Elk Mound
Elk Mound valedictorian: Cameron Johnson
ELK MOUND — The valedictorian of the Elk Mound High School Class of 2019 is Cameron Johnson. Cameron is the son of Brian and Kristi Johnson of Elk Mound. The Colfax Messenger sent out a questionnaire to Cameron, and here are his answers. • Describe your most memorable event in high school: During the summer…
Read More26th Annual Dunn County Dairy Promotion Breakfast
The 26th Annual Dunn County Dairy Promotion Breakfast will be held on Saturday, June 8th from 7 am to 11 am at Alfalawn Farm, N2859 290th Street, Menomonie, WI 54751. Alfalawn Farm is owned by the Styer Family, who are strong advocates for promoting Wisconsin’s agriculture industry. Attendees are invited to enjoy a breakfast on…
Read MoreDunn County Board sends denial of rezone for American Patriot Storage back to PR&D
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — American Patriot Storage on state Highway 25 north of Menomonie will have the request for a rezone from General Agriculture to General Commercial approved — eventually. On a vote of 13 “yes” to 15 “no” to deny a rezone request for the self-storage facility in the Town of Sherman,…
Read MoreCost of remodeling Community Services Building for Dunn County offices “at budget”
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The cost of remodeling the Community Services Building on state Highway 12/29 to accommodate Dunn County offices now located in the Government Center on Wilson Avenue is expected to be consistent with estimates. “We just inked the final cost, and it’s at budget,” said Paul Miller, county manager, at…
Read MoreDunn County supports hosting “Alice in Dairyland” selection
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — While it is “unofficial” yet, Dunn County may be in the running for hosting “Alice in Dairyland” in 2021. The Dunn County Board’s Community Resources and Tourism Committee decided in May of 2018 to apply for hosting Alice in Dairyland in 2022, the 75th anniversary of Alice in Dairyland,…
Read MoreDangers of distracted driving highlighted: “It Can Wait”
By LeAnn R. Ralph ELK MOUND — What is a person’s life worth? Is someone else’s life — or your own — worth that text message you got on your smartphone while you were driving? Is a life worth checking your e-mail or looking up an event on the Internet while you are driving? As…
Read MoreUW-EC Research: Living near sand mines could shorten life expectancy
By LeAnn R. Ralph Living near a sand mine could decrease your life expectancy from one to three days per year that you live near the facility because of poor air quality. Dr. Crispin Pierce, an associate professor of the Environmental Health Program at UW-Eau Claire, along with several of his students, presented some of…
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April 2 election: Gunnufson elected village president in Colfax, 12 write-ins receive votes
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Scott A. Gunnufson has been elected village president in Colfax. Gunnufson was the only candidate on the ballot for village president in the April 2 spring election, and according to unofficial election results posted on the Dunn County clerk’s website, received 161votes. The election results are not official until…
Read MoreFormer Colfax man pleads guilty to sexually assaulting young teenager
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — A 21-year-old former Colfax man now living in Elk Mound has pleaded guilty to the repeated sexual assault of the same child with at least three incidents of first or second degree sexual assault. Dylan M. Reidel appeared in Dunn County Circuit Court before Judge Rod Smeltzer April 5…
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