By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — So what are the chances, do you suppose? Fourteen years ago, the brother of a resident on Tainter Lake found a message in a bottle from some children, and now 14 years later, she has finally identified those children. And then — what are the chances — that when…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Colfax Board of Education has selected fifth grade teacher Tristan Kittilson as the new principal at Colfax Elementary to replace Trevor Hovde, who plans to retire at the end of the school year. The school board met in closed session the evening of March 27 to consider candidates…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — In order to increase the number of students participating in band and choir, the Colfax school district is proposing changes for grades 5 to 8 and for high school band and choir. The changes would include making band and choir mandatory for 5th and 6th grade students, putting students…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Colfax Board of Education has approved an educational trip to Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands in the summer of 2026. The 11-day international trip to Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands is planned for June of 2026, said Jesselyn Julson, Spanish teacher at Colfax High School and Colfax Middle…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — About 50 people attended the Colfax Board of Education’s March 17 meeting to demand answers. Most of the people at the meeting appeared to be parents of students in the school district, but it was not at all clear what they wanted answers about. Prior to the public comments…
Read MoreBLOOMER — In a touching ceremony held at Bloomer Baptist Church, Kenneth Holler was honored with a Quilt of Valor in recognition of his dedicated service to the United States. The March 2nd event brought together friends, family, and members of the community to express their appreciation for Holler’s commitment and sacrifices. Kathy Krug, a…
Read MoreCOLFAX — There are two positions up for election on the Colfax Board of Education in the April 1 election, and there will be three candidates on the ballot. The candidates are Heather Logslett, Tiffany Schaffner and Todd Kragness, who currently serves on the Colfax school board. The Colfax Messenger sent out questionnaires to the…
Read MoreCOLFAX — There are two candidates running for the Ward 9 position on the Menomonie City Council April 1: Chad J. Schlough (incumbent) and challenger Sydney Brennan. The Colfax Messenger sent out a questionnaire to the candidates. Here are the answers to the questionnaire from Chad J. Schlough. • Tell us about your family. Wife:…
Read MoreCOLFAX — There are two positions up for election on the Colfax Board of Education in the April 1 election and there will be three candidates on the ballot. The candidates are Heather Logslett, Tiffany Schaffner and Todd Kragness, who currently serves on the Colfax school board. The Colfax Messenger sent out questionnaires to the…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Colfax Village Board has tabled — for now — taking any action on switching to a different billing company for the Colfax Rescue Squad. The current company is not effective and is 18 months behind on billing, said Carrie Brown, village administrator-clerk-treasurer, at the Colfax Village Board’s March…
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