On behalf of our recently departed mom, Altha Jean Satter, we would like to thank those who were supportive during this most difficult time.
Read Moreby Chief Pete Gehring This coming weekend the Village of Colfax and the surrounding community will be celebrating the start of the summer season with the 94th Annual Colfax Free Fair, at the fairgrounds located on Railroad Avenue.
Read MoreColfax PD has a busy week By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Former Colfax resident Jacob Foslid has been charged with five additional counts of felony bail jumping. Foslid was seen in violation of a “no contact” order with Samantha Osterberg, 18, on June 5 after being charged with battery to an unborn child following…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — A house at 505 West Street in Colfax owned by Kim Anderson has been damaged by fire. The Colfax Fire Department responded to a call received about 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 7, at Anderson’s home on West Street.
Read MoreThe first week in June and we are doing our best to stay dry. The rain has been copious, with few opportunities to go out-of-doors. The weather did grant us a fair afternoon on Monday. Residents enjoyed a social time in the courtyard. Root beer floats and conversation made the afternoon pleasant.
Read MoreColfax/Elk Mound Church Directory – 6-12-2013
Read MoreGene and Bonnie Peterson attended the farewell service for their son, Pastor Michael Peterson held at Zion Lutheran Church in Chisago City, MN on May 26. Also attending were his godparents, Wayne and Ilene Pingel and sister, Barb VanDoorn.
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — For the time being, the Colfax school board has agreed to disagree on certain aspects of the proposed energy efficiency project that could cost up to $2 million. The Colfax Board of Education held a special meeting June 4 to vote on a resolution to borrow up to $2…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — By the time the Colfax Plan Commission completes the year-long process of updating the village’s Smart Growth Comprehensive plan, commission members are going to know more about Colfax than they ever thought possible. The Colfax Plan Commission met June 4 to begin work on the “issues and opportunities” portion…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The capital campaign to raise $500,000 for Colfax Health and Rehabilitation’s building project is right on target. “The fund-raising campaign is going well. We just got another $10,000 donation this morning (June 3), so we’re up to $135,000 in cash and a few donated services,” said Jill Gengler, nursing…
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