Sheriff Knudson explains impact of Public Safety referendum on Eastern St. Croix County
by Mike R. Bondarenko St. Croix County Sheriff Scott Knudson believes passage of the Public Safety Referendum on April 4 will result in improved law enforcement and criminal justice services in eastern Saint Croix County, including the Glenwood City area. In an exclusive interview with the Tribune Press Reporter, the Sheriff shared his views on…
Read MoreColfax girls’ basketball team visits Board of Education
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Following their loss to Laconia 58-35 on March 9 in the Division 4 state semifinal at the Resch Center in Green Bay, the Colfax girls’ basketball team visited the Colfax Board of Education. A sense of community has been shown to have a positive impact on student mental health,…
Read MoreGaylen Olson
Gaylen Olson, 82, of Superior, WI, died Thursday, March 16, 2023 at Essentia Health, St. Mary’s Hospital Duluth MN surrounded by his family with a bedside service. Gaylen was born on April 15, 1940 to Oscar and Emma Olson in Westhope, ND. Following high school, Gaylen served in the Army, where he was stationed in…
Read MoreSally Russell
We are sad to announce the passing of Sally Russell (DeLong) of Colfax, WI. She died at the age of 80, on March 13, 2023. She was predeceased by her husband Clarence Russell, parents and 2 brothers. She left behind: Virgil (Sandy) DeLong, Kathryn (Michael) Talley, Steve Noland, Candace (Keith) Everin, Chris (Shannon) Russell, Patricia…
Read MoreDianne Lynn Seehaver
Dianne Lynn Seehaver (nee Oleson), 76, of Colfax, Wisconsin, died peacefully surrounded by loved ones on March 1, 2023, at 10:45 p.m. She was born on December 22, 1946, to LeRoy “Huck” and Evelyn (Peterson) Oleson in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Following WWII, Huck and Evelyn purchased land near Sand Creek, Wisconsin, and built a dairy farm.…
Read MoreNine Colfax powerlifters qualified to compete at the state meet
by LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Nine members of the Colfax powerlifting team qualified to compete at the state meet in Appleton March 5 and 6. Kennedy Shane placed fifth at the state meet. The Colfax powerlifting team has a roster of 24 members. The powerlifting team competed in four meets this year at River…
Read MoreColfax village president candidate Jeff Prince
COLFAX — Colfax village president candidate Jeff Prince will be one of two candidates on the ballot in the April 4 election for the position of village president. In addition to Prince, who is currently serving as a village trustee on the Colfax Village Board and who also is a candidate for a village trustee…
Read MoreColfax High School Solo/Ensemble 2023 participants
Solo/ensemble was held at Colfax High School on Wednesday, March 15. Students performed for WSMA judges and were given comments and ratings. Results: I* (qualifying for state May 6): Jazz Band – Rosie Sonnentag, Rachel Rose, Audry Ackerlund, Matthew Dachel, Olivia Runowski, Dylan Hiitola, Zach Hiitola, Kaysen Goodell, Aydren Beebe, Skylar Maves, Mark Sonnentag, Leila…
Read MoreMaintaining profitability by diversifying in sustainability, conservation, and renewables
By Anna Mewis Wisconsin has been a leader when it comes to conservation and education. Hugh Hammond Bennett and Aldo Leopold are some of the founding members of the great conservation movement in Wisconsin who set a standard for overseeing our natural resources still used to this day. These great Wisconsinites blazed a path to…
Read MorePeterson named Optimists Youth of the Month for March
The youth of Dunn County are the focus of the Menomonie Optimist Club, and in March they named Ella Peterson of Colfax High School, as an outstanding Youth of the Month. Optimists have been honoring such talented youth for over 30 years. Ella Peterson is a senior at Colfax High School, where she has taken…
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