Area News
Judge Protasiewicz wins election for state Supreme Court justice
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Judge Janet Protasiewicz has won the April 4 statewide election for Supreme Court justice. Protasiewicz appeared on the ballot with candidate Daniel Kelly, and according to unofficial election results, received 1,021,330 votes, or 56 percent, to Kelly’s 818,182 votes or 44 percent. Governor Scott Walker appointed Kelly to the…
Read MoreElk Mound will display historical items at village hall and library
by LeAnn R. Ralph ELK MOUND — Plans are in the works to display historical items donated to the Village of Elk Mound at the village hall and at the library. Marv and Charlotte Cartwright gathered many historical items related to Elk Mound, said Terry Stamm, village trustee, at the Elk Mound Village Board’s April…
Read MoreElectric cooperatives partner to expand affordable solar energy for members
MADISON – Nine Wisconsin electric cooperatives announced the week of March 20 they are working together to get the best volume pricing on solar energy for their members. They have formed a partnership with OneEnergy Renewables of Madison to develop and construct 12 utility-scale solar arrays across Wisconsin. Over the next two years, the partnership…
Read MoreRed Cross and PEANUTS®: be kind, give blood or platelets in April
EAU CLAIRE — April is National Volunteer Month, and the American Red Cross is celebrating the millions of people who volunteer to give blood, platelets and plasma throughout the year. This month, the Red Cross and PEANUTS® are joining forces as a reminder that it’s cool to be kind and help save lives. Don’t wait…
Read MoreMasons donate new fire suppression tool to GCFD
The Menomonie number 164 Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin presented the Glenwood City Fire Department with a state-of-the-art GreenPort Portable Fire Suppression tool. The new tool was presented to Glenwood City Fire Chief Greg Holden during a presentation at the fire station on Tuesday, March 28. A dozen members of the Menomonie…
Read MoreJoint Review Board gives blessing for Colfax to fund Cedar Street with TIF money
by LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Joint Review Board for Colfax’s Tax Increment Financing District 3 has no objections to TIF funds being used for the Cedar Street project. A Joint Review Board meeting for Tax Increment Financing District 3 was held March 21 as a courtesy to the taxing authorities, although the school…
Read MoreColfax Woman’s Club finds sponsors for Music in the Park
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Once again this year, Music in the Park will have a full schedule for the summer concert series in downtown Colfax. Pat Eggert, representing the Colfax Woman’s Club, spoke to the Colfax Village Board about Music in the Park during the public comments portion of the March 27 meeting.…
Read MoreDunn, Chippewa and Eau Claire counties team up to receive “Independent Living Support” pilot grant
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Dunn County, Chippewa County and Eau Claire County teamed up to apply for an “Independent Living Support” pilot program grant through the state of Wisconsin and have been awarded $3.5 million all together. Participants in the Independent Living Support grant will receive $7,200 for items or services to help…
Read MoreElk Mound school board approves agreement with Tyr Energy – Elk Creek Solar Project
By LEAnn R. Ralph ELK MOUND — The Elk Mound Board of Education has approved a donation agreement with Tyr Energy Development Renewables that will pay the school district $60,000 per year for 20 years as part of the Elk Creek Solar Project. The payments will begin after the solar project is up and running,…
Read MoreDunn County portion of property tax bills has decreased over the last 10 years
by LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Dunn County Board members and county officials often hear that there is “too much fat in the county budget. There is too much waste.” They also are told, “Do more with less.” Well — Dunn County, and other counties, too — are doing more with less, and the general…
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