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Colfax approves two-year contract with HydroCorp for $11,094
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Colfax Village Board has approved contracting with HydroCorp for two more years for cross connection control in the amount of $11,094. This will be the fourth year of the cross connection control program, said Rand Bates, director of public works, at the Colfax Village Board’s February 13 meeting.…
Read MoreColfax FFA Alumni Farm Toy Show to hold 30th annual event
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — For those who have been involved all along, it’s hard to believe this year’s Colfax FFA Alumni Farm Toy Show will be the 30th annual. “I’m not going to say names because we’ve had so much help over the years, and I don’t want to slight anybody. I don’t…
Read MoreJune trial scheduled for EM man accused of child assault
MENOMONIE — A two-day jury trial has been scheduled in June in Dunn County Circuit Court for a 19-year-old Elk Mound man accused of child sexual assault. Chandler Russell James appeared in court with his attorney, William A. Schembera, February 17 for a status conference before Judge James Peterson.
Read MoreJudge extends plea deal deadline for Colfax man charged with possession of child pornography
MENOMONIE — A Dunn County judge has extended the deadline for plea deal negotiations for a 35-year-old Town of Colfax man charged with seven felony counts of possessing child pornography. Chad H. Stewart appeared in Dunn County Circuit Court February 17 with his attorney, Charles S. Huff, before Judge James Peterson.
Read MoreGlenwood City school board holds short meeting for updates, approval of staffing changes
By Cara L. Dempski GLENWOOD CITY — The Glenwood City board of education held a short open session before moving to a closed session and then meeting with district teachers to discuss the compensation model developed by the board.
Read MoreVillage of Boyceville delays decision on TIF update proposals
By LeAnn R. Ralph BOYCEVILLE — The Boyceville Village Board has delayed making a decision on updates for the village’s Tax Increment Finance Districts. Erik Evenson with MSA Professional Services and Patrick Beilfuss with Cedar Corporation spoke to the village board about the updates at Monday night’s meeting.
Read MoreBoyceville youth find lessons in mission trip to South Dakota
By Cara L. Dempski BOYCEVILLE — Two years ago, Pastor Brad Peterson of Trinity Lutheran Church in Boyceville wanted to give the kids in his church something different to do in the summer.
Read MoreGlenwood City United Methodist Church offers a place for the “KOOL” kids to hang out after school
By Cara L. Dempski GLENWOOD CITY — In small towns, churches are often called upon to provide safety, learning and social activity for children outside of school. One Glenwood City church offers a Wednesday afternoon group for local students. Glenwood City’s United Methodist Church has held KOOL (or “Kids of Our Lord”) for the past…
Read MoreThree candidates on ballot in February 21 primary for Superintendent of Public Instruction
By LeAnn R. Ralph Three candidates will be on the ballot state-wide for Superintendent of Public Instruction in the February 21 primary. Tony Evers, incumbent state Superintendent, will face challengers Lowell E. Holtz and John Humphries.
Read MoreFormer EM man scheduled for trial on five drug-related felonies
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — A 43-year-old former Elk Mound man now living in Wheeler is scheduled for a jury trial in May on five drug-related felonies.
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