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Glenwood City school board approves nearly $300,000 in storm-damage related repairs
GLENWOOD CITY — The Glenwood City Board of Education approved expenditures of nearly $300,000 to repair the damage done to the district’s buildings and facilities by straight line winds during the July 19 storm that hit the area. The funds were approved during the Board’s regular session held this past Monday evening, September 11. The…
Read MoreSomerset man dies in ATV crash
STAR PRAIRIE – A Somerset man has died in a ATV accident. Shane M. Connor, 54 of Somerset, was fatally injured in a single ATV crash that occurred Labor Day in the Town of Star Prairie. According to a news release, the St. Croix County Emergency Communication Center received a call at about 7:58 p.m.…
Read More2023 Rustic Lore car show winners announced
GLENWOOD CITY — Winners of the 2023 Rustic Lore Car Show are listed below. Cars – Top 20 •Josh Johnson – ‘67 Chevy Camaro •Tom Jeske – ‘72 Pontiac GTO •Michelle – Odden ‘92 Ford Mustang Convertible •Mike Lundin – ‘72 Plymouth Baracuda •Michael Johnson – ‘74 Dodge Challenger •Ed Colburn – ‘64 Chevy Nova…
Read More2023 Rustic Lore Days Marching Band Results
The results from the Marching Band compeition at the 2023 Rustic Lore Padre held September 10, are as follows: Class A 1st – Amery High School 84.3 2nd – Elk Mound High School 73.4 Class B 1st – Clear Lake High School 66.5 2nd – Spring Valley High School 61.5 3rd – Durand High School…
Read MoreBoyceville school district has 8 new teachers this year
By LeAnn R. Ralph BOYCEVILLE — Eight new teachers have started the school year in the Boyceville school district. The Tribune Press Reporter sent out questionnaires, and here are the profiles of the new teachers. Bialik Jennifer Bialik is a speech language pathologist for fourth grade through twelfth grade in Boyceville. She lives in Boyceville…
Read MoreVillage Board hears reports, acts on overtime
The Boyceville Village Board gathered for their regular monthly meeting at 4 p.m. on Monday, September 11 and went into closed session which lasted for more than an hour and a half. According to the agenda the board was considering employment, promotion, compensation, and performance evaluation data of any public employee. The board met with…
Read MoreBoyceville man sentenced to 4 years in prison for role in sexual assault of a mentally ill victim
by LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — A Dunn County judge has sentenced a Boyceville man to four years in prison and four years of extended supervision for subjecting an individual at risk to abuse, causing bodily harm. Allen E. Baker II, age 42, appeared with his attorney, Francis Xavier Rivard, before Judge Christina M. Mayer…
Read MoreElk Mound Village Board plans for talk with Settlers Ridge developer
By LeAnn R. Ralph ELK MOUND — Two people authorized by the Elk Mound Village Board will speak with Jim Rooney, the Settlers Ridge Developer, about Phase 2 of the development. Elk Mound Village President Terry Stamm and Elk Mound Director of Public Works Mark Levra said at the September 5 village board meeting they…
Read MoreDunn County has new funding requests for $6.7 million
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The Dunn County Board will be considering new funding requests for the 2024 budget of $6.7 million. The Dunn County Board met for nearly three a half hours on August 31 to start budget discussions for 2024. The new funding requests for $6.7 million include $1.4 million for salary…
Read MoreDC Facilities Committee recommends parks ordinance to county board
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The Dunn County Facilities Committee has approved sending an ordinance on county parks to the Dunn County Board for consideration. The proposed ordinance prohibits camping in county parks and includes other regulations as well. Managing the parks would be easier if there is something in writing that is enforceable,…
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