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WI State Trooper struck and injured on Interstate 94
On March 9, 2023 at approximately 9:57 PM, the Dunn County Sheriff’s Office and Menomonie Fire Department were dispatched for a vehicle crash on Interstate 94 near mile marker 33 westbound in the Township of Lucas, Dunn County. The Dunn County Communications Center received information from the Wisconsin State Patrol (WSP) that a Trooper was…
Read MorePSC deems Environmental Impact Statement not needed for Elk Creek Solar Project
by LeAnn R. Ralph MADISON — The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin has completed an environmental assessment for the Elk Creek Solar Project and has concluded that an environmental impact statement is not necessary. Elk Creek Solar has filed a formal application with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin to build a 300-megawatt solar generating…
Read MoreOfficer involved shooting deemed justified as self-defense and defense of others
MENOMONIE — Dunn County District Attorney Andrea Nodolf released her decision today that the use of deadly force by Dunn County Sheriff’s Deputy Jacob Blum, Menomonie Police Department Officer Tyson Kahl, and Menomonie Police Department Lieutenant Michael Sampson were justified acts of self-defense and defense of others on January 21, 2023. Nodolf stated “While the…
Read More“Straw Purchase” of a firearm results in death of a woman
MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Ashley Zastrow, 32, Merrill, Wisconsin was sentenced March 2 by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to 1 year and 1 day in federal prison for making false statements during the purchase of two firearms. This prison term…
Read MoreLotts-A-Meat issues voluntary class I recall of packaged meats
MADISON, Wis. — Lotts-A-Meat in Bloomer, Wis., is issuing a voluntary Class I recall of packaged meats sold wholesale and at retail. Unless otherwise noted below, the recalled products carry a mark of inspection with establishment No. 398 and includes: Honey Ham Stick-No Nitrite or Nitrate Added, 1 lb. vacuum-sealed packages with packaging dates prior…
Read MoreTomah man sentenced to 12 years for distributing methamphetamine
MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Victor Pennington, 27, Tomah, Wisconsin was sentenced February 3 by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to 12 years in federal prison for distributing 500 grams or more of methamphetamine as part of a conspiracy. This prison term…
Read MoreNational Groundwater Awareness Week is March 5-11
MADISON, Wis. – The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is highlighting the importance of the responsible development, management and use of groundwater in recognition of National Groundwater Water Week, March 5-11. Groundwater is a vital resource in Wisconsin, with approximately 70% of Wisconsinites relying on groundwater as their primary source of drinking water. Wisconsin’s groundwater…
Read MoreSt. Croix Valley Genealogical Society to meet on March 16
Lois Abromitis Mackin will present “Beginning Genealogy Research” at the monthly meeting of St. Croix Valley Genealogical Society on March 16. This presentation describes five steps for beginning and continuing your genealogical research (write down and organize what you know, decide what you want to learn, locate a useful source, learn from the source, and…
Read MoreCoaches vs. Cancer nets $19,515 for Cancer Society
By Missy Klatt This year’s Coaches vs. Cancer event which was held on February 10 at Boyceville High School netted $19,515 due in large part from area business sponsors. History This event, which is now in its 12th year, first started back in 2011. It was the brain child of Katie Ouellette who works at…
Read MoreSt. Croix County public safety referendum
Hudson, WI — As St. Croix County continues to grow, the demand for public safety services rises with it – creating a need for additional personnel that current funding levels cannot support. On April 4, 2023, voters in St. Croix County will see a Public Safety Referendum question on their ballot asking whether or not…
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