By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Auxiliary of Russell-Toycen American Legion Post 131 of Colfax is asking for your help. The Legion Auxiliary is planning a “Wall of Military Heroes” display at the Viking Bowl for Veterans Day on November 11, said Kathy Dunbar, a member of the Legion Auxiliary. “(We) are planning to…
Read MoreMENOMONIE, Wis. — Dunn and Pepin counties are working with a conservation organization to acquire a 6.5-mile section of the Chippewa River State Trail currently owned by Xcel Energy. “This is an exceptional stretch of this popular trail, and we have a unique opportunity to acquire it for a reasonable price,” said Chase Cummings, Dunn…
Read Moreby LeAnn R. Ralph HUDSON — The St.Croix County Board Committee of the Whole has recommended “Option B” which includes keeping the county nursing home facility, opening the Kitty Rhoades Memorial Memory Care Center again and requiring that $500,000 be put toward debt service payments. About two-thirds of county residents voted in favor of keeping…
Read MoreBOYCEVILLE — Even though they had a smorgasbord of reports from seven different department heads, the Boyceville village board made quick work of their agenda on Monday evening finishing up their meeting in just 35 minutes. Village Engineer Eric Barclay reported to the board on Sykora Lane. The village wants to run water and sewer…
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By Missy Klatt The area that we now know as Knapp had its first settlers in the 1860s. Some of those early homesteaders were Omar Cole, John Bailey, A. K. Humphery, Charles Bailey and David Bailey. Knapp was originally called Bailey Town as the Bailey family owned most of the land in East Knapp. This…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph WHEELER — Construction is expected to start soon on a second well to provide water for residents in the Village of Wheeler. According to a report from Don Knutson, village clerk-treasurer, presented to the Wheeler Village Board at the September 4 meeting regarding a meeting between Knutson, Rand Bates, director of…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph HUDSON — St. Croix County ended 2023 with an unassigned general fund balance of $24.1 million. The $24.1 million of unassigned fund balance is 50.5 percent of the general fund expenditures, said Jonathan Sherwood of CliftonLarsonAllen during the audit report to the St. Croix County Board at the September 3 meeting.…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Being frugal with the amount of money spent on county highways has not paid off for Dunn County in terms of general transportation aid received from the state of Wisconsin. According to information presented by Dustin Binder, Dunn County highway commissioner, at the Dunn County Board’s budget workshop on…
Read MoreCOLFAX — History is unfolding right here in Colfax! We’re thrilled to announce the official launch of the Colfax School Athletic Booster Club! This milestone was achieved through vision, dedication, extensive research, meticulous proposals, networking and strong partnerships with our school and local community. Now, we’re recognized by the State and IRS as a valid…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — According to a recently-completed energy study, Dunn County would save enough money on energy to pay for a new heating-ventilation-air conditioning system at the Dunn County Judicial Center. The judicial center was built in 1998. The HVAC system is based on boilers and chillers, and full replacement of the…
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