By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — A new ordinance being considered by the Dunn County Board would eliminate public comments at county board meetings on topics that were part of a public hearing which has already been held. The purpose of the public comments portion of a meeting is for members of the public to…
Read MoreWESTERN WI – WESTconsin Credit Union announced the approval of a two-year renewal as a SBA Express delegated lender by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Delegated authority allows WESTconsin Credit Union to approve SBA Express loan applications without sending them to SBA. It dramatically increases the efficiency and expediency of the SBA lending process.…
Read MoreBy Lucas Nelsen, policy associate, Center for Rural Affairs Advancement in technology has made electric vehicles a viable option for rural residents, allowing for longer travel ranges and faster charging time. But, charging infrastructure is still limited. Most charging stations are located near major highways or interstate routes, or found throughout urban areas. The lack…
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MENOMONIE — The 101st annual alumi association of Dunn County School of Agriculture and Domestic Ecomoy, better known as Dunn County Aggies, met on Sunday, September 15 at The Moose Lodge in Menomonie with 85 attendants. The school closed in 1957, so we have many loyal students who want this group to continue as long as…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph TOWN OF TAINTER — A 72-year-old Menomonie man was found dead Friday night in Tainter Lake near a boat that was still running with the lights on. While Dunn County Sheriff’s Department deputies were searching the lake, they found the male operator, later identified as Daniel Buss, deceased in the water…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — With an anticipated deficit in the tax levy of $1.6 million — and being reluctant to borrow more money to balance the 2020 budget — the Dunn County Board is considering implementing a vehicle registration fee. Paul Miller, county manager, told the county board at the September 18 meeting…
Read MoreMADISON – Three finalists have been selected for the prestigious 2019 Wisconsin Leopold Conservation Award®. Given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold, the award recognizes farmers and foresters who inspire others with their dedication to land, water and wildlife habitat management on private, working land. In Wisconsin the $10,000 award is presented annually by…
Read MoreBALDWIN — In cooperation with local businesses, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources staff and volunteers will collect deer heads for chronic wasting disease surveillance in St. Croix County for testing during the 2019 archery, crossbow and gun hunting seasons. Hunters who harvest an adult deer within St. Croix County are strongly encouraged to submit a…
Read MoreMADISON, Wis. – As temperatures drop and the days get shorter, hints of fall color are becoming visible in the Northwoods. “The intensity of the fall color season is dependent on the weather that Wisconsin receives during September and October,” said Colleen Matula, Forest Silviculturist/Ecologist with the DNR-Division of Forestry. “To have the most brilliant…
Read MoreProperty values in Wisconsin rose last year by the fastest rate since before the Great Recession, offering a welcome reminder of the economic recovery. However, while some parts of the state have seen strong growth over the past decade, property values in the state’s most populous county, Milwaukee, as well as in parts of northern…
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