By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — By all accounts, students in Jamie Buchholtz’s technology education classes at Colfax High School thoroughly enjoyed going to “Build My Future Career” held in Glenwood City in October. The students had the opportunity to learn about the trades industry and have hands-on experiences in a multitude of areas, said…
Read MoreCOLFAX — Thanks to a $10,000 grant from the American Library Association and $4,000 contribution from the Village of Colfax, an automated door is now installed at the side entrance of the Colfax Municipal Building. In small rural communities like Colfax, the library is a central hub for community resources. The Colfax Municipal Building, where…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The Colfax Messenger is now the official newspaper of record for Dunn County for publishing all required legal notices. The Dunn County Board approved the ordinance naming the Messenger as the official county newspaper at the November 12 meeting. The ordinance was approved unanimously and with no discussion. The…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Colfax Village Board has approved borrowing $750,000 through two state trust fund loans to cover the cost of street projects completed in 2024. Over the coming years, some current debt will be paid off while the new debt is added in, said Carrie Johnson, village administrator-clerk-treasurer, at the…
Read MoreThe School District of Colfax will be hosting a Veterans Day Program on Monday, November 11, at 10:00 a.m. in the Colfax High School gymnasium. The public is invited to attend. The theme for this year’s Veterans Day is, “A Legacy of Loyalty and Service.” This year will be unique in that we will be…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Colfax Board of Education has approved a total property tax levy for the 2024-2025 school year of $3,543,934. The combined total property tax levy approved at the October 28 meeting compares to last year’s property tax levy of $3,124,420, representing an increase of $419,514. An increase in the…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — This year’s musical being performed in the Martin Anderson Gymnasium by the Colfax Drama Club at Colfax High School November 1 to 3 is “Big Fish.” The central theme of “Big Fish” is described as a reconciliation between a father and his son. The novel “Big Fish: A Novel…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — A benefit is scheduled for Aaron Giebel November 16 at the Menomonie Moose Lodge. Aaron and his wife, Kya, live in the Connorsville area. Kya and her twin sister, Krista, graduated from Colfax High School and are the daughters of Tim and Tammy Dalhoe of Colfax. On September 1…
Read Moreby LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Village of Colfax, and more specifically, the Colfax Railroad Museum, could be the gateway for a National Heritage Area in the Red Cedar Watershed. The St. Croix Valley is in the process of becoming a National Heritage Area, and the Red Cedar Watershed is under consideration, said Herb…
Read MoreEditor’s Note: LeAnn R. Ralph serves as chair of the Town of Otter and as chair of the Colfax fire board. by LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Colfax Community Fire District Board has set a budget of $112,700 for 2025 and a property tax levy of $94,700. The budget of $112,700 and the property…
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