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Trial scheduled for Bloomer man charged with sexual assault of a child in Colfax
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — A jury trial has been scheduled next year in Dunn County Circuit Court for a Bloomer man charged with two felony counts of the repeated sexual assault of the same child in the Village of Colfax. Timothy L. Klich, age 40, appeared in court September 1, along with his…
Read More“Cello Music for Kids” scheduled at Colfax Municipal Building September 19
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — A free 40 to 60 minute cello concert for kids will be performed at the Colfax Municipal Building during the afternoon on September 19. Nathaniel Pierce, a cellist and tenor, is the director of the String Academy at UW-Eau Claire. The concert is for children, and people who are…
Read MoreCaden Erickson was this year’s Dunn County Land Conservation summer intern again
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — For the second year in a row, a young man from Colfax was the summer intern at Dunn County Land and Water Conservation. Caden Erickson, who some readers may remember from playing basketball and baseball at Colfax High School, and also was a talented musician, is a student at…
Read MoreColfax man accused of threatening healthcare workers gets 18 months in prison for 5th OWI
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — A 58-year-old Colfax man charged with two felonies after threatening to bring an AK-47 to Mayo Clinic in Menomonie has been sentenced in a separate case to 18 months in prison for Operating While Intoxicated 5th offense. Maurice R. Knutson appeared in Dunn County Circuit Court before Judge Luke…
Read MoreDC highway facility could cost $11 million to $16 million — or $32 million for all brand new
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Depending on which option Dunn County chooses, upgrading and renovating the highway department building could cost anywhere from $11 million to $16 million — while a brand new facility would cost $32 million. Cedar Corporation conducted a building space needs study, and the conclusion is that the Dunn County…
Read MoreMinnesota man accused of hiding 4 corpses in Dunn County finally has an attorney
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — An attorney has been found to represent the Minnesota man accused of being a party to the crime of hiding four corpses in northern Dunn County. Darren L. Osborne, age 59, who also is known by 11 other aliases, appeared in Dunn County Circuit Court before Judge James Peterson…
Read MoreVeterans’ names needed: American Legion Auxiliary planning “Wall of Military Heroes” for Veterans Day
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Auxiliary of Russell-Toycen American Legion Post 131 of Colfax is asking for your help. The Legion Auxiliary is planning a “Wall of Military Heroes” display at the Viking Bowl for Veterans Day on November 11, said Kathy Dunbar, a member of the Legion Auxiliary. “(We) are planning to…
Read MoreDunn, Pepin Counties work with Xcel Energy to purchase part of Chippewa River State Trail
MENOMONIE, Wis. — Dunn and Pepin counties are working with a conservation organization to acquire a 6.5-mile section of the Chippewa River State Trail currently owned by Xcel Energy. “This is an exceptional stretch of this popular trail, and we have a unique opportunity to acquire it for a reasonable price,” said Chase Cummings, Dunn…
Read MoreDunn County receives lowest amount of general transportation aid among eight counties
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Being frugal with the amount of money spent on county highways has not paid off for Dunn County in terms of general transportation aid received from the state of Wisconsin. According to information presented by Dustin Binder, Dunn County highway commissioner, at the Dunn County Board’s budget workshop on…
Read MoreNew Colfax School Athletic Booster Club launched
COLFAX — History is unfolding right here in Colfax! We’re thrilled to announce the official launch of the Colfax School Athletic Booster Club! This milestone was achieved through vision, dedication, extensive research, meticulous proposals, networking and strong partnerships with our school and local community. Now, we’re recognized by the State and IRS as a valid…
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