Area News
Smith undergoes open-heart surgery first day of class
By Alyssa Van Duyse Chippewa Valley Technical College Sommer Smith’s second year of college was supposed to go smoothly. After losing her radio station account executive job, the Colfax High School graduate and mother of two daughters was ready for a fresh start. Smith began her college career in the Paralegal program at Chippewa Valley…
Read MoreDunn County ADRC: “We are here for you!”
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — “What is an ADRC?” you ask. ADRC stands for Aging and Disability Resource Center. Every county is required to have an ADRC by state law, although some counties have teamed up for a regional ADRC effort, such as Barron County and Rusk County, said Tracy Fischer, manager of…
Read MoreOfficials announce major initiative to combat drug abuse and crime in Dunn County
MENOMONIE — A new collaborative program to address a drug problem in Dunn County that can lead to illegal activity was unveiled Thursday by law enforcement, human services and nonprofit officials. The initiative is called Project Hope’s Quick Response Team and Angels of the Red Cedar. The intent is to involve law enforcement officers and…
Read MoreImportant spring election! Supreme Court Candidate Primary February 21
This spring WIsconsin voters will have an opportunity to choose a new justice on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Who fills that opening matters, as the Court decides 95% of issues that affect our rights and liberties. It is important that you vote for the candidate that best aligns with your beliefs. fUnlike fall elections, spring…
Read MoreTeen dating violence & 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…
Read MoreStagehands Cast of 18 prepares Almost, Maine
Submitted by Lori Peterson, Spring Valley Stagehands SPRING VALLEY, WI – Things are busy down at the Spring Valley Stagehands Theater. A set is constructed and being painted and an eighteen member cast is preparing for the 2023 Stagehands theatre season opener of Almost, Maine, a play by actor John Cariani. The show is being…
Read MoreStepping Stones groundbreaking ceremony for new emergency shelter
MENOMONIE — We are thrilled to announce the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a new emergency shelter for those in need in our community. The ceremony will take place on Thursday, February 9th starting at 2:30 pm at Stepping Stones of Dunn County. The new emergency shelter will provide a safe and secure place…
Read MoreLocals help those in need via international mission trips
By Missy Klatt At the end of October 2022, Mike Barstad and a group from Cedar Brook Church in Menomonie travelled to Honduras where they dug a well for a local village. They did this through Living Water International. Most recently Dave and Joan Bartz ventured to Guatemala in January where they were part of…
Read MoreGC Superintendent proposes lengthening school days to make up for weather closures
GLENWOOD CITY — Superintendent Tim Johnson proposed lengthening the school day as a way to recover missed instructional time due to recent weather-related school closures during the Glenwood City Board of Education’s January 23 meeting. Johnson informed board members that school has been cancelled seven days so far this academic year due to inclement weather…
Read MoreSnowplows hit by motor vehicles on I-94
ST. CROIX COUNTY — Working county snowplows were struck three times in a 24 hour period, January 25-26 along I-94 in St. Croix County. One plow was hit twice within two hours. There have now been 12 crashes involving plows in St. Croix County this winter. These incidents not only took plows off the road,…
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