Construction on Elk Creek Solar project expected to begin in second quarter of 2025
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Although Elk Creek Solar had hoped to start construction on the Town of Spring Brook project in the fourth quarter of this year, construction is now likely to begin in the second quarter of 2025. Kristin Korpela, county manager, reported on the 300 megawatt Elk Creek Solar project at…
Read MoreColfax Village Board shelves idea on raze order for Felland house
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Felland house at 605 Pine Street has escaped a raze order — for now. The Colfax Village Board discussed a recent inspection of the Felland house at the August 12 meeting, discussed plans with the house’s new owners, Nancy and Mark Mouledoux, and took no action on a…
Read MoreHeated discussion continues over empty lot in Downing
By Renee Bettendorf DOWNING — At their meeting held on Monday evening, the Downing Village Board agreed to send Board President Jim Luepke to speak with the local American Legion Post in regards to a property dispute involving a lot next to the old village hall building. According to Village Clerk Jennifer Lagerstrom, the village…
Read MoreSt. Croix County judge dismisses filing from former superintendent for restraining order
By LeAnn R. Ralph GLENWOOD CITY — Based on a formal agreement between Tim Johnson and the Glenwood City school district, a St. Croix County judge has dismissed the case Johnson filed asking for a restraining order to delay the release of a forensic audit. The civil lawsuit asking for a restraining order was scheduled…
Read MoreLarson brings years of experience to new role as Glenhaven, Inc. administrator
By Missy Klatt Kevin Larson joined the team at Glenhaven Care facility on July 11. He brings with him over 36 years of healthcare administration experience; management, operations and oversight of healthcare organizations. He attended UW-Eau Claire, where he earned his bachelor’s degree and has earned his master’s certificates at both UW-Madison and St. Thomas…
Read MoreGlenwood City’s senior class leadership will be key to gridiron success in 2024
GLENWOOD CITY — Senior leadership is a crucial element in any successful athletic campaign and it is no different for the Glenwood City football squad who is about to embark on its 2024 regular season this Thursday, August 22 at Eleva-Strum. Plagued by injuries much of last season, the Hilltoppers still managed to finish 5-5…
Read MoreBoyceville Bulldogs prepare to repeat as D-SC Conference football champions
by Marlys Kruger Sports Correspondent BOYCEVILLE — After finishing 7-0 to win the Dunn-St. Croix championship a year ago, the Boyceville football team returned to the gridiron with their focus on one thing – winning another conference title and a state championship. The Bulldogs almost reached the second goal last year but lost a WIAA…
Read MoreRosalie ‘Rosie’ Mary (Gagnon) Rothstein
Rose Rothstein died quietly on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at 79 years of age. She was born Rosalie Mary Gagnon a few minutes after her identical twin sister, Roselynn Ann on March 10, 1945 in Lake Linden, Upper Michigan to Claire Dorothy Gagnon. For the last 25 years Rose was a resident of Cable, WI.…
Read MoreMary Barbara Thorsen
Mary Barbara Thorsen, age 89, died peacefully at Comforts of Home in River Falls WI, on July 24th 2024, with her granddaughter Sophia Barbara, holding her hand and singing her favorite song, Amazing Grace. Mary was born July 10, 1935, the first born of Leo and Beatrice (Strehlo) Lyons of Glenwood City WI. Throughout her…
Read MoreMounder football looks to move up in Cloverbelt
by Marlys Kruger Sports Correspondent ELK MOUND — The Elk Mound football team expects the strong numbers that showed up for practice August 12 will be able to move the Mounders up in conference play this season. After finishing 3-4 in the Cloverbelt Conference a year ago and 4-6 overall with their final loss a…
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