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Education is failing America’s future by forgetting its past
By Jamie Gass and Chris Sinacola Last year, eighth grade test scores in civics and U.S. history hit record lows. The decline didn’t start with pandemic school closings. But they made it worse and revealed its extent. Less than half of adults can name the three branches of the U.S. government. Another 25% can’t name…
Read MoreMenomonie Veterans Honor Guard participates in Wreaths Across America
The Menomonie Veterans Honor Guard was presented with a sponsored wreath from Walmart Distributing, Inc. as part of Wreaths Across America. Wreaths Across America is a national campaign that remembers fall veterans, honors those who serve, and teaches the next generation the value of freedom by displaying wreaths at memorials nationwide on National Wreaths Across…
Read More2023: A Year in Review: 2023 top headlines from January, February, and March
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Another year has come and gone, and as the Colfax Messenger enters its 128th year of publication, here is a look back at the top news stories of 2023. January 4, 2023 Although Dunn County is proceeding as if the county Highway B project from U.S. Highway 12 to…
Read MoreHigh speed chase on I-94 in Dunn Co.
DUNN COUNTY — At 8:10 a.m. on Thursday, December 28, 2023 a crash occurred on Interstate 94 eastbound in Dunn County near Menomonie. The details of the crash are as follows: The Wisconsin State Patrol, Northwest Region, Eau Claire Post received information from the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Department (MN) regarding a carjacking that occurred in…
Read MoreDunn Co. shoreland zoning: should road setbacks be regulated?
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — One question that must be answered is whether road setbacks should be regulated in Dunn County’s shoreland ordinance. Currently Dunn County is more restrictive than state statute with the road setbacks required in shoreland zoning, said Tammy Traxler, planner and zoning enforcement officer, at the Dunn County Planning, Resources…
Read MoreDunn County PR&D plans for Accessory Dwelling Unit standards to be in place by spring
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — If all goes according to plan, property owners in Dunn County will be able to start building Accessory Dwelling Units by the time construction season starts this spring. Zoning staff have discussed the various standards in the draft ordinance three times, said Anne Wodarczyk, Dunn County zoning administrator, at…
Read MoreGlenwood City Public Library News 12-27-23
We are excited to start this year off with our Winter Reading Challenges. The first one is for the adults and it is “Reading Around the World” and the second Reading Challenge is for the High schoolers called “Readopoly”. Both Winter Reading Challenges will run from Jan. 1-March 31. Reading Around the World: Stop in…
Read More15th traffic fatality recorded in St. Croix County
TOWN of Baldwin – The St. Croix County Emergency Communication Center received a call at about 8:28 p.m. on December 23, 2023, reporting a single vehicle crash in the 2300 Block of 90th Ave, Baldwin Township. Deputies arrived on scene and located a 2006 Dodge Ram pickup, which had been traveling west on 90th Ave.…
Read MoreGlenwood City School Board moves forward with HVAC project
By Renee Bettendorf GLENWOOD CITY — At their committee and board meetings held back to back on December 18, the Glenwood City School Board discussed a facilities maintenance report and how to best distribute donated funds to the food service. They also approved going forward with an HVAC project and the purchase of cameras for…
Read MoreBoyceville ambulance achieves service with 2 EMTs 98 percent of the time
By LeAnn R. Ralph BOYCEVILLE — In the month of November, the Boyceville ambulance service achieved 24-7 coverage with two EMTs all but 2 percent of the time. The 2 percent of the time with one EMT on duty amounted to 12 and 3/4 hours, said Wayne Dow, director of the Boyceville ambulance service, at…
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