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St. Croix County allocates $7.5 million in ARPA funds to capital improvement projects
By LeAnn R. Ralph HUDSON — The St. Croix County Board has allocated the remaining $7.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds (ARPA) to the Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) Fund . The initial cost estimate for the government center project from The Samuels Group is $14 million over the budgeted amount of $80 million,…
Read MoreBoyceville Village Board listens to more complaints about Demo Cars and Dogs
The Boyceville Village Board listened to a several village residents with complaints that centered around “junk Demo Car,” unsightly property and they were overrun by the actions of three Pit Bulls. First, during the public comment of the meeting, the board heard from a Tiffany Street resident bringing up the matter of “Demo Cars” and…
Read MoreFormer Boyceville man charged with election fraud pleads “not guilty”
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — A 30-year-old former Boyceville man charged with election fraud in Dunn County has been bound over trial and has pleaded not guilty. Antonio Antunez-Sandoval appeared in Dunn County Circuit Court July 29 with his attorney, Richard Louis Yonko, before Judge Christina Mayer for a preliminary hearing and an arraignment.…
Read MoreGrand champion market goat sells for $28 per pound at DC Fair meat animal auction
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The grand champion market goat sold at the Dunn County Fair meat animal auction July 30 for $28 per pound, while the reserve champion market goat sold for $14 per pound. The grand champion market goat was shown by Brett Breidung, the son of Cory and Corinne Breidung. Brett…
Read MoreElk Mound making progress on comprehensive plan update
By LeAnn R. Ralph ELK MOUND — The Village of Elk Mound has completed the survey process for the update of the village’s Smart Growth comprehensive land use plan. According to state statutes, comprehensive plans must be updated every 10 years, and the last time Elk Mound’s plan was updated was in 2012, said Karin…
Read MoreDunn County Board approves national healthcare referendum question for November ballot
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The Dunn County Board has approved placing a non-binding referendum question on the November ballot asking whether the United States should provide a national health insurance program. An answer must be found to the problem of the high cost of healthcare in the United States, said Kelly McCullough, county…
Read MoreDunn County jury finds Eau Claire man not guilty in Town of Dunn homicide
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Following six days of testimony and one day of deliberation, a Dunn County jury has found a 39-year-old Eau Claire man not guilty in connection with a Town of Dunn homicide in November of 2020. Chad D. Turgeson was found not guilty July 26, and Judge James Peterson dismissed…
Read MoreColfax Municipal Building elevator project thrift sale coming up August 11 – 13
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — If you are doing some cleaning — the Colfax Elevator Commission would love it if you would consider donating suitable items for the third annual thrift sale August 11 to 13 at the Colfax Fairgrounds. “People around here love thrift sales. You never know what you’ll find!” said Lisa…
Read MoreColfax Railroad Museum receives AnnMarie Foundation grant for train shows
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Colfax Railroad Museum has received a grant from the AnnMarie Foundation for over $3,000 to buy 30 tables for displays at model train shows. The Martin Anderson Gymnasium at Colfax High School would be a good place for a model train show during the FFA Alumni’s Farm Toy…
Read MoreVillage Board decides on Iverson Park for gaga ball pit
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The gaga ball pit that will be donated by the Colfax Cub Scouts will be located in Iverson Park. The parks committee met July 14 and agreed the gaga ball pit should be in Iverson Park rather than at the Colfax Fairgrounds, said Jeff Prince, village trustee and chair…
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