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St. Croix County Fair receives awards at Wisconsin Association of Fairs annual convention at WI Dells
WISCONSIN DELLS -— Several members of the St. Croix County Fair Board recently attended the annual Wisconsin Association of Fairs Convention, “Keeping it Rural”, January 8-11, 2023 at Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells. St. Croix County Fair Board members took advantage of workshops designed to help fairs with administrative responsibilities, consumer protection and bio…
Read MoreBoyceville man facing 12 additional felony charges related to exposing a child to harmful material
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — A 19-year-old Boyceville man is facing 12 additional felony charges related to exposing a child to harmful material by texting pictures of his genitals to girls aged 14 to 17. Jonathan A. Zebro was scheduled for an initial appearance in Dunn County Circuit Court January 24 on seven felony…
Read MoreLocal family farm corp turns to solar for diversification and regenerative strategy
This story is a collaborative effort between participating landowner, Doane Ltd, Elk Creek Solar’s Project Intern and UW-Stout Student, Ava McHugh, and the Elk Creek Solar Project. Plans for a new solar project are sprouting in Dunn County thanks, in part, to the Doane family. The Elk Creek Solar Project is proposed on more than…
Read MoreBarbershoper of the year award and officer installation banquet
The Dunn County Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society presented the “Barbershopper of the Year” award and installed the 2023 Officers and Board Members on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at the Pizza Ranch in Eau Claire. Don Hayden of Durand, was awarded the Dunn County Chapter “2022 Barbershopper of the Year” award for his recognition…
Read MoreRep. Moses votes in favor of bail reform
Madison — On January 19 Representative Clint Moses (R-Menomonie) voted in favor of AJR 1, which would set bail for violent crimes based on reasonable, readily available information. This amendment works within constitutional and common-sense parameters, not as punishment but as management of the bail system. “We are seeing the vicious cycle of high crime…
Read MoreOfficer involved critical incident investigation in Dunn County
MENOMONIE –The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved critical incident in Dunn County, Wis. that occurred on the evening of Saturday, January 21, 2023. At approximately 9:08 p.m., law enforcement from Menomonie Police Department, DunnCounty Sheriff’s Office and the University of Wisconsin -Stout Police Department conducted…
Read MoreWisconsin Supreme Court rules in favor of Dunn County in sexual assault case
By LeAnn R. Ralph MADISON — By a majority 5-2 opinion, the Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Dunn County that the county did not violate the rights of a jail inmate when a Dunn County correctional officer sexually assaulted her. The Wisconsin Supreme Court filed the decision January 18 that upheld a…
Read MoreDC Board approves Tainter Lake Rehab District
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The Dunn County Board has approved the Tainter Lake Rehabilitation District on a vote of 19 “yes” to 10 “no.” Prior to considering whether to approve the lake district at the January 18 meeting, the Dunn County Board approved suspending the board’s rules to hear more public comments…
Read MoreCity of Menomonie withholds Mabel Tainter funds over City’s representation on board
Menomonie — The Tribune Press Reporter is in receipt of a copy of a letter sent by Menomonie Mayor Randy Knaack to the Mable Tainter Board over the city’s financial support of the Mabel Tainter Center. In the letter, dated November 15, 2022, Knaack indicates that he will withhold the City of Menomonie $60,000 annual…
Read MoreElk Mound schools would receive $60,000 annually from Elk Creek Solar project
By LeAnn R. Ralph ELK MOUND — The Elk Mound school district would receive $60,000 per year for 20 years from the Elk Creek Solar Project. The money to the school district from the Elk Creek Solar project would be considered a charitable donation, said Eric Wright, district administrator, during his report to the Elk…
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