Dunn County Public Health plans to launch water testing lab
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — If you are concerned about bacteria and nitrate in your well water, the Dunn County Health Department will soon be able to provide water testing. The Dunn County Public Health Department is planning to offer water testing services to area residents, said KT Gallagher, director of public health, at…
Read MoreSims sentenced to 3 years in prison for third degree sexual assault
by LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — A 37-year-old former Colfax man who is now a Boyceville resident has been sentenced to three years in prison and three years of extended supervision after being found guilty of third degree sexual assault. Daniel Z. Sims appeared in Dunn County Circuit Court with his attorney, Shirlene Perrin,…
Read MoreOff the Editor’s Desk 10-11-2023
Who’da thunk it? Most of the world knew what would happen when the United States released six billion dollars for the release of five people held by a terrorist country. The heading back in August read like this. “Biden Agrees To Pay $6 Billion Ransom to Iran For Five U.S. Hostages.” The funds were frozen…
Read MoreThe Neighbors of Dunn County dealing with COVID-19 outbreak
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — As of the last week in September, the Neighbors of Dunn County was experiencing an outbreak of SARS-CoV-2. COVID-19 will be on the agenda for a while, said Carmen Meyer, community mentor and administrator at the Neighbors, during the September 28 meeting of the Neighbors of Dunn County Committee.…
Read MoreRubenzer garners Eagle Scout honors
Ethan Rubenzer from Troop 11, was awarded his Eagle Scout at his troops Court of Honor at the Moose Lodge on August 20, 2023. Ethan is the son of Bob & Danielle Rubenzer of Bloomer. Eagle Scout is rare, and it is the highest rank in Scouts. Less than 4% of Scouts ever achieve the…
Read MoreTainter Lake Rehabilitation District working on planning grant application
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The Tainter Lake Rehabilitation District Board of Directors is working on an application for a $5,000 planning grant from the state Department of Natural Resources. The first draft of the application was due September 15, said Al Brown, chair of the board of directors, at the September 21 meeting…
Read MoreElk Mound eliminates ice skating rink for 2023-2024 winter season
By LeAnn R. Ralph ELK MOUND — For the first time in more than 20 years, Elk Mound will not have an ice skating rink on the Steve and Margaret Dieter property near Elk Mound High School and Elk Mound Middle School. The Elk Mound Village Board approved a motion to not approve paying $400…
Read MoreTwo men drowned in St. Croix River
HUDSON — The bodies of two men have been recovered from the St. Croix River after both apparently drowned while boating on the river near Troy Beach in the Town of Troy Tuesday morning, October 3. The two individuals have been identified as 51-year-old Demetrius A. Kekedakis and 65-year-old Perry D. Montpetit. Both men were…
Read MoreIdell Marie Julia (Holldorf) Gast
We sadly lost our beloved mother and true matriarch of the Gast family on Friday, September 1, 2023. Idell Marie Julia (Holldorf) Gast passed away peacefully at the age of 97 at Glenhaven in Glenwood City, WI. Idell was born on the Holldorf Farm in Forest, WI on May 27, 1926 to Fred and Ida…
Read MoreLyle Hockenson, Patrick Hockenson
Lyle Hockenson was born on December 6, 1953 in Baldwin, WI, and grew up in Glenwood City. He was a member of the Class of 1972 of Glenwood City High School where he was known as “Falcon” and excelled in many sports. Lyle also served as Class President, was on the Student Council and a…
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