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Young Farm Bureau Members advocate for agriculture in D.C.
MADISON – Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers and Agriculturist members met with Wisconsin’s congressional delegation in Washington, D.C. to discuss issues impacting agriculture on September 13. Issues discussed included Waters of the U.S., Federal Milk Marketing Order reform and the upcoming farm bill. The September 11-15 trip was available to Farm Bureau members active…
Read MoreDunn County begins discussions on allowing Accessory Dwelling Units
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Should Dunn County have an ordinance to allow Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in the county’s zoning code? The zoning office is receiving up to four or five or six calls a week about ADUs, said Diane Morehouse, county board supervisor from Menomonie and a member of the Dunn County…
Read MorePlanning for Hwy. B project still a work in progress
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The planning stage of the northern part of the county Highway B project near Menomonie that includes the Union Pacific Railroad tracks is still a work in progress. Currently the highway department is dealing with three conduits that have to be bored under the railroad tracks, said Dustin Binder,…
Read MoreDunn County transfers park ownership back to Sand Creek
SAND CREEK, Wis. — Ownership of a popular Dunn County park and campground has been transferred to the town of Sand Creek 50 years after the town turned it over to the county.’ “The agreement between the county and the town came together quite nicely,” said Michael Nelson, chair of the Sand Creek Town Board,…
Read MoreColfax accepts bid of $7,794 for Railroad Ave. patching
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Colfax Village Board has accepted the last of five bids from Senn Blacktop in the amount of $7,794 for West Railroad Avenue. The village board accepted four other bids for patching from Senn Blacktop at the August 28 meeting but held off on the fifth bid because of…
Read MoreVillage approves Rescue Squad budget of $619,484 for 2024
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Colfax Village Board has approved a budget for the Colfax Rescue Squad of $619,484 for 2024. At the annual meeting of the Colfax Rescue Squad August 30, this is the budget recommended by the representatives of municipalities who attended the annual meeting, said Jeff Prince, village president, at…
Read MoreGlenwood City school board approves nearly $300,000 in storm-damage related repairs
GLENWOOD CITY — The Glenwood City Board of Education approved expenditures of nearly $300,000 to repair the damage done to the district’s buildings and facilities by straight line winds during the July 19 storm that hit the area. The funds were approved during the Board’s regular session held this past Monday evening, September 11. The…
Read MoreSomerset man dies in ATV crash
STAR PRAIRIE – A Somerset man has died in a ATV accident. Shane M. Connor, 54 of Somerset, was fatally injured in a single ATV crash that occurred Labor Day in the Town of Star Prairie. According to a news release, the St. Croix County Emergency Communication Center received a call at about 7:58 p.m.…
Read More2023 Rustic Lore car show winners announced
GLENWOOD CITY — Winners of the 2023 Rustic Lore Car Show are listed below. Cars – Top 20 •Josh Johnson – ‘67 Chevy Camaro •Tom Jeske – ‘72 Pontiac GTO •Michelle – Odden ‘92 Ford Mustang Convertible •Mike Lundin – ‘72 Plymouth Baracuda •Michael Johnson – ‘74 Dodge Challenger •Ed Colburn – ‘64 Chevy Nova…
Read MoreBoyceville school district has 8 new teachers this year
By LeAnn R. Ralph BOYCEVILLE — Eight new teachers have started the school year in the Boyceville school district. The Tribune Press Reporter sent out questionnaires, and here are the profiles of the new teachers. Bialik Jennifer Bialik is a speech language pathologist for fourth grade through twelfth grade in Boyceville. She lives in Boyceville…
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