Elk Mound considering repeal of loitering ordinance
By LeAnn R. Ralph ELK MOUND — Members of the Elk Mound Village Board are considering whether to repeal the village’s ordinance 11-2-5 pertaining to loitering and unlawful assembly. There was an incident in Turtle Lake where a motorist was cited for loitering under an ordinance similar to the Elk Mound ordinance, and such ordinances…
Read MoreWI State Trooper struck and injured on Interstate 94
On March 9, 2023 at approximately 9:57 PM, the Dunn County Sheriff’s Office and Menomonie Fire Department were dispatched for a vehicle crash on Interstate 94 near mile marker 33 westbound in the Township of Lucas, Dunn County. The Dunn County Communications Center received information from the Wisconsin State Patrol (WSP) that a Trooper was…
Read MorePSC deems Environmental Impact Statement not needed for Elk Creek Solar Project
by LeAnn R. Ralph MADISON — The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin has completed an environmental assessment for the Elk Creek Solar Project and has concluded that an environmental impact statement is not necessary. Elk Creek Solar has filed a formal application with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin to build a 300-megawatt solar generating…
Read MoreColfax Public Library reports total circulation of 30,265 for 2022
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Colfax Public Library had a total circulation for 2022 of 30,265, according to the annual report dated February 15 filed by Lisa Bragg-Hurlburt, director of the Colfax Public Library. Last year’s circulation of 30,265 compares to a total circulation of 34,598 for 2021, which was the highest circulation…
Read MoreOfficer involved shooting deemed justified as self-defense and defense of others
MENOMONIE — Dunn County District Attorney Andrea Nodolf released her decision today that the use of deadly force by Dunn County Sheriff’s Deputy Jacob Blum, Menomonie Police Department Officer Tyson Kahl, and Menomonie Police Department Lieutenant Michael Sampson were justified acts of self-defense and defense of others on January 21, 2023. Nodolf stated “While the…
Read More“Straw Purchase” of a firearm results in death of a woman
MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Ashley Zastrow, 32, Merrill, Wisconsin was sentenced March 2 by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to 1 year and 1 day in federal prison for making false statements during the purchase of two firearms. This prison term…
Read MoreLotts-A-Meat issues voluntary class I recall of packaged meats
MADISON, Wis. — Lotts-A-Meat in Bloomer, Wis., is issuing a voluntary Class I recall of packaged meats sold wholesale and at retail. Unless otherwise noted below, the recalled products carry a mark of inspection with establishment No. 398 and includes: Honey Ham Stick-No Nitrite or Nitrate Added, 1 lb. vacuum-sealed packages with packaging dates prior…
Read MoreTomah man sentenced to 12 years for distributing methamphetamine
MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Victor Pennington, 27, Tomah, Wisconsin was sentenced February 3 by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to 12 years in federal prison for distributing 500 grams or more of methamphetamine as part of a conspiracy. This prison term…
Read MoreElizabeth (Betty) Ann Mindrup
Betty was born on April 24, 1942 to William R. Mindrup and Miona (Peterson) Mindrup. She was born in Harris, MN and was baptized and confirmed at the First Lutheran Church of Harris. Betty attended elementary school in Harris and graduated with honors from North Branch High School in 1960. After completing her University degree,…
Read MoreNational Groundwater Awareness Week is March 5-11
MADISON, Wis. – The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is highlighting the importance of the responsible development, management and use of groundwater in recognition of National Groundwater Water Week, March 5-11. Groundwater is a vital resource in Wisconsin, with approximately 70% of Wisconsinites relying on groundwater as their primary source of drinking water. Wisconsin’s groundwater…
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