Area News
DC Zoning Board of Adjustment affirms original special exception for The Barn at Copper Creek
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The Dunn County Zoning Board of Adjustment has affirmed the original special exception permit for agricultural entertainment granted in 2018 for The Barn at Copper Creek in the Town of Sherman. The motion at the Board of Adjustment’s June 20 meeting to affirm the special exception permit also states…
Read MoreColfax Village Board reviews list of public property repairs, approves concrete for fairgrounds stage
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Some are larger projects and some are smaller — but they all must be addressed one way or another. The Colfax Village Board reviewed a list of needed repairs to village-owned properties at the June 27 meeting and accepted a bid of $3,200 for repairing the concrete stage at…
Read More$27,000 in meat animal sales at Colfax FFA Alumni Auction
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The sale of meat animals raised for 4-H and FFA projects sold at the Colfax FFA Alumni Auction at the Colfax Free Fair on Sunday, June 19, totaled nearly $27,000. All together, 18 animals were sold, including 11 market barrows and gilts, six beef cattle and one sheep. Prices…
Read MoreSummer puts construction into full swing at Elk Mound schools
By LeAnn R. Ralph ELK MOUND — Now that summer vacation has arrived, the referendum-approved construction that has been in progress throughout the school year in the Elk Mound district has now kicked into high gear. “We are in the heat of construction,” said Eric Wright, school district administrator, in his report to the Elk…
Read MoreLWV of Greater Chippewa Valley reminds voters to be informed voters on election day
Menomonie, WI – The League of Women Voters of Greater Chippewa Valley (LWV-GCV) reminds voters to get ready to vote in the upcoming August 9 primary election. The League encourages voters to start their candidate research before casting their ballot, so they can be informed and prepared voters. On the ballot this election are candidates…
Read MoreUWRF Dairy Innovation Hub researches potential new uses for milk ingredients and byproducts
River Falls, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-River Falls Assistant Professor Grace Lewis is looking to find value-added products for milk proteins. Lewis, who is part of the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences, was hired and started in August through funding from the Dairy Innovation Hub to specialize in dairy processing. Her position is…
Read MoreReadyWisconsin encourages safe celebrations this Independence Day weekend
MADISON, Wis. – Independence Day is next Monday, and many people will be celebrating during the upcoming weekend. Whether your plans involve watching professional fireworks or creating your own display, ReadyWisconsin encourages you to make safety a priority. “Independence Day celebrations are a summer tradition for many people, and fireworks are often a part of…
Read MoreCommunity Foundation of Dunn County announces grant deadline
The Community Foundation of Dunn County (CFDC) is now accepting grant applications from Dunn County area nonprofits, 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…
Read MoreWest CAP Partners to Increase Nursing Workforce through Wisconsin Economic Development Grant
Governor Tony Evers visited River Falls, WI last week to announce more than $5 Million in grants being awarded to help meet the increasing demand for nurses across the state. Wisconsin’s community action association, WISCAP, received a $4.8 million award through the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation’s (WEDC) second round of the Workforce Innovation Grant Program,…
Read MorePedestrian struck, seriously injured
HUDSON — A pedestrian walking on Interstate 94 was struck by a truck and seriously injured. Darryl R. Grimshaw, 59 of Wangaratta, Australia, suffered life threatening injuries when he was hit by a pick-up truck while he was on the interstate. The accident happened at approximately 10:57 p.m. on Tuesday, June 21 in the eastbound…
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