Area News
Boyceville fire department responds to 48 calls
By LeAnn R. Ralph BOYCEVILLE — The Boyceville Community Fire Department has responded to 48 calls so far this year. The most recent calls were a structure fire, a car accident and mutual aid to the Menomonie fire department, said Josh Pittman, interim fire chief, during his report to the Boyceville Community Fire District Board…
Read MoreSt. Croix County Board to borrow $7.5 million for highway shop
By LeAnn R. Ralph HUDSON — The St. Croix County Board has approved a resolution to proceed with borrowing $7.5 million primarily to construct a satellite highway shop. Preparation for the sale of the general obligation promissory notes will take place after the first of the year, and the St. Croix County Board will award…
Read MoreHigh speed chase ends in Glenwoood City, with search for suspect
On Friday, December 13, 2024 at 11:30 p.m., a Wisconsin State Patrol Trooper attempted to stop a red Chevrolet Cruze for speeding on Interstate 94 westbound near the Dunn / St. Croix County line. The vehicle failed to yield and exited the interstate at State Highway 128. A vehicle pursuit was initiated as the vehicle…
Read MoreGC School Board still discussing past compensation discrepancies
By Renee Bettendorf GLENWOOD CITY-The Glenwood City school board held a shorter than usual meeting on Monday evening so that staff and board members could attend the middle/high school winter concert. The board had a discussion about past compensation discrepancies and approved a variety of items. At their last meeting held on November 26 district…
Read MoreSentencing rescheduled for Minnesota man guilty of hiding 4 corpses, trial set on battery charges
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — A Dunn County judge has rescheduled a sentencing hearing for a Minnesota man guilty of helping to hide the bodies of four murder victims in a corn field and has set a trial on battery charges. Darren L. Osborne, age 59, was initially scheduled to be sentenced December 13…
Read MoreDunn County adopts core values for entire organization
MENOMONIE, Wis. — The Dunn County Board of Supervisors has adopted a set of core values for employees and elected officials to follow. “Core values are the bedrock of an organization’s identity,” said Kris Korpela, Dunn County Manager. “They serve as a compass to guide decision making, actions, and behavior across all levels of county…
Read MoreDC Facilities Committee expects to review RFPs for judicial center geothermal in January
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The Dunn County Facilities Committee is expected to review Requests for Proposals in January for the $11 million judicial center geothermal and solar project. State statutes for performance contracting require the full county board to evaluate the bids at a meeting for which a proper notice has been posted…
Read MoreHighly pathogenic avian influenza confirmed in Barron County
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has identified a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI H5N1) in a commercial poultry flock in Barron County. DATCP and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) animal health officials are working together in a joint incident response. The affected premises will…
Read MoreThe Women’s Giving Circle of Dunn County reaches $250k endowment
The Community Foundation of Dunn County (CFDC) and the Women’s Giving Circle (WGC) of Dunn County are excited to announce that the WGC’s endowment fund has officially reached a quarter of a million dollars! The WGC was established in 2013 through the CFDC to strengthen the spirit of women, children, and families through collaborative philanthropy,…
Read MoreCommunity Foundation of Dunn County accepting grant applications; offering free grant writing workshop January 8
The Community Foundation of Dunn County (CFDC) is accepting grant applications from Dunn County area non-profits, government organizations, and community groups that support the betterment of Dunn County. Eligible areas of interest include the arts, culture, health, heritage, the environment, recreation, education, basic human needs, and other civic initiatives. Community Impact Grants allow organizations in…
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