Nielson cops bronze medal at state wrestling meet, Hellendrung returns with experience
MADISON – Boyceville’s state wrestling duo took different paths at this year’s tournament. In his second consecutive and final appearance, Boyceville senior Sebastian “Bash” Nielson went 4-1, overcoming a semifinal’s loss to the eventual state champion, to place third in the Division 3, 195-pound weight class at the 2023 WIAA Individual State Wrestling Championships held…
Read MoreVeterans urged to have benefits review in the wake of PACT Act
MENOMONIE, Wis. — Following a major expansion of U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs benefits within the last year, Dunn County officials are urging Veterans to seek a review of the benefits they are receiving to ensure they are getting all that they have earned. “The PACT Act is the biggest legislation for veterans in a…
Read MoreGlenwood City Library News
What is happening at the Glenwood City Public Library? With the start of March we celebrate Read Across America. We encourage all ages to take time each day and read a book and read to your child. Why Read? Reading is awesome, Reading is healthy, and Reading makes you smarter. This is also a great…
Read MoreFDA proposing to allow fake milk to be labeled as real milk
Submitted by The American Dairy Coalition (ADC). ADC is a farmer-led national lobbying organization of progressive, modern dairy farmers. We focus on federal dairy policy. For more information, contact CEO Laurie Fischer at 319-391-8390 February 23, 2023: It has been a long five-year wait since former FDA commissioner Scott Gottleib said ‘almonds don’t lactate’ in…
Read MoreSCC Warns Homeowners of Home Warranty Scam
Hudson, WI: St. Croix County Register of Deeds, Beth Pabst, is warning homeowners about a home warranty scam. Several St. Croix County residents as well as others across the state of Wisconsin have reported receiving a letter in the mail from “Home Warranty Direct” which has the title “County Deed Records”. In this mailer, they…
Read MoreLynda N. Sykora
Lynda N. Sykora, 58, of rural Colfax, WI, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at her home with her family near her. She was born April 4, 1964, in Huntsville, AL, the daughter of James and Nell (Moody) Lott. Lynda graduated from Huntsville High School in 1982. She moved to Cooks Valley in 1994 and…
Read MoreJanice M. Hable
Janice M. Hable, 73, of Bloomer, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023, at Colfax Health & Rehab in Colfax. She was born in Chippewa Falls on May 24 ,1949, the only child of Jake & Alice Schindler. Janice grew up on her parents farm and loved her animals. She attended St. John the Baptist Catholic…
Read MoreEllen G. Hurd
Ellen G. Hurd passed away at home on February 22, 2023 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was surrounded by the love of her husband and four children as she ended her journey here on earth. Ellen was born in Los Angeles, California on October 30, 1955 to James L. Burns and Sylvia…
Read MoreElk Mound school board begins search to fill open position
by LeAnn R. Ralph ELK MOUND — Following the death of Elk Mound school board member Loren Hanson on January 29, the Elk Mound Board of Eduction has started the search for applicants to fill Hanson’s position. The notice seeking applicants for the position will be published in the Colfax Messenger, has been posted in…
Read MoreMounder boys cage Wolves, nip Panthers to win outright conference championship
The Elk Mound boys’ basketball team had plenty to celebrate last week when it closed out the 2022-23 regular campaign with a pair of Dunn-St. Croix wins. With an impeding snow storm bearing down on states throughout the northern half of the US including Wisconsin, Thursday’s scheduled home contest with Elmwood-Plum City was moved up…
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