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New Methodist Pastor returns to Colfax area

By Melissa | August 17, 2012

By Marlys Kruger Although the Colfax/Tainter Methodist Churches have a new pastor, he is not exactly new to the area. Pastor Craig Conklin, age 56, who replaces the retiring Jeanne Jones, grew up in the Wheeler area, and yes, he is from the same family associated with Conklin Tree Farm.

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Farmers encouraged to document livestock losses due to adverse weather

By Melissa | August 17, 2012

With recent adverse weather conditions in some areas of the state, the St. Croix County Farm Service Agency (FSA) encourages farmers to document and report livestock losses to the FSA office.

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New pastor to make debut at Holy Cross Lutheran Church

By Shawn | August 13, 2012

by Kelsie Hoitomt GLENWOOD CITY- Diane House has taken her letter of call to be the new pastor at Holy Cross Lutheran Church. House and her husband, George, officially moved into the community the last weekend in July after she accepted the position as pastor in June.

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Local boat racer hosts show on the Red Cedar River

By Shawn | August 13, 2012

by Kelsie Hoitomt MENOMONIE- Jerry Leonard of Leonard’s Auto Body and Towing in Glenwood City has a special passion for boats. It isn’t the typical pontoon or bass boat that intrigues Leonard; his hobby involves speed and a lot of it.

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Klatt-Black to wed August 2012

By Shawn | August 13, 2012

Jennifer Klatt and Steve Black wish to announce their engagement. Parents of the couple are Fran and Sue Klatt of Emerald and Ann Black of Knapp. An August 25, 2012 wedding is being planned..

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Contestants noted for the primary election next Tuesday

By Shawn | August 13, 2012

Several races have developed for statewide, district and county offices, which will be decided at the primary election on Tuesday, August 14th. The winners will be on the ballot for the general election in November. The biggest election is the statewide offering for the United States Senator to replace retiring Herb Kohl.

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Burns graduates from medical school

By Shawn | August 13, 2012

Erin Klatt Burns graduated from medical school at A. T. Still University in Kirksville, Missouri on May 12, 2012. A.T. Still University, also known as Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, celebrated its 176th graduating class, graduating 155 doctors.

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American Family Insurance agent Lane Berenschot earns company top 10 award

By Shawn | August 13, 2012

Agent Lane Berenschot of Glenwood City and Colfax has been named to the prestigious Top 10 list by American Family Insurance. At a recent convention, Lane received the honor for earning the 4th spot companywide for outstanding new sales of American Family insurance products stemming from the prior 12 month period May 1, 2011 –…

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