By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The Dunn County Planning, Resources and Development Committee has decided on density management by ratio as a proposed revision to the draft land division ordinance, which would apply to both zoned and unzoned townships. Parcel density is currently being managed in zoned townships, and two options are available if…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Although a trial was scheduled to start February 15 for a former Boyceville woman charged in connection with an emaciated dog, the trial has been rescheduled to May because one of the witnesses has been diagnosed with COVID-19. Anne M. Iehl appeared in Dunn County Circuit Court by telephone…
Read MoreBOYCEVILLE — During his report to the Village Board Monday evening, Don Rose, head of the Village’s Public Works Department informed the board about the problems they are having with baby wipes and other sanitary material being flushed down the sewer system. Rose told the board that those products do not break down like toilet…
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EAU CLAIRE, WI – Cheryl Bergmann, a registered nurse who lives in Pepin, knows there is a great need for help at the local ambulance service. As a medical professional herself, she wanted to help, but didn’t have the training necessary. But Bergmann will soon finish a class at Chippewa Valley Technical College in Eau…
Read MoreIn the Town of Hay River, all incumbents were nominated for another term on the town board. Those nominated are Russell W. Hitz, for town chairman; Cindy Hoff for Supervisor number one and Ned Hahn for supervisor number two. For town clerk, Michelle Drury and Susan Hitz as town treasurer.
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — A 43-year-old Boyceville man has pleaded “no contest” and has been found guilty on four misdemeanor counts related to poaching Whitetail deer. Judge James Peterson fined Ray C. Stuart $9,932 in Dunn County Circuit Court January 27, placed Stuart on two years of probation, and as a condition of…
Read MoreOCTOBER October 7: FIRST DUNN COUNTY DEATH DUE TO COVID-19: The Dunn County Health Department (DCHD) confirmed on September 30 that a Dunn County resident has died due to the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The individual was elderly. AREA AUTHOR PUBLISHES BOOK: Andrea Talmage of rural Boyceville recently published a children’s book called “Pocket Dog…
Read MoreJULY July 1: STATE OF EMERGENCY DUE TO FLOODING: On June 28 and 29, parts of St. Croix County received over seven inches of rain causing flooding and washed out roads across the county. The areas experiencing significant flooding are the Municipalities of Kinnickinnic, Pleasant Valley, Rush River, Eau Galle, Warren, Hammond, Baldwin, Springfield, Erin…
Read MoreBOYCEVILLE — During its regular monthly meeting held January 13, the Boyceville Board of Education officially accepted four grants and donations totaling over $15,000. Included in that amount was a substantial donation of $10,000 earmarked for Boyceville’s new softball complex that is under construction behind Tiffany Creek Elementary school. The money was a gift from…
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Over the past couple of weeks, many Wisconsin residents were disappointed, shocked, and angered by either the national election results or the rioting in Washington D.C. at the Capitol. As Sheriffs of the State of Wisconsin, our duties include maintaining peace and public order. We acknowledge many people in our communities feel frustrated and not…
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