Area News
Cost of developing Stuart Park campground estimated at $150,000
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The cost of developing the Stuart Park campground is estimated at $150,000, which includes $30,000 for the land even though the Village of Colfax already owns the park. Jeff Prince, village trustee and chair of the parks committee, presented information about the start-up costs for the Stuart Park campground…
Read MoreColfax FFA hosting second Annual Colfax Tractor Fest
COLFAX – The Colfax FFA and FFA Alumni groups are planning the second annual Colfax Tractor Fest on Saturday, August 27 at the Colfax Fairgrounds. The event will feature new and restored tractors, Made in Colfax vendors and artisans, and a raffle. There will also be a pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.…
Read MoreDunn County PR&D holds public hearing on proposed Tainter Lake Rehabilitation District
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The Dunn County Planning, Resources and Development Committee has held a public hearing on the proposed Tainter Lake Rehabilitation District, with some of the testimony in favor and some against. According to state statute, a public hearing must be held within 30 days of receiving a petition to form…
Read MorePreliminary hearing scheduled for Apple River stabbing suspect
By LeAnn R. Ralph HUDSON — A preliminary hearing in St. Croix County Circuit Court has been scheduled September 2 for a Minnesota man charged in connection with an incident on the Apple River that left one dead and four injured. Nicolae Miu, age 52, of Prior Lake, Minnesota, appeared in court August 12 with…
Read MoreFour men accused of illegal bear hunting in northern Dunn County plead “not guilty”
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Four men accused of illegal bear hunting in the Town of Sheridan in northern Dunn County have pleaded “not guilty” in Dunn County Circuit Court. Brandon Guthrie, age 32, of Ridgeland; Cody Shafer age 27, of Ridgeland; Hunter Strenke, age 22, of Clayton; and Adam Millermon, age 37, of…
Read MoreColfax American Legion Auxiliary member honored for work with Civil War veteran recognition
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Susan Hill, a member of the American Legion Auxiliary of Russell-Toycen Post 131 of Colfax, has been honored for her work in coordinating the recognition ceremony for Ebert Sorkness, the last Civil War veteran in Dunn County. Margaret Larson, Tenth District American Legion Auxiliary president, attended the Colfax American…
Read MoreLocal resident awarded 2022 St. Croix County 4-H Living Memorial Award
By Missy Klatt Much to her surprise, Carole Schurtz of Forest was awarded the St. Croix County 4-H Living Memorial Award on the last day of the St. Croix County Fair, Sunday, July 24. Each year a person or couple that have dedicated a lot of time and effort to the St. Croix County Fair…
Read MoreGlenwood City educator attends Total Band Workshop
MAPLE GROVE, MN — Mr. Matt Lamb, band director at Glenwood City, recently attended the Total Band Director Workshop in Maple Grove, MN. This intense two day workshop is sponsored by Eckroth Music, Hal Leonard, JW Pepper, Yamaha, and Conn-Selmer. During the two-day workshop, directors were introduced to new tools, materials, and music – not…
Read MoreGC school board takes first step in $2.5 million CTE upgrade and improvement project
GLENWOOD CITY — After spending the past couple of years discussing, investigating and planning improvements and upgrades to the district’s Career Technical Education (CTE) programs and facilities, the Glenwood City Board of Education took the first step in making that goal a reality when it approved the expenditure of up to $155,135 in architectural and…
Read MoreHelen Krizan, Glenwood City’s latest centenarian
by Missy Klatt GLENWOOD CITY — This past Saturday, August 6th, family and friends of Helen Krizan gathered at the Glenwood City Community Center for a special birthday celebration for a special lady who turned 100 years old on Friday the fifth. Helen, who was born Helen Slotvig, was the second of eight children born…
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