Colfax Public Library celebrates installation of new automated door
COLFAX — Thanks to a $10,000 grant from the American Library Association and $4,000 contribution from the Village of Colfax, an automated door is now installed at the side entrance of the Colfax Municipal Building. In small rural communities like Colfax, the library is a central hub for community resources. The Colfax Municipal Building, where…
Read MoreNorthwoods Quilts of Valor presents 10 quilts on Veterans’ Day, Nov. 11
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Northwoods Quilts of Valor presented 10 quilts all together on Veterans’ Day, November 11. One of the quilts was presented to Dale Bergeson (Major; U.S. Army retired) at the Veterans’ Day program at Colfax High School on the morning of November 11. The other nine quilts were presented…
Read MoreThe Colfax Messenger is now the official newspaper for Dunn County
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The Colfax Messenger is now the official newspaper of record for Dunn County for publishing all required legal notices. The Dunn County Board approved the ordinance naming the Messenger as the official county newspaper at the November 12 meeting. The ordinance was approved unanimously and with no discussion. The…
Read MoreNearly 26,000 people in Dunn County voted in November 5 general election
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Nearly 26,000 people voted in the November 5 general election in Dunn County, which amounts to about 57 percent of the county’s total population. The November 5 election was the highest turnout for an election in Dunn County’s history with 25,792 voters, said Andrew Mercil, county clerk, at the…
Read MoreDunn County judge sets bail at $1 million cash for cold case murder suspect
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — A Dunn County judge has set bail at $1 million cash for the suspect accused in the murder of Mary K. Schlais in February of 1974 in the Town of Spring Brook. Jon K. Miller appeared by video from the Dunn County jail on November 12 for a bail…
Read MoreDelores Cecelia Heinbuch
Delores Cecelia Heinbuch, of Hammond, WI, passed away on November 7, 2024, at the age of 88. Delores was born on April 27, 1936, to parents Leonard and Marie Ickler. She grew up in Woodbury, Minnesota and graduated from Stillwater High School. She married the love of her life Herman Heinbuch on April 16, 1955…
Read MoreBV village board hears about progress with fire district and wastewater treatment facility
BOYCEVILLE — At their meeting held on Monday evening the Boyceville village board learned about fire department matters and progress on the upcoming wastewater treatment facility project. In his report to the board village president, Luke Montgomery listed several meetings he attended including one he had with village board trustee Brad Stevens about fire district…
Read MoreBoyceville avenges loss to Spring Valley with level 3 playoff win for first ever sectional crown
SPRING VALLEY — When Boyceville hosted Spring Valley back on October 11, the Bulldogs missed on all three of its extra point opportunities which allowed the Cardinals to escape with a heart-wrenching 19-18 victory and eventually this season’s Dunn-St. Croix football championship. As fate would have it, the pair met once again last Friday evening,…
Read MoreGCHS students attend FFA National Convention
Ten Glenwood City High Schoolers had the opportunity to travel to Indianapolis Indiana to attend the 97th FFA National Convention October 23rd-26th. Students had the ability to go on multiple industry tours of Indianapolis area businesses. Include the Caterpillar visitor center, Hunters Honey Farm, the Indianapolis Zoo, and Connors Prairie. Along with attending sessions and…
Read MoreSioux Creek Golf Course wins state award
Sioux Creek Golf Course has achieved a significant milestone by being named the Best 9-Hole Course in Wisconsin for Appearance and Maintenance. This prestigious award, bestowed by the Golf Course Owners of Wisconsin, recognizes the exceptional work of the course’s dedicated staff. “We are incredibly honored to receive this award,” said Bruce Halvorson, Co-Owner at…
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