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Volunteer with the DNR to protect and enhance Wisconsin’s natural resources
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages all Wisconsinites to roll up their sleeves and volunteer this Earth month and every month of the year. Volunteers are essential to helping the DNR protect and enhance Wisconsin’s abundant natural resources. Lend your skills and talents for an hour, a day, a weekend…
Read MoreGive blood or platelets with the Red Cross
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — During National Volunteer Month in April, the American Red Cross asks donors to help protect the blood supply by making and keeping blood or platelet donation appointments in the weeks ahead. Donors of all blood types – especially type O blood donors and those giving platelets – are needed now to…
Read MoreDunn County transfer station would need DNR inspection for contamination before being sold
By LeAnn R.Ralph MENOMONIE — The former Dunn County transfer station for solid waste and recycling on state Highway 29 west of Menomonie would have to be inspected by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for contamination before the property could be sold. The DNR would conduct a Phase 2 inspection of the property to…
Read MoreIncumbents elected to Colfax and Elk Mound school boards and village boards
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Incumbents were re-elected April 2 to their positions on the Colfax Village Board, the Colfax Board of Education and the Elk Mound Village Board as well as two incumbents and one newcomer elected to the Elk Mound Board of Education. All of the candidates were unopposed for their positions…
Read More2 statewide referendum questions approved April 2 with more than 50 percent of the vote
By LeAnn R.Ralph COLFAX — Two statewide referendum questions on the April 2 ballot were approved with more than 50 percent of the vote to change the Wisconsin Constitution regarding election funding and election workers. Question 1 was related to election funding and was approved with 638,018 yes votes (54 percent) to 534,126 no votes…
Read MoreFour incumbent Dunn County Board supervisors replaced by challengers
By LeAnn R.Ralph MENOMONIE — Of the 29 supervisory districts on the Dunn County Board, 13 districts had two candidates for the April 2 election, and four incumbent supervisors were replaced by challengers. Districts 2, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 15, 18, 21, 24, 25 and 28 all had two candidates. Incumbent for…
Read MoreSeveral townships express concern about ADUs in Residential-1 zoning districts
By LeAnn R. Ralph Editor’s Note: LeAnn R. Ralph serves as chair of the Town of Otter Creek. MENOMONIE — Several townships in Dunn County have expressed concern about Accessory Dwelling Units in Residential-1 zoning districts. The Dunn County Planning, Resources and Development Committee held a public hearing March 20 on the proposed zoning ordinance…
Read MoreNew maps forcing many incumbents to make tough decisions about reelection plans
By WisPolitics.com Lots of incumbent state legislators are having to make some tough decisions these days. Those decisions will help determine who controls the Assembly after the November elections. Since Democratic Gov. Tony Evers signed new maps, lawmakers — especially those who are paired with other incumbents — have started to make decisions on staying…
Read MoreDNR public hearing April 9 for anaerobic digester at dairy in southern Dunn County
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has scheduled an on-line public hearing for an air pollution control permit to construct a dairy waste anaerobic digester at a large dairy in southern Dunn County. Brightmark C-Dairy RNG LLC is seeking an air pollution control permit for a facility located on…
Read MoreCelebrate National Library Week April 7-13, 2024 at Colfax Public Library
(Colfax, WI) – Ready, set, library! National Library Week is April 7–13, 2024, and Colfax Public Library invites everyone in the community to visit the library, renew your card (or sign up for one!), and explore all the library has to offer. Colfax Public Library has been part of the community for 108 years, but…
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