Colfax boys maul Macks, trample Toppers
It didn’t take long for the Chippewa Falls McDonell Central Macks to find out they didn’t have a prayer when they entered the Colfax gym last Tuesday night. By virtue of a 24-7 first quarter lead, the Vikings scored their highest point total of the year and finished with an 82-38 win at home Feb.…
Read MoreVikings rock Elmwood Raiders
COLFAX — Four players scored in double figures for the Colfax boys as they avenged an earlier loss to the Elmwood Raiders by a score of 66-48 on Parents Night in the Vikings’ gym Feb. 9. The Saturday night game was a make-up of the game scheduled for Jan. 29 and puts the Vikings in…
Read MoreColfax girls ramble over Raiders, pound Panthers to clinch share of conference title
The Colfax girls remain undefeated in conference play after rolling over the Elmwood Raiders 62-24 in Elmwood Feb. 5 and did the same thing three days later at home with a 42-15 win over the St. Croix Central Panthers. Colfax is 13-0 in conference play with three games left, while Mondovi, the only team that…
Read MoreDC committee misses chance to oppose taxation without representation
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — By the actions of the Dunn County Board’s executive committee, it appears that committee members are not concerned about property owners paying taxes levied by officials they did not elect. Terry Nichols, Town of Colfax resident, brought the issue to the executive committee’s February 7 meeting with the idea…
Read MoreBirth – Camden John Stone
Camden John Stone was born to Rebekah and Kurtis Stone of Little Falls, Minn., January 22, 2013, at 8:14 a.m. at St. Gabriel’s Hospital.
Read MoreSimonson advances to sectional
Colfax freshman Brady Simonson won’t end his wrestling season yet as he won the 113 pound championship at the St. Croix Central Division 2 Regional meet Feb. 9. Simonson, representing Bloomer-Colfax was the only one to advance to the sectional meet from the team.
Read MoreLady Bulldogs gaining momentum on the court after wins at home
By Kelsie Hoitomt The Lady Bulldogs finished the week with a pair of wins against Spring Valley last Tuesday, February 5 and then last Friday night versus Elmwood.
Read MoreAn Outdoorsman’s Journal – 2-13-2013
Living the good Life! Hello friends, Winter camping on the frozen waters of the Mississippi River, and ice fishing, is one of my favorite pastimes. I have camped on the ice all over the upper Midwest since 1990, and this trip would be the first without a golden retriever to pull a sled and be…
Read MoreMayo Clinic-Red Cedar lists births – 2-13-2013
Menomonie The following babies were born at Family Birth Suites at Mayo Clinic Health System in Menomonie:
Read MoreState law prohibits cell phone use while driving for many teens
A recently enacted state law prohibits drivers with an instruction permit or probationary license—which includes many teenagers—from “using a cellular or other wireless telephone except to report an emergency.” A driver violating this restriction on cell phone use is subject to a forfeiture of $20 to $40 plus court and other costs for a first…
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