Ann Marie Ertz
Ann Ertz passed away on March 10, 2024, at her home with her husband, children and sister Sandy at her side. Ann Ertz was born March 13, 1967. Ann married Ben Ertz on June 30, 2015, in Niagara Falls, NY. She worked at Nestle Foods in Eau Claire for 25 years. Ann had a passion…
Read MoreArdys E. Wigdahl
Ardys Elaine Wigdahl age 77, of Colfax, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday March 13, 2024 after a long battle with lung disease. Ardys was a beautiful person who helped so many and made everyone she met feel special. Ardys was a wonderful sister, wife, aunt, grandmother, and friend who was gifted in…
Read MoreArlene Edith Hones
Arlene Edith Hones, 97, formerly of Colfax, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024, at the Park View Home in Woodville, WI. Arlene was born on March 15, 1926, in Boyceville, WI to Arnold and Elsie (Grutt) Price. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. Arlene lived all her life in Wisconsin. Growing…
Read MorePlease Avoid Burning Until Conditions Improve – Elevated Fire Danger Statewide
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks the public to avoid burning due to elevated fire danger throughout the state. Warm temperatures, low humidity and breezy conditions are in the forecast for the beginning part of this week. Although parts of the state are predicted to see rain on Wednesday, the…
Read MoreColfax girls return plenty of experience to softball diamond in 2024
by Marlys Kruger Sports Correspondent COLFAX — After winning their first regional championship since 1982 last year, the Colfax softball team returns ten players who have varsity innings under their belts, including several three year starters. The Vikings finished 13-8 overall and 9-5 in Dunn-St. Croix Conference play, and defeated Eau Claire Regis and Cadott…
Read MoreColfax track teams prepare for upcoming spring sports season
by Marlys Kruger Sports Correspondent COLFAX — First-year head coach Chuck Brown greeted 26 track and field athletes when spring practice began the week of March 4. With the increase in numbers from a year ago, including a few who have experience competing at the state level, coach Brown has high hopes by the end…
Read MoreKennedy Shane captures state high school powerlifting title
APPLETON, WI — Kennedy Shane can now call herself a powerlifting state champion. The Colfax senior captured the 110-kilogram or 242-pound Raw state title at the Wisconsin High School Powerlifting Association’s State competition held March 1-3 at the Fox Cities Exhibition Center in Appleton. Shane placed fifth in last year’s competition. During the USA Powerlifting…
Read MoreMenomonie weigh station project on I-94 to start
To invest in Wisconsin’s transportation system, Gov. Tony Evers has signed a $10.95 million contract with prime contractor Chippewa Concrete Services, Inc. of Chippewa Falls for a project renovating and expanding the safety and weight enforcement facility (SWEF) on westbound I-94 east of Menomonie. Construction is scheduled to start Tuesday, March 19. Built in 1984,…
Read MoreDunn County Board candidate: Jim Zons
COLFAX — Incumbent Dunn County Board supervisor for District 6, Jim Zons, will be running for re-election April 2 against challenger Dustin Shackleton. Zons, age 60, is engaged to his fiancee and has two children, Daniel (age 21) and Catherine (age 20). The Colfax Messenger sent a questionnaire to the candidates. As of press time,…
Read MoreDunn County Board candidate: Sue Suechting
ELK MOUND — Sue Suechting will be the challenger for the supervisor position on the Dunn County Board for District 25 in the April 2 election and is running against incumbent Tom Gilbert. Suechting, age 71, of Elk Mound, is married to her husband, Ralph, and has three adult children and six grandchildren. The Colfax…
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