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Elk Mound Board of Education elects Sivertson as president and Koser as vice-president
By LeAnn R. Ralph ELK MOUND — The Elk Mound Board of Education elected Tim Sivertson as president and Troy Koser as vice-president at the reorganizational meeting April 22. Koser replaces Mark Oas as vice-president. Oas decided not to run for re-election in April. Sivertson has served as president of the Elk Mound Board of…
Read MoreGeocachers hold CITO event at Colfax Red Cedar Preserve and Recreation Area
Editor’s note: Patrick Furey, an enthusiastic geocacher and retired math and science teacher from Colfax High School after 25 years of service, submitted the photograph and the information about the CITO event. COLFAX — Twenty-seven geocachers gathered at the Colfax Red Cedar Preserve and Recreation Area for a Cache In Trash Out (CITO) event on…
Read MoreFreedom of the Press? Not at the Polk County Democrats monthly meeting Inter-County Leader reporter asked to leave at start of meeting
ST. CROIX FALLS – Inter-County Leader Reporter Sarah Beth Radomsky was assigned by her manager, Inter-County Leader Editor Robert Tabern, to cover the monthly Polk County Democratic meeting on the evening of Thursday, April 11, at the St. Croix Falls Senior Center. Coverage was to include a presentation by Connor Burke, who serves as the…
Read MoreZebra Mussels in Lake Menomin
MENOMONIE – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has informed the City of Menomonie that Zebra Mussels have been found in Lake Menomin. What are Zebra Mussels: Zebra mussels are a small mollusk that are an invasive species in Wisconsin. They often impact plankton and algae populations in bodies of water which can harm…
Read MoreElk Mound High School graduation scheduled for 7 p.m. instead of 8 p.m.
By LeAnn R. Ralph ELK MOUND — Instead of starting at 8 p.m., graduation at Elk Mound High School will begin at 7 p.m. this year on Friday, May 17. Graduation has been at 8 p.m. for many years, but this year it will be moved up by an hour, said Eric Wright, district administrator.…
Read MoreWis. Dept. of Workforce Development Mobile Career Lab coming to Colfax
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Residents in Colfax and the surrounding area will soon be able to visit the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development’s Mobile Career Lab when it visits Colfax the first Thursday of each month. Lisa Bragg-Hurlburt, director of the Colfax Public Library, spoke to the Colfax Village Board at the April…
Read MoreColfax receives $165,150 MSIS grant from WisDOT for Balsam and Oak Street projects
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — It is the largest grant Colfax has ever received for street projects. Lynn Niggemann, village administrator-clerk-treasurer, received a letter from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation dated April 4 informing her that Colfax had been awarded a Municipal Street Improvement Supplemental Program (MSIS) grant, which is a component of the…
Read MoreDon Braaten: “I saw it come down” — the first manned space flight of Freedom 7
By LeAnn R. Ralph Editor’s Note: Michelle and Troy Knutson interviewed Don Braaten and provided the tape of the interview to the Colfax Messenger. COLFAX — It was 63 years ago — May 5, 1961 — that Alan Shepard became the first American to travel in space with the launch of the Mercury-Redstone 3/ Freedom…
Read MoreWomen’s Giving Circle of Dunn County announces grant deadline
The Women’s Giving Circle of Dunn County (WGC) is now accepting grant applications from area nonprofits seeking support for projects that improve the lives of women, children, and families in the Dunn County area. Typical award amounts range from $500 to $2,500 each. The 2024 grant deadline is Saturday, June 1st. Electronic applications must be…
Read MoreSt. Croix County hosts series of electronics recycling events
Hudson WI — St. Croix County is offering a series of free electronic collection events throughout 2024. By participating in these events, you’re not only decluttering your space but also actively contributing to the reduction of electronic waste. Join us at these free drop-off events and help us pave the way for a cleaner, greener…
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