Salaries increased for Colfax school board at annual meeting
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — A resolution was approved at the Colfax school district’s annual meeting to increase the salary by $5 per meeting for school board members and by $50 per year for the board president, clerk and the directors. According to the resolution approved at the July 24 annual meeting, all school…
Read MoreLocal residents graduate from WGU
The following local residents have received their degree from Western Governors University (WGU). The university held its 33rd semi-annual commencement ceremony at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City on July 15 and celebrated the graduation of more than 10,000 graduates.
Read MoreColfax-Elk Mound Church Directory – 8-2-2017
Colfax-Elk Mound Church Directory – 8-2-2017
Read MoreDunn County Board receives LOSG report
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The Dunn County Board has officially received the report generated by the Livestock Operations Study Group. Steve Rasmussen, chair of the Dunn County Board and county board supervisor from Boyceville, reported at the Dunn County Board’s July 26 meeting that he had attended all but one of the LOSG…
Read MoreFeasibility of assisted living at The Neighbors not promising
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The feasibility of turning one of the “houses” at The Neighbors from skilled nursing to assisted living is not looking very promising. Steve Rasmussen, chair of the Dunn County Board and chair of The Neighbors committee, reported on a report from Wipfli LLP at the Dunn County Board’s July…
Read MoreDunn County in the running again for a 3rd judge
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Dunn County is second in the state for the need of an additional circuit court judge. Calling it “a sudden opportunity,” Judge Rod Smeltzer spoke to the Dunn County Board at the July 26 meeting about obtaining the county board’s support for a third judge.
Read MoreHuman remains found in northern Dunn County identified as man reported missing more than 10 years ago
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Human remains found by hunters in northern Dunn County in October of 2016 have been identified as Douglas L. Poach. Poach was last seen by family members on January 3, 2006. Hunters notified the Dunn County Sheriff’s Department of suspected human remains found in the Town of New Haven…
Read MoreDunn County highway commissioner resigns
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Dunn County’s highway commissioner, Jesse Rintala, has submitted his resignation. Rintala’s resignation will go into effect September 10, said Gary Seipel, Dunn County Board supervisor from Eau Galle, at the Dunn County Board’s July 26 meeting.
Read MoreMayo Clinic-Red Cedar lists births – 8-2-2017
Menomonie The following babies were born at Mayo Clinic Health System in Menomonie:
Read MoreHull-Lukas to wed September 2017
Allison Hull and Will Lukas are happy to announce their engagement.
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