City moves ahead with listing three city properties for sale
The City Council agreed to list three city owned parcels for sale and chose a realtor to handle the transaction of disposing of those properties. Mayor Rob Unruh addressed the council telling them that they had talked to two local realtors about handling the sale and asked the members of council to engage one of…
Read MoreWisconsin towns brace for next fight on local control over large farms
By Bennet Goldstein, Wisconsin Watch After a developer began eyeing rural northwest Wisconsin for a large swine farm, five small towns enacted ordinances aimed at curbing environmental and health impacts. Then, the state’s biggest business and agricultural interest groups fought back. They engaged disaffected residents. Some locals sued. Others ran for political office. New leaders…
Read MoreBarn in The U.S.A.: St. Croix County Fair starts today
By LeAnn R. Ralph GLENWOOD CITY — Under the theme “Barn in the U.S.A.,” the St. Croix County Fair begins today, July 19, with the judging of exhibits, and runs through Sunday, July 23. Starting at noon today, Cultural Arts, Plant & Soil Science, Woodworking and Flower & House Plants exhibits in Exhibit Building…
Read MoreAudit review: Colfax school district ended school year with $1.9 million fund balance
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — According to the unofficial audit numbers, the Colfax school district ended the 2022-2023 school year June 30 with a fund balance of $1,901,281. The fund balance as of June 30, 2022, was $1,867,255, according to information William C. Yingst Jr., district administrator, provided to the Colfax Board of Education…
Read MoreBaldwin, Murkowski introduce bill to modernize and expand apprenticeships programs to meet 21st century workforce needs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) are leading legislation to modernize, streamline, and expand apprenticeship programs to connect more Americans with good-paying jobs, meet businesses’ need for more skilled workers, and grow the economy. The National Apprenticeship Act of 2023 would remove barriers and expand opportunities for employers and apprentices…
Read MoreTerry Eugene Roswell
Terry Eugene Roswell, 83, of Austin, Texas, passed away on December 18, 2022. He was born on October 26, 1939 in Menomonie, Wisconsin, to Ernest Eugene Roswell and Thelma Vivian (Drinkwine) Roswell. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. As a child, Terry moved around the United States because of his father’s jobs, but…
Read MoreEM Millers wrap up season on a high note, capture EC Junior League titles
by Don Stuckert The Elk Mound Millers 16U American Legion Baseball finished up their season with a 2-1 record last week, including participating in the Eau Claire Babe Ruth Junior League tournament. Bloomer The Millers started their week hosting Bloomer. The Millers dropped a tough one to Bloomer 14-12 at the Village Park on Tuesday…
Read MoreCommunity Foundation Grant Application August 1 Deadline Approaching
The Community Foundation of Dunn County (CFDC) is currently accepting grant applications from Dunn County area nonprofits, government organizations and community groups that support the betterment of Dunn County. Eligible areas of interest include the arts, culture, health, heritage, the environment, recreation, education, basic human needs, and other civic initiatives. The deadline to submit an…
Read MoreOff the Editor’s Desk 7-19-2023
Going to Minnesota is difficult! If you have the urge to travel into Minnesota, be aware that I-94 is under construction just west of the bridge at Hudson. Last Thursday there was an accident that closed down the west bound lanes of the Interstate. On Saturday, I was in Hudson and drove alongside of the…
Read MoreColfax school district anticipating $10.03 million in expenditures for 2023-2024
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Colfax school district is anticipating expenditures of $10,026,059 for the 2023-2024 school year. The Colfax Board of Education reviewed the preliminary budget July 10 at a meeting scheduled for 5:30 p.m. The revenue for 2023-2024 is expected to be $9,901,164. The revenue is anticipated to be $124,895 less…
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