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Dunn 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…
Read MoreColfax delays decision on cleaning water tower
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Colfax Village Board has delayed making a decision on cleaning the exterior of the village’s water tower. According to information presented to the village board at the March 25 meeting, Rand Bates, director of public works, had received a quote from Water Tower Clean and Coat, Inc., out…
Read MoreStage 1 of Highway B project scheduled for April 1 to May 31
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The first stage of the county Highway B project from Highway 12/29 to just north of Badger Drive is scheduled for April to May 31, while the entire project is expected to be completed by November 1. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation held an on-line meeting about the county…
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