Elk Mound
Dunn County residents desperate for more broadband access
By LeAnn R. Ralph TOWN OF STANTON — Although some parts of Dunn County have very good Internet access, progress is slow in other parts of the county, and residents would like to see much more improvement. State Representative Rob Stafsholt, 29th Assembly District, and Angie Dickinson, the state director of broadband for the…
Read MoreDunn County to consider moving out of downtown and selling courthouse building
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The Dunn County Board has a big decision to make. Should Dunn County move all of the offices from the old courthouse building on Wilson Avenue to the Community Services Building on Highway 12/29 and sell the courthouse building? Or should Dunn County offices remain downtown? Either way —…
Read MoreU.S. Navy Blue Angels visit Elk Mound
By LeAnn R. Ralph ELK MOUND — Have you ever wondered what it would be like fly upside-down at 700 miles per hour? United States Navy Blue Angels pilot Lt. Tyler Davies does not have to wonder — he knows firsthand. “It’s pretty cool,” Lt. Davies said to a crowd of adults and children…
Read MoreElk Mound grants conditional use for additional storage units
By LeAnn R. Ralph ELK MOUND — The Elk Mound Village Board has approved a conditional use application for additional storage units along U.S. Highway 12. The village board must consider what is in the best interests of village residents, said Terry Stamm, village trustee. The parcel is zoned B-1, and under the zoning, storage…
Read MoreDunn County pasture walk to highlight soil and water quality
ELK MOUND – A Dunn County farm family will open their farm to the public June 13. Doran and Mariann Holm invite consumers to visit their farm for an up-close look at grazing practices area farmers are implementing to protect the Red Cedar watershed. This family-friendly event will include a chance to see farm animals,…
Read MoreEM’s Johnson and Mavis finish careers at State
LA CROSSE – For Elk Mound seniors Jake Johnson and Conner Mavis, there could not have been a better stage for them to complete their high school track and field careers. The accomplished pair’s final performances came in the pinnacle of state meets, the 2018 WIAA State Track and Field Championships held last Friday, June…
Read MoreMayo Clinic-Red Cedar lists birth
The following baby was born at Mayo Clinic Health System: Menomonie • Karen and Logan Lea, Elk Mound, son, George William Lea, May 25
Read MoreLocal student named district finalist in Ag in the Classroom Essay Contest
MADISON – Ellie Schiszik, a fifth-grade student from Elk Mound, is the District 9 finalist in the Ag in the Classroom Essay Contest. Wisconsin fourth and fifth graders were asked to write a 100-to-300-word essay with the theme, “Inventions that made agriculture great.”
Read More23 faculty and staff recognized at Elk Mound school district annual luncheon
ELK MOUND — All together, 23 faculty and staff were recognized for their years of service at the Elk Mound school district’s annual recognition luncheon May 21 at Elk Mound High School.
Read MoreElk Mound school district applying for school safety grant for security film
By LeAnn R. Ralph ELK MOUND — The Elk Mound school district is applying for a school safety grant to install security film, to buy cameras and radios, and to upgrade the elementary and middle school entrances. Eric Wright, district administrator, provided an update on the grant application to the Elk Mound Board of…
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