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MARJORIE M. HAGBERG

By Melissa | May 20, 2013

Marjorie M. Hagberg, 69, of Chippewa Falls died suddenly and unexpectedly Monday, May 13, 2013 at her home.

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LAURA J. BROWN

By Melissa | May 20, 2013

Laura J. (Fransway) Brown, age 66, of Colfax, died peacefully at home on May 20, 2013 with her husband, children and beloved dog Sophie.

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No signs of white-nose syndrome in bats in Wisconsin but neighboring states infected

By Melissa | May 20, 2013

MADISON — For the third year in a row, a statewide survey of bat wintering sites has found no clinical signs of a deadly bat disease — white-nose syndrome — that has killed upwards of 6.7 million bats in the Eastern United States and Canada. The disease, white-nose syndrome, has continued to spread to neighboring…

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New study says economic benefit from frac sand will be minimal

By Melissa | May 20, 2013

By LeAnn R. Ralph TOWN OF AUBURN — For those who had hoped frac sand mining would bring economic prosperity to everyone in West Central Wisconsin, the conclusions from a new study will be disappointing. An economic analysis completed by Dr. Thomas Michael Power, a University of Montana economist who has studied the mining industry…

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Memorial Day 2013 in Colfax

By Melissa | May 20, 2013

Members of Russell-Toycen Post 131, American Legion, Colfax, will meet at 8 a.m. May 27 in the Colfax High School parking lot to travel to Sand Creek for that community’s Memorial Day ceremonies.

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In Memoriam – Brent Bergeson – 5-22-2013

By Melissa | May 20, 2013

Brent Bergeson May 25, 1977 to April 29, 1988

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Grapevine senior nutrition menu – 5-22-2013

By Melissa | May 20, 2013

Grapevine senior nutrition menu – 5-22-2013

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Golfers conclude conference season

By Melissa | May 20, 2013

MONDOVI — After a final round of conference play consisting  of 18 holes at The Valley Golf Course in Mondovi May 13, the Colfax golf team shot their best score for the year with a 375 for third place. Overall, the team finished last in the conference standings as Glenwood City took the title.

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Elk Mound boys claim D-SC Championship; girls third

By Melissa | May 20, 2013

HAMMOND – After finishing as runner up to St. Croix Central last year, the Elk Mound boys track and field team turned the tables and finished ahead of Central to claim the Dunn-St. Croix Conference title at the meet held May 14 in Hammond. It is the eighth overall title for the Mounders and the…

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Elk Mound girls wind up regular season play with 4-1 week

By Melissa | May 20, 2013

After winning a non-conference game against Fall Creek 9-4 May 13, the Elk Mound softball team got ready for regional play with a pair of double headers to finish off the regular season. After splitting with Elmwood-Plum City May 14, winning the first game 3-0 and dropping the second one 7-6, they swept  Boyceville 3-1…

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