Dunn Energy holds ribbon cutting for solar projects in Towns of Hay River and Tainter
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Dunn Energy Cooperative has completed two solar projects in the Town of Hay River and the Town of Tainter that will generate enough electricity to power approximately 800 homes. Members of the Dunn Energy Cooperative Board of Directors and representatives for the Menomonie Chamber of Commerce, Dairyland Power Cooperative…
Read MoreColfax approves $33,500 change in Balsam Street project at First Avenue
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Colfax Village Board has approved a $33,500 change in the Balsam Street project to replace six-inch water main about 150 feet farther west on First Avenue than originally planned. If the water main is not replaced now, it will not get replaced, said Mitch Nicols of Ayres Associates.…
Read MoreDunn County Sheriff’s Department needs your help
A felony arrest warrant has been issued for Alex Shearer for theft of an UTV after the Ridgeland Tractor Pull that occurred on Memorial Day weekend. The UTV has been recovered. The Dunn County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance with any information related to this incident or the whereabouts of Alex Shearer. …
Read MoreTopper golf trio named 2024 academic all-state honorees
The Golf Coaches Association of Wisconsin is pleased to announce that the following student-athletes from Glenwood City have been recognized as 2024 Academic All-State honorees: • Charlie Lamb, Honors • Landon Obermueller, High Honors • Jared Hager, High Honors Students are submitted by member coaches of the GCAW and must meet the following criteria to…
Read MoreJim Busch extolled on his 99th Birthday!
GLENWOOD CITY — Donald “Jim” Busch was the center of activity on Wednesday, June 19 as many community members, friends, and relatives gathered in the dinning room of Havenwood to wish Jim a happy 99th birthday. The following was written by a former Glenwood City coach to recognize Jim for his loyalty to the Glenwood…
Read MoreBeauty and the Beast’s Les Filles La Ville and Gaston
Submitted by Lori Peterson and Gary Lukes, Spring Valley Stagehands SPRING VALLEY, WI – The beautiful but self-absorbed Les Filles (Samantha Burling, Kyra Dahl, and Dani Ramirez) have their sights set on the most desirable prize in their provincial French village and that is the bigger than life Gaston. The incredibly handsome and incredibly arrogant…
Read MoreGlenwood City Area Library News 6-26-24
Summer Reading is ON! Swing by and grab your Reading logs today to score awesome prizes. We’ve got logs for all ages. Psst, the Glenwood City Public Library is jazzing up your summer with the MORE Passport program. It’s a great road trip exploring parts of Wisconsin! Visit libraries in our MORE System, collect stamps,…
Read MoreSt. Croix Economic Development Corporation director appointed to Governor’s Council on Workforce Investment
ST CROIX COUNTY – Governor Tony Evers has appointed Melissa Meschke, Executive Director of the St. Croix Economic Development Corporation, to the Governor’s Council on Workforce Investment. The council is a federally mandated entity under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act that assists the governor in developing innovative and dynamic approaches to develop Wisconsin’s…
Read MoreFour longtime staff members retire from Glenwood City School District
GLENWOOD CITY — Four longtime staff members of the Glenwood City School District have called it a career. Retiring at the end of this past school year were, Betsy Haltinner, elementary principal; Sherry Crosby, food service coordinator; Tammy Erickson, para educator; and Cindy Cuturia, custodian. The Tribune Press Reporter sent each retiree a questionnaire and…
Read MoreFormer Glenwood City Schools Superintendent being investigated by three different agencies
By Renee Bettendorf GLENWOOD CITY- During the open forum part of the Glenwood City school board meeting held on Monday evening district resident Amy Dopkins asked the board if St. Croix County was still handling the investigation involving former district administrator Tim Johnson or if the investigation had been moved up to the state level.…
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