Area News
Tainter Lake District: “Is the juice worth the squeeze” regarding aquatic plant removal
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — When considering the removal of aquatic plants from a lake — “Is the juice worth the squeeze?” According to Tyler Mesalk, an expert on aquatic species with the Wisconsin DNR out of the Eau Claire office, removing aquatic plants “can be a quick, easy patch” or it can be…
Read MoreColfax school board candidate: Tiffany Schaffner
COLFAX — There are two positions up for election on the Colfax Board of Education in the April 1 election, and there will be three candidates on the ballot. The candidates are Heather Logslett, Tiffany Schaffner and Todd Kragness, who currently serves on the Colfax school board. The Colfax Messenger sent out questionnaires to the…
Read MoreMenomonie City Council candidate: Chad J. Schlough
COLFAX — There are two candidates running for the Ward 9 position on the Menomonie City Council April 1: Chad J. Schlough (incumbent) and challenger Sydney Brennan. The Colfax Messenger sent out a questionnaire to the candidates. Here are the answers to the questionnaire from Chad J. Schlough. • Tell us about your family. Wife:…
Read MoreColfax school board candidate: Heather Logslett
COLFAX — There are two positions up for election on the Colfax Board of Education in the April 1 election and there will be three candidates on the ballot. The candidates are Heather Logslett, Tiffany Schaffner and Todd Kragness, who currently serves on the Colfax school board. The Colfax Messenger sent out questionnaires to the…
Read MoreCanoecopia attracts thousands
By Jim Nosker Canoecopia, March 7-9, was the largest paddlesport consumer event in the world, according to the event organizer, Rutabaga Paddlesports. It attracted about 15,000 people. Housed in Madison’s Alliant Energy Center Exposition Hall, Canoecopia sprawled over more than 250,000 square feet. The main hall alone contained more than 100,000 square feet of canoes,…
Read MoreColfax waiting for information on curb and gutter, sidewalk replacement for 2026 Hwy. 40 project
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Residents who live along state Highway 40 in Colfax will have to wait a while yet to find out more information about replacing their sidewalks during next year’s road project. Before the Village of Colfax can send out letters to property owners along Highway 40 about sidewalk replacement in…
Read MoreColfax tables new Rescue Squad billing company switch
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Colfax Village Board has tabled — for now — taking any action on switching to a different billing company for the Colfax Rescue Squad. The current company is not effective and is 18 months behind on billing, said Carrie Brown, village administrator-clerk-treasurer, at the Colfax Village Board’s March…
Read MoreSt. Croix County Board changes conditional use permits from BOA to Community Development Committee
By LeAnn R. Ralph HUDSON — The St. Croix County Board has approved an amended Chapter 15 of the zoning code, changing the review and possible approval of conditional use permits from the Board of Adjustment to the Community Development Committee. During the St. Croix County Board’s March 4 meeting, the board also amended the…
Read MoreBoyceville Village Board elects Megan Goodell to fill spot on board vacated by Ben Hitz
By Renee Bettendorf BOYCEVILLE- At their meeting held on Monday evening the board voted to elect Megan Goodell to the board after approving the resignation of village trustee Ben Hitz. Village president Luke Montgomery said a complaint was filed at the last meeting in regards to the absence of Hitz who was elected to the…
Read MoreWisconsin Ag Youth Council applications due March 31
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) reminds students to apply now for the next Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council. Applications will be accepted through March 31, 2025. Students who will be seniors during the 2025 – 2026 school year should apply. To apply, students need to complete an electronic…
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