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Dunn, Pepin Counties work with Xcel Energy to purchase part of Chippewa River State Trail
MENOMONIE, Wis. — Dunn and Pepin counties are working with a conservation organization to acquire a 6.5-mile section of the Chippewa River State Trail currently owned by Xcel Energy. “This is an exceptional stretch of this popular trail, and we have a unique opportunity to acquire it for a reasonable price,” said Chase Cummings, Dunn…
Read MoreDunn County has employee turnover rate much higher than national average
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Dunn County had an employee turnover rate of 28 percent in 2022 and 18 percent in 2024, compared to a national average of 3.8 percent. Dunn County has 500 employees, and from 2020 to 2024, there were 389 total separations, with 16.45 percent (64 employees) that were retirements, said…
Read MoreDCAREA collects and donates school supplies and money
Dunn County Area Retired Educators’ Association (DCAREA), collected school supplies, for public school students in our area, during a recent meeting. DCAREA also donated $165 to assist area public school teachers and students, with further back to school supplies. At the same meeting, a representative from Coco’s Heart, a non-profit rescue that works to find…
Read MoreMarvelous Marvel still showing at the St. Croix County Fair at 100 years young
By Missy Klatt BALDWIN — Marvel Gregerson, 100, of Bladwin has had great success showing at the St. Croix County Fair for many years. Marvel who grew up in the Baldwin-Woodville area and in fact has lived in the area all her life, first showed at the fair when she was ten years old. At…
Read MoreRiek’s Black Angus enjoying success with brick and motar store in Boyceville
By Renee Bettendorf BOYCEVILLE- As of March 1 Boyceville has been home to Riek’s Black Angus (RBA) a family owned store specializing in locally raised meat. The Riek family opened their meat shop at 1104 Railroad Avenue in the former Cenex building after years of people asking them if they would sell their beef by…
Read MoreGC school district releases statement regarding Intellex forensic audit, setting public meeting for Sept. 25
By LeAnn R. Ralph GLENWOOD CITY — The Glenwood City school district has released a statement outlining steps taken to prevent the kind of fraud perpetrated by former employees, scheduling a meeting September 25 to talk about the forensic audit, and apologizing for the conduct that occurred. The statement notes that the School District of…
Read MoreTCE enrollment up for coming school year
By Renee Bettendorf BOYCEVILLE — At their meeting held on August 21 the Boyceville School Board learned from Elementary Principal Jerim DesJarlais that 20 new students enrolled at TCE over the summer. During that same time seven students moved fromTCE to different districts. “It was nice to have a positive (number),” said DesJarlais. He said…
Read MoreVillage talks about Anderson Hill Covenants
BOYCEVILLE — One of the agenda items at the work session of the Boyceville Village board Monday evening was to discuss the development planned for Anderson Hill sub-division. Village President Luke Montgomery had invited property owners now at Anderson Hill to discuss the Covenants and Restrictions that are part of the rules for that sub-division.…
Read MoreThree young ladies to vie for Miss GC crown
GLENWOOD CITY — Three young ladies will be competing for the 2024-25 title of Miss Glenwood City. The candidates have had a busy summer preparing for this year’s Rustic Lore Celebration and queen’s coronation on Saturday, September 7 at 7:00 p.m. in the Glenwood City High School gymnasium. Everyone is welcome to attend. This year’s…
Read MorePublic demands apologies from Board Members at recent Glenwood City School Board meeting
GLENWOOD CITY-About 30 people attended the Glenwood City school board meeting on Monday evening. The board discussed the recently released forensic audit which revealed that former district administrator Tim Johnson stole money from the district. Six district residents addressed the board during the open forum portion of the meeting, most of them asked the board…
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