Lady Vikings split softball games at Shell Lake Tourney
by Marlys Kruger Sports Correspondent COLFAX — The Colfax softball team traveled to Shell Lake for a pair of games on a warm, sunny day on Saturday, May 11 and came home with a 15-0 loss to Division 2 Ellsworth but won a close 3-1 game against host Shell Lake. The Vikings, now 17-3 on…
Read MoreColfax claims first ever D-SC Conference softball championship with win over Elk Mound
by Marlys Kruger Sports Correspondent COLFAX — It was a real battle from start to finish but with a come-from-behind 7-6 win over the Elk Mound Mounders in the game played May 7 on the Viking’s home field, it gave the Vikings a 12-0 record in Dunn-St. Croix Conference with two conference games left. Boyceville,…
Read MoreBubble blowing fun at Tower Park on May 23rd
Colfax Public Library is hosting “The Bubbler”, Steve Russell, at 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 23rd in a free show at the park outside the library. Families are invited to come watch, pop bubbles, and enjoy a community “welcome to spring”. The Bubbler brings whimsy to the world. With a lot of water and just…
Read MoreThomas J. Hovland
Thomas J. Hovland, 66, of Bedford, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at his residence. Tom was born June 7, 1957, the son of LaVerne and Murial Hovland. Tom attended and graduated from Colfax High School in 1975. Shortly after graduation, Tom enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He retired from the Navy after…
Read MoreRonald James Rose 1960-2024
Ronald James Rose, 63, of Elk Mound WI passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on May 9, 2024. He was born on August 6, 1960 to Phillip and Twylia Rose and graduated from Colfax High School in 1978. He married Jill Knutson on April 25, 1981 and shortly after, purchased the dairy farm he and…
Read MoreTimothy R. Bird
On the most perfect day of 1965, February 26th, a beautiful baby boy named Timothy Robert was born. From that first moment, he defied expectations. Born with an extra chromosome, Tim shattered barriers and inspired all who knew him until his passing on May 10, 2024. Known for his indomitable spirit and love for his…
Read MoreSusan E. Anderson
Susan E. Anderson, age 78, of Glenwood City, WI died Friday, May 10, 2024, peacefully in her home. Sue was born December 3, 1945 in Eau Claire, WI to Edwin and Myrtle (Thorson) Carlson. She attended the rural Ridge View School before graduating from Glenwood City High School in 1964. Following her schooling Sue went…
Read MoreOff the Editor’s Desk 5-15-24
Protests are our way of life! During my long life, I have watched the news everyday and time hardly goes by without there being some sort of protest. Most are just regional or local events and a lot of them come to some sort of end without death, destruction, looting or burning. But, then there…
Read MoreDunn County PR&D makes preliminary determination to take ADUs out of R-1
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Several members of the Dunn County Planning, Resources and Development Committee are suggesting that Accessory Dwelling Units be removed from Residential-1 in the proposed zoning ordinance amendment. Representatives for the townships in Dunn County with the most R-1 zoning have said they do not want ADUs in R-1 and…
Read MoreDunn County Board reviews $3.74 million in capital improvement requests
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE – The Dunn County Board has reviewed $3.74 million in capital improvement requests for the 2025 budget from various departments in the county. Every year, the Dunn County Board adopts a five year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) as part of the budget process, said Kristin Korpela, county manager, at a…
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