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Senior dining in Glenwood City making changes
Starting on November 5, 2024, Glenwood City seniors have a new option for their noon meals. My meal, my way is the new program launched by the senior center of Glenwood City. Every Tuesday through Friday from 12:30-1:30 p.m. seniors will be able to get a low cost meal at Wood City Tavern on Oak…
Read MoreBoyceville fire board will use position description and interviews to find new fire chief
By LeAnn R. Ralph BOYCEVILLE — The Boyceville Community Fire District Board has decided to develop a position description for a fire chief and to advertise for applicants to fill the position. Karl Hackbarth, representative from the Town of Stanton who was appointed as chair of the Boyceville fire board at the October 17 meeting,…
Read MoreStatewide referendum question would change eligibility to vote from “every” to “only” United States citizens
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — A statewide referendum question on the November 5 ballot seeks to change the Wisconsin constitution from allowing “every” eligible United States citizen to vote to allowing “only” United States citizens to vote. The question will read, “Eligibility to vote. Shall section 1 of article III of the constitution, which…
Read MoreDunn County ballots have candidates for Wisconsin Assembly Dist. 67 and Dist. 92
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The November 5 general election in Dunn County has candidates on the ballot for Wisconsin Assembly District 67 and District 92, which now have different boundaries after the legislative maps were redrawn. District 67 State Assembly District 67 in Dunn County covers the Towns of Colfax, Grant, Hay River,…
Read MoreDunn County & St. Croix County November 5 candidates: U.S. Senate, Congress, Wisconsin Senate District 10 and Assembly District 28
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The November 5 ballots in Dunn County and St. Croix County will have candidates for United States Senate and Congress and for Wisconsin Senate District 10 and Assembly District 28. The Senate and Assembly districts have different boundaries after the legislative maps were redrawn. U.S. Senate One of Wisconsin’s…
Read MoreCHS to perform “Big Fish” November 1 – 3
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — This year’s musical being performed in the Martin Anderson Gymnasium by the Colfax Drama Club at Colfax High School November 1 to 3 is “Big Fish.” The central theme of “Big Fish” is described as a reconciliation between a father and his son. The novel “Big Fish: A Novel…
Read MoreNo turkeys from local food pantry: funding needed for food staples/operations
Stepping Stones of Dunn County will not be providing Turkeys or Hams to food-insecure community members during the holidays as it has in recent years. 2024 has been a difficult year for the non-profit organization, which provides direct food assistance to more than 10% of Dunn County residents. It has struggled to cover the increased…
Read MoreServices include dental care, haircuts, wellness CVTC hosts free care for veterans event screenings
EAU CLAIRE – Each year, Chippewa Valley Technical College (615 W. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire) offers free services to veterans during the Give Vets a Smile one-day event. This year, the College welcomes veterans to campus from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9, to receive these free services. “This is our way…
Read MoreBenefit for Aaron Giebel scheduled November 16 at Menomonie Moose Lodge
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — A benefit is scheduled for Aaron Giebel November 16 at the Menomonie Moose Lodge. Aaron and his wife, Kya, live in the Connorsville area. Kya and her twin sister, Krista, graduated from Colfax High School and are the daughters of Tim and Tammy Dalhoe of Colfax. On September 1…
Read MoreIncumbents on the ballot for Dunn County offices
MENOMONIE — The November 5 ballot has only incumbents and no challengers for Dunn County offices. Incumbent Dunn County Clerk Andrew Mercil is the only candidate on the ballot for county clerk. Mercil was challenged in the August 13 partisan primary on the Democratic ballot by James Erickson. Mercil received 2,746 votes in the primary,…
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