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Colfax man found guilty of first-degree child sexual assault
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — A 39-year-old Town of Colfax man has pleaded guilty to the first-degree sexual assault of a child under the age of 16 and obstructing an officer. Andrew D. Graffice appeared in Dunn County Circuit Court with his attorney, Christopher Bub, for a plea hearing January 18 before Judge James…
Read MoreDunn County Sheriff’s Office arrests suspect in Elk Mound property theft
By Cara L. Dempski ELK MOUND — A 27-year-old Lake Hallie man was arrested last Thursday after being charged with disorderly conduct for an incident in Elk Mound. Brandon Judge was taken into custody after a vehicle licensed to him was discovered to have gone off the shoulder just outside Elk Mound.
Read MoreColfax Village Board learns Rundle hired for public works
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Colfax Village Board has learned that Tim Rundle has been hired as the third full-time permanent public works employee. Lynn Niggemann, village administrator-clerk-treasurer, and Rand Bates, director of public works, hired Rundle, who has an official start date of February 1 for full-time employment with the village.
Read MoreColfax amends parking regulations for River Street
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Since 1999, parking restrictions have been in place in Colfax for River Street from Pine Street to Cedar Street that no parking is allowed during certain hours at night all year around. The Colfax Village Board changed the village’s parking ordinances at the January 23 meeting to allow parking…
Read MoreColfax Rescue Squad to participate in purchase of a $19,000 respirator fit tester
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — If a respirator does not fit properly, it is not much use in helping a firefighter or an emergency medical technician. The Colfax Village Board approved at the January 23 meeting the Colfax Rescue Squad’s participation in the purchase of a respirator fit tester at an anticipated cost of…
Read MoreGlenwood City official warns residents of possible solicitation scam
By Cara L. Dempski GLENWOOD CITY — A Glenwood City official is warning residents to be on the lookout for mailed information regarding insurance for household water lines. Sharon Rosenow, the city’s clerk/treasurer, said a city resident recently told her they had received information about insuring the person’s household water lines. Rosenow informed the resident…
Read MoreGC school board updated on testing, WASB conference
By Cara L. Dempski GLENWOOD CITY — Glenwood City School District administrators provided updates on test schedules and the Wisconsin Association of School Boards conference held last week in Milwaukee. The January 23 meeting focused mostly on updates on upcoming student testing in the schools, and reports from the WASB meeting in Milwaukee held January…
Read MoreGlenwood City boy wins heifer at Minnesota Beef Expo
ST. PAUL, MN — A Glenwood City student was awarded a shorthorn heifer during the 2016 Minnesota Beef Expo. The event was held October 20 – 23, 2016, at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in St. Paul. The four-day event is the largest all-beef show in Minnesota, and features youth contests, stock sales, a trade show,…
Read MoreNew store opening in downtown Glenwood City offering a taste of the past
By Cara L. Dempski GLENWOOD CITY — A new shop of vintage clothing, jewelry, glassware, uniforms, linens, and other items from days gone by will hold its grand opening this weekend. “Sophisticated Lady,” located at 132 Oak Street in Glenwood City, will be open January 27 and 28. The store occupies the space that formerly…
Read MoreDunn County Board supports raises for UW System employees
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The Dunn County Board has approved a resolution encouraging the state to fund two percent pay increases in each of the next two fiscal years for UW System employees, including faculty and staff at UW-Stout. The Dunn County Board approved the resolution at the January 18 meeting. The resolution…
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