Area News
Elk Mound school district property tax levy expected to decrease by 3 percent
By LeAnn R. Ralph ELK MOUND — The total property tax levy for the Elk Mound school district is expected to decrease by 3.16 percent for the 2022-2023 school year. The budget is expected to decrease by 1 percent, and the local levy is expected to be $1,657,049 with a debt levy of $1,515,000 for…
Read MoreColfax agrees to combining lots on High Street for duplexes
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Based on the recommendation of the Colfax Plan Commission, the Colfax Village Board has approved combining two lots on High Street directly west of the former nursing home for three duplexes. If the two lots are not combined, only two duplexes can be built, said Luke Ciszewski, owner of…
Read More10th Annual Ren in the Glen
THE BUBBLE MAN, Brady Klatt of Menomonie, enthralled and delighted young Ren in the Glen visitors by creating a series of large bubbles when he visited the tenth annual renaissance festival held July 30 and 31. More photos can be found in our website gallery. —photo by Shawn DeWitt
Read More2022 St. Croix County Fair “Country Nights & Carnival Lights” Results
Sunday, July 24 wrapped up another year of tractor pulls, clowns, and animals at the St. Croix County Fair. Held July 20-24, 2022. True to the theme “Country Nights & Carnival Lights” there was something for everyone to do during the five days of the county-wide event. Sunday afternoon of the fair saw the crowning…
Read MoreDebate still rages over absentee ballots despite ruling
By WisPolitics.com The debate over absentee ballots is far from over. Despite a state Supreme Court ruling barring absentee ballot drop boxes, controversy continues over how that decision is actually implemented and whether clerks can fix minor errors on absentee ballot envelopes. And now comes a federal lawsuit. Four Wisconsinites with disabilities have filed a…
Read MoreKristin Korpela appointed as Dunn County manager
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The Dunn County Board has approve appointing Kristin Korpela, who has served as the director of Dunn County Human Services since 2013, as the new Dunn County manager. After going through the interview process, the Executive Committee is pleased to offer Kristin Korpela as the recommended candidate for…
Read MoreSwenby joins Thrivent Group
GLENWOOD CITY – Katie Swenby of Downing, Wis. has joined Thrivent as a financial advisor. Thrivent is a Fortune 500 diversified financial services organization offering advice, investments, insurance, banking and generosity programs and solutions to clients nationwide. Swenby comes to Thrivent ready and eager to support clients in all stages of their financial journey. With…
Read MoreDunn County Board refers lake district to Planning, Resources & Development Committee for public hearing
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The Dunn County Board has referred the holding of a public hearing on the proposed Tainter Lake Rehabilitation District to the Dunn County Planning, Resources and Development Committee. Chase Cummings, county conservationist, told the Dunn County Board at the July 27 meeting that he has been working with…
Read MoreKonder family hanging up milkers after 5 generations on the farm
By Crystal L. (Konder) Booth A history of family farming Kondquest Holsteins owner Kraig Konder and his wife, Maureen, will soon be hanging up the milkers, after being part of a five generation dairy legacy in the Glenwood City area. The farming began with Kraig’s great-grandparents, Francis (Frank) and Teophilia (Tillie Palewicz) Kondratowicz, both from…
Read MorePrimary Election next Tuesday, August 9
Chosen candidates for Governor, Senator, Congressional, State and County offices. Next Tuesday, August 9th is the state’s primary election day. This election is a partisan primary election where one candidate is chosen for each office to run in the November general election. Included in this primary election are the offices of the Governor of the…
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