Trinity and Salem Iron Creek United Methodist Church members gathered together at a “Drive-in” worship service for Palm Sunday. Parishioners remained in their cars as Pastor Allen Christensen led the service from a lectern on a wagon. Songs were sung, scripture was read, and prayers were offered. What a sight it was to see palms…
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MADISON – Just hours after Governor Tony Evers had signed an executive order Monday, April 6 postponing Tuesday’s Wisconsin primary election until June 9th due to concerns over the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), the Wisconsin State Supreme court overturned the governor’s order allowing in-person voting to proceed as planned. The State Supreme Court voted 4-2,…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph ELK MOUND — It was a “sign of the times,” so to speak. The Elk Mound Village Board met remotely April 1 using the online platform Zoom and agreed to keep the village’s COVID-19 response plan in place and evaluate it again in two weeks. For those who are not familiar…
Read MoreELK MOUND — Four candidates are running for three positions on the Elk Mound Board of Education in the April 7 election. The candidates are Mark Cedarblade, Michael Jenson Jr., Patrick Rhude and Tim Sivertson. The Colfax Messenger sent out questionnaires to the candidates. Here are Michael Jenson Jr.’s answers to the questionnaire. • What…
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ELK MOUND — Four candidates are running for three positions on the Elk Mound Board of Education in the April 7 election. The candidates are Mark Cedarblade, Michael Jenson Jr., Patrick Rhude and Tim Sivertson. The Colfax Messenger sent out questionnaires to the candidates. Here are Mark Cedarblade’s answers to the questionnaire. • What is…
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ELK MOUND — Four candidates are running for three positions on the Elk Mound Board of Education in the April 7 election. The candidates are Mark Cedarblade, Michael Jenson Jr., Patrick Rhude and Tim Sivertson. The Colfax Messenger sent out questionnaires to the candidates. Here are Patrick Rhude’s answers to the questionnaire. • What is…
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ELK MOUND — Four candidates are running for three positions on the Elk Mound Board of Education in the April 7 election. The candidates are Mark Cedarblade, Michael Jenson Jr., Patrick Rhude and Tim Sivertson. The Colfax Messenger sent out questionnaires to the candidates. Here are Tim Sivertson’s answers to the questionnaire. • What is…
Read MoreLocal governments provide essential services and are exempt from the Governor’s recent Mass Gathering and Safer At Home Declarations. The continuation of local government is also essential for a coordinated response to the COVID-19 crisis. Dunn County government remains in operation and employees continue to provide services to the community. This means that residents may…
Read MoreDue to ongoing disruptions to available staffing and service resources as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Dunn County Solid Waste & Recycling Division has temporarily suspended all services at its Connorsville, Downsville, Ridgeland, and Rock Creek Area Collection Stations until further notice. Beginning on Saturday, March 28, 2020, the division is implementing extended…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The ballot for the Dunn County Board of Supervisors in the April 7 election has five positions with no candidates and two write-in candidates, leaving three supervisory positions with no candidate. Out of the 29 Dunn County Board supervisors, seven filed a notification of non-candidacy with the county clerk…
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