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Boyceville to meet with state over Highway 170 improvements
BOYCEVILLE — The village will meet with representatives of the state’s Department of Transportation in the near future over improvements to State Highway 170 that transverses the village. Village maintenance head Don Rose spoke to the village board about the request for a meeting from the Department of Transportation over the resurfacing project, which is…
Read MoreGC School Board gives public first taste of new compensation model
By Cara L. Dempski GLENWOOD CITY — The Glenwood City school board publicly discussed its new teacher compensation model after months of discussion, planning, and input from instructors. The plan, presented for review during the March 12 regular board meeting, breaks instructors down into three main groups – initial teacher, developing teacher and professional teacher…
Read MoreEmerald approves continued testing of nitrate-contaminated town hall well
By LeAnn R. Ralph TOWN OF EMERALD — The Emerald Town Board has approved continued periodic testing for nitrate contamination of the town hall’s well. The first test of the Emerald town hall’s well came back with nitrates at 26.8 parts-per-million, reported Henry Hurtgen, town chair, at the Emerald Town Board’s March 8 meeting.
Read MoreFormer Glenwood City Ford houses car dealership and metal fabrication shop
By Cara L. Dempski GLENWOOD CITY — Two new businesses have opened in Glenwood City’s former Ford garage on Oak Street. Doug Doornink and his son Tyler purchased the building at 133 West Oak Street, and are using it for Doornink Motors and Doornink Fabrications. Doug is overseeing the operations of the used car dealership…
Read MoreHoward Town Board could find out more about Albertville Valley sand mine in May
By LeAnn R. Ralph TOWN OF HOWARD — The Howard Town Board could find out more details at the May meeting about the development of the proposed 1,300-acre Albertville Valley sand mine southeast of Colfax. Members of the Howard Town Board reported on the progress of the sand mine at the March 7 meeting.
Read MoreVehicle chase ends in Menomonie, suspect at large after eluding police
MENOMONIE — A retail theft that occurred in Minnesota turned into a police pursuit that ended in Menomonie Monday night, March 13. A woman passenger, identified as 21-year-old Destiny A. Willage-Solono was taken into custody but a man is still at large after he eluded police. Willage-Solono was listed as homeless by authorities.
Read MoreEM Village Board discusses streets, signs and parking
By Cara L. Dempski ELK MOUND — Traffic, parking, streets and signs were the main topics under discussion during Elk Mound’s most recent village board meeting. The March 8 meeting opened with the news that part of South Garland Avenue is currently blocked off with barriers and orange cones due to the pavement being torn…
Read MoreMeet your candidates: Elk Mound Village Board
By Cara L. Dempski ELK MOUND — There are several seats up for grabs this year on Elk Mound’s village board and four candidates vying for them. Former President Andy Peterson stepped down from his position in December 2016, despite his term not ending until April 2017. Current president, and former president pro tempore, Tom…
Read MoreDedication for North Running Valley Church addition March 19
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Talk about a team effort. With fund raising, the use of local construction expertise and a bit of hope, faith and prayer, North Running Valley Lutheran Church has now finished the 3,400 square foot addition fellowship hall and is planning a dedication Sunday, March 19. “We have a huge…
Read MoreColfax village president candidates answer questions at forum
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Economic development. Finding another medical clinic to locate in Colfax. The industrial park. Residential development. These were some of the topics the two candidates for Colfax village president spoke about during a forum sponsored by the Colfax Commercial Club March 5 at the Colfax Arts and Antique Mall. Chris…
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