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Red Cedar River bank repair in Colfax could cost $30,000
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Repairing the Red Cedar River bank just below Riverview Avenue in Colfax where the storm sewer outlet has eroded the bank could cost as much as $30,000. There’s a large scour hole on the bank, and the storm sewer pipe has broken off, said Gareth Shambeau of Ayres Associates…
Read MoreColfax man pleads guilty on domestic abuse charges
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — A 23-year-old Colfax man has pleaded guilty in Dunn County Circuit Court on charges related to false imprisonment, battery and domestic abuse. Kedar J. Davis appeared with his attorney, Joel Larimore, before Judge James Peterson for a plea hearing January 25. Davis was charged with one count of false…
Read More2020: A Year in Review: A look back the top news stories in July, August September
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Since last March, the year 2020 was dominated by news of the SARS-CoV-2 novel coronavirus and COVID-19, the illness caused by the virus. But there were other items in the news, too. Here is a look back at the top news stories in the Colfax Messenger from July, August…
Read MoreColfax man’s trial attorney accused of not soliciting testimony that victim was lying
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The trial attorney for a 46-year-old former Colfax man sentenced to 25 years in prison for the sexual assault of a child is being accused of not doing enough to solicit testimony that the victim was lying. Jobert L. Molde, along with his attorney, Aaron Nelson, appeared before Judge…
Read MoreRed Cross urges blood donation to maintain supply amid pandemic
The American Red Cross typically has a tough time keeping the blood supply strong during the winter months when inclement weather and seasonal illnesses can impact donors. This year the pandemic adds in another challenge in keeping the blood supply strong. The Red Cross is urging healthy individuals to make an appointment to give blood…
Read More14 out of 20 wells tested in Town of Colfax contaminated with nitrate
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Out of 20 wells tested in the Town of Colfax, 14 were contaminated with nitrate, at least to some degree, and out of the 14 wells, three tested above the drinking water standard of 10 milligrams per liter. Six of the 20 wells (30 percent) tested at 1 mg/L…
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Colfax Messenger 2020: A Year in Review: A look back the top news stories in April, May, and June
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Since March, the year 2020 was dominated by news of the SARS-CoV-2 novel coronavirus and COVID-19, the illness caused by the virus. But there were other items, in the news, too. Here is a look back at the top news stories in the Colfax Messenger from April, May, and…
Read MoreColfax school board: Winter Carnival, regional wrestling and basketball schedules all changed
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The dates for Winter Carnival, regional wrestling and girls’ and boys’ regional basketball playoffs have all been rescheduled earlier than the dates published in the school district calendar to accommodate falls sports being played this spring. The winter sports seasons are all shortened and moved up two weeks because…
Read MoreColfax Rescue Squad: “We need your help.”
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Imagine this situation. It is Christmas Eve, and someone in your family is experiencing a medical emergency. You call 911, confident that the Colfax Rescue Squad will soon be there to transport your loved one to a hospital. The Colfax ambulance arrives. You breathe a sigh of relief. Although…
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