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Colfax Public Library reports total circulation of 30,265 for 2022

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By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Colfax Public Library had a total circulation for 2022 of 30,265, according to the annual report dated February 15 filed by Lisa Bragg-Hurlburt, director of the Colfax Public Library. Last year’s circulation of 30,265 compares to a total circulation of 34,598 for 2021, which was the highest circulation…

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Officer involved shooting deemed justified as self-defense and defense of others

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MENOMONIE — Dunn County District Attorney Andrea Nodolf released her decision today that the use of deadly force by Dunn County Sheriff’s Deputy Jacob Blum, Menomonie Police Department Officer Tyson Kahl, and Menomonie Police Department Lieutenant Michael Sampson were justified acts of self-defense and defense of others on January 21, 2023. Nodolf stated “While the…

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“Straw Purchase” of a firearm results in death of a woman

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MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Ashley Zastrow, 32, Merrill, Wisconsin was sentenced March 2 by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to 1 year and 1 day in federal prison for making false statements during the purchase of two firearms.  This prison term…

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Lotts-A-Meat issues voluntary class I recall of packaged meats

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MADISON, Wis. — Lotts-A-Meat in Bloomer, Wis., is issuing a voluntary Class I recall of packaged meats sold wholesale and at retail. Unless otherwise noted below, the recalled products carry a mark of inspection with establishment No. 398 and includes: Honey Ham Stick-No Nitrite or Nitrate Added, 1 lb. vacuum-sealed packages with packaging dates prior…

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Tomah man sentenced to 12 years for distributing methamphetamine

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MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Victor Pennington, 27, Tomah, Wisconsin was sentenced February 3 by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to 12 years in federal prison for distributing 500 grams or more of methamphetamine as part of a conspiracy. This prison term…

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National Groundwater Awareness Week is March 5-11

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MADISON, Wis. – The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is highlighting the importance of the responsible development, management and use of groundwater in recognition of National Groundwater Water Week, March 5-11. Groundwater is a vital resource in Wisconsin, with approximately 70% of Wisconsinites relying on groundwater as their primary source of drinking water. Wisconsin’s groundwater…

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St. Croix Valley Genealogical Society to meet on March 16

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Lois Abromitis Mackin will present “Beginning Genealogy Research” at the monthly meeting of St. Croix Valley Genealogical Society on March 16.  This presentation describes five steps for beginning and continuing your genealogical research (write down and organize what you know, decide what you want to learn, locate a useful source, learn from the source, and…

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Coaches vs. Cancer nets $19,515 for Cancer Society

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By Missy Klatt This year’s Coaches vs. Cancer event which was held on February 10 at Boyceville High School netted $19,515 due in large part from area business sponsors. History This event, which is now in its 12th year, first started back in 2011. It was the brain child of Katie Ouellette who works at…

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St. Croix County public safety referendum

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Hudson, WI — As St. Croix County continues to grow, the demand for public safety services rises with it – creating a need for additional personnel that current funding levels cannot support. On April 4, 2023, voters in St. Croix County will see a Public Safety Referendum question on their ballot asking whether or not…

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