Kirt 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…
Read MoreColfax school district annual meeting reviews $10.4 million budget
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — At the Colfax school district’s annual meeting, electors in the school district reviewed a $10.4 million budget for 2024-2025 and a projected mill rate of $5.71 per $1,000 of property value. The Colfax school district’s annual meeting on August 19 was, for all intents and purposes, completely routine. In…
Read MoreMarvelous Marvel still showing at the St. Croix County Fair at 100 years young
By Missy Klatt BALDWIN — Marvel Gregerson, 100, of Bladwin has had great success showing at the St. Croix County Fair for many years. Marvel who grew up in the Baldwin-Woodville area and in fact has lived in the area all her life, first showed at the fair when she was ten years old. At…
Read MoreVicki Lynn Brandt
Vicki Lynn Brandt, 75, of Menomonie passed away peacefully on August 24, 2024 in the memory care facility at The Neighbors of Dunn County. Vicki was born on March 1, 1949 in Menomonie to Barbara and Herman “Dutch” Luther. She was the oldest of six siblings growing up on the east side of Menomonie and…
Read MoreHenry “Hank” George Hurtgen
Henry “Hank” George Hurtgen, age of 81, a beloved member of the Emerald community, passed away on August 22, 2024, at Hammond Health Center. Known for his passion for farming, his charismatic personality, and his engaging storytelling, Henry touched the lives of those around him in countless ways. Throughout his life, Henry dedicated over 40…
Read MoreRiek’s Black Angus enjoying success with brick and motar store in Boyceville
By Renee Bettendorf BOYCEVILLE- As of March 1 Boyceville has been home to Riek’s Black Angus (RBA) a family owned store specializing in locally raised meat. The Riek family opened their meat shop at 1104 Railroad Avenue in the former Cenex building after years of people asking them if they would sell their beef by…
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