Mounder softball shut out in regional opener
ARCADIA — On paper it looked to be a good match-up when fifth-seeded Elk Mound visited fourth-seed Arcadia last Wednesday, May 22 for a WIAA Division 3 regional softball semifinal. The tournament opener for both squads, which had to be delayed a day due to heavy rains, turned out to be just that – a…
Read MoreLady Vikings fall in softball regional final to McDonell Central Macks
by Marlys Kruger Sports Correspondent After having to wait an extra day to begin WIAA regional play due to heavy rain in the area, the Colfax softball team began their quest for a second consecutive regional title with a 12-0 blasting at home over Cornell/Lake Holcombe May 22. 24 hours later they traveled to Casper…
Read MoreTrash found safe and sound
Many local Colfax residents heard the sad news that Trash, a young Australian cattle dog, had run away from his home here in town. A door was accidentally left open, and he was nowhere to be found. An immediate search was instituted as well as posters and numerous online postings set up. Two weeks went…
Read MoreAccepting applications for the Barb Schmelzle Promise Award for women
The Community Foundation of Dunn County is pleased to offer scholarships for women 18 years of age and older in and around Dunn County who wish to further their education. Barb Schmelzle was a dear and devoted friend to the Menomonie community. She was born in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, and went on to attend Carroll…
Read MoreCFDC Scholarship covers full tuition for tech/community college degree
The Community Foundation of Dunn County is pleased to offer a scholarship opportunity for non-traditional students who wish to further their education. The Dr. James and Gail Haemmerle Scholarship was established at the Foundation in March 2022 to offer full tuition to economically disadvantaged non-traditional students who want to obtain an associate degree, technical diploma,…
Read MoreBuild the blood supply: Give blood or platelets now with Red Cross
EAU CLAIRE — Late May signals the beginning of a busy time for celebrations and summer holidays. The American Red Cross asks donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now before calendars start to fill up. Donors of all blood types – especially those giving type O blood and donors giving platelets…
Read MoreOff the Editor’s Desk 5-29-2024
Presidential Campaigns I have been around a long time and I have spent many hours over the years listening and watching the campaigns for the election of president of the United States. Most campaigns have issues and that is expected as for every issue there are two sides to every story. But the story of…
Read MoreDunn County PR&D ready to move forward with ADUs out of R-1
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The Dunn County Planning, Resources and Development Committee is ready to send the proposed zoning ordinance amendment for Accessory Dwelling Units to the Dunn County Board with ADUs removed from Residential-1 zoning. The PR&D Committee at the May 15 meeting approved sending the proposed ordinance to the Dunn County…
Read MoreColfax school board increases breakfast, lunch and extra milk and extra entree prices by 5 cents
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The prices for students in Colfax for school breakfast, lunch, extra milk and extra entrees will increase by 5 cents for the 2024-2025 school year. The Colfax Board of Education approved the price increases for every category at the May 20 meeting. Lunch prices for the 2023-2024 school year…
Read MoreMcCandless files request for new trial with District 3 Court of Appeals
By LeAnn R. Ralph WAUSAU — Ezra McCandless, who was convicted of the 2018 murder of Alexander Woodworth in the Town of Spring Brook, has filed a request for a new trial with the District 3 Court of Appeals. The 78-page brief was filed with the District 3 Court of Appeals May 21 and outlines…
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