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Recycling, birds and bees, hot topics at council meeting
GLENWOOD — The Glenwood City Common Council had a list of over thirty items on their agenda for the regular monthly meeting on May 20th. The range of items was from department head reports, liquor and operator’s licenses, ARPA funds and the normal things that come before the council. One of the items that was …
Read MoreTrash found safe and sound
Many local Colfax residents heard the sad news that Trash, a young Australian cattle dog, had run away from his home here in town. A door was accidentally left open, and he was nowhere to be found. An immediate search was instituted as well as posters and numerous online postings set up. Two weeks went…
Read MoreAccepting applications for the Barb Schmelzle Promise Award for women
The Community Foundation of Dunn County is pleased to offer scholarships for women 18 years of age and older in and around Dunn County who wish to further their education. Barb Schmelzle was a dear and devoted friend to the Menomonie community. She was born in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, and went on to attend Carroll…
Read MoreCFDC Scholarship covers full tuition for tech/community college degree
The Community Foundation of Dunn County is pleased to offer a scholarship opportunity for non-traditional students who wish to further their education. The Dr. James and Gail Haemmerle Scholarship was established at the Foundation in March 2022 to offer full tuition to economically disadvantaged non-traditional students who want to obtain an associate degree, technical diploma,…
Read MoreBuild the blood supply: Give blood or platelets now with Red Cross
EAU CLAIRE — Late May signals the beginning of a busy time for celebrations and summer holidays. The American Red Cross asks donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now before calendars start to fill up. Donors of all blood types – especially those giving type O blood and donors giving platelets…
Read MoreDunn County PR&D ready to move forward with ADUs out of R-1
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The Dunn County Planning, Resources and Development Committee is ready to send the proposed zoning ordinance amendment for Accessory Dwelling Units to the Dunn County Board with ADUs removed from Residential-1 zoning. The PR&D Committee at the May 15 meeting approved sending the proposed ordinance to the Dunn County…
Read MoreColfax school board increases breakfast, lunch and extra milk and extra entree prices by 5 cents
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The prices for students in Colfax for school breakfast, lunch, extra milk and extra entrees will increase by 5 cents for the 2024-2025 school year. The Colfax Board of Education approved the price increases for every category at the May 20 meeting. Lunch prices for the 2023-2024 school year…
Read MoreMcCandless files request for new trial with District 3 Court of Appeals
By LeAnn R. Ralph WAUSAU — Ezra McCandless, who was convicted of the 2018 murder of Alexander Woodworth in the Town of Spring Brook, has filed a request for a new trial with the District 3 Court of Appeals. The 78-page brief was filed with the District 3 Court of Appeals May 21 and outlines…
Read MoreElk Mound school board approves “purchasing card”
By LeAnn R. Ralph ELK MOUND — Instead of using a credit card for some purchases, the Elk Mound school district will now be using a “purchasing card” issued through Bremer Bank. The Elk Mound Board of Education approved the purchasing card at the May 20 meeting. The “P-card” can be used for almost all…
Read MoreRenovation plans under way at Boyceville schools
By Renee Bettendorf BOYCEVILLE- At their meeting on May 15 the Boyceville School Board learned from District Administrator Nick Kaiser that planning for the various renovations which will be paid for by the recent successful referendum is underway. Right now they are looking at the bus garage, the science wing and creating secure entrances at…
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