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Dunn County Reports Potential Exposures to COVID-19 at Knapp Watercross
Menomonie, Wisconsin, July 9th, 2020 – The Dunn County Health Department is alerting the public of potential COVID-19 exposure at one event within Dunn County. A person who has tested positive for COVID-19 attended the Knapp Valley Riders 4th of July event while experiencing symptoms. Anyone who was at this event on the given day…
Read MoreThis is a Testing Time for All of Us
By Lee H. Hamilton A few weeks ago, The New York Times ran an article noting that with the US preoccupied by the coronavirus pandemic, Black Lives Matter protests, and massive unemployment, “its competitors are moving to fill the vacuum, and quickly.” Russia, China, North Korea, Iran… All are testing how far they can go,…
Read MoreBail set at $30,000 cash for former Colfax man charged with child sexual assault
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Bail has been set at $30,000 cash for 44-year-old former Colfax man charged with five felonies related to the sexual assault of a child. Jeffrey M. McCulloch, along with his attorney, Michael Fairchild, appeared before Judge James Peterson June 30 for a bail hearing. Dunn County Assistant District Attorney…
Read MoreXcel Energy to begin new EV charging program
EAU CLAIRE – On June 18, 2020, the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin approved a new electric vehicle program for Xcel Energy customers that would simplify and significantly lower the cost for residential, commercial and fleet customers who would like to install EV charging equipment. “We are excited to begin offering this program to our…
Read MoreKT Gallagher: Why COVID-19 is not “just the flu”
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Perhaps you have read the comment online or heard someone say it — “What’s the big deal with COVID-19? It’s just the flu.” KT Gallagher, director of the Dunn County Public Health Department, stressed in her June 26 COVID-19 weekly update on Facebook that there are some real differences…
Read MorePublic safety committee recommends allowing ATVs/UTVs on Colfax’s streets
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Colfax Village Board’s public safety committee has recommended that the village board approve allowing ATVs/UTVs to operate on village streets and state Highway 40 from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. year-round. State law authorizes the village to allow all-terrain vehicles and utility-terrain vehicles to operate on village streets…
Read MoreDunn County man rejects plea deal for poaching after DA adds jail time
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — A 42-year-old Boyceville man charged in Dunn County Circuit Court with six misdemeanor counts related to poaching Whitetail deer has rejected a plea deal after the district attorney unexpectedly added in jail time. Ray C. Stuart appeared before Judge James Peterson for a plea hearing July 2. Stuart did…
Read MoreDC Fair sets rules for modified fair
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The Dunn County Fair Board has established modified rules and procedures for this year’s fair because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Dunn County Fair, scheduled for July 21 through July 25, will not be open to public. All exhibitors at the fair, and their immediate family, must wear face…
Read MoreFlower beds updated at Tower Park in Colfax
Dunn County authorizes grant application for stairway at Devil’s Punchbowl
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The Dunn County Board has authorized an application for a Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Grant from the state Department of Natural Resources to build a new stairway at the Devil’s Punchbowl. Dunn County will be the official grant applicant on behalf of the Landmark Conservancy, which has owned and managed…
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