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Town of Tainter Winnowburrow Farm features heirloom varieties

By Melissa | February 6, 2018

By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX —  When the days start to grow longer but the frost still runs deep and there’s still snow on the ground, Bonnie Warndahl’s thoughts turn to planting flowers and vegetables. Warndahl, along with her husband, Josh, operate Winnowburrow Farm in the Town of Tainter on county Highway G several miles…

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Barbershop Singers hold annual awards/installation banquet

By Melissa | February 6, 2018

COLFAX — The Dunn County Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society presented special awards and installed the 2018 officers and board members on February 6, 2018 at Mom’s On Main Restaurant in Colfax.

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Barbershop Singers hold annual awards/installation banquet

By Melissa | February 5, 2018

COLFAX — The Dunn County Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society presented special awards and installed the 2018 officers and board members on February 6, 2018 at Mom’s On Main Restaurant in Colfax.

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Dunn County Farm Bureau members become “lobbyists for a day” at Ag Day at the Capitol

By Melissa | February 5, 2018

Members of Dunn County Farm Bureau, along with nearly 400 other farmers and agriculturists from across Wisconsin attended Ag Day at the Capitol on Wednesday, January 24th in Madison.                                                     …

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Chinese company Sinovel Wind Group convicted of theft of trade secrets

By Melissa | February 1, 2018

MADISON, WI – A manufacturer and exporter of wind turbines based in the People’s Republic of China was convicted on January 24 of 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…

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The Milwaukee County Zoo’s Groundhog Day takes a new twist in 2018!

By Melissa | February 1, 2018

MILWAUKEE, WI – The Milwaukee County Zoo’s Groundhog Day festivities have always been a popular tradition for visitors and the community alike.  This year, on February 2, the Zoo’s activities take on a furry new twist, as another iconic Zoo animal will take the spotlight – the Zoo’s resident polar bear, Snow Lilly!

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Fatality occurs on I-94 near Baldwin

By Melissa | January 30, 2018

On January 29 at approximately 10:19 a.m., the Wisconsin State Patrol was called to the scene of a fatal crash on I94 mile marker 22 east bound, near Baldwin.

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WISTAX Facts: State sales tax grew fastest in past five years

By Melissa | January 23, 2018

The sales tax is Wisconsin state government’s second-largest tax.  Like the income tax, the sales tax is sensitive to economic conditions, though to a lesser degree: Collections tend to decline as unemployment increases and consumer spending tightens. 

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Governor Walker highlights historic K-12 education investments at Wisconsin Association of School Boards’ State Education Convention

By Melissa | January 23, 2018

MADISON – Governor Scott Walker attended the Wisconsin Association of School Boards’ 97th State Education Convention in Milwaukee January 19 to discuss the state’s historically high investment in K-12 education and increased support for Wisconsin’s rural school districts. Governor Walker also expressed his support for proposed legislation increasing Sparsity Aid and providing a low revenue…

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Reminder: 2018 Dunn County Solid Waste Permits must be displayed

By Melissa | January 23, 2018

Dunn County Solid Waste & Recycling would like to remind all residents that 2018 Solid Waste Permits must be displayed in your vehicle by Saturday, February 3, 2018. If the permit is not displayed, residents will be charged $3 per bag or barrel of household trash.

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