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Are gas prices headed back to $3.00/gallon?

By Melissa | May 7, 2018

Over the past few weeks’ local gasoline prices have creped up from the $2.40 price range into the $2.70 price per gallon. Will they top the three-dollar cost in the near future as we plan for summer outings and trips?

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Lt. Governor Kleefisch and Packers’ great Donald Driver urge all motorists to buckle-up – every trip, every seat Annual “Click It or Ticket” law enforcement mobilization set for May 21 – June 3

By Melissa | May 7, 2018

With another busy travel season about to begin, Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch and Green Bay Packers’ all-time leading receiver Donald Driver teamed up to deliver a life-saving message to motorists: always wear a safety belt – every trip, every seat. Kleefisch and Driver joined Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Secretary Dave Ross and others…

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25th Annual Dunn County Dairy Promotion Breakfast to be held in Elk Mound June 2

By Melissa | May 7, 2018

The 25th Annual Dunn County Dairy Promotion Breakfast will be held on Saturday, June 2nd from 7 am to 11 am at Jenson Family Farms LLC, Jenson Family, E9859 Cty Rd M, Elk Mound, Wisconsin 54739. To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the breakfast, attendees will be able to enjoy a variety of dairy products…

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St. Croix County set to collect hazardous waste from farms, businesses and households

By Melissa | May 7, 2018

St. Croix County will hold the annual Clean Sweep Hazardous Waste Collection on May 18-19 at the county highway shop located at 666 E Hwy 12 in the Town of Hudson.   Household hazardous waste will be collected Friday, May 18 from 12 – 5 pm and Saturday, May 19 from 9 am – 1…

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Barbershop Church Singers Chorus to perform in area churches

By Melissa | May 7, 2018

The Dunn County Barbershop Summer Church Singers will be in the Chippewa Valley area to sing their arrangement of Spiritual/Gospel music for several church congregations.

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Dunn County Democrats to meet May 23

By Melissa | May 7, 2018

The Dunn County Democrats will meet on Wednesday, May 23 at 6:30 pm at the Menomonie Library, 600 Wolske Bay.

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Eau Claire man accused of stealing guns in Town of Spring Brook burglary bound over for trial

By Melissa | May 7, 2018

By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE  —  A Dunn County judge has found probable cause concerning a 29-year-old Eau Claire man charged in connection with stealing guns during a burglary at an Elk Mound address and has ordered him bound over for trial. Patrick E. Nolan, along with his attorney, Shelly Tomtschik, appeared before Judge Rod…

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Landowner Helpful Tip: Garlic Mustard Control

By Melissa | May 7, 2018

Garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata) is a non-native, invasive plant that destroys healthy native forests and rapidly overtakes yard and garden areas. One of the worst invasive plants in Wisconsin, this nasty invader can completely monopolize the forest floor in just a few years. It thrives in a wide range of light conditions including full sun…

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Celebrating Small Businesses: April 29-May 5 is Small Business Week

By Melissa | May 1, 2018

by SCEDC Executive Director Bill Rubin John F. Kennedy started a tradition in 1963 as the first U.S. President to designate a National Small Business Week. Fifty-five years later, the proclamations continue as a way to recognize the important contributions of entrepreneurs and small business owners. This year’s Small Business Week is set for April…

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St. Croix Electric Cooperative holds 81st Annual Meeting April 12

By Melissa | May 1, 2018

Former Glenwood City resident Todd (TJ) Johnson made his debut as a St. Croix Electric Cooperative employee on April 12 during the Commitment to Community 81st Annual Meeting activities at R&D Catering Banquet Facility in New Richmond, an SCEC member business.

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