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Colfax earns an ‘A-’ on Compliance Maintenance Annual Report
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Village of Colfax’s wastewater treatment facility has earned a grade of “A-” (grade point average of 3.72) on the Compliance Maintenance Annual Report. There was one month, May of 2023, when the total suspended solids were high, which resulted in that section receiving a grade of “C,” otherwise…
Read MoreElk Mound man held on $100,000 cash bail and found guilty of possessing child pornography sentenced to prison
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — An Elk Mound man held on $100,000 cash bail and found guilty of possessing child pornography and second degree sexual assault of a child has been sentenced in Dunn County and Price County to serve time in prison. Adam R.W. Arnsdorf, age 22, was sentenced by Judge Luke M.…
Read MoreBBB Tip: Buying and servicing your heating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems
Milwaukee, Wis. – You may consider buying or servicing your existing heating and air conditioning system as the weather changes. The total cost of any appliance, including heating and cooling systems, has three components — the purchase price, the cost of repairs and maintenance, and the cost to operate it. And with heating and cooling…
Read MoreDunn County Board declines to send ADU ordinance back to PR&D for special exception
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The Dunn County Board has declined to send the zoning ordinance amendment back to the Planning, Resources and Development Committee to consider making the approval of Accessory Dwelling Units as a special exception. Gary Bjork, county board supervisor from Colfax and a member of the PR&D committee, introduced a…
Read MoreUnited Way St. Croix Valley and Dunn County United Way complete merger
Hudson and Menomonie, WI – United Way St. Croix Valley and Dunn County United Way have completed their merger, effective July 1st, 2024. The nonprofits had previously announced their intent to merge to form a stronger, more unified force for community impact. The combined organization is “United Way St. Croix and Red Cedar Valleys” (UWSCRCV)…
Read MoreColfax Public Library receives $5000 to relaunch 1000 books before kindergarten
COLFAX— The Colfax Public Library was recently awarded $5000 from the Scot Miller Family Memorial Fund through the Women’s Giving Circle, a part of the Community Foundation of Dunn County. This award comes just in time for summer reading and will be used to update and re-start the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program. This program…
Read MoreColfax Public Library receives a grant from the American Heart Association
“The Colfax Public Library is pleased to announce that we were one of the Wisconsin libraries to receive a grant from the American Heart Association (AHA) to support good heart health! The grant has allowed our Library to obtain clinically validated (accurate) blood pressure monitors to be used on site, provide educational support for staff…
Read MoreMusician living in Austria looking forward to coming home to Colfax for July concert
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Chuck LeMonds, a musician who lives in Austria and has performed all over the world, says he is looking forward to coming home to Colfax for a July 13 concert. LeMonds, described as a County Soul/artist, singer-songwriter, guitarist and producer, will be performing a concert for the Colfax High…
Read MoreDunn Energy holds ribbon cutting for solar projects in Towns of Hay River and Tainter
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Dunn Energy Cooperative has completed two solar projects in the Town of Hay River and the Town of Tainter that will generate enough electricity to power approximately 800 homes. Members of the Dunn Energy Cooperative Board of Directors and representatives for the Menomonie Chamber of Commerce, Dairyland Power Cooperative…
Read MoreColfax approves $33,500 change in Balsam Street project at First Avenue
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Colfax Village Board has approved a $33,500 change in the Balsam Street project to replace six-inch water main about 150 feet farther west on First Avenue than originally planned. If the water main is not replaced now, it will not get replaced, said Mitch Nicols of Ayres Associates.…
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