MADISON – Governor Scott Walker announced on July 26, 2017, the appointment of Chief Deputy Scott Knudson as the new St. Croix County Sheriff, replacing Sheriff John Shilts, who resigned on July 14, 2017. “Chief Deputy Knudson has demonstrated he has the skills and expertise to serve as an excellent Sheriff for St. Croix County,”…
Read MoreBy Cara L. Dempski EAU CLAIRE — Summertime baseball leagues are a rite of passage for many young American athletes. The sport known as America’s pastime offers a chance to hone skills and learn lessons in teamwork that are useful in the future, but for some young baseball lovers, there are significant challenges to keep…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — An arrest warrant has been issued for a former Boyceville man facing multiple felony charges related to sex crimes against children. Ted Lopez, 39, failed to show up for a hearing in Dunn County Circuit Court July 17. Lopez’s attorney, Charles S. Huff, said he did not know why…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The Dunn County Zoning Board of Adjustment has approved a setback variance of 52 feet from the county highway for Denmark Dairy south of Colfax on county Highway B. The county’s variance for a public right-of-way setback for a livestock facility with more than 1,000 animal units is 150…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph MEMOMONIE — The Livestock Operations Study Group report is ready to be presented to the Dunn County Board. The 50-page report is the culmination of more than seven months of work by a group of participants that included members of the Dunn County Board’s Planning, Resources and Development Committee, the Dunn…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Fun, food, animals and carnival rides — the Dunn County Fair starts Wednesday, July 26 and runs through Sunday at the Dunn County Rec Park in Menomonie. Carnival rides from Calkins United Shows LLC begin at 5 p.m Wednesday. Unlimited ride passes are available for $60 at the ticket…
Read MoreCollege-bound students now have an easier way to find UW System campuses that best meets their needs. A new mobile app called UW Journey guides students through the college search process by comparing and contrasting the 26 UW System campuses.
Read MoreBy Cara L. Dempski GLENWOOD CITY — If hay bales and pigtails are your thing, then Glenwood City has just the celebration for you this week. The St. Croix County Fair is being held July 19 – 23, and promises a wide variety of animals, crafts, vendors, and events for the whole family to enjoy.…
Read MoreBy Cara L. Dempski KNAPP — Three people are dead after a two-vehicle accident on I-94 near Knapp last week. According to a press release, on July 13 at approximately 5:44 p.m., the Eau Claire State Patrol Post received multiple driving complaints that a black vehicle had crossed the I-94 median from the westbound lanes,…
Read MoreBy Cara L. Dempski TOWN OF SOMERSET — Eight people were taken to New Richmond and Stillwater, Minnesota, hospitals last Saturday after the tour bus they were riding in was struck by another vehicle. The accident occurred shortly after 2 p.m. July 15 in the Town of Somerset. According to a press release from the…
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