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DC Highway Department adopts mailbox policy
MENOMONIE — The Dunn County Highway Department now has a formal written policy about replacing mailboxes that have been hit by a snowplow. The highway department always had a verbal policy, but it was never written down, said Dustin Binder, Dunn County Highway Commissioner, at the December 14 meeting of the highway committee. The policy…
Read MoreSenator Rob Stafsholt receives Wisconsin Counties Association’s “Outstanding Legislator Award”
Senator Rob Stafsholt (R-New Richmond) has been honored by the Wisconsin Counties Association with a “WCA Outstanding Legislator Award” for his work on behalf of county government during the 2021-2022 Legislative Session. He was presented with the award December 13, 2022 in his State Capitol Office by WCA Government Affairs Associate Chelsea Fibert. “Senator Stafsholt…
Read MoreGlenwood City Library News 12-28-22
What is coming to the Glenwood City Public Library? Winter is here! We are excited to announce our Winter Adult Reading Program called, “Reading Across the United States”, starts January 1st. This is also a great time of year to check out our snowshoes we have to offer and you can combine it with checking…
Read MoreDunn County considering removal of multi-family from commercial zoning
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Dunn County is the only county that allows none-owner occupied multi-family housing in commercial zoning districts, and the Planning, Resources and Development Committee is wondering if that should be changed. Anne Wodarczyk, Dunn County zoning administrator, said at the PR&D committee’s December 13 meeting that after consulting with…
Read MorePR&D committee settles on procedure for suggesting initial Board of Commissioners for proposed lake district
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The Dunn County Planning, Resources and Development Committee has agreed to use ballots to rank applicants for the initial Board of Commissioners for the proposed Tainter Lake Rehabilitation District. The deadline for applications for the initial Board of Commissioners was December 5, and the PR&D committee received 10…
Read MoreAttorneys plan to file motions to suppress statements made regarding Apple River stabbing
By LeAnn R. Ralph HUDSON — Attorneys for Nicolae Miu, who is charged in St. Croix County Circuit Court in connection with a stabbing incident on the Apple River in July that left four injured and one dead, say they are planning to file a motion to suppress certain statements. Miu, age 52, of Prior…
Read MoreCriminal charges dismissed against man accused of illegal bear hunting in northern Dunn County
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Criminal charges have been dismissed for one of four men accused of illegal bear hunting in the Town of Sheridan in northern Dunn County, although the man’s hunting privileges have been revoked for three years and the bear carcass was ordered confiscated. Adam Millermon, age 37, of Glenwood City,…
Read MoreDear Santa – Boyceville and Glenwood City 2022
Just in the “Nick” of time, we’re pleased to present these heartwarming letters from our area’s kids to their favorite holiday hero. All of the letters are typed as they were written. We hope you enjoy them. Tiffany Creek Elementary Mrs. Peterson’s 1st Grade Dear Santa, can I have powrs like soprheroes ples? wut…
Read MoreChristmastime is family time for the Sylvia Bonte family
By Missy Klatt Sylvia Bonte (nee Scholl) was born on a farm just north of Glenwood City but she spent most of her childhood in Marshfield, WI. When she was two her family, which at the time consisted of her mom, dad and older brother, by 10 years, moved to a farm in Marshfield. Her…
Read MoreKeith and Carol Larson: Dad would shoot the tops off of trees for our Christmas tree
By Missy Klatt Keith and Carol Larson of rural Downing have lived in the area their entire lives. Carol grew up on a farm south of Wilson while Keith is a “townie” who was raised in Downing. Besides a stint in the army Keith has always had a Downing address. Carol Carol was the middle…
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