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Bail set at $1 million cash for Minnesota man charged with first degree intentional homicide for stabbing on Apple River
By LeAnn R. Ralph HUDSON — Bail has been set at $1 million cash in St. Croix County Circuit Court 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, made an initial appearance before Judge…
Read MoreBoyceville school board approves new boiler for TCE
BOYCEVILLE — With a quorum of three members present, the Boyceville Board of Education dealt with several personnel matters, made revisions to the 2021-22 budget, acted to approve a preliminary budget for the coming year and gave its go ahead to purchase a new boiler for TCE during its monthly meeting held last Wednesday, July…
Read MoreA day in the life of a lifeguard at the Glenwood City Pool
By Missy Klatt The Glenwood City Pool or the Mud Hole as it is affectionately (or not so affectionately) referred to has been full of activity this summer. Between open swim and swimming lessons it has seen a lot of use. The pool is open (weather permitting) seven days a week from 12-6 p.m. when…
Read MoreFood science Assistant Professor Mitra leads research in Food Process Engineering Research Lab
Menomonie, Wis. – An expanded lab at University of Wisconsin-Stout offers students and faculty opportunities in ongoing, hands-on research in food process engineering within the kinesiology, health, food and nutritional sciences department. The Food Process Engineering Research Lab, in Heritage Hall, was expanded by Assistant Professor Pranabendu Mitra. He is serving as a principal investigator,…
Read MoreDeferred prosecution agreement revoked for former Colfax resident convicted on drug charges
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — A deferred acceptance of a guilty plea (DAGP) agreement has been revoked in Dunn County Circuit Court for a 23-year-old former Colfax woman convicted on drug charges. Alexis E. Price, along with her attorney, Francis Rivard, appeared before Judge Christina Mayer July 22 for a revocation hearing. Price was…
Read MoreBail jumping, evading police, sexual assault among legal troubles candidates faced, records show
By WisPolitics.com State and federal candidates on the ballot have faced legal troubles for issues ranging from eluding police to bail jumping, according to a WisPolitics.com review of online court records. Contacted by WisPolitics.com, some candidates downplayed the issues or chalked them up to misunderstandings. Some said they were working to address the issues. WisPolitics.com…
Read MoreColfax Health and Rehab pays tribute to long-time employee Loretta Logslett
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Friends and family gathered at the Colfax Health and Rehabilitation Center on Friday, July 15, to pay tribute to Loretta Logslett, who had been an employee for nearly 50 years. Loretta Logslett passed away December 23, 2021, at the age of 89. Loretta started working at the facility in…
Read MoreDC Facilities Committee approves night shoot at Colfax Shooting Range in September
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The Dunn County Facilities Committee has given approval for a night shoot at the Colfax Shooting Range September 24. The Colfax Sportsmen’s Club has done quite a lot of work out at the shooting range, said Scott Nabbefeld, director of the Dunn County Facilities Department, at the facilities committee…
Read MoreDC Board of Adjustment approves special exception for kennel in Town of Menomonie
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The Dunn County Zoning Board of Adjustment has approved a special exception to operate a commercial kennel in the Town of Menomonie to house four or more dogs or cats. The Board of Adjustment held a public hearing July 18 on the application from Justin and Kayla Kessels, who…
Read MoreCountry Nights and Carnival Lights: Dunn County Fair starts today
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Under the theme of Country Nights and Carnival Lights, the Dunn County Fair starts today at the Dunn County Rec Park, July 27, and runs through Sunday. Admission to the fair is $5 per person. Season passes are $15 per person. Children six and under are free. Parking is…
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