Cedar Street project in Colfax runs into clay
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Although Cedar Street in Colfax was expected to be paved at the beginning of July, problems with clay have delayed the project. The sub-grade in Cedar Street looked good when the weather was dry, and the street was ready to be paved, but then it rained, said a representative…
Read MoreZoning still up in the air for former dental office
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Following a public hearing on a request to rezone 619 Main Street in Colfax, the former location of the Dental Wellness Clinic, the Colfax Plan Commission recommended the request be set aside until the property has been surveyed. The request from Dr. Larry Phillips to change the zoning for…
Read MoreTainter Lake Rehabilitation District holds first annual meeting
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Approximately 200 people attended the first Tainter Lake Rehabilitation District’s annual meeting August 5 at the Menomonie High School auditorium. Electors in the Lake District, which included residents and property owners, increased the board of commissioners to five elected positions, approved applying for a lake planning grant, set a…
Read MoreRichard Earl Shackleton “Dick”
Richard E. Shackleton “Dick”, age 79 of Menomonie, WI passed away peacefully on Friday, August 11, 2023 at Dove Health Care in Eau Claire, WI. He was born April 15, 1944, to Perry and Genevieve (Bliven) Shackleton at home in Holcombe WI. Richard married Lois Elaine Jackson on October 19, 1963, in Knapp WI. They…
Read MoreBoyceville has many topics at monthly board meeting
BOYCEVILLE — The Boyceville Village Board had a long list of items on the agenda for their monthly meeting, Monday evening, August 14, including discussion on improvements within the village, police phone number, assessor’s contract, a main street building that is for sale and posting the Public Works Director job. Don Rose, the current Public…
Read MoreBoyceville Bulldogs set their sight on conference championship and more
by Marlys Krueger Sports Correspondent BOYCEVILLE — After falling short of their goals of winning a Dunn-St. Croix Conference championship and getting past a level 2 game in the WIAA playoffs last season, the Boyceville football team is determined to reach those goals this year. The team finished 5-2 in conference play and 8-3 overall…
Read MoreHilltopper football team will need to replace key players in 2023 season
by Marlys Krueger Sports Correspondent GLENWOOD CITY — If the Glenwood City Hilltoppers hope to improve on last year’s record of 4-5 overall and 2-5 in Dunn St. Croix Conference play, they will have to replace four all conference players from that team. Gone are Brady Klatt, the D-SC Conference Defensive Player of the Year…
Read MoreOn the Road Again
ON THE ROAD AGAIN — There were rounds of applause, hugs, tears, and smiles on Saturday, August 5th, as Rich Salsbury (right) and Chris Roosen (left) lead the pack for the 3rd Annual Fiddler’s Run hosted by local business, Fiddler’s Green Bar and Grill. This annual run benefits local military veterans with this year’s proceeds benefiting Kline Hall –…
Read MoreHonor Kaitie to be at St. Croix Valley PRCA Rodeo
by Missy Klatt GLENWOOD CITY — For many in the community, the death of St. Croix County Sheriff Deputy Kaitie Leising in early May of this year while on a call in our area hit many people hard. It also had a big effect on those that she worked with. Cathy Borgschatz was one of…
Read MoreSaddle up, it’s Rodeo Time!!
GLENWOOD CITY — The summer is quickly passing by, but there is still one of the St. Croix Valley’s greatest events ahead! The St. Croix Valley PRCA Rodeo, brings top notch RAM Rodeo to the St. Croix County Fairgrounds, Glenwood City, August 18 and 19 with 7:30 p.m. performances once again! Gates will open at…
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