COLFAX — Three years ago, Geri Bates and Cindy Knutson, both of Colfax, attended a gathering of the United Methodist Women during which women were cutting out supplies for reusable maxi pads. The supplies would be shipped to Kansas City, Kansas, to be assembled by Project Patricia, which sews cloth, washable, reusable maxi pads for…
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By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Even if you have never raised a giant pumpkin, you can imagine how much time and effort would go into such a project. Bob Fehr of Colfax raised a beauty of a pumpkin this year, and he is donating it for the Monster Bash II Halloween Party at the…
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By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Maci Harvey and Meadow Keltner wanted to run a half marathon — 13 miles — by the time they were 13 years old. And they did. Members of the Keltner family — Scott, Jacqueline, Maci, Meadow and Rayna — ran in the North Face Endurance Challenge in Kettle Moraine…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Although it initially appeared that Dunn County was going to donate land on the Red Cedar River near Colfax to the Town of Colfax for a park, the status of what is known as the “Ferry Pit” is now in limbo. Gary Bjork, Dunn County Board supervisor from Colfax…
Read MoreWisconsin driver licenses or IDs are the most common forms of photo ID to show at the polls. There is no separate “voter ID.” Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) encourages voters to check and be sure that they have the proper identification needed to vote in the Wisconsin state election on…
Read MoreCOLFAX — In recognition of National Cybersecurity Month in October, Dairy State Bank and the Independent Community Banking Association (ICBA) offer simple tips for safeguarding sensitive data when making purchases online or via a smart device, and what to do if you suspect your information has been compromised.
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BOYCEVILLE — It a three-peat! What some had predicted and others hoped for came to fruition just past noon Saturday, October 20 when the Glenwood City girls’ squad won its third consecutive WIAA Division 3 cross country sectional championship at a familiar venue. The Lady Hilltoppers bested 21 other schools, eight of which had full…
Read MoreI went to a meeting about the Albertville Valley Mine in the Town of Howard. I said, “I wish they’d come down my driveway and offer me money because I wouldn’t say no, I’d say hell, no”! I would not take thirty pieces of silver to betray my neighbors and community by being part of…
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