Area News
DC zoning working on updates to shoreland-wetland ordinance
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The Dunn County Planning and Land Use (Zoning) Division is working on updates to the shoreland-wetland zoning ordinance that will most likely go into effect by next summer. The county’s shoreland-wetland zoning ordinance was last amended in October of 2017, and since then, the state of Wisconsin has made…
Read MoreColfax contracts with Ayres for preliminary work on Balsam and Oak for $87,000
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The next two streets identified in Colfax for reconstruction and paving are Balsam Street and Oak Street. To start the process, the Colfax Village Board approved a contract with Ayres Associates at the December 11 meeting for a total cost of $86,800 to survey the two streets; for the…
Read MoreColfax will no longer pay the entire fire bill for fires within village limits
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Colfax Village Board has approved changing the procedure so that instead of paying the entire bill from the Colfax fire department for a fire within the village limits, the village will cover $500 toward the deductible. Right now, the village pays 100 percent of the cost for the…
Read MoreGive blood or platelets with Red Cross this season
EAU CLAIRE — As people make travel plans to celebrate with family and friends this year, the American Red Cross asks donors to set aside time to give blood or platelets for patients waiting for care over the holidays. From a record number of people expected to travel to seasonal illnesses and the potential for…
Read MoreDC Board candidates can now circulate nomination papers
MENOMONIE, Wis. — Candidates for the Dunn County Board of Supervisors have until 5 p.m. Jan 2, 2024, to submit nomination papers for the April 2, 2024, election. Candidates for the spring election could start circulating their papers on Dec. 1. The county has 29 supervisory districts. Candidates must file a campaign registration form before…
Read MoreRep. Moses Testifies on Kaitie Leising Memorial Highway Bill
Madison — On Tuesday, December 5th, Representative Clint Moses (R – Menominee) testified on Assembly Bill 456 and Senate Bill 452 in Madison with Senator Rob Stafsholt, Sheriff Scott Knudson and Lieutenant Mitch Thomason. “I knew Kaitie prior to her service as a deputy when she worked the customer service desk at Mill’s Fleet Farm…
Read MoreStafsholt bill honors fallen Sheriff’s Deputy Kaitie Leising
Madison, WI –Senator Rob Stafsholt (R – New Richmond) testified last week on legislation that would designate a portion of State Highway 128 in St. Croix County in honor of fallen Deputy Kaitie Leising of the St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office. “Everyone is heartbroken over the loss of Deputy Leising. She was a hero who…
Read MoreBoyceville Village Board approves budget for 2024
By Renee Bettendorf BOYCEVILLE- The Boyceville Village Board met on Monday evening with board members Jonathan Farrell and Brad Stevens absent and approved a budget, levy limit and a fine and fee schedule for the upcoming year. The 2024 budget predicts a little over $1.5 million in total expenses and revenues. On the expenditure side…
Read MoreSt. Croix County Board votes against appealing judge’s decision granting a rezone for Hideaway LLC
By LeAnn R. Ralph HUDSON — Think of it in terms of a double negative. The St. Croix County Board will not be seeking an appeal which could reverse a judge’s decision that reversed the county board’s decision in June to deny a rezone request for Hideaway LLC to operate in Commercial 3 district along…
Read MoreElk Mound Property and Finance Committee to review village ball field usage fees
By LeAnn R. Ralph ELK MOUND — The Elk Mound Village Board’s Property and Finance Committee will be reviewing fees for use of the village’s ball fields and whether to recommend waiving those fees for youth sports organizations. Elk Mound trustees once again discussed the village park rental policy at the December 4 meeting after…
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