Elk Mound school board approves fund-raising for football field turf
By LeAnn R. Ralph ELK MOUND — The Elk Mound Board of Education has given approval for a community member to continue fund raising for improvements to the Elk Mound High School football field that would include turf. Dean Dutzle provided additional information to the Elk Mound school board about the fund-raising efforts at the…
Read MoreElk Mound school district “exceeds expectations” on state report card
By LeAnn R. Ralph ELK MOUND — The Elk Mound school district has received a grade of “exceeds expectations” on the state report card issued by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. On the individual breakdown, Mound View Elementary “significantly exceeds expectations,” while Elk Mound Middle School “exceeds expectations” and Elk Mound High School “meets…
Read MoreColfax slapped with 75 percent increase in health insurance premiums for 2024
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — What started out as a normal, hectic, busy day on November 29 turned into something of a nightmare for Lynn Niggemann, village administrator-clerk-treasurer, when she opened an e-mail that afternoon. Niggemann told the village board at a meeting that evening to review the 2024 budget that she had been…
Read MorePlay it safe when purchasing holiday toys
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – Prevea Health is reminding community members to check their gift lists twice before purchasing children’s toys this holiday season. In 2020 more than 200,000 toy-related injuries were treated in U.S. hospital emergency departments, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 45 percent of those injuries were classified as lacerations,…
Read MoreDATCP and DFI Promote Charity Fraud Awareness
MADISON, Wis. – Many Wisconsinites will donate to charities, nonprofits, and other organizations this holiday season. During Charity Fraud Awareness Week, November 27 through December 1 the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) is joining the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) in an effort to ensure donors’ money reaches real charitable…
Read MoreSue A. Krosnoski
Sue A. Krosnoski, age 85, formerly of Downing, WI, died Monday, November 27, 2023 at the Amery Memory Care Facility in Amery, WI. Sue was born June 22, 1938, in Menomonie, WI to Harold and Irene (McCulloch) Camp. Following graduation she married LuVerne Krosnoski on May 28, 1958 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Glenwood…
Read MoreRachel M. Johnson
Rachel M. Johnson, age 65, of Knapp, WI passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Spring Valley Health and Rehab in Spring Valley, WI. Rachel was born to Maloy and Betty (Holman) Monicken on April 15, 1958. She grew up in rural Baldwin, WI and graduated from Baldwin-Woodville school district in 1976. It wasn’t until…
Read MoreJohn (Jack) Reginald Ubel
John (Jack) Reginald Ubel departed exactly as he wished, at home in bed with his beloved dog Charlie. He dressed, went dining with friends, was active and engaged his last day. He lived 98 healthy years and managed his own life and affairs until the very end. Please come and celebrate his life on Saturday,…
Read MoreDunn County PR&D weighs possible zoning districts for ADUs
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Where would be the best place(s) to allow accessory/additional dwelling units — General Agriculture, Residential 1, Residential 2 or Residential 3? The question is to decide where accessory/additional dwelling units would make the most sense, said Anne Wodarczyk, Dunn County zoning administrator, at the Dunn County Planning, Resources and…
Read MoreBoyceville wrestling looks to build around sectional and state qualifiers
BOYCEVILLE — Last season might have qualified as a rebuilding season for the Boyceville wrestling program after it had to replace four, first-team all-conference grapplers, three of which reached the state tournament. But, veteran head coach Jamie Olson, who begins his 26th season with a 305-137 dual meet record, and long-time assistant Corey Day were…
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