Area News
Crash on St. Croix River Bridge, 8 injuried
On April 25th at approximately 10:30am a two vehicle crash occurred on I94 westbound near mile marker .25 on the St. Croix River bridge. Two lanes of traffic were closed for construction, the two left lanes were open for westbound traffic. A passenger car stopped in the lane of traffic to allow another vehicle to…
Read MoreCrash on I94 near Baldwin results in three injuries
At 9:08 a.m. on Monday, April 29, 2024 Wisconsin State Patrol Inspectors and Troopers responded to a two-vehicle crash with injuries in St. Croix County on Interstate 94 at milepost 18 near Baldwin. Preliminary evidence from the crash scene indicates that a semi-tractor-trailer was traveling westbound in the left lane. The semi crossed into the…
Read MoreVillage of Boyceville to make offer on land for new library
The Boyceville Village Board is making an offer on land in the village for a site for the proposed new Library. At it’s meeting a week ago the board after a closed meeting session approved a request from the Village’s Library Board to secure a parcel to allow the Library Board to apply for a…
Read MoreSt. Croix County Public Health Recognizes Kim Dupre with this Year’s Friend of Public Health Award
New Richmond, WI — St. Croix County Public Health has been selecting a “Friend of Public Health” since 1998 as a part of our National Public Health Week. This is to recognize someone who has been an exceptional partner within our community by positively impacting the health and well-being of St. Croix County residents. This…
Read MoreNurses week starts May 6th?
National Nurses Week begins each year on May 6th and ends on May 12th, Florence Nightingale’s birthday. These permanent dates enhance planning and position National Nurses Week as an established recognition event. As of 1998, May 8 was designated as National Student Nurses Day, to be celebrated annually. The American Nurses Association is celebrating National…
Read MoreElk Mound man held on $100,000 cash bail pleads guilty to possession of child pornography
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — A 22-year-old Elk Mound man being held on a $100,000 cash bail for possession of child pornography has pleaded guilty in Dunn County Circuit Court. Adam R.W. Arnsdorf appeared in Dunn County Circuit Court before Judge Luke M. Wagner on April 24 for a plea hearing. Arnsdorf was charged…
Read MoreColfax school board establishes community program and services fund
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Finances for the Colfax school district will now include a Fund 80, also known as a “community program and services” fund. The Colfax school district’s budget for next year will be tight, said William C. Yingst Jr., district administrator, at the Colfax Board of Education’s April 22 meeting. If…
Read MoreFour state grants to improve internet access in Dunn County
MENOMONIE, Wis. — Dunn County has secured four additional state grants to improve broadband access to homeowners and businesses. The grants are part of $43.2 million in new broadband grants announced recently by Gov. Tony Evers and the Public Service Commission to fund 30 projects across the state. They will expand broadband access for about…
Read MoreColfax school board elects Kragness as president, Neuburg as vice-president
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Colfax Board of Education conducted a perfectly routine organizational meeting at the April 22 meeting. Andrew De Moe, school board clerk, administered the oath of office to incumbents Kyle Knutson and Ken Neuburg, who were the only two candidates on the ballot April 2 for two positions on…
Read MoreScience Exploration Day at Colfax Red Cedar Preserve and Recreation area is May 18
By LeAnn R. Ralph Editor’s Note: LeAnn R. Ralph serves as a member of the Colfax Red Cedar Preserve and Recreation Area Management Committee. COLFAX — A Science Exploration Day for explorers of all ages will be held at the Colfax Red Cedar Preserve and Recreation Area on Saturday, May 18. Three lessons — Rocks…
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