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Forensic audit reveals GC school district lost more than $300,000 to fraudulent activities
By LeAnn R. Ralph GLENWOOD CITY — When several Glenwood City school district residents brought their concerns to the Board of Education regarding reimbursements to the superintendent of $40,650, they had no way of knowing the full extent of the fraud. Instead of $40,650 of fraud regarding classes that former district administrator, Tim Johnson, said…
Read MoreBudget ratings from Dunn County Board show high priority for roads, salaries and operations
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — When Dunn County Board members were asked to rate budget priorities, the result was a fairly high priority for road projects, salaries and fringe benefits and county operations. Board members were asked to rate their priorities on a scale of 0 to 10, said Kristen Korpela, county manager, at…
Read MoreConstruction on Elk Creek Solar project expected to begin in second quarter of 2025
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Although Elk Creek Solar had hoped to start construction on the Town of Spring Brook project in the fourth quarter of this year, construction is now likely to begin in the second quarter of 2025. Kristin Korpela, county manager, reported on the 300 megawatt Elk Creek Solar project at…
Read MoreHeated discussion continues over empty lot in Downing
By Renee Bettendorf DOWNING — At their meeting held on Monday evening, the Downing Village Board agreed to send Board President Jim Luepke to speak with the local American Legion Post in regards to a property dispute involving a lot next to the old village hall building. According to Village Clerk Jennifer Lagerstrom, the village…
Read MoreSt. Croix County judge dismisses filing from former superintendent for restraining order
By LeAnn R. Ralph GLENWOOD CITY — Based on a formal agreement between Tim Johnson and the Glenwood City school district, a St. Croix County judge has dismissed the case Johnson filed asking for a restraining order to delay the release of a forensic audit. The civil lawsuit asking for a restraining order was scheduled…
Read MoreLarson brings years of experience to new role as Glenhaven, Inc. administrator
By Missy Klatt Kevin Larson joined the team at Glenhaven Care facility on July 11. He brings with him over 36 years of healthcare administration experience; management, operations and oversight of healthcare organizations. He attended UW-Eau Claire, where he earned his bachelor’s degree and has earned his master’s certificates at both UW-Madison and St. Thomas…
Read MoreBoyceville Cucumber Festival: A Tropickle Paradise August 16 to 18
by LeAnn R. Ralph BOYCEVILLE — The Boyceville Cucumber Festival — A Tropickle Paradise — will be held this weekend Friday, August 16, to Sunday, August 18. Festival-long events will include the 22nd Annual Tractor Show on Main Street; a softball tournament; food vendors; a Vendors-R-Us vendor fair on Main Street; the Golden Pickle…
Read MoreMechanical weed harvesting may be the best solution for Tainter Lake
by LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Mechanical weed harvesting may be the best solution for controlling weeds in Tainter Lake, although it would not necessarily be the only method used. Nick Johnson of Aquatic Plant Management out of Minocqua spoke to the Tainter Lake Rehabilitation District Board of Commissioners at the July 18 meeting…
Read MoreDunn County jury finds Sims guilty in second child sexual assault case
by LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONI — A 38-year-old man who has lived in Colfax and Boyceville and is serving a prison sentence for third degree sexual assault has now been found guilty by a jury on four felony counts related to the sexual assault of a child. Following a two-day trial in Dunn County Circuit…
Read MoreDunn County judge finds Minn. man accused of hiding 4 corpses competent to proceed
by LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — A Dunn County judge has determined that a Minnesota man accused of being a party to the crime of hiding four corpses in northern Dunn County is competent to proceed. Darren L. Osborne, age 59, appeared in Dunn County Circuit Court with his attorney, Shirlene Perrin, before Judge…
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