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Tractor Fest scheduled at Colfax Fairgrounds August 26
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The 3rd Annual Tractor Fest sponsored by the Colfax FFA and Colfax FFA Alumni will be held the Colfax Fairgrounds this Saturday, August 26, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Anyone who is interested in bringing any kind of tractor can come to the fairgrounds prior to 9 a.m.…
Read MoreColfax adds 3-foot setback for boundary fences and allows black vinyl-coated chain link
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Colfax Zoning Board of appeals will no longer have to meet for a variance request to allow a black vinyl-coated steel chain link fence. The Colfax Village Board approved adding black vinyl-coated steel chain link fences to the village’s fence ordinance at the August 14 meeting. Prior to…
Read MoreHouse fire on Pine Street damages upstairs bedroom
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Colfax Community Fire Department responded to a call at 9:30 p.m. Sunday, August 13, for a structure fire on Pine Street in Colfax that ended up being confined to a second story bedroom. Colfax firefighters were on scene at 508 Pine Street for about two hours, said Gary…
Read MoreCedar Street project in Colfax runs into clay
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Although Cedar Street in Colfax was expected to be paved at the beginning of July, problems with clay have delayed the project. The sub-grade in Cedar Street looked good when the weather was dry, and the street was ready to be paved, but then it rained, said a representative…
Read MoreZoning still up in the air for former dental office
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Following a public hearing on a request to rezone 619 Main Street in Colfax, the former location of the Dental Wellness Clinic, the Colfax Plan Commission recommended the request be set aside until the property has been surveyed. The request from Dr. Larry Phillips to change the zoning for…
Read MoreTainter Lake Rehabilitation District holds first annual meeting
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Approximately 200 people attended the first Tainter Lake Rehabilitation District’s annual meeting August 5 at the Menomonie High School auditorium. Electors in the Lake District, which included residents and property owners, increased the board of commissioners to five elected positions, approved applying for a lake planning grant, set a…
Read MoreBoyceville has many topics at monthly board meeting
BOYCEVILLE — The Boyceville Village Board had a long list of items on the agenda for their monthly meeting, Monday evening, August 14, including discussion on improvements within the village, police phone number, assessor’s contract, a main street building that is for sale and posting the Public Works Director job. Don Rose, the current Public…
Read MoreOn the Road Again
ON THE ROAD AGAIN — There were rounds of applause, hugs, tears, and smiles on Saturday, August 5th, as Rich Salsbury (right) and Chris Roosen (left) lead the pack for the 3rd Annual Fiddler’s Run hosted by local business, Fiddler’s Green Bar and Grill. This annual run benefits local military veterans with this year’s proceeds benefiting Kline Hall –…
Read MoreHonor Kaitie to be at St. Croix Valley PRCA Rodeo
by Missy Klatt GLENWOOD CITY — For many in the community, the death of St. Croix County Sheriff Deputy Kaitie Leising in early May of this year while on a call in our area hit many people hard. It also had a big effect on those that she worked with. Cathy Borgschatz was one of…
Read MoreSaddle up, it’s Rodeo Time!!
GLENWOOD CITY — The summer is quickly passing by, but there is still one of the St. Croix Valley’s greatest events ahead! The St. Croix Valley PRCA Rodeo, brings top notch RAM Rodeo to the St. Croix County Fairgrounds, Glenwood City, August 18 and 19 with 7:30 p.m. performances once again! Gates will open at…
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