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Jess Olson new member on City Council
Jess Olson has been selected by the members of the Glenwood City Council to fill the open seat on the six-member board. She was one of four people who submitted letters of interest to fill that seat. At last months meeting of the City Council, the four letters were read, but none of the applicants…
Read MoreOlson’s Maple Hills Dairy to host Dunn County Dairy Breakfast this Saturday
CONNORSVILLE — Steve and Angie Olson, owners of Maple Hills Dairy, will host the 28th annual Dunn County Dairy Breakfast this Saturday morning, June 24, 2023 from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. located at, N12588 190th Street; Boyceville, WI 54725. Tours will also be available during the dairy breakfast. Olson Family Story Steve and Angie…
Read MoreColfax Village Board refers interest in East View lots to plan commission
by LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — As they say — when it rains, it pours. Channel 18 (WQOW television) out of Eau Claire approached the Village of Colfax about doing a segment on the East View lots, and there was no time to have a plan commission meeting before the segment was filmed, said Lynn…
Read MoreColfax man sentenced to five years in prison, 10 years extended supervision for child sexual assault
by LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — A 22-year-Colfax man has been sentenced to five years of initial confinement and 10 years of extended supervision on one felony count of first degree sexual assault of a child under the age of 13. Brady J. Agema appeared with his attorney, Harry Hertel, before Judge James Peterson for…
Read MoreColfax Village Board denies request to help fund “welcome wall”
by LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Colfax Village Board has denied a request from Nick and Jess Anderson, owners of the Blind Tiger, to help fund the mural that has been painted on the south wall of the building. Jeff Prince, village president, said at the June 12 village board meeting he liked the…
Read MoreColfax zoning board denies request to divide four-plexes on University
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Colfax Zoning Board of Appeals has denied a request to divide the two four-plex units on University Avenue into two separate properties. James Russell, of Russell Rentals, spoke to the Zoning Board of Appeals during a public hearing held June 12. Russell said he had gotten involved with…
Read MoreBoyceville School District sees five staff members retire
BOYCEVILLE — The Boyceville Community School District lost a wealth of experience and knowledge when five of its staff members chose to take retirement at the conclusion of this school year. Looking to enjoy retirement after many years of serving the children and parents of the Boyceville Community School District are Vivian Hanestad, district attendance…
Read MoreAnchor Of Hope, Emerald to celebrate Juneteenth
At Anchor Of Hope a new church plant in Emerald, WI we have been focusing on building community. We just finished a 5 week Pizza and Proverbs study in the Emerald Community Park on Monday nights and look forward to starting our Bibles and Burgers study on JUNETEENTH (June 19th, 2023). The BBQ will start…
Read MoreRiver Falls man accused of child sexual assault scheduled for motion hearing
by LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — A 38-year-old River Falls man charged with the sexual assault of a child in Boyceville is scheduled in Dunn County for a motion hearing to allow access to the alleged victim’s mental health records. Derek P. Johnson and his attorney, Daniel P. Repka, appeared by video before Judge James…
Read MoreSt. Croix County Board denies rezone for Hideaway LLC in Town of Somerset
By LeAnn R. Ralph HUDSON — The St. Croix County Board has denied a rezone request for Hideaway LLC to operate in a Commercial 3 district along the Apple River in the Town of Somerset. A motion to approve the rezone at the St. Croix County Board’s June 6 meeting failed on a vote of…
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