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LWV-GCV to hold voter registration training in Eau Claire on June 12
MENOMONIE, WI — A free voter registration training will be offered June 12, 2024, by the League of Women Voters-Greater Chippewa Valley (LWV-GCV). The training will be held from 10:30 am-12 pm in the Carnegie Room #104 of LE Phillips Memorial Public Library, 400 Eau Claire St, Eau Claire. The information is geared for people…
Read MoreDunn County facilities committee to pursue sale of transfer station
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The Dunn County Facilities Committee has decided not to do a Phase 2 inspection on the property formerly used as the solid waste and recycling transfer station and to pursue selling it “as is.” The quote for conducting a Phase 2 inspection would be $8,400, said Scott Nabbefeld,…
Read MoreDunn County saves $750,000 on health insurance using ReforMedicine
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Over the last two years, Dunn County has saved $750,000 on health insurance costs by making ReforMedicine available to county employees. Jennalee Nutter, director of Human Resources, reported on changes and improvements to the county’s health insurance benefits at a meeting of the Committee on Administration May 23. Dunn…
Read MoreEM Consumer Confidence Report on drinking water shows low levels of contaminants
By LeAnn R. Ralph ELK MOUND — The Elk Mound Village Board reviewed and approved the 2023 Consumer Confidence Report for drinking water at the May 28 meeting, and the report shows that contaminants are well below the level which would pose a health risk. The report notes that the drinking water in Elk Mound…
Read MoreDunn County proceeding with case against Minn. man accused of hiding 4 corpses
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Dunn County is moving forward with the case against a Minnesota man accused of being a party to the crime of hiding four corpses in northern Dunn County. Darren L. Osborne, who also is known by 11 other aliases, appeared in Dunn County Circuit Court before Judge James Peterson…
Read MoreEau Claire Express, Mayo Clinic Health System host Cancer Survivors night
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. –– National Cancer Survivors Day is celebrated each June to celebrate those who have triumphed over cancer and to inspire hope for those currently facing it. To honor cancer survivors and their loved ones, the Eau Claire Express baseball team is proud to present, with the support of Mayo Clinic Health System,…
Read MoreTrash found safe and sound
Many local Colfax residents heard the sad news that Trash, a young Australian cattle dog, had run away from his home here in town. A door was accidentally left open, and he was nowhere to be found. An immediate search was instituted as well as posters and numerous online postings set up. Two weeks went…
Read MoreAccepting applications for the Barb Schmelzle Promise Award for women
The Community Foundation of Dunn County is pleased to offer scholarships for women 18 years of age and older in and around Dunn County who wish to further their education. Barb Schmelzle was a dear and devoted friend to the Menomonie community. She was born in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, and went on to attend Carroll…
Read MoreCFDC Scholarship covers full tuition for tech/community college degree
The Community Foundation of Dunn County is pleased to offer a scholarship opportunity for non-traditional students who wish to further their education. The Dr. James and Gail Haemmerle Scholarship was established at the Foundation in March 2022 to offer full tuition to economically disadvantaged non-traditional students who want to obtain an associate degree, technical diploma,…
Read MoreBuild the blood supply: Give blood or platelets now with Red Cross
EAU CLAIRE — Late May signals the beginning of a busy time for celebrations and summer holidays. The American Red Cross asks donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now before calendars start to fill up. Donors of all blood types – especially those giving type O blood and donors giving platelets…
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