Area News
McCullough re-elected as chair, Stene as vice-chair of the Dunn County Board
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The Dunn County Board has re-elected Kelly McCullough of Menomonie (District 17) as chair and Gary Stene of Colfax (District 5) as vice-chair. The chair and vice-chair were elected by secret ballot at the April 16 meeting of the Dunn County Board. Nominations also were conducted by secret ballot.…
Read MoreDunn County re-allocates $1.19 million of ARPA funding to door access system for county buildings
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Some of the projects completed by Dunn County with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds ended up costing less than the estimate, while some projects were not completed at all, resulting in $1.19 million of remaining funds. The Dunn County Board at the April 16 meeting re-allocated that…
Read MoreSingle vehicle crash with injuries in Dunn County
MENOMONIE — On April 20, 2024, at approximately 11:54 p.m., the Dunn County Communication Center was notified of a single vehicle crash near the intersection of County Road K and 670th Avenue in the Township of Menomonie, Dunn County, Wisconsin. The Dunn County Sheriff’s Office, the Wisconsin State Patrol, and the Menomonie Fire Department responded…
Read MoreDC adds 2 part-time therapists for Birth to 3 Program
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — With the closing of the Prevea Health Centers, Dunn County officials wondered who they could find to provide services for the Birth to 3 Program. The problem was solved when the Dunn County Board approved hiring a part-time occupational therapist and a part-time physical therapist as county employees…
Read MoreNiggemann appointed as Dunn County treasurer
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Lynn Niggemann, who currently serves as the administrator-clerk-treasurer in Colfax, has been appointed by the Dunn County Board as Dunn County treasurer. The treasurer is one of the elected positions, along with the county clerk and the register of deeds, noted Vaughn Hedlund, county board supervisor from Boyceville and…
Read MoreVeteran Service Office helped veterans/survivors claim over $1 million in retroactive payments
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The Dunn County Veteran Service Office has helped Dunn County veterans and their families claim more than $1 million in retroactive disability pension payments in 2023. Greg Quinn, veteran service officer, presented his annual report to the Dunn County Board at the April 16 meeting. Veterans in Dunn County…
Read MoreSCC Emergency Management seeking input from residents
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that St. Croix County Emergency Management is inviting comment and input from residents, businesses, area organizations, and communities regarding the draft St. Croix County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2024-2029 and any needed projects to reduce or eliminate hazard risks to residents and property. St. Croix County has recently completed a draft update of…
Read MoreTribune publishing list of unclaimed property in St. Croix County
Within this issue of the Tribune Press Reporter is a list of names and businesses that could be owners of abandoned property. The Wisconsin Department of Revenue receives reports from various banks, insurance companies, utilities, and other holders of unclaimed property. The list contains the names of persons or businesses in St. Croix County that…
Read MorePR&D working on comprises for ADU concerns in R-1 and GA
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The Dunn County Planning Resources and Development Committee is working on comprises to address concerns for a zoning ordinance amendment that would include Accessory Dwelling Units in Residential-1 and General Agriculture zoning districts. The impression is that allowing ADUs in R-1 will result in R-1 zoning districts being inundated…
Read MoreU.S. Postal Service recommends new prices for July 2024
WASHINGTON, DC — On April 9, 2024, the U. S. Postal Service filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission of mailing services price changes to take effect July 14, 2024. The new rates include a 5-cent increase in the price of a First-Class Mail Forever stamp from 68 cents to 73 cents. The proposed adjustments,…
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