Elk Mound approves annual wage and benefit negotiations
By LeAnn R. Ralph ELK MOUND — Wage and benefit negotiations for village employees in Elk Mound will now take place every year. Prior to this, the Elk Mound Village Board has been negotiating with employees every three years on wages and benefits with scheduled increases for each of the three years. The end of…
Read MoreEOG Resources requesting change in reclamation permit for S&S Mine
By LeAnn R. Ralph CHIPPEWA FALLS — EOG Resources, which had been mining frac sand at the Schindler and Sikora Mine in the Town of Howard, is requesting a change in the reclamation permit to include no wetland mitigation requirements. Chippewa County Land and Water Conservation held a public informational meeting on the proposed modifications…
Read MoreVisitors from Norway make meaningful connections in Colfax
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — After traveling all the way from Norway, the Sørslett family’s visit to Colfax was everything they had hoped it would be and more. Bjørn Arne Sørslett, his daughter, Hanna Mæland Sørslett, mother, Sigrun Sørslett, and father, Gunnar Sørslett, began their visit with attending the worship service at Colfax Lutheran…
Read MoreCrash at D and DD leaves two injured
GLENWOOD CITY — Two were injuredin a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of County Road D and DD on August 7th. According to a news release from the St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office the “County Emergency Communications received multiple 911 calls at 6:14 am that morning for a crash at this intersection. Sheriff’s Office deputies,…
Read MoreDoug “Digger” Robinson
Remembering Doug “Digger” Robinson: A Life Defined by Generosity In the heart of Chetek, a shining soul, Doug Robinson, graced us with his presence for several wonderful years. From the moment he entered this world on August 17, 1963, it was clear that he was destined to carve out a life filled with love and adventure. Doug’s passion for…
Read MoreFrank J. Bammert
Frank J. Bammert, age 76 of Menomonie, WI passed away Sunday, August 6, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire, WI. He was born May 24, 1947 in Menomonie, WI. A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, August 11, 2023 at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie, WI with Celebrant…
Read MoreDwight Walter Reese
Dwight Walter Reese, age 81, passed away at Solara Hospital in Harlingen Texas on July 24, 2023. Dwight was born on February 15, 1942, in Porterville California, and was the oldest son to Walter and Violet (Tucker) Reese. Dwight served in the United States Army from 1962-1965. He was stationed overseas in Spain where he…
Read MoreAllen Hoff, Jr.
Allen Hoff, Jr., of Knapp, passed away on August 1, 2023 in Rochester, Minnesota surrounded by his family after a battle with cancer. Allen was born on June 14, 1942 to Allen Sr., and Myrtle (Earl) Hoff. In 1955, they moved to the home farm where Allen spent the rest of his life farming, and…
Read MoreRed Cross: Donation shortfall may impact blood supply
EAU CLAIRE — The American Red Cross has seen a shortfall of about 25,000 blood donations in the first two months of the summer, which makes it hard to keep hospital shelves stocked with lifesaving blood products. By making an appointment to give blood or platelets in August, donors can keep the national blood supply…
Read MoreGC school board adopts new district goals
GLENWOOD CITY — The School District of Glenwood City will have some new goals for the upcoming school year. The Board of Education unanimously approved (6-0) the new district-wide goals for the 2023-24 academic year at its August 7 regular session. These new SMART Goals, which stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound, were…
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