By LeAnn R. Ralph GLENWOOD CITY — When several Glenwood City school district residents brought their concerns to the Board of Education regarding reimbursements to the superintendent of $40,650, they had no way of knowing the full extent of the fraud. Instead of $40,650 of fraud regarding classes that former district administrator, Tim Johnson, said…
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Below is a letter that Patrick Olson, superintendent of the School District of Glenwood City sent out to the public Friday morning, August 23 regarding the release of the Intellex Forensics Audit. Glenwood City, Wisconsin, August 23, 2024 – The School District of Glenwood City has released the now public forensic audit completed by Intellex…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — When Dunn County Board members were asked to rate budget priorities, the result was a fairly high priority for road projects, salaries and fringe benefits and county operations. Board members were asked to rate their priorities on a scale of 0 to 10, said Kristen Korpela, county manager, at…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Although Elk Creek Solar had hoped to start construction on the Town of Spring Brook project in the fourth quarter of this year, construction is now likely to begin in the second quarter of 2025. Kristin Korpela, county manager, reported on the 300 megawatt Elk Creek Solar project at…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Felland house at 605 Pine Street has escaped a raze order — for now. The Colfax Village Board discussed a recent inspection of the Felland house at the August 12 meeting, discussed plans with the house’s new owners, Nancy and Mark Mouledoux, and took no action on a…
Read MoreBy Renee Bettendorf DOWNING — At their meeting held on Monday evening, the Downing Village Board agreed to send Board President Jim Luepke to speak with the local American Legion Post in regards to a property dispute involving a lot next to the old village hall building. According to Village Clerk Jennifer Lagerstrom, the village…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph GLENWOOD CITY — Based on a formal agreement between Tim Johnson and the Glenwood City school district, a St. Croix County judge has dismissed the case Johnson filed asking for a restraining order to delay the release of a forensic audit. The civil lawsuit asking for a restraining order was scheduled…
Read MoreBy Missy Klatt Kevin Larson joined the team at Glenhaven Care facility on July 11. He brings with him over 36 years of healthcare administration experience; management, operations and oversight of healthcare organizations. He attended UW-Eau Claire, where he earned his bachelor’s degree and has earned his master’s certificates at both UW-Madison and St. Thomas…
Read MoreCOLFAX — Tractor Fest, sponsored by the Colfax FFA Alumni, will be held at the Colfax fairgrounds on Railroad Avenue in Colfax this Saturday, August 17, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring a tractor of any year, make or size. All tractors, old, new, big or small, are appreciated and welcomed. You do not…
Read Moreby LeAnn R. Ralph BOYCEVILLE — The Boyceville Cucumber Festival — A Tropickle Paradise — will be held this weekend Friday, August 16, to Sunday, August 18. Festival-long events will include the 22nd Annual Tractor Show on Main Street; a softball tournament; food vendors; a Vendors-R-Us vendor fair on Main Street; the Golden Pickle…
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