By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — When we think of invasive species, we might tend to think of invasive plants — such as buckthorn, garlic mustard or wild parsnip — but insects can be invasive too. People are at the core of the problem with invasive species, but people also can be the solution, said…
Read MoreGov. Tony Evers has declared April 12-16 Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin, and ReadyWisconsin wants everyone to take time to talk about weather safety with their families. ReadyWisconsin, the National Weather Service (NWS), Wisconsin Broadcasters Association, and Wisconsin Emergency Alert System Committee also encourage everyone in the state to participate in statewide…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Two years ago, the Dunn County Board prioritized departments using a 1, 2 or a 3, with 1 being very important and 3 being something county board members would consider eliminating to save money. Over the past 10 years, the revenue available to Dunn County to pay its bills…
Read MoreMADISON – A federal grand jury in the Western District of Wisconsin, sitting in Madison, returned the following indictment today. You are advised that a charge is merely an accusation and that a defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. Justin Barnard, 36, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, is charged with possessing 50 grams or…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Based on a recommendation from the executive committee, the Dunn County Board is considering an option that would freeze the property tax levy and would use $3 million per year in borrowing to fund capital improvements. “Pay as you go has gone away. (Dunn County) cannot cover operational costs,…
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Former town chairman Roger Swanepoel is seeking to take back the chairmanship of the Forest Town Board in the Tuesday, April 6, 2021 spring election. Swanepoel is challenging the incumbent Jaime Junker. 68-year-old Swanepoel and his wife Mary have six grown children and 13 grandchildren. A Glenwood City High School graduate, Swanepoel is a grain…
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Tim Mittlestadt is challenging incumbent Bob Anderson for the chairmanship of the Town of Stanton (Dunn County) Board. Mittlestadt, age 36 and single, is the owner of Mittlestadt Plumbing and Wells, LLC and Bowman Plumbing, LLC. He has some previous political experience on the local level having served as a supervisor on the Stanton Town…
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Bob Anderson, current chairman for the Town of Stanton is being challenged for his seat by Tim Mittlestadt in the April 6 spring election. Anderson, age 52, is retired from his career as a civil engineering supervisor for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from South…
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Incumbent Karl Hackbarth is seeking to be returned to his supervisor’s position on the Stanton Town Board in the upcoming April 6 spring election. Joining Hackbarth on the ballot is fellow incumbent Steve Nielsen and challenger Joshua Edhlund. 60-year-old Karl Hackbarth and his wife of 37 years, Danette, are the parents of four – Heidi,…
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Political newcomer Joshua Edhlund is challenging incumbents Karl Hackbarth and Steve Nielsen for one of the two open supervisors seats on the April 6 spring ballot in the Town of Stanton in Dunn County. Edhlund, 41, is engaged and has a blended family with nine children. Edhlund holds a Doctor of Business Administration – Global…
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