Logan Michels
Logan Michels, age 36, of Colfax passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. Logan was born January 19, 1989 to John and Christie (Freeberg) Michels. He is survived by his parents; siblings: Chism and Samm Michels; grandmother Betty Freeberg, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Logan grew up outdoors farming and…
Read MoreThomas J. Dunbar
Thomas J. Dunbar, 82, of Colfax, passed away after a short battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Kathy, sons Paul (Kristin) and Michael, as well as grandchildren Thomas and Jordan. Tom grew up in Colfax as the only child of the late Leon and Doris (Braaten) Dunbar. After attending…
Read MoreDorothy J. Young
Dorothy J. Young, 92, died peacefully on Monday, August 25, 2025 at Colfax Senior Living in Colfax, WI. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Colfax, WI. Visitation will be held from 10 – 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Church. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery…
Read MoreOff the Publisher’s Desk 8-27-2025
Doesn’t anyone stay home! I have talked about my involvement with the Newspaper Museum at the Minnesota State Fair and this year is no different than previous years that I drove to the fairgrounds in St. Paul Thursday opening day. Up at four a.m. and onto Interstate-94 at Wilson to travel to the fairgrounds. I…
Read MoreThree young ladies vying for Miss Glenwood City
This year there will be three candidates running for Miss Glenwood City. The girls have been preparing all summer and the coronation for the new queen will take place on September 6th at 7 p.m. in the high school gym. Those vying to be the next Miss Glenwood City are Elizabeth Lawson, sponsored by Leakers…
Read MoreWhynelda Marie Johnson
Whynelda Maire “Nel” (Burmester) Johnson Born March 27, 1933, Died August 15, 2025 Whynelda Marie (Nel) (Burmester) Johnson was born on March 27th 1933 on her family farm North of Glenwood City on County Rd. X, Saint Croix County, WI. And passed away at the age of 92,on August 15, 2025. She was the 5th…
Read MoreDorothy Ella Magnuson
Dorothy Ella Magnuson left us peacefully on August 22, 2025, just three days shy of her 100th birthday. Born on August 25, 1925, in Glenwood City, Wisconsin, Dorothy lived a life that touched many lives and left an indelible mark on her community. Dorothy was a devoted homemaker, but her nurturing spirit extended far beyond…
Read MoreMenomonie issues request for qualifications on affordable housing development
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The Menomonie City Council is seeking developers with qualifications to build affordable housing on a nearly 42-acre parcel owned by the city south of Andersen Windows and east of Phillips Medisize. The city has owned the parcel for 30 or 40 years, and it has some wetlands and steep…
Read MoreDavid Johnson, inventor to ride in parade Boyceville to celebrate the 70th year of the pickle picker
BOYCEVILLE — After spending a significant portion of his childhood summers harvesting cucumbers by hand, Boyceville High School senior, David Johnson invented a pickle picker and his dad designed it. The year was 1955. Johnson’s invention made harvesting cucumbers much easier and his picker was purchased or rented by many local families who grew cucumbers…
Read MoreBoyceville Cucumber Festival: A Big Dill in the Ville
By LeAnn R. Ralph BOYCEVILLE — With the theme of “A Big Dill in the Ville,” the Boyceville Cucumber Festival begins this Friday, August 15, and runs through Sunday, August 17. Pickle Fest kicks off with the Kick-Off Party at the Buck-Shot Backyard at 6 p.m. on Friday. Festival-long events include the 23rd Annual Tractor…
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