Tribune News
Village of Downing mural nearing completion
By Renee Bettendorf DOWNING- First time mural painter and Glenwood City High School Art Teacher Sarah Nichols is nearing completion on a mural located on the west wall of the Village of Downing office. The entire project has been funded by donations from the community. According to Nichols, currently about $2,600 has been donated by…
Read MoreBBB Tip: Buying and servicing your heating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems
Milwaukee, Wis. – You may consider buying or servicing your existing heating and air conditioning system as the weather changes. The total cost of any appliance, including heating and cooling systems, has three components — the purchase price, the cost of repairs and maintenance, and the cost to operate it. And with heating and cooling…
Read MoreDunn County Board declines to send ADU ordinance back to PR&D for special exception
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The Dunn County Board has declined to send the zoning ordinance amendment back to the Planning, Resources and Development Committee to consider making the approval of Accessory Dwelling Units as a special exception. Gary Bjork, county board supervisor from Colfax and a member of the PR&D committee, introduced a…
Read MoreUnited Way St. Croix Valley and Dunn County United Way complete merger
Hudson and Menomonie, WI – United Way St. Croix Valley and Dunn County United Way have completed their merger, effective July 1st, 2024. The nonprofits had previously announced their intent to merge to form a stronger, more unified force for community impact. The combined organization is “United Way St. Croix and Red Cedar Valleys” (UWSCRCV)…
Read MoreDunn Energy holds ribbon cutting for solar projects in Towns of Hay River and Tainter
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Dunn Energy Cooperative has completed two solar projects in the Town of Hay River and the Town of Tainter that will generate enough electricity to power approximately 800 homes. Members of the Dunn Energy Cooperative Board of Directors and representatives for the Menomonie Chamber of Commerce, Dairyland Power Cooperative…
Read MoreDunn County Sheriff’s Department needs your help
A felony arrest warrant has been issued for Alex Shearer for theft of an UTV after the Ridgeland Tractor Pull that occurred on Memorial Day weekend. The UTV has been recovered. The Dunn County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance with any information related to this incident or the whereabouts of Alex Shearer. …
Read MoreJim Busch extolled on his 99th Birthday!
GLENWOOD CITY — Donald “Jim” Busch was the center of activity on Wednesday, June 19 as many community members, friends, and relatives gathered in the dinning room of Havenwood to wish Jim a happy 99th birthday. The following was written by a former Glenwood City coach to recognize Jim for his loyalty to the Glenwood…
Read MoreBeauty and the Beast’s Les Filles La Ville and Gaston
Submitted by Lori Peterson and Gary Lukes, Spring Valley Stagehands SPRING VALLEY, WI – The beautiful but self-absorbed Les Filles (Samantha Burling, Kyra Dahl, and Dani Ramirez) have their sights set on the most desirable prize in their provincial French village and that is the bigger than life Gaston. The incredibly handsome and incredibly arrogant…
Read MoreGlenwood City Area Library News 6-26-24
Summer Reading is ON! Swing by and grab your Reading logs today to score awesome prizes. We’ve got logs for all ages. Psst, the Glenwood City Public Library is jazzing up your summer with the MORE Passport program. It’s a great road trip exploring parts of Wisconsin! Visit libraries in our MORE System, collect stamps,…
Read MoreSt. Croix Economic Development Corporation director appointed to Governor’s Council on Workforce Investment
ST CROIX COUNTY – Governor Tony Evers has appointed Melissa Meschke, Executive Director of the St. Croix Economic Development Corporation, to the Governor’s Council on Workforce Investment. The council is a federally mandated entity under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act that assists the governor in developing innovative and dynamic approaches to develop Wisconsin’s…
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