Barry John Milune
Barry John Milune of Glenwood City, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on July 28th, 2024 in his own home after a long battle with cancer. Barry (Bart) was born November 5th, 1962 at Amery Hospital to Doug and Marilyn Milune. He was born and raised in Glenwood City, Wisconsin. He had a great love for animals…
Read MoreDavid “Doc” C. Frogner
David C. Frogner, age 93 of Colfax passed away Friday, August 2, 2024 at Colfax Senior Living. David was born December 22, 1930 in Menomonie to Conrad and Alvina (Grambo) Frogner. He was baptized at St. Katherine’s Lutheran Church (Beyer Settlement) and confirmed at Colfax Lutheran Church where he was a lifelong member. On August…
Read MoreLyle J. “Mr. P” Pelke
Lyle J. “Mr. P” Pelke, age 80 of Colfax, died Friday, August 2, 2024 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems-Eau Clarie with his family by his side. Lyle was born on May 3, 1944 in Durand. He was the son of Norbert and Ann (Risler) Pelke. Lyle grew up in Durand and graduated from Durand High…
Read MoreRobert “Bob” E. Trandum
Robert “Bob” E. Trandum, 78, of Cannon Falls, MN passed away Monday, July 29, 2024. Bob was born January 3, 1946 in Menomonie, WI to Elsmore and Nellie Trandum. June 6, 1970, Bob married Linda at Bethel Lutheran Church, New Town, ND. Bob loved his home and acreage in NW North Dakota. He enjoyed the…
Read MoreEM village board takes no action on Settlers Ridge proposal for private wells
By LeAnn R. Ralph ELK MOUND — The proposal to supply water using private wells for additional development at the Settlers Ridge apartment complex has gone nowhere with the Elk Mound Village Board. Even if the Settlers Ridge developer, Jim Rooney, were to install private wells for Phase 2 of the development, the village would…
Read MoreKirt Dressel
On Saturday, August 24, 2024, Kirt Dressel, loving father, son, brother, and uncle passed away at the age of 54. Kirt Dressel, age 54, of Elk Mound, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Marshfield Hospital in Weston, WI. He was born July 5, 1970, in Chippewa Falls to Brent and Janice…
Read MoreColfax 22ers 4-H Spring and Summer report
By Michael Christensen (22ers Reporter), age 12 Colfax Free Fair Most of the Colfax 22ers 4-H club members participated in the Colfax Free Fair. Some brought animals to the fair, others brought food, and some more brought arts and crafts. Hans Harder won Grand Champion for a wooden baseball bat holder and Mazie Beyrer won…
Read MoreRussell-Toycen American Legion Post 131 working toward veterans’ memorial
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Members of the Russell-Toycen American Legion Post 131 in Colfax are working on raising funds for the Colfax Veterans Memorial at Evergreen Cemetery. The location of the veterans’ memorial will be near the entrance of Evergreen Cemetery located on county Highway M in Colfax The plan for the memorial…
Read MoreAsh trees infected by emerald ash borer present looming problem for Village of Elk Mound
By LeAnn R. Ralph ELK MOUND — All of the ash trees in Elk Mound that could be infested by the emerald ash borer are either already dead or are dying, creating another looming problem for the village. Several village residents have expressed concerns about trees that are dead or dying, said Terry Stamm, Elk…
Read MoreElk Mound seeking approval for pilot project to reduce phosphorus in wastewater
By LeAnn R. Ralph ELK MOUND — The Village of Elk Mound is hoping to receive approval from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to try a pilot project at the wastewater treatment plant to reduce phosphorus from the discharge. Mark Levra, director of public works, reminded the Elk Mound Village Board at the August…
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