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Colfax’s new administrator: Carrie Johnson
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Carrie Johnson, the new administrator-clerk-treasurer in Colfax, has a vision for the village. Colfax, she says, should be a place where people want to live and work. The village also should be a destination to enjoy what the area has to offer, such as fishing, kayaking and canoeing on…
Read MoreDC Board adds judicial center geothermal to capital improvement plan for $11 million
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The Dunn County Board has approved adding the geothermal project to heat and cool the judicial center to the capital improvement plan for 2025-2029 at a cost of $11 million dollars. Prior to the voice vote at the September 18 meeting approving the resolution to add the judicial center…
Read MoreDunn County Board appoints James McMenomy as new corporation counsel
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The Dunn County Board has appointed James McMenomy as the new corporation counsel. Dunn County Corporation Counsel Nick Lange is planning to retire in early January of 2025, and the Dunn County Board, based on a recommendation from the executive committee, appointed McMenomy at the September 18 meeting. According…
Read MoreBail set at $50,000 cash for Colfax man facing domestic abuse charges
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Bail has been set at $50,000 cash for a 27-year-old Colfax man charged with six felony counts related to strangulation, battery and disorderly conduct along with one misdemeanor count of mistreating an animal. Kedar J. Davis made an initial appearance in Dunn County Circuit Court before Judge Christina Mayer…
Read MoreAdoray announces Christa Walz as new executive director
Submitted by Amber Bettinger-Lytle, Director of Marketing & Development Baldwin, WI – The Adoray Home Health & Hospice Board of Directors is proud to announce the appointment of Christa Walz as the organization’s new Executive Director, effective September 15, 2024. Christa Walz succeeds Mary Aaby in the role, marking the start of a new chapter…
Read MoreGlenwood Area Library News 10-2-2024
October is bursting with excitement for everyone! Join us on October 10 at 6:00 p.m. for a delightful evening with Dr. Andrea Zevenbergen as she guides us through “Teaching Young Children about Emotions During Shared Book Learning.” The first 30 lucky families will snag a fab book kit to take home! Plus, we’ll be serving…
Read MoreGC school district residents disgusted with Board of Education regarding handling of fraud allegations
By LeAnn R. Ralph GLENWOOD CITY — Glenwood City school district residents who spoke during the public comments portion of a two-hour meeting to present forensic audit results regarding alleged fraud by the former superintendent expressed disappointment in the actions of the school board. All together, about 100 people attended the meeting held with the…
Read MoreAdam Accola hired as Greater Dunn County Economic Development director
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Adam Accola has been hired as the new economic development director in Dunn County. Accola’s position as the director of Greater Dunn County Economic Development is the result of a partnership among the Dunn County Economic Development Corporation, the Greater Menomonie Development Corporation, Dunn County, the City of Menomonie,…
Read MoreFraley withdraws as East View developer, Rosenbrook Construction and KM Construction interested
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — John Fraley of Homes by Croix Creek has withdrawn his option on two lots in the East View residential development on Dunn Street, while two other developers have indicated an interest. Fraley recently sent an e-mail message to the Village of Colfax stating that he was not going to…
Read MoreAggies celebrate 105th reunion
The l05th reunion of the Dunn County Aggie School was held at the Moose Lodge in Menomonie on September 21, 2024 at noon with 40 members present. Marvin Olson was secretary-treasurer for many years and he passed away last year. His daughter, Deb Milberger, has agreed to take on the job and she did a…
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