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Elk Mound working to resolve ammonia issues at wastewater treatment plant
By LeAnn R. Ralph ELK MOUND — Over the past month, the Village of Elk Mound has been dealing with ammonia issues at the wastewater treatment plant. “We’ve been trying to work on it. It gets better, it gets worse, it gets better and then it gets worse,” said Mark Levra, director of public works,…
Read MoreDunn County could borrow $11.6 million in 2027 for highway shop and keep same debt payment
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Dunn County could borrow $11.6 million in 2027 for a highway department storage building and renovating the existing building and still pay the same amount for debt service. The goal is to maintain the debt service payment every year at $5.3 million and that includes borrowing for the highway…
Read MoreColfax school board: “Build My Future Career” in Glenwood City a huge success
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — By all accounts, students in Jamie Buchholtz’s technology education classes at Colfax High School thoroughly enjoyed going to “Build My Future Career” held in Glenwood City in October. The students had the opportunity to learn about the trades industry and have hands-on experiences in a multitude of areas, said…
Read MoreSt. Croix County judge sets bail with $25,000 bond for former GC school district administrator
By LeAnn R. Ralph HUDSON — A St. Croix County judge has set bail with a $25,000 signature bond for former Glenwood City school superintendent Tim Johnson, who is charged with 17 felonies related to theft, money laundering, forgery and misconduct in office. Johnson made an initial appearance in St. Croix County Circuit Court November…
Read MoreNeighbors of Dunn County Report: more people age 65+ and fewer nursing homes
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — In 2020, almost 17 percent of the residents in Dunn County were 65 years and older, but since 2016, 12 nursing homes within 50 miles of Dunn County have closed. In 2010, 12 percent of Dunn County’s population was 65 years and older, while in 2020, 16.9 percent of…
Read MoreEMPD: “For motion picture use only” money used at local businesses
By LeAnn R. Ralph ELK MOUND — When you think of counterfeit money, you probably do not think it will come stamped as “for motion picture use only.” The most unusual event in the last month was that several businesses in Elk Mound reported getting “for motion picture use only” money, said Elk Mound Police…
Read MorePreliminary hearing delayed until public defender assigned for man accused of cold case murder
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — A Dunn County judge has delayed a preliminary hearing until a public defender can be assigned to represent the man accused in the murder of Mary K. Schlais in the Town of Spring Brook in February of 1974. Jon Keith Miller appeared in Dunn County Circuit Court before Judge…
Read MoreGlenwood City Council discusses possible improvements for Hinman Park, Fire Department compressor purchase
By Renee Bettendorf GLENWOOD CITY — At their meeting held on Monday evening the Glenwood City city council discussed possible future Hinman Park improvements and voted to rent the community center to the Senior Center Board. The council discussed park improvements with Jennifer Kuehl who is a member of the Glenwood City Area Community Club.…
Read MoreXcel Energy planning solar energy project in St. Croix County
By Renee Bettendorf HUDSON- Xcel Energy has plans for a solar energy project in St. Croix County that would include installing solar panels on 5,000 acres of land, upgrading an existing transmission line or building a new line and connecting the new solar power source to existing infrastructure at a power plant located near Stillwater,…
Read MoreDunn County Board approves 2025 budget of $111.2 million, $24.8 million property tax levy
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The Dunn County Board has approved a budget of $111,160,038 for 2025 along with a property tax levy of $24,784,400. The Dunn County Board unanimously approved both resolutions at the November 12 meeting with no discussion. The approved budget for 2025 represents an increase of $11,706,683 over the 2024…
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