Colfax elevator fund now close to $130,000
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Village of Colfax’s elevator fund for the Colfax Municipal Building is now close to $130,000. Lisa Bragg-Hurlburt, director of the Colfax Public Library, reported in a videotaped library update available on the library’s Facebook page that the elevator fund is $168 shy of reaching $130,000. The elevator thrift…
Read MoreElk Mound school district approves property tax levy of $3.3 million at annual meeting
By LeAnn R. Ralph ELK MOUND — Residents in the Elk Mound school district approved a property tax levy of $3,269,536 for 2023-2024 school year at the district’s the annual meeting on August 21. The tax levy for 2023-2024 compares to a levy of $3,098,650 for 2022-2023, representing an increase of $177,886, or a 5.51…
Read MoreColfax Public Property committee identifies first steps for improvements to clerk’s office, police dept. and library
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Why has the Colfax Municipal Building basement been closed to the public for nearly 25 years? What would it take to remodel the Department of Public Works Building to also house the Colfax Police Department? These were the two questions the Colfax Village Board’s Public Property Committee identified as…
Read MoreLittlest Cowboy shows respect at St. Croix Valley PRCA Rodeo
SHOWING RESPECT — Six-year-old Lincoln Brandenburg of Downing took offhis cowboy hat and placed it on his chest during the singing of the National Anthem prior to the start of the Friday night, August 18 performance of the 2023 St. Croix Valley PRCA Rodeo in Glenwood City. —photo by Shawn DeWitt This photo and many…
Read MoreCucumber Festival Hot Success!
GETTING A BIG RIDE in the bucket of Menomonie Fire Departments ladder truck honoring the 75th anniversary of the Boyceville Fire Department during the annual Cucumber Festival were these local people. Many more photos are available to see and purchase by clicking the photo tab at the top of our website. —photo by Carlton DeWitt
Read MoreGlenwood City opens football season with lopsided win over Eleva-Strum
GLENWOOD CITY — Hoping to improve on their 4-5 record from the previous year and become playoff eligible, the Glenwood City football team hosted a familiar opponent for it Thursday, August 17 season opener. The Hilltoppers welcomed Eleva-Strum to town, and much like last year’s opener in Strum, the Hilltoppers cruised to the win. Last…
Read MoreFire Consumes Garage
FIRE DESTROYED A THREE-CAR GARAGE on the David and Joan Bartz home along County Highway Q in the Town of Tiffany Monday afternoon. Bartz stated that he had just parked his ATV in the garage and he thought that the machine may have started on fire. The garage was some distance from their home, but heat from the fire…
Read MoreLady Bulldogs aim for big improvements on volleyball court
by Marlys Krueger Sports Correspondent BOYCEVILLE — After finishing 0-7 in Dunn St. Croix Conference play and 4-22 overall a year ago, second year varsity volleyball coach Rochelle Olson has high hopes her Lady Bulldog team can finish with a better record in conference play and make it further in the regional tournament this season.…
Read MoreWith 44 players, Topper volleyball team ready for great season
by Marlys Kruger Sports Correspondent GLENWOOD CITY — The Glenwood City gym may need an expansion if they want to have enough room for all the members of the volleyball team this year. With 44 girls finding their way to the gym August 14, third-year coach Nikki Webert has high hopes the Hilltoppers can improve…
Read MoreBoyceville football dominates both side of ball for 49-0 shutout of Independence/Gilmanton
by Joel DeWitt Sports Correspondent BOYCEVILLE — With the goal of winning a conference championship in mind, the 2023 Boyceville football team started the season off in grand fashion against Independence/Gilmanton. Like the matchup between these two squads the previous season, Boyceville manhandled the Indees on Friday, August 18. The stout Boyceville defense forced Independence/Gilmanton…
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