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Colfax school board: “Build My Future Career” in Glenwood City a huge success
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — By all accounts, students in Jamie Buchholtz’s technology education classes at Colfax High School thoroughly enjoyed going to “Build My Future Career” held in Glenwood City in October. The students had the opportunity to learn about the trades industry and have hands-on experiences in a multitude of areas, said…
Read MoreNeighbors of Dunn County Report: more people age 65+ and fewer nursing homes
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — In 2020, almost 17 percent of the residents in Dunn County were 65 years and older, but since 2016, 12 nursing homes within 50 miles of Dunn County have closed. In 2010, 12 percent of Dunn County’s population was 65 years and older, while in 2020, 16.9 percent of…
Read MoreEMPD: “For motion picture use only” money used at local businesses
By LeAnn R. Ralph ELK MOUND — When you think of counterfeit money, you probably do not think it will come stamped as “for motion picture use only.” The most unusual event in the last month was that several businesses in Elk Mound reported getting “for motion picture use only” money, said Elk Mound Police…
Read MorePreliminary hearing delayed until public defender assigned for man accused of cold case murder
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — A Dunn County judge has delayed a preliminary hearing until a public defender can be assigned to represent the man accused in the murder of Mary K. Schlais in the Town of Spring Brook in February of 1974. Jon Keith Miller appeared in Dunn County Circuit Court before Judge…
Read MoreDunn County Board approves 2025 budget of $111.2 million, $24.8 million property tax levy
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The Dunn County Board has approved a budget of $111,160,038 for 2025 along with a property tax levy of $24,784,400. The Dunn County Board unanimously approved both resolutions at the November 12 meeting with no discussion. The approved budget for 2025 represents an increase of $11,706,683 over the 2024…
Read MoreDunn County Board approves borrowing $3 million for highway projects, $11 million for geothermal project
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The Dunn County Board has approved borrowing $3 million for 2025 highway projects and $11 million for a geothermal and solar project at the Dunn County Judicial Center. Both resolutions were approved unanimously at the November 12 Dunn County Board meeting. During his annual report the county board, Dustin…
Read MoreRed Cross: Bring FRIENDS to give lifesaving blood or platelets
EAU CLAIRE — It’s been 30 years since the iconic show FRIENDS first aired, and this November, the American Red Cross is asking donors to gather their friends and be there for patients by making a blood or platelet donation. Festive activities and busy calendars this time of year can disrupt normal routines, leading to…
Read MoreColfax Public Library celebrates installation of new automated door
COLFAX — Thanks to a $10,000 grant from the American Library Association and $4,000 contribution from the Village of Colfax, an automated door is now installed at the side entrance of the Colfax Municipal Building. In small rural communities like Colfax, the library is a central hub for community resources. The Colfax Municipal Building, where…
Read MoreNorthwoods Quilts of Valor presents 10 quilts on Veterans’ Day, Nov. 11
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Northwoods Quilts of Valor presented 10 quilts all together on Veterans’ Day, November 11. One of the quilts was presented to Dale Bergeson (Major; U.S. Army retired) at the Veterans’ Day program at Colfax High School on the morning of November 11. The other nine quilts were presented…
Read MoreThe Colfax Messenger is now the official newspaper for Dunn County
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The Colfax Messenger is now the official newspaper of record for Dunn County for publishing all required legal notices. The Dunn County Board approved the ordinance naming the Messenger as the official county newspaper at the November 12 meeting. The ordinance was approved unanimously and with no discussion. The…
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