GC softball drops trio of conference contests
After scoring a ten-run win over Elmwood-Plum City for its first conference victory in nearly two years, the Glenwood City softball team was hoping to build some momentum heading into last week’s action that featured games versus a trio of Dunn-St. Croix foes. Unfortunately, the Hilltoppers had trouble generating offense as they lost all three…
Read MoreHilltopper baseball drops pair to open season
With the weather finally cooperating last week, the Glenwood City baseball team was able to open its 2023 season with a pair of conference road games. Unfortunately, the Toppers had trouble hitting and fielding the ball leading to two defeats. Glenwood City lost 13-2 to Mondovi its season opener last Thursday, April 13. Just 24…
Read MoreOlson, Radintz named Glenwood City’s 2022-23 Dunn-St. Croix scholar athletes
The Glenwood City High School Athletic Department is proud to announce the selection of Devynn Olson and Ian Radintz as this year’s Dunn-St. Croix Conference Scholar Athlete representatives from Glenwood City. Each member school district within the Dunn-St. Croix Conference is invited to nominate one boy and one girl for scholar athlete honors. Criteria for…
Read MoreBoyceville fire district hires new clerk and elects new chair and vice-chair
by LeAnn R. Ralph BOYCEVILLE — The Boyceville Community Fire District has hired a new clerk and has elected a new chair and vice-chair. During a special meeting April 12, members of the fire district board approved hiring Laura Ulrich as the clerk-treasurer. Chuck Siler, representative for the Town of Tiffany, said the fire district…
Read MoreOne injured in three vehicle crash on I-94
HUDSON — On April 15, 2023, at approximately 12:57 a.m. the Wisconsin State Patrol, St. Croix Sheriff’s Department, and Hudson Police Department responded to a three-vehicle crash in St. Croix County on Interstate 94 eastbound at milepost 1. Meghan Mcgahn of Cottage Grove, MN was operating her 2013 Honda Civic westbound in the eastbound lanes…
Read MoreUW-Stout to develop model cybersecurity internship program with $299,000 System, state grant
Menomonie, Wis. — A cybersecurity internship grant addressing the needs of the Wisconsin’s critical infrastructure utilities has been awarded to University of Wisconsin-Stout, a higher education leader in the field. The $298,771 Fast Forward grant from the state Department of Workforce Development and University of Wisconsin System will provide paid industry internships to adult learners,…
Read MoreColfax seeks legal opinion for subdividing 1009 University
by LeAnn R.Ralph COLFAX — To subdivide — or not to subdivide? That was the question facing the Colfax Village Board at the April 10 meeting concerning 1009 University Avenue. Several village board members asked for clarification about the property involved in the request to subdivide. The property with the address of 1009 University Avenue…
Read MoreBoyceville man sentenced to 10 years in prison, 10 years of extended supervision for child sexual assault
by LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — A 57-year-old Boyceville man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison and 10 years of extended supervision on charges related to the sexual assault of a child. Franklin J. Bignell appeared in Dunn County Circuit Court from Stanley Correctional April 12 for a clarification on sentencing before Judge…
Read MoreDC PR&D recommends rezone from General Ag to Residential 1 in Town of Sherman
by LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The Dunn County Planning Resources and Development Committee is recommending a rezone in the Town of Sherman along state Highway 25 from General Agriculture to Residential 1. Ray Witke, owner of Classic Protective Coatings, would like to combine a lot zoned General Agriculture with an outlot to the east,…
Read MoreArea Flooding
UNDERWATER — Felland Park in the Town of Colfax just north of Colfax was underwater from flooding by the Red Cedar River the week of April 10. The river normally flows a few feet west of the trees in the upper right corner of the photograph. During historic flooding during the 1960’s, the NSP power…
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