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Rural hospitals in states that expanded Medicaid are 60 percent less likely to close
by LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — With 10 years of data available, statistics show that hospitals serving rural areas, such as Sacred Heart Hospital and St. Joseph’s Hospital, are 60 percent less likely to close in states that have implemented Medicaid expansion. Dr. Alexandra Hall, a member of the Dunn County Health and Human Services…
Read MoreDunn County Board unanimously approves ADU zoning ordinance amendment
by LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The Dunn County Board has unanimously approved the zoning ordinance amendment on a second reading that allows Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). Nearly 20 people spoke in favor of ADUs during the public comments portion of the July 31 meeting of the county board. The Dunn County Board has…
Read MoreDunn Energy receives $18 million USDA electric infrastructure loan
by LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Dunn Energy Cooperative has secured an $18 million loan from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to build and to upgrade power lines and equipment. Dr. Basil Gooden, under secretary for Rural Development, along with Julie Lassa, state director for Rural Development, and Robyn Jensen, field representative for…
Read MoreSt. Croix County Board approves $1.9 million library levy
By LeAnn R. Ralph HUDSON — The St. Croix County Board has approved a library property tax levy of $1,869,030 for the 2025 budget. The levy reimburses libraries in St. Croix County for residents who live outside of the municipality who use the library, said Paul Berning, county board supervisor, at the St. Croix County…
Read MoreWheeler secures loans and grants of $5 million for sewer and water projects
by LeAnn R. Ralph WHEELER — It is all but about 98 percent certain that loans and grants totaling a little more than $5 million are coming to Wheeler for sewer and water projects. The Wheeler Village Board reviewed United States Department of Agriculture loans and grants awarded to the village at the August 7…
Read MoreThe fellowship and legacy of quilting, more than just fabric and thread
By Missy Klatt Making quilts for others has been a long standing tradition at both Trinity Lutheran Church in Boyceville and Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Glenwood City. The group at Trinity started in the mid 60s while the gals at Holy Cross say that there has been a group there since the churches consolidated…
Read MoreBoyceville Cucumber Festival grand marshals: Boyceville Community Ambulance Association
by LeAnn R. Ralph BOYCEVILLE — In honor of the 50th anniversary of the Boyceville ambulance service, members of the Boyceville Community Ambulance Service Association are the grand marshals for the Boyceville Cucumber Festival’s grand parade. “I would love to see some of our old EMTs come back to participate (in the parade) but…
Read MoreMan who attempted to cash forged check at Peoples State Bank in Boyceville reaches plea deal
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — A 36 year-old-man charged in connection with allegedly attempting to cash a forged check for $3,500 at Peoples State Bank in Boyceville has reached a plea deal. Dylan J. Corrigan appeared in Dunn County Circuit Court July 1 with his attorney, Daniel James Chapman, before Judge Christina Mayer, for…
Read MoreMissionary speaking at Elk Mound Trinity United Methodist Luncheon
The public is welcome to hear missionary Rev. Eliad Dias do Santos at a potluck noon luncheon and presentation, on Thursday, July 25. Santos originates from Brazil and was sent to minister to and with the impoverished in Italy. As a child, she dreamed of becoming a radio announcer. She was ready to sign up…
Read MoreRiver Falls man convicted of child sexual assault in Boyceville sentenced to 25 years in prison
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — A 40-year-old River Falls man convicted by a Dunn County jury has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for the first degree sexual assault of a child in Boyceville. Derek P. Johnson, along with his attorney Daniel P. Repka, appeared before Judge James Peterson in Dunn County Circuit…
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