Area News
Red Cedar River Water Quality Partnership Reports Numerous Strides Toward Improving Water Quality in Annual Report
Editor’s note: This is a multi-county, multi-organization focusing on water quality in the Red Cedar River Basin. The Tainter Lake Rehabilitation District is one of several organizations focusing on water quality This group has county conservation departments, municipalities, farmer groups, WDNR, lake associations and districts, as well as a number of business partners. The yearly…
Read MoreColfax 22ers 4-H club inducts new officers
Installation and Awards The Colfax 4-H 22ers recently installed new officers. The current President is Megan Christensen, the Vice President is Evelyn Lisowiski, the Treasurer is Jonah Harder, the Secretary is Ella Harder, Reporter is Michael Christensen, and the Historians are Eleanor Lisowski and Hans Harder. Many people received awards. Eleanor Lisowski was a County…
Read MoreEM Village Board agrees to disagree what “compensation” means for terms of office
By LeAnn R. Ralph ELK MOUND — The Elk Mound Village Board seems to have agreed to disagree, for the time being, about what “compensation” means for elected officials during their terms in office and whether it matters what the compensation is called to be able to change the compensation. At issue is whether it…
Read More2024 Elk Mound budget set at $779,010, village board discusses budgeting issues
By LeAnn R. Ralph ELK MOUND — The Elk Mound Village Board has approved a revenue and expense budget of $779,010 for 2024. Following a public hearing held December 4 during which no members of the public commented or asked questions about the budget, the village board discussed budgeting difficulties. The 2024 budget uses $10,079…
Read MoreColfax approves total tax levy of $496,147 with mill rate of $20.98
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Colfax Village Board has approved a total property tax levy for the 2024 budget of $496,147 with an overall mill rate of $20.98 per $1,000 of property value. The village board held a public hearing on the 2024 budget the evening of December 7, although no members of…
Read MoreColfax Rescue Squad director, Don Knutson, resigns after 34 years of community service
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Talk about cataclysmic change for both the Colfax Rescue Squad — and for the director of the Colfax Rescue Squad, Don Knutson. After working in Emergency Medical Services for 34 years, Knutson tendered his resignation December 4. Knutson is 55 years old. Over half of his life has been…
Read MoreDuerst recognized with UW-Stout’s November University Staff Employee Appreciation award
Menomonie, Wis. — Diane Duerst has received the University Staff Employee Appreciation award for November. Duerst, who lives near Boyceville, is a department assistant with English, philosophy and communication studies. She has worked at UW-Stout for three years. The individual nominating her stated, “Diane is always friendly, supportive and willing to help. She goes out…
Read MoreMenomonie community comes together to build a twin home for two families
The Menomonie community comes together to build a twin home for two families on Brickyard Road. The “Faith Build” and “Women Build”, as this twin home is referred to, will receive a Ground Blessing, this Sunday, December 10, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. The City of Menomonie Mayor, Chippewa Valley Habitat for Humanity (CVH4H) Board Members,…
Read More22nd annual “Spirit of Christmas” set for this Saturday in Boyceville
By LeAnn R. Ralph BOYCEVILLE — The 22nd Annual Boyceville “Spirit of Christmas” celebration takes place this Saturday, December 9. The “Best Decorated House” and the “Best Decorated Business” will be judged on Friday, December 8, at 7 p.m. The Golden Ornament Treasure Hunt, sponsored by the Boyceville Community Action Club, will have clues posted…
Read MoreColfax reviews revenue and expense budget of $1.32 million for 2024
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Colfax Village Board — or rather, the audit and finance committee, which is a committee of the whole board — has reviewed a revenue and expense budget of $1,323,242 for 2024. While the general revenue and expense will likely stay the same, the budget has to be adjusted…
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