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ADRC seeks feedback to support aging residents
NEW RICHMOND — The Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of St. Croix County is inviting residents to share their thoughts and ideas on how the ADRC can best support the residents of St. Croix County as they age. The information received will be used to update the ADRC’s Aging Plan for 2025-2027. Good health…
Read More$18 million Boyceville school referendum question on April 2 ballot
By LeAnn R.Ralph BOYCEVILLE — Voters in the Boyceville school district will be asked on the April 2 ballot whether they approve of borrowing an amount not to exceed $18 million for district-wide school improvements. The referendum projects would include building systems, infrastructure and capital maintenance improvements, safety, security and site improvements at Tiffany Creek…
Read More3 St. Croix County Board districts will have 2 candidates on April 2 ballot
By LeAnn R.Ralph HUDSON – Three of the 19 supervisory districts on the St. Croix County Board will have two candidates on the ballot in the April 2 election. In District 1, incumbent Lisa Lind will be on the ballot against challenger Wally Neumann. District 1 includes the Town of Somerset Wards 1 and 2;…
Read MoreContest noted for City Council seat
A contest has developed for an open seat on the Glenwood City Council. Bill Ross, Jess Olson and Steven Lee currently hold the three seats that are up for election on April 2nd. Ross is not seeking another term on the council. Both Lee and Olson filed nomination papers to be placed on next Tuesday’s…
Read MoreBoyceville School Board hears about College in Schools class options
By Renee Bettendorf BOYCEVILLE — At their meeting last Wednesday, the Boyceville School Board heard from High School Science and Math Teacher Andy Hamm that he has been approved to teach a University of Minnesota physics class starting next fall. BHS students who successfully complete the class will earn four U of M college credits…
Read MoreSt. Croix County public safety referendum on April 2 ballot
By LeAnn R.Ralph HUDSON — A referendum question on the April 2 election ballot will ask voters whether they want to increase St. Croix County’s property tax levy by $896,000 each year going forward. The additional nearly $900,000 would be used to hire additional public safety employees that would include two mental health co-responders, one…
Read MoreCounty B reconstruction project in Dunn County set to start
To invest in Wisconsin’s transportation system, Gov. Tony Evers has signed a $6.98 million contract with prime contractor Haas Sons, Inc. of Thorp for the reconstruction of County B between US 12/WIS 29 and the eastbound I-94 ramps at the I-94/County B interchange in Dunn County. Construction is scheduled to start Monday, April 1. The…
Read MoreDunn County Board candidate: Tom Gilbert
ELK MOUND — Incumbent Dunn County Board supervisor Tom Gilbert (District 25) will be on the April 2 ballot seeking his second term along with challenger Sue Suechting. Gilbert, age 49, of Elk Mound, has two daughters, Abigail and Isabella. The Colfax Messenger sent out a questionnaire to the candidates. Here are Gilbert’s answers. •…
Read MoreDunn County Veterans Service office hosting outreach event for veterans and their families
The Dunn County Veterans Service Office will be hosting a Veterans Outreach Event for Veterans, dependents, and community supports on Saturday, April 27, 2024 from 8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. The event will be held at the Menomonie Alliance Church, 502 21st St. NE, Menomonie, WI, and will provide information about resources for local Veterans. The featured…
Read MoreShare your strength: Give blood or platelets with the Red Cross
EAU CLAIRE — This spring, the American Red Cross asks donors to help defend the blood supply by giving blood or platelets now to combat a monstrous fact: only 3 out of 100 people donate blood. That’s why we’re teaming up with Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures to celebrate the epic new film, Godzilla…
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