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Judge says all autopsy photos can be used in three-week homicide trial
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — A Dunn County judge has determined all of the autopsy photos can be used in the three-week trial for the Town of Spring Brook homicide case. At the conclusion of a day-long motion hearing October 7, Judge James Peterson granted the prosecution the ability to use all of the…
Read MoreColfax’s proposed 2020 parks budget $7,150 less than 2019
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Colfax Village Board’s parks committee is proposing a 2020 budget that is $7,150 less than 2019. The capital outlay budget for 2019 is $10,000, while the capital outlay for 2020 is $3,000, according to the budget information provided to parks committee members by Lynn Niggemann, village administrator-clerk-treasurer, at…
Read MoreBirth Announcement – Jack Gilbert Sikora
Angelena and Tyler Sikora of Spooner are happy to announce the birth of their son, Jack Gilbert, born September 30 at Marshfield Medical Center-Rice Lake. Jack weighed in at 7 pounds, 1 ounces and was 19 inches long, and was born at 5:42 p.m.
Read MoreCMBRG to meet Oct. 20
The Colfax Municipal Building Restoration Group will hold its monthly meeting Sunday, October 20, at 6 p.m. at The Grapevine on Main Street in Colfax. Anyone who is interested in the preservation of the municipal building or who might be willing to help with events or fundraisers is welcome to attend.
Read MoreNew site hours and winter hours of operation begin at several Dunn County area collection stations
The Downsville Area Collection Station business hours are changing beginning on November 1, 2019. The new hours are: Downsville Area Collection Station Wednesdays 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Saturdays 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The Boyceville and Elk Mound Area Collection Station winter hours begin on November 1, 2019. Winter hours are: Boyceville Area Collection Station…
Read MoreColfax plans to apply for state transportation grant that pays up to 90 percent of the cost
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Village of Colfax is planning to apply for a state transportation grant that pays up to 90 percent of the cost of resurfacing roadways. The Colfax Village Board’s streets committee met October 7 to discuss the 2020 budget and to prioritize streets for the five-year capital improvement plan…
Read MoreMan discovered in Colfax garage sentenced to 12 months in jail, 6 years probation
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — A 48-year-old man found in a Colfax garage in August of 2018 with methamphetamine, marijuana, gem Baggies and drug paraphernalia has been sentenced to 12 months in jail and 6 years of probation. Steven O. Johnson appeared in Dunn County Circuit Court before Judge James Peterson October 10 for…
Read MoreU-Fuel, northwest of Elk Mound, robbed at gun point
ELK MOUND — The Dunn County Sheriff’s Department is on the lookout for an armed suspect that robbed the U-Fuel located at Exit 52, I-94 and U.S. 12 interchange, in Elk Mound. According to a press release sent to the Tribune Press Reporter a call came in at 12:56 p.m. Friday afternoon, October 11, about…
Read MoreGlenhaven Happenings – 10-9-2019
Glenhaven News September 28 – October 4 Residents enjoyed the music of John Lynch on Saturday, and Catholic Communion on Sunday. Monday morning was exercises, and in the afternoon we had 3 lively rounds of shuffleboard. The big winner was Anna Sande with 880 points. Orville Wittmer came in second, and we had a tie…
Read More2019 Emerald Horsin’ Around Days
Emerald’s Horsin’ Around Days was held Octover 5 and 6. More photos can be found on our photo website.
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