St. Croix EDC awards grant to Summit 58 Store at Glenwood City High School
St. Croix Economic Development Corporation (EDC) presented a $1,000 grant to Summit 58, the Glenwood DECA School Store, on Friday, September 22, 2017.
Read MoreDunn County proposing budget of $80.5 million for 2018
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Dunn County’s proposed budget for 2018 is $80.5 million, compared to a budget of $78.3 million for 2017, representing an increase of $2.2 million. Tonya Kusmirek, Dunn County’s chief financial officer, reported on the proposed 2018 budget at the Dunn County’s Board’s September 20 meeting.
Read MoreGlenhaven Happenings – 9-25-2017
Glenhaven News Sept. 17-23 The baking club was busy again on Monday, and since it was National Butterscotch Pudding Day, it was decided to make a butterscotch dessert for the monthly birthday party on Tuesday. It was a wise choice, as it turned out delicious.
Read MoreDunn County approves salary increase of $87.50 per month for chair
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The Dunn County Board has approved a salary increase of $87.50 per month, or $1,050 per year, for the chair of the county board. The Dunn County Board approved the salary increase on a vote of 17 “yes” to nine “no” at the September 20 meeting. With the budget…
Read MoreColfax woman appointed as Dunn County treasurer
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Doris Meyer of Colfax has been appointed by the Dunn County Board as treasurer for Dunn County. Meyer was appointed during the Dunn County Board’s September 20 meeting to fill the unexpired term of Dunn County Treasurer Megan Mittlestadt, who resigned in July.
Read MoreThe Neighbors of Dunn County showing $4 million cash deficit
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The county’s nursing home, The Neighbors of Dunn County, has a $4 million cash deficit based on money loaned from Dunn County’s general fund to cover expenses. April Anderson of CliftonLarsonAllen reported on the audit of the county’s financial statements at the Dunn County Board’s September 20 meeting. The…
Read More2017-18 biennium budget passes and is signed
NEW RICHMOND — The Joint Finance Committee completed the Wisconsin State Budget for 2017-2018 a few weeks ago. The process then moved to votes on the Assembly floor which allowed Representative Rob Stafsholt to hear and give debate last week as the budget passed through the Assembly.
Read MoreFormer GC superintendent to be inducted in UW-RF Hall of Fame
By Cara L. Dempski GLENWOOD CITY — Wallace Lindholm is part of a group that accomplished a feat no other team at a local university has repeated. The former Glenwood City superintendent was part of the first UW-River Falls basketball squad to win four conference championships in a row. There have been teams to win…
Read MoreElk Mound public safety committee updated on snowmobile routes for village
By Cara L. Dempski ELK MOUND — The Elk Mound public safety learned a resolution is drafted regarding changes to local snowmobile routes, but a few more steps need to be taken before it can be presented to the board. Interim police chief Mike Tietz reported September 19 he and a local snowmobile club have…
Read MoreEM village board approves new dugouts at Village Park
By Cara L. Dempski ELK MOUND — The Elk Mound board of trustees and president pro tempore Greg Kipp agreed this past Wednesday to erect dugouts on field three at the Village Park.
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