DC begins soft launch of “Independent Living Support” pilot program
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The Dunn County Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) has started the soft launch of the Independent Living Support pilot program. The state of Wisconsin had planned the roll-out of the ILSP for July 11 but delayed the soft launch until July 24, said Tracy Fischer, manager of the…
Read MoreDunn County meat animal auction Saturday, will feature 87 animals
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The meat animal auction at the Dunn County Fair on Saturday, July 29, will feature 87 animals. The sale starts at 5 p.m. and will include 42 pigs, 28 beef, 13 sheep and four goats. The following exhibitors will have pigs for sale: Chloe Auth, Isabella Auth, Sophia Burr,…
Read MoreDC Hwy. Committee approves $1.36 million bid for Hwy. B paving project
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The Dunn County Highway Committee has accepted a bid from Monarch Paving of $1.36 million to pave 3.3 miles of county Highway B north of the Exit 45. The bid includes 4.5 inches of asphalt in two lifts, said Dustin Binder, Dunn County highway commissioner, at a meeting of…
Read MoreOff the Editor’s Desk – 7-26-2023
I’m not buying an electric car yet! It’s hot and summer is here in Wisconsin and if you watch anybody that thinks that they are well informed you will hear that the planet is getting warmer and that will raise the sea level, melt the ice, keep polar bears from getting food and change our…
Read MoreTainter Lake Rehabilitation District ready for first annual meeting
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The Tainter Lake Rehabilitation District’s Board of Commissioners is ready for the first annual meeting scheduled August 5. Interim commissioners are Al Brown and Jerry Porter, and one seat is vacant. Jim Zons, Dunn County board supervisor from Colfax, has been appointed to serve on the board of commissioners…
Read MoreStrenke found guilty of illegal bear hunting in northern Dunn County and fined $3,500
by LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — One of the four men accused of illegal bear hunting in the Town of Sheridan in northern Dunn County has been found guilty of killing a bear without a license and has been fined nearly $3,500. Hunter J. Strenke, age 23, of Clayton, appeared before Judge James Peterson in…
Read MoreFun For the Whole Herd: Dunn County Fair starts Wednesday
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Under the theme “Fun For the Whole Herd,” the Dunn County Fair starts today, Wednesday, July 26, and runs through Sunday, July 29. The gates open at 4 p.m. today, and the carnival will open at 5 p.m. For the remainder of the fair Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday,…
Read MoreNew Dunn County group to tackle housing issues
MENOMONIE, Wis. — The final step has been taken to establish a work group in Dunn County to address the pressing issue of a lack of adequate housing throughout the county. “The County Board believes that it is essential to find ways to provide our residents with more housing choices at prices they can afford…
Read MoreGeorge and Joanne Loock
George Loock, 84, and his wife, Joanne (nee Werner) Loock, 81, passed away holding hands just six minutes apart on Monday, July 10, 2023 after injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 17 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Medford with Rev. Daniel Iwinski officiating. Burial followed…
Read MorePaige Mrdutt attends Badger Girls State
OSHKOSH — Badger Girls State (BGS) held its 78th session on June 18 – 22, 2023 at the UW-Oskosh Campus. Glenwood City and Wilson Auxiliary units, with the financial assistance of the Boyceville Legion, sponsored upcoming Boyceville High School senior, Paige Mrdutt, as a delegate. Paige is the daughter of Tom Mrdutt and Amy Frieburg…
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