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Dunn County Housing Needs Assessment: shortage is a problem at all levels

By Editor | August 8, 2023

By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Although some Dunn County businesses may want to expand, if they do, where are the extra people going to live that they would need to hire? What about the people who grew up in Dunn County, moved away but now want to move back, but they cannot because there…

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Ronald John Aeschliman

By Editor | August 1, 2023

Ronald John Aeschliman, age 76, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023. Ron was the third son to Glen and Gladys (Warner) Aeschliman. He was born November 8, 1946, in Ladysmith, WI and grew up in Turtle Lake and then moved to the Glenwood City area. Ron married Susan Meyer on August 19, 1967, and…

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Yellowstone Trail Heritage Day to be held on August 12th

By Editor | August 1, 2023

On Saturday, August 12, 2023, the annual Yellowstone Trail Heritage Day will celebrate the historic Yellowstone Trail in Hudson and across St. Croix County. Auto enthusiasts and history lovers are in for a treat with three different car shows and history displays. Come see the autos at Lakefront Park and on Walnut Street, from 9…

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Pickleball courts open in Baldwin’s Mill Pond Park

By Editor | August 1, 2023

BALDWIN — Pickleball has taken over as the fastest growing sport in the nation. To help accommodate that growth, central St. Croix County now has four dedicated pickleball courts at Mill Pond Park in Baldwin. The courts, which are open for public play, are the result of collaboration between the Village of Baldwin and the…

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2023 St. Croix County Fair results released

By Editor | August 1, 2023

Sunday, July 23 marked the end of the 114th St. Croix County Fair where they celebrated “Barn in the U.S.A.” The fair is held annually in Glenwood City and there was something for everyone to do during the five day county-wide event. If you missed any of the action, check out the St. Croix County…

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Shop with a cop event fosters positive relationships between law enforcement and St. Croix County youth

By Editor | August 1, 2023

NEW RICHMOND — Each year before school, The Salvation Army and St. Croix County Law Enforcement come together to deliver the Shop with a Cop event. Teachers, schools, and law enforcement officers nominate children in need for the program. Each child who enrolls is then paired with a law enforcement officer to shop for school…

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Roger A. Lund

By Editor | August 1, 2023

Roger A. Lund, 64, of Chippewa Falls passed away on Monday, July 24, 2023, at his home. He was born on August 28, 1958, in Eau Claire to Juno and Irene (Benish) Lund. Roger worked at Land O’ Lakes and Amaco for the majority of his career.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting and being outdoors. He…

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Elda Johanna (Boldt) Marvin

By Editor | August 1, 2023

Elda Johanna (Boldt) Marvin was born April 8th 1927, and received into her lords arms on July 27, 2023 at a wonderful 96 years young. She was born in Edgar, Wisconsin the 7th child of Louis and Clara (Blasberg) Boldt. She was baptized and confirmed at St John’s Lutheran church in the town of Wien.…

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Dunn County highways now open to ATV/UTV riders

By Editor | August 1, 2023

MENOMONIE — Riders of all terrain and utility terrain vehicles in Dunn County now have hundreds of miles of additional roads to ride after the County Board decided to allow ATV and UTV vehicles on the majority of county highways. Dustin Binder, county highway commissioner, said the County Board approval of an amended vehicles and…

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Preliminary hearing scheduled for Bloomer man charged with sexual assault of a child in Colfax

By Editor | August 1, 2023

By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — A preliminary hearing is scheduled later this month for a Bloomer man charged with one felony count of the repeated sexual assault of the same child in the Village of Colfax. Timothy L. Klich, age 38, is scheduled to appear for a preliminary hearing before Judge James Peterson on…

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