By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Although the Roberts family only lived in Colfax for two years in the 1960s, those two years must have made quite an impression on young Garyn Roberts. Dr. Roberts was the featured speaker at the Colfax Public Library July 10 as part of an early Colfax Sesquicentennial event.
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph DUNN COUNTY — Dunn County Sheriff Dennis Smith and challenger Chris Kruse of rural Boyceville will be on the ballot for the August 12 primary for sheriff. Smith has served as Dunn County Sheriff for the past 14 years and has been in law enforcement for 38 years.
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — When the three members of the property committee, several library board members and a couple community members squeezed their way through the Colfax Public Library, it was easy to see where the problem lies. There’s not enough room.
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The grand marshals for the Colfax Sesquicentennial parade will be Ray and Marlene Johnson and Melvina Solberg Evenson. The Johnsons and Evenson were chosen by the Colfax Commercial Club as grand marshals for the Colfax Sesquicentennial parade because of their long association with businesses in Colfax.
Read Moreby Marlys Kruger COLFAX — As part of the Colfax Sesquicentennial, the Menomonie Blue Caps vintage baseball team will play a game here Friday evening at 6:00 p.m against some local past players and coaches. The current Blue Caps team was established in 2012, 71 years after the original Blue Caps dissolved.
Read MoreThe West Central Wisconsin Invasive Plant Management Area group has announced an outbreak of wild chervil (Anthriscus sylvestris) in Chippewa County and Eastern Dunn County. It has been listed as a prohibited plant in both counties as it invades forest edges, fields, pastures, fencerows, roadsides, and disturbed areas.
Read MoreThank you to the businesses, family and friends that supported me for the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association All-Star Game.
Read MoreColfax-Elk Mound Church Directory – 7-9-2014
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — No matter how you feel about life in a small town, there’s one thing that’s certain — Colfax is small enough to walk around. And that’s what makes “A Walking Tour of Historic Sandstone Buildings in Colfax” a unique aspect of the village.
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The roar of blowers and industrial-sized dehumidifiers accompanied the Colfax Board of Education as they toured tornado damage at the school buildings during a special emergency meeting July 1. Damage from the June 27 tornado “is in the $1 million range and could be more,” said Bill Yingst, district…
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