Colfax fights Eleva-Strum to finish, struggles against Spring Valley
By Cara L. Dempski The Vikings boys’ basketball team may have gotten through the final two minutes of their January 25 home game versus Boyceville two weeks ago, but the road has been somewhat rough since. That was the night Colfax lost the second of its most influential players to injury, and while head coach…
Read MoreOn a roll: Lady Vikings handle Lumberjacks, Wolves with ease
By Cara L. Dempski COLFAX — The Vikings’ head girls’ basketball coach Joe Doucette was a bit worried earlier this year about his team’s performance on the court. Doucette knew then his team had the talent to run with some of the area’s top squads, but he admitted he was having a hard time drawing…
Read MoreBloomer/Colfax grapplers nip Flambeau, compete in Heart O’ North championship
By Cara L. Dempski Maybe it was a good sign for the Blackhawks that they won at Flambeau last week. The Bloomer/Colfax wrestlers took on the Falcons February 1, and brought home a 27-24 win at the end of the night. The win was thanks to strong performances at the light and middle weights. The…
Read MoreColfax-Elk Mound School lunch menus – 2-7-2018
Colfax-Elk Mound School lunch menus – 2-7-2018
Read MoreWinter Carnival week comes to Colfax High School
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Students at Colfax High School will be chasing away the winter blues this week with Winter Carnival activities. Hallway decorating themes this year are Seniors/Florida, Juniors/Oregon, Sophomores/New York and Freshmen/Colorado.
Read MoreGrapevine senior nutrition menu – 2-7-2018
Grapevine senior nutrition menu – 2-7-2018
Read MoreColfax Health and Rehab – 2-7-2018
News for the Week of January 28th to February 3rd: Sunday was a well-deserved day of rest for many of the staff that helped with our 2018 Wine Tasting Event. Everyone had a great time and once again we were amazed at the turn out. All agreed that this year’s event was the best ever and…
Read MoreValentine edition of “Truth Be Told” scheduled for February 11
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Valentine edition of “Truth Be Told” will be held in the Colfax Municipal Building auditorium’s historic Cozy Theatre February 11. The event will feature four storytellers from the Colfax community: Jaci Ackerlund, Trevor Hovde, Lisa Hurlburt and Michelle Knutson. Kobi Shaw and Steve Russell will be hosting “Truth…
Read More“Star Wars” coming to Colfax Municipal Building auditorium’s Cozy Theatre
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — “A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away …” And so begins the opening scene of the very first “Star Wars” movie released in 1977. The Colfax Municipal Building Restoration Group, the Colfax Public Library and the Colfax Commercial Club, in an effort to bring more activities…
Read MoreDunn County court upholds DPI decision on school district boundaries
By Cara L. Dempski MENOMONIE — A local judge denied a motion last week that could potentially have redrawn part of the school district boundary between Eau Claire and Elk Mound. Dunn County Circuit Court Judge Rod Smeltzer ruled in favor of the School District Boundary Appeals Board – part of the Wisconsin Department of…
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