Off the Editor’s Desk 3-22-23
Not sufficient funds! A year does not go by that officials of government bodies wrestle with money problems and they have more projects than the local property tax base can handle. State law caps property tax levy in Wisconsin. The only other way to increase that revenue is to get approval from the voters. So,…
Read MoreDunn County to receive $1 million in opioid settlement with distributors over 10-15 years
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Dunn County will be participating in the lawsuit settlement with opioid distributors and is expected to receive about $1 million over 10 to 15 years. In November of 2017, the Dunn County Board authorized the county to join thousands of other cities, towns and counties in multiple states in…
Read MoreJune trial scheduled in Dunn County for one high-speed chase suspect from Missouri
by LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — A June trial has been scheduled in Dunn County for one of the suspects from Missouri allegedly involved in a burglary in Menomonie and a high-speed chase with law enforcement last September. Miltiano T. Johnson, age 42 , appeared with his attorney, Michelle M. Erdman, before Judge James Peterson…
Read MoreSkramstad sentenced to 60 months in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine in DC
MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Richard Skramstad, 60, Prescott, Wisconsin, was sentenced March 9 by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to 60 months in federal prison for distributing 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. This prison term will be followed by a…
Read MoreDunn County approves carry-forwards of $5.1 million from 2022
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — While budget carry-forwards and budget adjustments are routine for the Dunn County Board, carry-forwards of $5.1 million for 2022 include a number of grants for county departments as well as leftover funds and donations. The Dunn County Board approved the 2022 budget carry-forwards at the March 15 meeting. The…
Read MoreDunn County CR&T authorizes Broadband Task Force
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The Dunn County Community Resources and Tourism Committee has authorized the formation of a Broadband Task Force. At the February meeting, the CR&T committee approved applying to the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin for a $16,000 planning grant to write a community-wide broadband plan for Internet access, said Kristin…
Read MoreBoyceville hosts Dunn-St. Croix Conference Honors Band and Choir
Boyceville hosted the Dunn-St. Croix Conference Honors Band and Choir on January 25th and 28th. The best student musicians from around the conference gathered on January 25th to rehearse all day, and again on the January 28th to rehearse and perform a public concert. Between the band and choir Boyceville hosted over 200 students from…
Read MoreGlenwood City National Honor Society inducts 17
GLENWOOD CITY — The Glenwood City Chapter of the National Honor Society refreshed its ranks with the addition of 17 new members during is annual induction ceremony held on Wednesday, March 8. Seniors Noah Brite, Moriah McNamara, Max Janson and Devynn Olson along with juniors Michaela Blaser, Steven Booth, Ericka Bosch, Sydney Grant, Haylie Hannah,…
Read MorePatricia L. Small
Patricia L. Small, age 87, of Woodbury, MN Passed away on February 21, 2023 She is survived by daughter Debra Sirotiak; son Lauren Sirotiak (Brenda); sister Susan Bygd (David Zwolenski), brother Thomas Bygd (Mary); grandchildren Jacob Sirotiak (Holly), Christopher Sirotiak (Sarahi), Braden Sirotiak (Katania Stark); 10 great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and cousins including Jim…
Read MoreScott B. Anderson
Scott B. Anderson, age 68, of Downing, Wisconsin passed away, March 11, 2023 after a battle with cancer. Scott was born in Menomonie, Wisconsin on October 1st, 1954 to Stan and Mary Anderson of Downing, Wisconsin. Scott attended Boyceville public schools and was considered part of the pickle patch generation. Before his high school graduation…
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