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Cedar Street project in Colfax runs into clay

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By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Although Cedar Street in Colfax was expected to be paved at the beginning of July, problems with clay have delayed the project. The sub-grade in Cedar Street looked good when the weather was dry, and the street was ready to be paved, but then it rained, said a representative…

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Zoning still up in the air for former dental office

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By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Following a public hearing on a request to rezone 619 Main Street in Colfax, the former location of the Dental Wellness Clinic, the Colfax Plan Commission recommended the request be set aside until the property has been surveyed. The request from Dr. Larry Phillips to change the zoning for…

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Visitors from Norway make meaningful connections in Colfax

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By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — After traveling all the way from Norway, the Sørslett family’s visit to Colfax was everything they had hoped it would be and more. Bjørn Arne Sørslett, his daughter, Hanna Mæland Sørslett, mother, Sigrun Sørslett, and father, Gunnar Sørslett, began their visit with attending the worship service at Colfax Lutheran…

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Elevator project thrift sale Thursday-Saturday

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By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — It’s that time once again. The Colfax Elevator Commission’s thrift sale at the Colfax Fairgrounds on East Railroad Avenue in Colfax is scheduled for this Thursday, Friday and Saturday. In years past, the thrift sale has been well supported by the community both for donations and for  the sale…

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Colfax FFA hosting third Annual Colfax Tractor Fest

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COLFAX — The Colfax FFA and FFA Alumni groups are planning the third annual Colfax Tractor Fest on Saturday, August 26 at the Colfax Fairgrounds. The event will feature new and restored tractors, Made in Colfax vendors and artisans, and a raffle. There will also be a pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.…

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Colfax Public Library awarded children’s book project grant award from The Pilcrow Foundation

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COLFAX – The Colfax Public Library was recently awarded close to $1400 worth of children’s books from The Pilcrow Foundation. The Pilcrow Foundation’s mission is to provide new, quality, hardcover children’s books to rural public libraries across the United States. This grant award was supported by local business sponsors Salon 610 and Colfax Heating and…

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Colfax school board debates whether college credits should be limited

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By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Should the Colfax school district limit the number of college classes high school students can take at Chippewa Valley Technical College or at area universities? Last year, the Colfax school district spent $120,000 on college tuition for Colfax High School students, said William C. Yingst Jr., district administrator, at…

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