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Colfax seeks legal opinion for subdividing 1009 University
by LeAnn R.Ralph COLFAX — To subdivide — or not to subdivide? That was the question facing the Colfax Village Board at the April 10 meeting concerning 1009 University Avenue. Several village board members asked for clarification about the property involved in the request to subdivide. The property with the address of 1009 University Avenue…
Read MoreBoyceville man sentenced to 10 years in prison, 10 years of extended supervision for child sexual assault
by LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — A 57-year-old Boyceville man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison and 10 years of extended supervision on charges related to the sexual assault of a child. Franklin J. Bignell appeared in Dunn County Circuit Court from Stanley Correctional April 12 for a clarification on sentencing before Judge…
Read MoreDC PR&D recommends rezone from General Ag to Residential 1 in Town of Sherman
by LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The Dunn County Planning Resources and Development Committee is recommending a rezone in the Town of Sherman along state Highway 25 from General Agriculture to Residential 1. Ray Witke, owner of Classic Protective Coatings, would like to combine a lot zoned General Agriculture with an outlot to the east,…
Read MoreMayo offers ‘prom trauma’ simulations to stop students from drinking and driving
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. –– The scene is something out of every parent’s and friend’s worst nightmare. Young people talk at a party after they have been drinking alcohol. Next comes the sound of squealing tires, breaking glass, crushing metal. The intoxicated driver stumbles from the vehicle, distraught at the sight of injured friends, pleading with…
Read MoreThe Bridge to Hope Service provision of advocacy and the importance of reproductive justice
The Bridge to Hope and supporters have been made aware of misinformation spread by one local chapter of an organization about The Bridge to Hope’s service provision as it relates to reproductive justice within our community. This organization is purposefully not named as the opposition to reproductive justice is not the focus, rather, clarification and…
Read MoreBloomer Library hosts National Library Week author open house
The Bloomer Public Library is hosting an Author Open House event on Monday, April 24 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. The event will feature a panel discussion beginning at 6:00 p.m. with the following authors Darren Kirby, David Tindell, and Elisabeth Otto who will talk about their writing experience and answer questions. This event is free and…
Read MoreTwo-week trial scheduled for April 2024 in Apple River stabbing
By LeAnn R. Ralph HUDSON — A two-week trial has been scheduled in April of 2024 for the 53-year-old suspect charged in connection with a stabbing incident on the Apple River last July that left four injured and one dead. Nicolae Miu appeared in St. Croix County Circuit Court April 14 with one of his…
Read MoreElk Mound’s David Jensen travels on 46th Badger Honor Flight April 8th
submitted by Denise Jensen David (Butch) Jensen of Elk Mound was chosen for the spring 46th Badger Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. on April 8, 2023. His son, Shawn accompanied him as his chaperone. The Honor Flight is for WWII, Korea, and Vietnam veterans, or any terminally ill veteran. Butch served 4 years in the…
Read MoreTainter Lake Rehabilitation District sets first annual meeting for August
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The initial Board of Commissioners for the Tainter Lake Rehabilitation District has scheduled the first annual meeting of the district for August 5. The initial Board of Commissioners held their second meeting April 13 at the Dunn County Government Center on Highway 12 East in Menomonie. Although the commissioners…
Read MoreDunn County Board mulling over 5 options for financing $3.5 million in capital improvements
by LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Members of the Dunn County Board are considering five different options for financing $3.5 million in capital improvements in 2024, three of which do not involve any long-term debt. The 2023 budget has operating expenses of $92.5 million, compared to a budget of $76 million in 2016, representing a…
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