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St. John the Baptist celebrates building’s centennial with monthly celebrations
By Cara L. Dempski GLENWOOD CITY — St. John the Baptist, Glenwood City’s Catholic parish, may have been around for the past 133 years, but the building it inhabits celebrates its centennial in 2017. While the main celebration will be held in conjunction with the parish’s annual Fall Festival, scheduled for September 24, 2017, the…
Read MoreLOSG: Dunn County has detailed highway checklist but no procedure to trigger use
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Although the Dunn County Highway Department has a detailed checklist to help assess the potential impact on roads of heavy equipment and trucks, no mechanism appears to be in place to trigger its use. Jesse Rintala, Dunn County highway commissioner, spoke to the Livestock Operations Study Group March 2…
Read MoreLocal municipalities hold caucuses for spring election nominees
By Cara L. Dempski Several area communities have already held caucuses to nominate candidates for the upcoming April elections. Listed below are the caucus results and nominees for several municipalities in Dunn and St. Croix Counties.
Read MoreEIS not needed for $15 million gas pipeline in northern Dunn County
By LeAnn R. Ralph MADISON — An environmental analyst with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin has determined an Environmental Impact Statement is not needed for a proposed $15 million natural gas pipeline in northern Dunn County. Wisconsin Gas LLC, doing business as WE Energies, has applied to the PSC for approval to construct a…
Read MoreRep. Summerfield hopes to increase nursing home reimbursement
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Rep. Rob Summerfield says he hopes the state Legislature can find a way to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates for nursing homes. Rep. Summerfield (R-Bloomer), the representative for the state’s 67th Assembly District, met with residents and staff at the Colfax Health and Rehabilitation Center February 27.
Read MoreColfax PD has 59 calls for service in January
COLFAX — The Colfax Police Department responded to 59 calls for service in January according to the report submitted to the Colfax Village Board at the February 27 meeting.
Read MoreStill no word on Marshfield Clinic
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Colfax still does not know whether Marshfield Clinic plans to open a facility in the former Mayo Clinic location on High Street. Lynn Niggemann, village administrator-clerk-treasurer, reported to the Colfax Village Board at the February 27 meeting that she had e-mailed Scott Polenz to find out if the Marshfield…
Read MoreElk Mound man sentenced to prison for death of girlfriend, charged with child assault
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — A 21-year-old former Elk Mound man sentenced to more than six years in prison for the death of his girlfriend in a Town of Tainter car crash has been charged with the repeated sexual assault of a child.
Read MoreJoles strikes gold in third state wrestling final
MADISON — Garrett Joles was having fun long before he even stepped onto the mat last Saturday night for his third consecutive finals’ appearance in this year’s WIAA State Individual Wrestling tournament here at the Kohl Center. The Boyceville junior wore a smile from ear to ear after watching his two teammates and friends –…
Read MoreSt. Croix County K9 officer nation’s “Top Dog” for 2016
By Cara L. Dempski HUDSON — It is unclear if St. Croix County’s K9 officer Dex intended to pursue a career in law enforcement. It is also unclear if the European import foresaw living out his natural life in the United States. What is clear is that the eight-year-old Belgian Malinois is very good at…
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