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Colfax accepts low bid of $710,000 for Balsam and Oak Street projects
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The low bidder for the Balsam Street and Oak Street projects in Colfax is Skid Steer Guy LLC out of Mondovi at $709,592. Colfax has worked with Skid Steer Guy on street improvement projects in 2021, 2022 and 2023, and there is nothing about the previous projects indicating Skid…
Read MoreBail set with $5,000 signature bond for Chetek woman charged with homicide in Hwy. 25 crash
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Bail has been set with a $5,000 signature bond for a 56-year-old Chetek woman charged with homicide by the negligent operation of a motor vehicle in connection with a head-on collision on state Highway 25 in February. Barbara Jean McLennan made an initial appearance in Dunn County Circuit Court…
Read MoreMiu trial: Acquitted on 1st degree intentional homicide but guilty of 1st degree reckless homicide
By LeAnn R. Ralph HUDSON — Nicolae Miu has been acquitted of first degree intentional homicide and first degree attempted intentional homicide, but has been found guilty on lesser charges of first degree reckless homicide and first degree recklessly endangering safety. The 54-year-old man from Prior Lake, Minnesota, was charged in connection with a stabbing…
Read MoreColfax fire district ends 2023 nearly $2,700 over budget
By LeAnn R. Ralph Editor’s Note: LeAnn R. Ralph serves as chair of the Colfax Community Fire District Board. COLFAX — The Colfax Community Fire District ended 2023 by being nearly $2,700 over the amount budgeted for expenses. There’s a good reason for that, though. The Colfax Community Fire District has been saving money to…
Read MoreReckless driver pursued in Dunn County
On Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at approximately 8:08 a.m., the Dunn County Sheriff’s Office was advised of a vehicle pursuit initiated by the Wisconsin State Patrol (WSP) that was entering Dunn County westbound on US Highway 12 toward Elk Mound. The suspect vehicle had reportedly fled after a Trooper approached it when making a traffic…
Read MoreWisconsin DNR: Tainter Lake an excellent fishery with fewer carp than people think
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — As the result of a fish survey conducted in 2022 on Tainter Lake, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has determined that the lake is an excellent fishery with not very many carp. Kasey Yallaly, a senior fisheries biologist with the DNR based out of the Baldwin DNR office,…
Read MoreDATCP reminds farmers, check runoff risk prior to spreading manure
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is reminding farmers and manure applicators to check the runoff risk advisory forecast before spreading manure on fields. This tool helps determine the potential for manure runoff from a field depending on weather conditions and soil temperature. The runoff risk advisory forecast…
Read MoreBe bear aware: take steps now to avoid potential conflicts with black bears this spring
MADISON, Wis. – As the weather warms and people across the state begin spending more time outside, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to be bear aware and take steps to prevent potential conflicts with black bears this spring. Every spring, black bears emerge from their dens in search of food…
Read MoreVolunteer 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…
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