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EM contracts with Davy Engineering for third phase of phosphorus compliance plan
By LeAnn R. Ralph ELK MOUND — The Elk Mound Village Board has approved contracting with Davy Engineering for the third phase of the phosphorus compliance plan. Last year, the village board approved the second phase of the compliance plan, but not the third phase, said Mark Levra, director of public works, at the Elk…
Read MoreDunn County housing shortage: more lower-income and higher income rental and owner-occupied needed
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — An analysis of housing data by the West Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission shows that more lower-income rental and higher-income rental and owner-occupied housing is needed in Dunn County. The information about the housing shortage was presented by the West Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission at a forum…
Read More$162,750 proposal for overseeing water system improvements sent to committee by EM Village Board
By LeAnn R. Ralph ELK MOUND — The Elk Mound Village Board has sent the CBS Squared proposal for professional services at a cost of $162,750 for the $2.5 million water system improvement project to the public works committee for discussion and a recommendation. Two weeks ago, the Elk Mound Village Board approved a resolution…
Read MoreLocals earn WAF awards for hard work keeping St. Croix County Fair going strong and beautiful
By Missy Klatt As previously reported in the Tribune Press Reporter (January 25 edition), the St. Croix County fair received some awards at the annual Wisconsin Association of Fairs Convention in January of this year. Namely, Rita Palewicz and Dennis (Denny) Hurtis of Glenwood City received the District two, VIP award, given to a…
Read MoreDNR says no manure solids in Emerald Sky Dairy Wetland 1, Local residents remain skeptical
By LeAnn R. Ralph TOWN OF EMERALD — Since the manure spill at Emerald Sky Dairy in 2016, local residents have remained concerned that manure was never cleaned up from Wetland 1. In July of 2022, officials from the state Department of Natural Resources conducted an inspection of Wetland 1, and in a recent report,…
Read MoreAugust trial scheduled for River Falls man accused of child sexual assault in Boyceville
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — An August trial has been scheduled in Dunn County Circuit Court for a River Falls man accused of child sexual assault in Boyceville. Derek P. Johnson, age 38, appeared before Judge James Peterson January 31. Johnson is charged in Dunn County with first degree child sexual assault of…
Read MoreDunn County moving forward with update of comprehensive plan 4 years after signing contract
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — After a delay of four years, the Dunn County Planning, Resources and Development Committee is ready to move forward with updating the county’s Smart Growth Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Bob Colson, former Dunn County zoning administrator who now works for Cedar Corporation, said Dunn County had contracted with Cedar…
Read MoreWisconsin Supreme Court voters guide highlights differences between candidates in critical race
SEATTLE, (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Guides.Vote just released a nonpartisan guide to the Wisconsin Supreme Court race. The guide consolidates the candidates’ experience, positions, and endorsements into one easy-to-use tool. The New York Times recently called the race “arguably the most important election in America in 2023,” and given how confusing state Supreme Court races can…
Read MoreDunn County considers amending zoning ordinance to eliminate rental housing in commercial zoning
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — For several months now, the Dunn County Planning, Resources and Development Committee has been discussing whether to allow owner-occupied or non-owner occupied (rental housing) residential in commercial zoning. Non-owner occupied dwellings, including single family and multi-family, currently are allowed in Dunn County’s general commercial and limited commercial zoning,…
Read MoreTeen dating violence and the age of technology/social media
By Alyssa Fahrenkamp, Family and Youth Advocate at The Bridge to Hope in Menomonie, WI Teenage years are often the years for dating, finding interests and connecting with friends. Most of these things involve the use of technology. Teens are on their phone constantly, whether it is to chat with a friend, look something up…
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