By Cara L. Dempski ELK MOUND – On July 26 the Elk Mound School Board approved starting the school year with several measures in place intended to mitigate the spread of the virus known as COVID – 19. Students and families should be aware masks or facial coverings will be optional on school property, but…
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By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Although the prices that buyers were willing to pay at the Dunn County Fair meat animal auction generally were higher than they have been in the past, one pig sold for the unbelievable price of $43 per pound. Brian Styer, a member of the Willing Workers 4-H Club and…
Read MoreWest Central Wisconsin Community Action Agency (West CAP) is pleased to announce that we will once again be providing kids with school supplies through our Operation Back to School program for the Menomonie, Elk Mound, Colfax, Boyceville, and Glenwood City School Districts. In 2019 we were able to give over 250 students entering pre-Kindergarten through…
Read MoreBy Cara L. Dempski ELK MOUND – On July 19, village trustees in Elk Mound unanimously approved a developer agreement for Settlers Ridge. The agreement included that developer Jim Rooney would build the necessary infrastructure for the development. Rooney was present at the meeting, and informed the Board he sees the cement pads for the…
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By Cara L . Dempski ELK MOUND – On July 12, local Boy Scout Devin Scheffler secured the Village Board’s permission for his Eagle Scout project to benefit the community. Scheffler would like to paint the back of the visiting team dug out on field two at the village park with the names and team…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — A 49-year-old Elk Mound man has been sentenced on two felony counts related to the repeated sexual assault of a child to eight years in prison and four years of extended supervision. Richie L. Knuth appeared with his attorney, Francis Rivard, for a plea hearing before Judge Rod W.…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The Dunn County Planning, Resources and Development Committee has approved a preliminary plat for the proposed Meadows Edge development in the Town of Elk Mound. The developers, Tony and Ellie Tanner, Tanner Properties LLC, are proposing to turn 24 acres into 10 lots for a multi-family subdivision, said Tom…
Read MoreThe American Red Cross continues to experience a severe blood shortage that is negatively affecting blood product availability across the country. Donors of all blood types – especially type O and those giving platelets – are urged to make an appointment to give now and help ensure hospital shelves are stocked with blood products over…
Read MoreBy Cara L. Dempski ELK MOUND – The Elk Mound Board of Trustees voted unanimously during its June 28 meeting to reopen the village hall to the public on July 1. Trustees also agreed to a series of measures to improve safety in school zones. The measures include making the intersection of Ivy Avenue and…
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