Area Breaking News
May 12 election results: Tiffany wins special election for 7th district
By Amber Hayden Republican Tom Tiffany defeated Tricia Zunker for the seat in the 7th district to replace Sean Duffy. The unofficial results for Tuesday, May 12, election were posted the following day, Wednesday, showing Tiffany had beaten Zunker by 27,639 votes overall. In St. Croix County Tiffany earned 1,704 more votes than Zunker with…
Read MoreRiver Falls man dies when bus rolls on him at Cedar Lake Speedway
A tragic accident on the opening night of the 2020 race season at Cedar Lake Speedway near New Richmond has claimed the life of a 62-year-old River Falls man. Edward A. Nicholson died last Friday evening, May 20 when a bus rolled on top of him while he was attempting to help other track personnel…
Read MoreHealth Advisory: Public Health releases recommendations to prevent further COVID in St. Croix County
ST. CROIX COUNTY – On Wednesday, May 13, the Wisconsin State Supreme Court issued a decision invalidating the Safer at Home Order. In response to the Court’s ruling, St. Croix County has worked to develop a health advisory to prevent further spread of COVID-19. “The Health Advisory issued today, recognizes that we can’t go back…
Read MoreDunn County Buildings to Remain Closed to the Public
MENOMONIE —Dunn County Administration announced today that all Dunn County buildings and facilities will remain closed to the general public through the end of May. On or before June 1, 2020, the policy may be extended or amended. The public will be notified in this event. “This is a prudent decision given that, despite the…
Read MoreDunn County Health Department enacts Administrative Order 20-01 following Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling that nullified “Safer at Home”
On May 13, 2020 the Wisconsin Supreme Court published their ruling in the Wisconsin Legislature versus Palm. The decision immediately nullified the Safer at Home order and subsequently ended the rules outlined within the order. Local law enforcement officials will no longer enforce or respond to possible violations of the order. Even though the order…
Read MoreGov. Evers announces another turn of the dial for Wisconsin businesses
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers on May 11 announced another turn of the dial on Safer at Home to add even more opportunities for Wisconsin businesses to get back to work in a safe and responsible way. Emergency Order #36, signed on May 11, 2020 by Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary-designee Andrea Palm,…
Read MoreColfax Memorial Day activities canceled
COLFAX — Memorial Day activities for the Russell-Toycen American Legion Post 131 of Colfax have been canceled for this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Under normal circumstances, American Legion members would meet at Colfax High School and then travel to Sand Creek for Memorial Day ceremonies. After the Sand Creek activities concluded, American Legion…
Read MoreTribune publishing list of people in St. Croix County that have unclaimed property
The Tribune Press Reporter is publishing a legal notice in the May 13th issue of the newspaper that contains a list of St. Croix County people that may have unclaimed property. The Wisconsin Department of Revenue receives reports from various banks, insurance companies, utilities and other holders of unclaimed property indicating that people and business…
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