Colfax boys’ basketball team hopes to move up in Dunn-St. Croix Conference
by Marlys Kruger Sports Correspondent COLFAX — After finishing 6-8 in Dunn-St. Croix Conference play and 9-16 overall last season, the Colfax boys basketball team, under the direction of first-year head coach Nick Heit, will be working to move closer to the top in the conference this year. After working as an assistant coach for…
Read MoreDunn County could borrow $11.6 million in 2027 for highway shop and keep same debt payment
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Dunn County could borrow $11.6 million in 2027 for a highway department storage building and renovating the existing building and still pay the same amount for debt service. The goal is to maintain the debt service payment every year at $5.3 million and that includes borrowing for the highway…
Read MoreElk Mound boys will play under new leadership in the 2024-2025 season
by Marlys Kruger Sports Correspondent ELK MOUND — A familiar face around the Elk Mound gym will take over the leadership of the Elk Mound boys’ basketball team for the 2024-2025 season. Dennis Arneson has coached at various levels in the Elk Mound system for 15 years and will have some big shoes to fill…
Read MoreColfax school board: “Build My Future Career” in Glenwood City a huge success
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — By all accounts, students in Jamie Buchholtz’s technology education classes at Colfax High School thoroughly enjoyed going to “Build My Future Career” held in Glenwood City in October. The students had the opportunity to learn about the trades industry and have hands-on experiences in a multitude of areas, said…
Read MoreColfax VB members receive awards
COLFAX — At the end of the season banquet, Colfax varsity volleyball coach Kari Sedivy presented her players with the following awards: Brynn Sikora – Most Valuable player and first team All Dunn-St. Croix Conference. Jordyn Bowe – Most Valuable Defensive player. Ruby Kunsman – Most Valuable offensive player Clara Hydukovich – Most Improved player…
Read MoreOff the Editor’s Desk 11-27-24
Spending too much or not collecting enough? The other morning while I was listing to a radio program I was treated to one of the differences between the Republican and Democratic parties about our nation’s debt, that could top a hundred trillion dollars within 15 years. Republicans say we spend too much, Democrats say we…
Read MoreSt. Croix County judge sets bail with $25,000 bond for former GC school district administrator
By LeAnn R. Ralph HUDSON — A St. Croix County judge has set bail with a $25,000 signature bond for former Glenwood City school superintendent Tim Johnson, who is charged with 17 felonies related to theft, money laundering, forgery and misconduct in office. Johnson made an initial appearance in St. Croix County Circuit Court November…
Read MoreNeighbors of Dunn County Report: more people age 65+ and fewer nursing homes
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — In 2020, almost 17 percent of the residents in Dunn County were 65 years and older, but since 2016, 12 nursing homes within 50 miles of Dunn County have closed. In 2010, 12 percent of Dunn County’s population was 65 years and older, while in 2020, 16.9 percent of…
Read MoreEMPD: “For motion picture use only” money used at local businesses
By LeAnn R. Ralph ELK MOUND — When you think of counterfeit money, you probably do not think it will come stamped as “for motion picture use only.” The most unusual event in the last month was that several businesses in Elk Mound reported getting “for motion picture use only” money, said Elk Mound Police…
Read MorePreliminary hearing delayed until public defender assigned for man accused of cold case murder
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — A Dunn County judge has delayed a preliminary hearing until a public defender can be assigned to represent the man accused in the murder of Mary K. Schlais in the Town of Spring Brook in February of 1974. Jon Keith Miller appeared in Dunn County Circuit Court before Judge…
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