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Bubble blowing fun at Tower Park on May 23rd

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Colfax Public Library is hosting “The Bubbler”, Steve Russell, at 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 23rd in a free show at the park outside the library. Families are invited to come watch, pop bubbles, and enjoy a community “welcome to spring”. The Bubbler brings whimsy to the world. With a lot of water and just…

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Dunn County PR&D makes preliminary determination to take ADUs out of R-1

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By LeAnn R. Ralph  MENOMONIE — Several members of the Dunn County Planning, Resources and Development Committee are suggesting that  Accessory Dwelling Units be removed from Residential-1 in the proposed zoning ordinance amendment. Representatives for the townships in Dunn County with the most R-1 zoning have said they do not want ADUs in R-1 and…

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Dunn County Board reviews $3.74 million in capital improvement requests

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By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE  – The Dunn County Board has reviewed $3.74 million in capital improvement requests for the 2025 budget from various departments in the county. Every year, the Dunn County Board adopts a five year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) as part of the budget process, said Kristin Korpela, county manager, at a…

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Magazine commemorating the UW’s 175th appears in Messenger and Tribune

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MADISON — During the week of May 12, 175 years of Badger connections and UW-Madison impact throughout Wisconsin will be on display in newspapers across the state. The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA), UW-Madison and the Wisconsin Newspapers Association (WNA) are collaborating to honor the legacy and celebrate the many ways the state’s flagship…

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Dunn County discusses selling “the islands”

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By LeAnn R. Ralph  MENOMONIE  — Some county residents may not even be aware that Dunn County owns “islands” in southeastern Dunn County that are surrounded by the Chippewa River. Dunn County owns Pasture Island (500 acres) and Happy Island (1,100 acres), along with Brush Island (420 acres), which is now the Caryville Savanna State…

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Help keep emergency rooms ready by giving blood and platelets

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EAU CLAIRE — When every second counts, blood products can provide lifesaving care. The American Red Cross asks the public to give blood or platelets during Trauma Awareness Month in May to keep hospitals prepared for all transfusion needs, including emergencies. Type O blood donors and donors giving platelets are especially needed right now: Type…

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Glenwood City’s Meijer to be part of next Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council

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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced the members of the next Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council. These students will be high school seniors during the 2024 – 2025 school year. The council members and their hometowns are: • Jordan Berg, Neillsville • Rylee Brattlie, Cambridge • Ashton…

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