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Boyceville School Board hears results on bullying survey
BOYCEVILLE — Bullying has long been an issue in schools across the country, drawing the concerns of parents and school officials alike. To help combat bullying in its schools and take a more proactive approach in addressing the issue, the Boyceville Community School District conducted a survey of students in grades six through ten in…
Read MoreCity Council approves closing street for post office renaming dedication
Post office will be named in honor of Glenwood City native killed in WWII GLENWOOD CITY — The City Council approved closing of a half block of Second Street on Wednesday, August 31st to allow room for the dedication ceremony to renamed the local post office in honor of a Glenwood City native who was…
Read MoreSay Cheese: Dunn County Fair runs July 27-31
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Under the theme of “Say Cheese,” the Dunn County Fair will begin Wednesday, July 27, and runs through Sunday, July 31. Admission to the fair is $1 per person and $2 after 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday. A season pass is $10. Parking is free.
Read MoreSt. Croix County Fair starts Wednesday
By LeAnn R. Ralph GLENWOOD CITY — It’s that time of year again! The St. Croix County Fair starts Wednesday, July 20, and runs through Sunday, July 24. With the motto of “County Pride, County Wide!” the St. Croix County Fair will feature 4-H exhibits and shows and a wide variety of food vendors and…
Read MoreEmerald Town Board votes against CAFO moratorium and environmental impact study
By LeAnn R. Ralph TOWN OF EMERALD — The Emerald Town Board has voted to not enact a moratorium and to not ask for an environmental impact study on Confined Animal Feeding Operations. At the town board’s July 13 meeting, Henry Hurtgen, town chair, and Tom Wink, town supervisor, voted to not approve a resolution…
Read MoreGlenwood City woman pleads guilty in Polk County on charges related to letting her 9-year-old drive
By LeAnn R. Ralph BALSAM LAKE — A 32-year-old Glenwood City woman charged in connection with allowing her nine-year-old child to drive while she and her boyfriend were both highly intoxicated has pleaded guilty in Polk County. Amanda R. Eggert appeared in Polk County Circuit Court July 14 with her attorney, Christopher Petros.
Read MoreDNR analysis: Sand mines not expected to impact air quality but could impact wetlands
By LeAnn R. Ralph MADISON — According to a report written by the state Department of Natural Resources, frac sand mining is not expected to have a negative impact on air quality but could have a cumulative impact on wetlands. The draft of the 155-page strategic analysis of Industrial Sand Mining (ISM) in Wisconsin states,…
Read MorePlea deal still in the works for Novotney
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — A plea deal is still in the works for a 46-year-old Boyceville man charged with 11 felonies and two misdemeanors related to the sexual assault of teenaged boys. Christopher J. Novotney, along with his attorney, Matthew Krische, appeared in Dunn County Circuit Court July 12 before Judge James Peterson.
Read MoreColfax approves no parking on Fifth Avenue
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — If you have been concerned about not being able to see toward Main Street when pulling out of the Dollar General driveway, you will soon have a clear line of sight. The Colfax Village Board approved “no parking” on the south side of Fifth Avenue from Main Street to…
Read MoreColfax amends TIF 3 & 4 to fund Third Ave. – 7-20-2016
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Colfax Village Board has approved amending Tax Increment Finance Districts 3 and 4 to share funds to pay for the Third Avenue street project. The question is whether TIF 3 can handle the debt payments for work that will be done on Third Avenue this summer, said Lynn…
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