The Dunn County Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society presented the “Barbershopper of the Year” award and installed the 2023 Officers and Board Members on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at the Pizza Ranch in Eau Claire. Don Hayden of Durand, was awarded the Dunn County Chapter “2022 Barbershopper of the Year” award for his recognition…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph ELK MOUND — The Elk Mound school district would receive $60,000 per year for 20 years from the Elk Creek Solar Project. The money to the school district from the Elk Creek Solar project would be considered a charitable donation, said Eric Wright, district administrator, during his report to the Elk…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Colfax Messenger began publishing weekly in April of 1897 and is still publishing weekly 126 years later. Here are the top news stories from April, May and June of 2022. July 6, 2022 The Colfax Village Board reviewed a list of needed repairs to village-owned properties at…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph ELK MOUND — Three candidates have filed nomination papers for four positions on the Elk Mound Village Board in the April 4 election, and one of the candidates has filed nomination papers for two positions. The positions held by Greg Kipp (village president), Bob Bachman (village trustee), Jesse Jenson (village trustee)…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph ELK MOUND — Three candidates have filed nomination papers for three positions that will be up for election April 4 on the Elk Mound Board of Education, while two incumbents have filed notifications of non-candidacy. The positions up for election currently are filled by Mark Cedarblade. Patrick Rhude and Timothy Sivertson.…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph ELK MOUND — With no available cash, not enough borrowing capacity and no grant money so far, Phase 2 of the Settlers Ridge apartment complex in Elk Mound will have to be on hold for a while. The apartment complex must have additional sewer and water, said Gregg Kipp, village president,…
Read MoreDear Santa, I hev Ben veer good I won’t a pug, makeup and a raven Jehser. how is mrs. Claus? are the elves naughty. Emi Carrillo, 7 Elk Mound Dear Santa, I hope You have a grate christmas. How are the reindee? Hope You have fun delivering presents. Do You a house in the both…
Read MoreDear Santa, My name is Luke. I am 7 years oldI am super excited for Christmas!! How are you and Mrs. Claus doing? I really really want Pokemon cards Please. You can get me anything. I’ll Leave some milk and cookies. Luke Hendrickson, 7 Elk Mound Dear Santa, My name is Kyleigh. How are you?…
Read MoreDear Santa, I’m 8 years old. My name is Peyton. i have been very good this year. How is Mrs. Claus doing? how are the reindeer? How as everything in the North Pole? This year for Cristmas I would like, a Cow Squishmellows, Kinetic Sand and also, an kids apple watch hope you have a…
Read MoreDear Santa, I saw Zak the elf at my. howse in a silly spot because he took my mom’s truck decorasnin and took the little tree off and sat in the back! This year I wish For a Huge Flip Flop skwid. It is as big as you! Thank you. Calvin Lombard, 8 Elk Mound…
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