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Women’s Giving Circle of Dunn County announces grant deadline
The Women’s Giving Circle of Dunn County (WGC) is now accepting grant applications from area nonprofits seeking support for projects that improve the lives of women, children, and families in the Dunn County area. Typical award amounts range from $500 to $2,500 each. The 2024 grant deadline is Saturday, June 1st. Electronic applications must be…
Read MoreSt. Croix County hosts series of electronics recycling events
Hudson WI — St. Croix County is offering a series of free electronic collection events throughout 2024. By participating in these events, you’re not only decluttering your space but also actively contributing to the reduction of electronic waste. Join us at these free drop-off events and help us pave the way for a cleaner, greener…
Read MoreCrash on St. Croix River Bridge, 8 injuried
On April 25th at approximately 10:30am a two vehicle crash occurred on I94 westbound near mile marker .25 on the St. Croix River bridge. Two lanes of traffic were closed for construction, the two left lanes were open for westbound traffic. A passenger car stopped in the lane of traffic to allow another vehicle to…
Read MoreCrash on I94 near Baldwin results in three injuries
At 9:08 a.m. on Monday, April 29, 2024 Wisconsin State Patrol Inspectors and Troopers responded to a two-vehicle crash with injuries in St. Croix County on Interstate 94 at milepost 18 near Baldwin. Preliminary evidence from the crash scene indicates that a semi-tractor-trailer was traveling westbound in the left lane. The semi crossed into the…
Read MoreVillage of Boyceville to make offer on land for new library
The Boyceville Village Board is making an offer on land in the village for a site for the proposed new Library. At it’s meeting a week ago the board after a closed meeting session approved a request from the Village’s Library Board to secure a parcel to allow the Library Board to apply for a…
Read MoreSt. Croix County Public Health Recognizes Kim Dupre with this Year’s Friend of Public Health Award
New Richmond, WI — St. Croix County Public Health has been selecting a “Friend of Public Health” since 1998 as a part of our National Public Health Week. This is to recognize someone who has been an exceptional partner within our community by positively impacting the health and well-being of St. Croix County residents. This…
Read MoreNurses week starts May 6th?
National Nurses Week begins each year on May 6th and ends on May 12th, Florence Nightingale’s birthday. These permanent dates enhance planning and position National Nurses Week as an established recognition event. As of 1998, May 8 was designated as National Student Nurses Day, to be celebrated annually. The American Nurses Association is celebrating National…
Read MoreColfax Rescue Squad plans spaghetti dinner May 5
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Colfax Rescue Squad will be holding a spaghetti dinner on Sunday, May 5. During the spaghetti dinner, area residents will be able to meet some of the Colfax Rescue Squad crew members as well as the new EMS director, said Chrystal Smith, director of the Colfax Rescue Squad.…
Read MoreElk Mound man held on $100,000 cash bail pleads guilty to possession of child pornography
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — A 22-year-old Elk Mound man being held on a $100,000 cash bail for possession of child pornography has pleaded guilty in Dunn County Circuit Court. Adam R.W. Arnsdorf appeared in Dunn County Circuit Court before Judge Luke M. Wagner on April 24 for a plea hearing. Arnsdorf was charged…
Read MoreColfax school board establishes community program and services fund
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Finances for the Colfax school district will now include a Fund 80, also known as a “community program and services” fund. The Colfax school district’s budget for next year will be tight, said William C. Yingst Jr., district administrator, at the Colfax Board of Education’s April 22 meeting. If…
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