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Request to bow hunt in village limits forwarded to attorney

By Melissa | September 14, 2012

By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — A request to bow hunt on land located within the Colfax village limits has been forwarded to the village’s attorney for review.

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Mayo Clinic – Menomonie Lists Births

By Melissa | September 14, 2012

The following babies were born at Family Birth Suites at Mayo Clinic Health System in Menomonie:

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SAND CREEK CHATTER – September 12, 2012

By Melissa | September 13, 2012

The Sand Creek Arts had a Pampered Chef party on Tuesday evening, August 21, with Lou Ann Gilberts as hostess. Generous orders by our loyal supporters will make it possible to equip the school kitchen with new items. Sandy Plummer was an enthusiastic demonstrator for the evening.

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Colfax Health and Rehab – September 12, 2012

By Melissa | September 13, 2012

Sunday was the 26th of August. Warm weather returned much to the delight of many residents who enjoy going outside. Leona Ubbelohde was here to visit and inspire. She is a blessing to us and our community.

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Colfax Rescue Squad proposing 4.4 percent increase in per capita and other fees

By LeAnn | September 13, 2012

By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The director of the Colfax Rescue Squad is proposing a 1.1 percent increase in the per capita fee for 2013, which would raise the per capita by 17 cents, from $16 to $16.17, and a 3.3 percent increase on other fees. Don Knutson, rescue squad director, presented the proposal…

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Plans 80 percent complete for nursing home Park Street project

By LeAnn | September 13, 2012

By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The plans for the Park Street project for providing access to the Colfax Health and Rehabilitation Center’s building project are 80 percent complete. The question now is whether to install curb and gutter and blacktop this fall or to wait until next spring, said Lisa Fleming, a project manager…

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Colfax sewer and water can support additional debt with recent rate increases

By LeAnn | September 13, 2012

By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Recently-enacted sewer and water rate increases in Colfax will allow the utilities to borrow more money for maintenance projects or for the Colfax Health and Rehabilitation Center’s building project. Brian Reilly of Ehlers, the village board’s financial consulting firm, reviewed the village’s finances at the August 27 Colfax Village…

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Testimony not in favor of rezone for Vista Sand

By LeAnn | September 13, 2012

DC PR&D to decide on Vista Sand rezone Sept. 11 By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Of the 20 people who testified before the Dunn County Planning, Resources and Development Committee on the proposed rezone to industrial for Vista Sand, 19 were opposed and only one was in favor. About 50 people attended a public…

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Out of the Past – September 12, 2012

By Melissa | September 13, 2012

10 years ago – September 11, 2002 Patrick Higbie and Audra Gaddy were married June 8 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Tilden. Travis Logslett won the 10 kilometer race in the Colfax Kiwanis Twister Run while Joe Doucette won the 5 kilometer race.

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February trial now set in Fodness case

By LeAnn | September 13, 2012

7 day jury trial to begin February 4 By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — A new trial date has now been set in Rusk County in February for a former Colfax resident. Michael Fodness, 44, has been charged in Dunn County with 14 counts that include child enticement and repeated sexual assault of the same…

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