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City gets new Council member, Police officer
At Monday nights City Council meeting the members filled the open seat on the City Council, and also and held the swearing in of the city’s new police officer. The city had received two letters of application for that open seat on the council. The two candidates were asked to read their letter of application…
Read MoreNational Poppy Day is May 24
The distribution of red crepe paper poppies, not only raises funds to directly assist disabled and hospitalized veterans, but poppies also bring awareness to the public about the sacrifices our service-members made for their freedom. Poppies are now available in our local businesses, as well as directly from American Legion Auxiliary members in our area.…
Read MoreHonoring the Winterling Brothers this Memorial Day
In the annals of American military history, the names Joe Nelson Winterling and Frank Eugene Winterling stand as beacons of bravery, service, and sacrifice. Born into a close-knit family in the early 20th century, the Winterling brothers’ lives were marked by a deep sense of duty and a commitment to serving their country. Joe Nelson…
Read MoreMike’s Auto Body of Glenwood City, LLC files lawsuit against St. Croix County sheriff and St. Croix County
By LeAnn R. Ralph GLENWOOD CITY — Following the murder of St. Croix County Sheriff’s Deputy Kaitie Leising just outside Glenwood City on May 6, 2023, Mike’s Auto Body of Glenwood City, LLC was asked to tow one of the vehicles from the scene. Mike’s Auto Body, owned by Michael Barstad, is one of the…
Read MoreGC School Board – forensic audit is still ongoing
By Renee Bettendorf GLENWOOD CITY- At their work session and board meeting held on Monday evening, the Glenwood City School Board learned that work on the district’s forensic audit which was triggered by suspicious receipts submitted by former district administrator, Tim Johnson is on-going. “We’re still working through the whole process,” said District Administrator Patrick…
Read More9 Facts You Probably Don’t Know About Memorial Day
Memorial Day signifies the unofficial start of summer. Community pools open for the season. Patio furniture is hosed down. News of summer sales blast through the media. Across the country there are parades, backyard barbecues and picnics. But Memorial Day is so much more than hot dogs, beer and mattress sales. The following are…
Read MoreColfax approves natural lawn permit for Colfax Manor on University Avenue
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Colfax Manor on University Avenue has received a natural lawn permit from the Village of Colfax for the area along Eighteen Mile Creek. Letters to 25 property owners, located within 300 feet of the proposed natural lawn, were mailed out, said Lynn Niggemann, village administrator-clerk-treasurer, at the Colfax Village…
Read MoreClean Sweep scheduled for June 4 at Colfax Fairgrounds
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Colfax Solid Waste & Recycling will be holding a Clean-Sweep event for hazardous waste at the Colfax Fairgrounds on June 4 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. All residents who live in the municipalities that are part of the Colfax Responsible Unit are eligible to participate in the Clean…
Read MoreColfax Rescue Squad raises $1,849 from spaghetti dinner for equipment
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The spaghetti dinner at the Colfax Rescue Squad on Sunday, May 5, raised $1,849. The Colfax Village Board approved at the May 13 meeting using the money raised to purchase a medic bag for the Colfax Rescue Squad and two binder lifts. According to a report from Chrystal Smith,…
Read MoreMenomonie Day of Dance hosted by General Hardware Border Morris
Morris Dancing is an English/Welsh folk dance tradition dating back to at least the 1500s. General Hardware Border Morris is one of two dance teams in Wisconsin practicing this ancient tradition, the other being in Madison, and, we are local! Before COVID hit, General Hardware would host a yearly Day of Dance in Menomonie where…
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