By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Dunn County is considering changes to the solid waste and recycling program that could include reducing the number of hours when the collection sites are open. Recycling is experiencing a crisis world wide that has resulted in solid waste and recycling programs across the country, including Dunn County, receiving…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The Dunn County Board has approved a $20 annual vehicle registration fee for cars and pickup trucks that becomes effective January 1. The ordinance for establishing an annual county vehicle registration fee, which was approved on a second reading of the ordinance at the county board’s November 12 meeting,…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph BOYCEVILLE — A 29-year-old Boyceville woman has been arrested in connection with an emaciated dog turned into the Dunn County Humane Society on November 1. According to a criminal referral from the Boyceville Police Department, Boyceville Police Chief Greg Lamkin arrested Anne Marie Iehl November 11 and made a referral to…
Read MoreOct. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire TOWN OF FOREST – With no signs of movement from a Texas-based energy company, officials in the town of Forest in northwest Wisconsin now doubt whether a proposed $250 million wind farm will go forward. Leeward Renewable Energy of Dallas has been pursuing a project to erect 44 wind turbines near…
Read MoreNEW RICHMOND – State Representative Rob Stafsholt (R-New Richmond) released the following statement regarding the veto override of Northern Wisconsin’s Crisis Center: “In the state budget, Assembly Republicans supported $15 million to establish a crisis center in Northern Wisconsin. After speaking with local law enforcement and health care officials, this funding would have been needed…
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By Amber Hayden GLENWOOD CITY — At 4:15 p.m. on Thursday afternoon, November 7, an accident occurred at the intersection of 1st St./STH 170 and E. Oak Street. Sarah Standaert, Glenwood City, was headed westbound on Oak Street when Leanna Hakkila, Menomonie, was eastbound on Oak Street and was turning left on to 1st Street.…
Read MoreMADISON – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced that at Drug Take Back Day, held on October 26, 2019, Wisconsin had a total collection of 60,472 lbs. Wisconsin had the second largest collection in the nation this October, beating the State of California in the biannual drug collection. “This successful Drug Take Back collection reflects…
Read MoreWestern District of Wisconsin MADISON, WIS. – A federal grand jury in the Western District of Wisconsin, sitting in Madison, returned the following indictments today. You are advised that a charge is merely an accusation and that a defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. Douglas County Man Charged with Robbery & Gun…
Read MoreMADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) Secretary Mary Kolar announced on November 11, 2019 that $250,000 has been awarded in grants to 13 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that provide financial assistance or other services to Wisconsin veterans and their families. “Our veterans’ community in Wisconsin is at its best…
Read MoreSubmitted by Elsie Obermueller President of St. Croix County council Dept. of Wi. American Legion Auxiliary and Matson-Miller ALA Unit #330 Wilson, Wi. President On Nov. 10, 1919 The American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) was formed as an affiliate of The American Legion. For 100 years, the ALA has supported America’s veterans, servicemembers, and their families…
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