Viking football team sunk by Turtle Lake Lakers
by Marlys Kruger Sports Correspondent COLFAX — A year ago, the Colfax football team traveled to Turtle Lake for a game and came oh-so-close to coming home with a win. But things full apart and they ended up losing to the Lakers in the last minute. The Lakers came to Colfax last Friday the 13th…
Read MoreOff the Publisher’s Desk 9-18-2024
Hunting season is now open! The annual hunting season is now upon us with the opening of the archery and crossbow deer hunting season this past Saturday and the Canada goose season opened on Monday, September 16th, and the regular duck season opens on September 21 for the northern zone and the 28th for the…
Read MoreCaden Erickson was this year’s Dunn County Land Conservation summer intern again
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — For the second year in a row, a young man from Colfax was the summer intern at Dunn County Land and Water Conservation. Caden Erickson, who some readers may remember from playing basketball and baseball at Colfax High School, and also was a talented musician, is a student at…
Read MoreColfax man accused of threatening healthcare workers gets 18 months in prison for 5th OWI
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — A 58-year-old Colfax man charged with two felonies after threatening to bring an AK-47 to Mayo Clinic in Menomonie has been sentenced in a separate case to 18 months in prison for Operating While Intoxicated 5th offense. Maurice R. Knutson appeared in Dunn County Circuit Court before Judge Luke…
Read MoreDC highway facility could cost $11 million to $16 million — or $32 million for all brand new
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Depending on which option Dunn County chooses, upgrading and renovating the highway department building could cost anywhere from $11 million to $16 million — while a brand new facility would cost $32 million. Cedar Corporation conducted a building space needs study, and the conclusion is that the Dunn County…
Read MoreMinnesota man accused of hiding 4 corpses in Dunn County finally has an attorney
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — An attorney has been found to represent the Minnesota man accused of being a party to the crime of hiding four corpses in northern Dunn County. Darren L. Osborne, age 59, who also is known by 11 other aliases, appeared in Dunn County Circuit Court before Judge James Peterson…
Read MoreVeterans’ names needed: American Legion Auxiliary planning “Wall of Military Heroes” for Veterans Day
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Auxiliary of Russell-Toycen American Legion Post 131 of Colfax is asking for your help. The Legion Auxiliary is planning a “Wall of Military Heroes” display at the Viking Bowl for Veterans Day on November 11, said Kathy Dunbar, a member of the Legion Auxiliary. “(We) are planning to…
Read MoreDavid W. Casper
David W. Casper, age 83, of Knapp, WI, passed away peacefully on the family farm September 11, 2024, with his son Lee by his side. He was born on January 7, 1941, in Menomonie, WI, to parents William and Frances (Liermann) Casper. David attended The Liermann School through 8th grade and later graduated from Dunn…
Read MoreLaverne M. Gust
Laverne M. Gust “Gus” was born in Deer Park, Wisconsin, in 1929, the son of Pauline and Reinhart Gust. Reinhart died when Gus was ten. His mother then moved to Minneapolis to find work and he was sent to live with an aunt in Glenwood City. He graduated high school in 1947 as Valedictorian, which…
Read MoreRobert “Bob” J. Risler
Robert “Bob” J. Risler, age 82 of Eau Claire, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024 in Chetek at the Meadowbrook Nursing Home. Bob was born on May 27, 1942 in Durand to the late Joseph and Margaret (Robelia) Risler. He graduated from Plum City Schools in 1960. He met Shirley Ann Bignell at a…
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