act Marketplace.…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — A man charged with first degree intentional homicide in Dunn County has filed a “notice of injury and claim” against the county for $2 million. The Dunn County Board unanimously approved denying the claim filed by Ryan Steinhoff at the county board’s July 28 meeting. The claim was filed…
Read MoreHudson, WI: St. Croix County has issued a State of Emergency following the recent severe storms. During the overnight hours of July 28, parts of St. Croix County experienced severe thunderstorms, straight-line winds, and a confirmed EF1 tornado. St. Croix County Emergency Management has been in contact with local municipalities and the St. Croix County…
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Marengo, Ohio — July 20th The Menomonie Mustangs were represented by 5 Team Members at the SCTP National Shooting Championship at The Cardinal Shooting Center in Marengo Ohio. The Team competed in 4 consecutive days of shooting events. Handicap Trap which is shot from a further distance and Standard American Trap which is shot from…
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Listed below are the results the 2021 St. Croix County Fair Champions: DAIRY Holstein DAIRY HOLSTEIN: Registered Jr. Champion: Olivia Dittman, Riverside; Grade Jr. Champion: Eli Schommer, Lone Pine; Registered Sr. Champion: Sophia Kamm, Baldwin Wide Awake; Grade Sr. Champion: Rebekah Luckwaldt, Lone Pine; RES. GRAND CHAMPION: Derek Morrill, North Country; GRAND CHAMPION: Sophia Kamm,…
Read MoreHUDSON — A New Richmond woman has died while being incarcerated in the St. Croix County Jail. Deputies found 46-year-old Danyiel C. Mager laying unresponsive on her bunk and not breathing around 11:42 a.m. Sunday, July 25, 2021. Lakeview Ambulance was then dispatched to the St. Croix County Jail. Deputies and medics performed lifesaving measures…
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By LeAnn R. Ralph TOWN OF NEW HAVEN — The New Haven Town Board was only trying to fix a road so town residents could safely reach their property without driving through flood water every spring. The state Department of Natural Resources does not see it that way. According to the DNR, New Haven has…
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The 2021 Dunn County Fair was a huge success! More photos of the 2021 Dunn County Fair will be available soon on our photography site.
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Imagine having a website where you could go to find out about all of the events in Dunn County from Boyceville, Colfax and Elk Mound to Eau Galle, Menomonie, Knapp, Downing, Downsville, Wheeler and Ridgeland. The Dunn County Community Resources and Tourism Committee is considering a tourism website that…
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