Colfax baseball team drops pair of D-SC games to Boyceville and Mondovi
by Marlys Kruger Sports Correspondent Taking on two of the leading teams in the Dunn-St. Croix Conference on the road last week turned out to be a difficult task for the Viking baseball team. Although they scored their highest run total of the season, they lost in a slugfest 24-14 at Boyceville April 22. They…
Read MoreFour state grants to improve internet access in Dunn County
MENOMONIE, Wis. — Dunn County has secured four additional state grants to improve broadband access to homeowners and businesses. The grants are part of $43.2 million in new broadband grants announced recently by Gov. Tony Evers and the Public Service Commission to fund 30 projects across the state. They will expand broadband access for about…
Read MoreColfax school board elects Kragness as president, Neuburg as vice-president
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Colfax Board of Education conducted a perfectly routine organizational meeting at the April 22 meeting. Andrew De Moe, school board clerk, administered the oath of office to incumbents Kyle Knutson and Ken Neuburg, who were the only two candidates on the ballot April 2 for two positions on…
Read MoreScience Exploration Day at Colfax Red Cedar Preserve and Recreation area is May 18
By LeAnn R. Ralph Editor’s Note: LeAnn R. Ralph serves as a member of the Colfax Red Cedar Preserve and Recreation Area Management Committee. COLFAX — A Science Exploration Day for explorers of all ages will be held at the Colfax Red Cedar Preserve and Recreation Area on Saturday, May 18. Three lessons — Rocks…
Read MoreOff the Publisher’s Desk 5-1-24
Birthday Party! It’s always great when family and friends can get together and celebrate a family members birthday. It is especially great when that celebration is for a young member of the family. It was so on Saturday; I first traveled to the Klatt Family Farm in Stanton Township to enjoy their annual pancake breakfast…
Read MoreAccessibility meeting for Colfax Public Library scheduled for May 13
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — A meeting to discuss how accessibility for people with disabilities can be improved at the Colfax Public Library is scheduled for May 13 at the Grapevine Senior Center on Main Street in Colfax. The Colfax library has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the American Library Association to install…
Read MoreColfax Solid Waste & Recycling Management Committee asks Niggemann to stay on
By LeAnn R. Ralph Editor’s Note: LeAnn R. Ralph serves on the Colfax Solid Waste & Recycling Management Committee as the representative for the Town of Otter Creek. COLFAX — The Colfax Solid Waste & Recycling Management Committee has asked Lynn Niggemann to stay on as the administrator of the solid waste and recycling program.…
Read MoreColfax school district responds to threat posted on social media
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — William C. Yingst Jr., Colfax school district administrator, was not expecting to deal with a school safety incident on Friday, April 19. At least, not up until 4:30 that morning he was not expecting to deal with a school safety incident, which turned out to be the threat of…
Read MoreGlenwood City FFA honors members at annual awards banquet
GLENWOOD CITY – The Glenwood City Future Farmers of America (FFA) held its annual chapter awards banquet in the high school commons on Sunday April 14, 2024. FFA members, parents, and guests enjoyed a meal and good conversation but the highlight of the afternoon was the many awards given to Glenwood City FFA members, alumni,…
Read MoreBoyceville’s 8th grade girls finish 11th in Wisconsin State Invitational Championship basketball tourney
The Boyceville Bulldogs 8th grade girls basketball team participated in the Wisconsin State Invitational Championship Tournament hosted by Stevens Point on April 6 and 7, 2024. This elite tournament, which is organized by The Great Northwest Basketball League, brought together 35 of the top community-based 8th grade girls basketball teams from across the State of…
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