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Colfax Public Library presents: “Hotel Transylvania 3 — Summer Vacation” on Saturday, October 21
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Poor Dracula. He has been depressed since his wife, Martha, died. Dracula has been trying to meet someone new, but it never works out. Dracula also has been running his hotel business, and his daughter, Mavis, thinks he is over-worked. She books a cruise so they can take a…
Read MoreThousands of additional donations needed to replenish Red Cross blood supply
EAU CLAIRE — Since announcing a national blood and platelet shortage a month ago, thousands of donors across the country have rolled up a sleeve to help rebuild the American Red Cross blood and platelet supply. As that generosity continues, the Red Cross is working around-theclock to ensure patients have access to lifesaving transfusions and…
Read MoreDunn County PR&D expects to take first look at ADU ordinance in November
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Members of the Dunn County Planning, Resources and Development Committee hope to take their first look at a proposed accessory dwelling unit ordinance in November. During public comments at the PR&D committee’s October 4 meeting, one woman said she and her family rent in Elk Mound but own 80…
Read MoreBoyceville man charged with 18 felonies related to exposing a child to harmful material bound over for trial
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — A Dunn County judge has found probable cause in a case involving a 20-year-old Boyceville man facing 18 felony charges related to exposing a child to harmful material by texting pictures of his genitals to girls aged 12 to 17. Jonathan A. Zebro, along with his attorney, Alicia Linzmeier,…
Read MoreDunn County unveils new website for visitors and locals
MENOMONIE, Wis. — A new website is giving visitors to Dunn County information about where to stay and what to do in all parts of the county. The website, visitdunncounty.com, was developed by Dunn County government and recently went live. “There are other local tourism sites that promote the city of Menomonie, but we wanted…
Read MoreVillage board hears reports, hires new Public Works head
BOYCEVILLE—The Village board heard reports from village department heads, reviewed village employee handbook policies and hired a new Public Works Director. Long time Public Works Director, Don Rose will be retiring in mid-January and the board appointed Craig Dotseth to fill that position. Dotseth will start on November 6th. Police Chief Greg Lamkin informed the…
Read MoreDeMar to participate in Petal It Forward
By Missy Klatt Downing — Nicole DeMar of Flowers by Nicole will join florist from across the nation on Wednesday, October 18th when she partakes in Petal It Forward, a nationwide goodwill initiative. This program started eight years ago by the Society of American Florist, however this will be DeMar’s first year participating. DeMar decided…
Read MoreArea Freemasons make donation in support of Wisconsin State Patrol’s public safety mission
MADISON – Area members of the Wisconsin Freemasons made a significant donation today towards providing life-saving Fire Suppression Tools and AED defibrillators to be carried in all Wisconsin State Patrol vehicles across the state. An initial donation of sixteen (16) “Emergency Jump Bags” was presented to an officer of the Wisconsin State Patrol in Baldwin…
Read MoreBoyceville native, Lucas Minor, serves aboard Navy floating airport – U.S.S. Dwight D. Eisenhower
By Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Beverly Taylor, Navy Office of Community Outreach NORFOLK, Va. – Petty Officer 2nd Class Lucas Minor, a native of Boyceville, Wisconsin, is one of more than 5,000 sailors serving aboard the self-contained mobile airport, USS Dwight D. Eisenhower. Minor graduated in 2011 from Boyceville High School. The skills and…
Read MoreDunn County Public Health plans to launch water testing lab
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — If you are concerned about bacteria and nitrate in your well water, the Dunn County Health Department will soon be able to provide water testing. The Dunn County Public Health Department is planning to offer water testing services to area residents, said KT Gallagher, director of public health, at…
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