Colfax school board debates whether college credits should be limited
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Should the Colfax school district limit the number of college classes high school students can take at Chippewa Valley Technical College or at area universities? Last year, the Colfax school district spent $120,000 on college tuition for Colfax High School students, said William C. Yingst Jr., district administrator, at…
Read MoreBoard of Adjustment approves campground for Knappa Valley Venue
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Following a public hearing, the Dunn County Zoning Board of Adjustment has approved a conditional use permit for a campground at the Knappa Valley Venue in the Town of Stanton. The Board of Adjustment held a public hearing on the application for a campground, as well as an application…
Read MoreColfax school district expecting to lose nearly $300,000 in state aid for 2023-2024
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — According to estimates released by the state Department of Public Instruction for general aid for the 2023-2024 school year, Colfax will lose $293,326 in state aid. Colfax received $6,036,193 in state aid for the 2022-2023 school year, and the estimate for 2023-2024 is $5,742,867, according to information provided to…
Read MoreColfax Village Board passes on possibility of purchasing 619 Main for village use
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Colfax Village Board has taken a pass on the possibility of purchasing 619 Main Street, the former Dental Wellness Clinic, to use as the location for the police department or village offices. Dr. Larry Phillips, who has retired from his profession as a dentist, spoke to the Colfax…
Read MoreFire destroys Morgen’s Auto Body in Colfax
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — A fire that started sometime after 4:30 p.m. on Monday, July 10, at Morgen’s Auto Body in Colfax destroyed the building’s roof and resulted in heavy smoke and water damage to the rest of the building. Morgen’s Auto Body is located at 409 Cedar Street south of the railroad…
Read MoreOpen Class Quilt Viewer’s Choice Award new at the St. Croix County Fair
GLENWOOD CITY — Each year while watching the Open Class Quilt judging at the St. Croix County Fair, the quilters are asked to vote on the quilt they like the best. This year, for the first time the Viewer’s Choice Award will be awarded by Topstitchery, located in downtown Roberts, WI. Topstitchery is a one…
Read MoreBaldwin, Murkowski introduce bill to modernize, expand apprenticeships programs to meet 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 MoreDonors needed in July to prevent a blood shortage
EAU CLAIRE — The American Red Cross continues to see a concerning trend – blood donations are being sent to hospitals faster than they are coming in. The Red Cross has collected about 50,000 fewer blood donations than needed over the last two months. Donors are asked to make an appointment to give blood or…
Read MoreBARN IN THE U.S.A. at the St. Croix County Fair
GLENWOOD CITY — The St. Croix County Fair is held annually in Glenwood City and has been a summer tradition in our county for over 100 years. This great community event will take place July 19-23 this year and offers something for everyone. The St. Croix County Fair offers animal, agricultural, and domestic exhibits; free…
Read MoreVillage Board continues with updating ordinances and rules
BOYCEVILLE—Over the past several months the village board has wrestled with updating and making changes to the Village’s rulebook. At their last meeting on Monday evening, July 10, the board was looking at two of the updated regulations including one on parks and the other is for rules regulating large gatherings. According to the more…
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