HUDSON – In a move that marks a significant step toward the redevelopment of the former St. Croix Meadows Greyhound Racing Park, Governor Scott Walker today announced that the City of Hudson has received a $500,000 state grant to help fund the demolition of the old dog track to make way for a new $200…
Read MoreWESTconsin Credit Union offices collected monetary donations and non-perishable items for those less fortunate from June 4-16. The drive collected $3164 and 526 pounds of non-perishable items. Coordinators of the food drive took notice of the increase in monetary donations compared to last year. Monetary donations increased over $916. All proceeds were delivered by the…
Read MoreMADISON – A manufacturer and exporter of wind turbines based in the People’s Republic of China was sentenced July 6 for stealing trade secrets from AMSC, a U.S.-based company formerly known as American Superconductor Inc., announced Acting Assistant Attorney General John P. Cronan of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney Scott C. Blader…
Read MoreMADISON – Governor Scott Walker announced that more than 555,000 families will be receiving $100-per-child before the start of next school year because of the Child Tax Rebate. This rebate comes in addition to more than $8 billion in cumulative tax relief since Governor Walker took office.
Read MoreMENOMONIE – League of Women Voters of Greater Chippewa Valley this week announced a forum for the five candidates participating in the Dunn County sheriff primary election. The forum is set for Monday, July 30 at 6 p.m. in the community room of the Judicial Center, 615 Stokke Parkway, Menomonie. The five candidates for county…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph TOWN OF HOWARD — Now that Northern Sands Wisconsin LLC has submitted an application for the proposed Albertville Valley sand mine, the Howard Town Board is in the process of hiring an engineer. The Town of Howard has received the fees required by the Howard Town Board for professional services…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph TOWN OF COOKS VALLEY — Chippewa Sand Company LLC of New Auburn has filed an application with Chippewa County for a reclamation permit to expand an existing sand mine in the Town of Cooks Valley to 1,085 acres. Chippewa County Land Conservation and Forest Management held a public informational hearing on…
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By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — A Dunn County judge has found probable cause and has bound two suspects over for arraignment who are accused in the shooting of a Town of Tainter man May 27. Shawn H. Goplen, 34, and Kari L. Blank, 36, appeared before Judge Rod Smeltzer in Dunn County Circuit Court…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph TOWN OF STANTON — Although some parts of Dunn County have very good Internet access, progress is slow in other parts of the county, and residents would like to see much more improvement. State Representative Rob Stafsholt, 29th Assembly District, and Angie Dickinson, the state director of broadband for the…
Read MoreThe following is an update on highway construction projects in the area that are currently underway in Dunn and St. Croix Counties.
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