MENOMONIE — Bright Wood Corporation out of Menomonie was one of 13 Focus on Energy award winners which took place on Earth Day, April 22. Focus on Energy recognizes businesses and other groups across Wisconsin for the impact each made on the state through energy efficiency. “It was very competitive this year. The submissions we…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Gary Stene of Colfax, District 5 representative on the Dunn County Board, has been elected as vice-chair of the county board. Stene, who was the only nominee for the vice-chair position, was elected during the Dunn County Board’s organizational meeting April 21. The Dunn County Board met by teleconference…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The Dunn County Board has tabled the sale of $14.145 million in general obligation bonds to refinance what remains of the $22 million general obligation health care center bonds dated June 25, 2012. The sale of the bonds is off the agenda, said David Bartlett, county board supervisor from…
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By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Former Colfax resident Richard Seehaver has been found guilty in Dunn County of second degree intentional homicide in the death of 54-year-old John M. Likeness in December of 2018. Seehaver, age 53, appeared with his attorneys, Shelly Tomtschik and Donna Burger, for a plea hearing before Judge Rod Smeltzer…
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By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — A 22-year-old Wheeler man charged with two counts of armed robbery at Peoples State Bank in Boyceville and at U-Fuel near Elk Mound has pleaded guilty in Dunn County Circuit Court. David J.R. Hoffman appeared before Judge Rod Smeltzer April 21 for a plea hearing, along with Hoffman’s attorney,…
Read MoreAs part of Mayo Clinic Health System’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the organization is taking a number of steps to better protect everyone’s safety. Select clinics switching to virtual-only visits during COVID-19 pandemic Select clinics and services in Northwest Wisconsin will switch to phone and video visits only until further notice, effective Monday, April…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — A 40-year-old Wheeler woman found guilty on seven felonies related to child sexual assault has been sentenced to 40 years in prison and 16 years of extended supervision. Michelle S. Englin appeared in Dunn County Circuit Court for a sentencing hearing before Judge James Peterson on April 16. The…
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By Amber Hayden FOREST — The Forest United Methodist Church (UMC) was dedicated on July 15, 1917 during the start of the Spanish flu pandemic, and was deco mmissioned on Sunday, April 19, by way of a ZOOM, video conference program, during the Covid-19 pandemic. The decision to move was an unanimous vote from the…
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MENOMONIE — Clint Moses grew up in Menomonie, WI, went to chiropractic school in Minnesota, and returned to Menomonie with his wife to start a family and a chiropractic practice in his hometown. They have four daughters, a thriving practice, and a beautiful farm where they raise beef and lamb. In his free time, he…
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Chris Kapsner has announced his run for the 67th Assembly seat. “The COVID-19 pandemic is another blow to our already stressed region. As an ER doctor, I have a front row seat to the pandemic and have watched the devastation this virus has on both our physical and mental health, as well as on our…
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