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GCHS Class of 2023 valedictorians and salutatorian announced at board meeting
GLENWOOD CITY — The top honors students for Glenwood City High School’s Class of 2023 were revealed and approved at the Board of Education’s April 10 regular meeting. This year’s graduating class will feature four co-valedictorians and a salutatorian it was announced at Monday evening’s meeting. The co-valedictorians are Nicholas Hierlmeier, Owen Bauman, Elek Anderson…
Read MoreSt. Croix County voters reject public safety referendum
By LeAnn R. Ralph HUDSON — Voters in St. Croix County have defeated the public safety referendum question on the April 4 ballot that would have exceeded the property tax levy limit by $3.5 million per year. Among 28,993 total votes, there were 17,018 who voted “no” on the question (59 percent), and 10,784 who…
Read MoreMenomonie to celebrate Arbor Day April 28th
MENOMONIE – The City of Menomonie Urban Forestry Board will be hosting an Arbor Day Celebration on Friday, April 28th at 11:00 a.m. at the Dunn County Historical Society (1820 John Russell Rd, Menomonie). The event is free and open to the public. The event will be held outdoors, however in the case of inclement…
Read MoreApril is National Donate Life Month
MADISON, Wis. – This April, UW Health marks the 20th anniversary of National Donate Life Month, which each year highlights the importance of registering to be a donor, honors deceased and living donors and celebrates the lives they saved. Currently, there are more than 100,000 adults and children awaiting organ transplants in the United States,…
Read MoreWESTconsin Credit Union to provide free document shredding services
WESTERN, WI— Add document shredding to your spring-cleaning list! WESTconsin Credit Union is offering free, community shred events in the area. Prepare for the new season by taking steps to protect your identity, and securely dispose of sensitive documents at one of the following times: Thursday, April 20: • Menomonie-North office, 2414 Hils Court, 1-2…
Read MoreTwo award winning quartets performing at the 52nd annual barbershop harmony show
On Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 7:00 p.m., the Dunn County Northern Lights Chorus and local quartets along with two great Land O’ Lakes District quartets champions will present their 52nd Annual Barbershop Harmony Show, “Strike Up The Band!”, at the Martin Anderson High School Gymnasium in Colfax, WI. Hailing from Minneapolis Minnesota, First Ave…
Read MoreFatal structure fire in the Town of Wheaton
The Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office, Wheaton Fire and Rescue, Chippewa County Coroner’s Office, and the Eau Claire Ambulance service responded to a medical alarm at a residence on 20th St. in Elk Mound (Town of Wheaton). The alarm company stated that the resident indicated there was a fire. Upon the arrival of Wheaton first responders…
Read MoreApril 4 election results: Prince prevails for Colfax village president
by LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Jeff Prince has won the April 4 election for Colfax Village president. Prince filed nomination papers and was on the ballot and faced challenger, Carey Davis, who was a registered write-in candidate. Prince received 214 votes for village president, and Davis received 73 votes. Prince also was on the…
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…
Read MorePolice officers from Chetek and Cameron slain during traffic stop
by LeAnn R. Ralph BARRON COUNTY — Two police officers with the Chetek Police Department and the Cameron Police Department were shot and killed during a traffic stop Saturday, April 8. According to a news release from the Village of Cameron, at approximately 3:38 p.m. Saturday, an officer from the Chetek Police Department made a…
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