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Public demands apologies from Board Members at recent Glenwood City School Board meeting
GLENWOOD CITY-About 30 people attended the Glenwood City school board meeting on Monday evening. The board discussed the recently released forensic audit which revealed that former district administrator Tim Johnson stole money from the district. Six district residents addressed the board during the open forum portion of the meeting, most of them asked the board…
Read MoreForensic audit reveals GC school district lost more than $300,000 to fraudulent activities
By LeAnn R. Ralph GLENWOOD CITY — When several Glenwood City school district residents brought their concerns to the Board of Education regarding reimbursements to the superintendent of $40,650, they had no way of knowing the full extent of the fraud. Instead of $40,650 of fraud regarding classes that former district administrator, Tim Johnson, said…
Read MoreGlenwood City School District releases forensics audit
Below is a letter that Patrick Olson, superintendent of the School District of Glenwood City sent out to the public Friday morning, August 23 regarding the release of the Intellex Forensics Audit. Glenwood City, Wisconsin, August 23, 2024 – The School District of Glenwood City has released the now public forensic audit completed by Intellex…
Read MoreBudget ratings from Dunn County Board show high priority for roads, salaries and operations
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — When Dunn County Board members were asked to rate budget priorities, the result was a fairly high priority for road projects, salaries and fringe benefits and county operations. Board members were asked to rate their priorities on a scale of 0 to 10, said Kristen Korpela, county manager, at…
Read MoreConstruction on Elk Creek Solar project expected to begin in second quarter of 2025
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Although Elk Creek Solar had hoped to start construction on the Town of Spring Brook project in the fourth quarter of this year, construction is now likely to begin in the second quarter of 2025. Kristin Korpela, county manager, reported on the 300 megawatt Elk Creek Solar project at…
Read MoreColfax Village Board shelves idea on raze order for Felland house
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Felland house at 605 Pine Street has escaped a raze order — for now. The Colfax Village Board discussed a recent inspection of the Felland house at the August 12 meeting, discussed plans with the house’s new owners, Nancy and Mark Mouledoux, and took no action on a…
Read MoreHeated discussion continues over empty lot in Downing
By Renee Bettendorf DOWNING — At their meeting held on Monday evening, the Downing Village Board agreed to send Board President Jim Luepke to speak with the local American Legion Post in regards to a property dispute involving a lot next to the old village hall building. According to Village Clerk Jennifer Lagerstrom, the village…
Read MoreSt. Croix County judge dismisses filing from former superintendent for restraining order
By LeAnn R. Ralph GLENWOOD CITY — Based on a formal agreement between Tim Johnson and the Glenwood City school district, a St. Croix County judge has dismissed the case Johnson filed asking for a restraining order to delay the release of a forensic audit. The civil lawsuit asking for a restraining order was scheduled…
Read MoreLarson brings years of experience to new role as Glenhaven, Inc. administrator
By Missy Klatt Kevin Larson joined the team at Glenhaven Care facility on July 11. He brings with him over 36 years of healthcare administration experience; management, operations and oversight of healthcare organizations. He attended UW-Eau Claire, where he earned his bachelor’s degree and has earned his master’s certificates at both UW-Madison and St. Thomas…
Read MoreTractor Fest at Colfax fairgrounds August 17
COLFAX — Tractor Fest, sponsored by the Colfax FFA Alumni, will be held at the Colfax fairgrounds on Railroad Avenue in Colfax this Saturday, August 17, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring a tractor of any year, make or size. All tractors, old, new, big or small, are appreciated and welcomed. You do not…
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