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County B reconstruction project in Dunn County set to start
To invest in Wisconsin’s transportation system, Gov. Tony Evers has signed a $6.98 million contract with prime contractor Haas Sons, Inc. of Thorp for the reconstruction of County B between US 12/WIS 29 and the eastbound I-94 ramps at the I-94/County B interchange in Dunn County. Construction is scheduled to start Monday, April 1. The…
Read MoreDunn County Veterans Service office hosting outreach event for veterans and their families
The Dunn County Veterans Service Office will be hosting a Veterans Outreach Event for Veterans, dependents, and community supports on Saturday, April 27, 2024 from 8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. The event will be held at the Menomonie Alliance Church, 502 21st St. NE, Menomonie, WI, and will provide information about resources for local Veterans. The featured…
Read MoreShare your strength: Give blood or platelets with the Red Cross
EAU CLAIRE — This spring, the American Red Cross asks donors to help defend the blood supply by giving blood or platelets now to combat a monstrous fact: only 3 out of 100 people donate blood. That’s why we’re teaming up with Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures to celebrate the epic new film, Godzilla…
Read More13 of 29 Dunn County Board supervisors have 2 candidate races in April 2 election
By LeAnn R.Ralph MENOMONIE — Of the 29 supervisory districts on the Dunn County Board, 13 districts will have two candidates for the April 2 election. Districts 2, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 15, 18, 21, 24, 25 and 28 all have two candidates. District 20, which covers Ward 8 in Menomonie on…
Read MoreDunn County will notify all registered voters after April 2 of new state Assembly and Senate districts
By LeAnn R.Ralph MENOMONIE — The Dunn County clerk plans to notify all registered voters in the county of the new state Assembly and Senate districts after the April 2 election. The new state Assembly and Senate districts will be in effect for the August primary and the November elections, and then any newly elected…
Read More2 statewide referendum questions on April 2 ballot to amend state constitution
By LeAnn R.Ralph COLFAX — Two statewide referendum questions will be on the April 2 ballot that, if approved, would change the Wisconsin Constitution regarding election funding and election workers. Question 1 is related to election funding. The question on the ballot reads: “Use of private funds in election administration. Shall section 7 (1) of…
Read MoreDunn County Board candidate: Karl Hackbarth
GLENWOOD CITY — Karl Hackbarth will be challenging incumbent Dunn County Board supervisor for District 9, Tom Quinn, in the April 2 election. Hackbarth, who serves as a supervisor on the Stanton Town Board, has been married to his wife, Danette, for 40 years, and they have four children. The Tribune Press Reporter sent a…
Read MoreDunn County Board candidate: Tom Quinn
GLENWOOD CITY — Incumbent Dunn County Board supervisor for District 9, Tom Quinn, will face challenger Karl Hackbarth in the April 2 election. Quinn, age 76, of Downing, says that he and his wife, Helen, have two adult children, Joe and Tracy, and five grandchildren ages eight to 13. The Quinns have lived in the…
Read MoreDunn County Board candidate: Heather Seburn
GLENWOOD CITY — Heather Seburn is the challenger for the supervisor position on the Dunn County Board for District 2 in the April 2 election and is running against incumbent Patrick Breslin. Seburn, age 42, of Prairie Farm, has one son aged 23. The Tribune Press Reporter sent a questionnaire to the candidates. As of…
Read MoreDunn County Board candidate: Luke Wilsey
GLENWOOD CITY — Incumbent Dunn County Board supervisor for District 8, Luke Wiley, will face challenger Daniel J. Baldus in the April 2 election. Wilsey, age 43, of Menomonie, is married to his wife, Jaclyn. The Tribune Press Reporter sent a questionnaire to the candidates. As of press time, after sending two e-mail messages to…
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