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Boyceville fire district clerk-treasurer resigns
by LeAnn R. Ralph BOYCEVILLE — The clerk-treasurer for the Boyceville Community Fire District, Karen Adams, has resigned. Chuck Siler, representative for the Town of Tiffany and chair of the fire district board, read Adams’ letter of resignation at the March 8 meeting. Adams, who indicated in her letter that her resignation was effective as…
Read MoreSt. Croix County Public Safety Referendum will appear on April 4 ballot
by Mike R. Bondarenko Saint Croix County voters will cast ballots in a first-ever public safety referendum on April 4. Referendum passage would override the state property tax levy limit and authorize a $3.5 million ongoing county property tax increase to fund 24 new criminal justice system positions beginning with the 2024 county fiscal year.…
Read MoreDNR encourages making spongy moth treatment plans early
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is encouraging property owners to examine their trees for egg masses of spongy moth (formerly known as gypsy moth) and plan ahead if control measures are needed. Spongy moth thrive in warm and dry weather, but even with “average” weather conditions this spring and summer,…
Read MoreDATCP reminds poultry owners of increasing threat of Avian Flu
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is reminding poultry owners of the ongoing threat of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). The spring migratory period for wild birds brings an increased risk of infection to all flocks, so DATCP recommends that poultry owners continue using the strongest biosecurity measures…
Read MoreColfax High School musical “Matilda” to be performed March 17 – 19
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — This year’s Colfax High School musical is “Matilda” and will be performed March 17, 18 and 19. “Matilda” is the story of a little girl with telekinetic powers who is sent off to a boarding school where there is an evil headmistress, Miss Trunchbull. The original novel, published in…
Read MoreColfax Board of Education candidate Jodi Kiekhafer
COLFAX — Colfax Board of Education member Jodi Kiekhafer will be one of four candidates on the ballot in the April 4 election for three positions on the school board. In addition to Kiekhafer, the candidates will include incumbents Jaclyn Ackerlund and Ken Bjork along with candidate Denise Solberg. The Colfax Messenger sent out questionnaires…
Read MoreColfax village president candidate Carey Davis
COLFAX — Colfax Village Board member Carey Davis has filed as a write-in candidate with the village clerk for the village president position in the April 4 election. Village board member Jeff Prince has filed nomination papers for the village president position and will be on the ballot for trustee as well. The Colfax Messenger…
Read MoreElk Mound considering repeal of loitering ordinance
By LeAnn R. Ralph ELK MOUND — Members of the Elk Mound Village Board are considering whether to repeal the village’s ordinance 11-2-5 pertaining to loitering and unlawful assembly. There was an incident in Turtle Lake where a motorist was cited for loitering under an ordinance similar to the Elk Mound ordinance, and such ordinances…
Read MoreWI State Trooper struck and injured on Interstate 94
On March 9, 2023 at approximately 9:57 PM, the Dunn County Sheriff’s Office and Menomonie Fire Department were dispatched for a vehicle crash on Interstate 94 near mile marker 33 westbound in the Township of Lucas, Dunn County. The Dunn County Communications Center received information from the Wisconsin State Patrol (WSP) that a Trooper was…
Read MorePSC deems Environmental Impact Statement not needed for Elk Creek Solar Project
by LeAnn R. Ralph MADISON — The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin has completed an environmental assessment for the Elk Creek Solar Project and has concluded that an environmental impact statement is not necessary. Elk Creek Solar has filed a formal application with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin to build a 300-megawatt solar generating…
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