GLENWOOD CITY — The scene is something out of every parents’ and friends’ worst nightmare. Young people are talking at a party after they have been drinking alcohol. Next comes the sound of squealing tires, breaking glass, crushed metal. The intoxicated driver stumbles from the vehicle, distraught at the sight of injured friends, pleading with…
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Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Two men who were arrested during a drug raid in Colfax on April 5 were arrested again last week after an altercation involving a pool stick and a knife. Leo P. Herrera, 57, and Michael A. Smith, 21, were involved in a fight at about 8 p.m. on Tuesday,…
Read MoreEach year St. Croix County Public Health recognizes a person or people who have been exceptional Public Health partners within our community. This is the 14th year we have given this award and are pleased to present Barb Nelson with the 2013 Friend of Public Health award. The persons chosen for this recognition exemplify dedication…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph BALDWIN — Several hundred people traveled to Baldwin for the state Legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance public hearing on the governor’s 2013-15 biennial budget. The public hearing at Baldwin-Woodville High School on April 18 was the last of four public hearings held around the state.
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Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The fourth attorney who has represented Michael Fodness now wants to withdraw from the case. Shirlene Perrin filed a motion in Dunn County Circuit Court to withdraw on April 16, said the Honorable William Stewart during a court hearing April 19. Perrin could not be in court for the…
Read MoreTo the theme “Dancing Under the Northern Lights” students from Elk Mound High School will hold the 2013 prom April 27 from 8:00-12:00. The Grand March begins at 9:00 but since this is the first year all students participating will be introduced, an estimated time for coronation of the King and Queen is 9:15-9:45.
Read MoreThe Elk Mound softball team managed to get a game in last week but had to go south to play. The only problem was it happened to be against Pepin/Alma, the team the Mounders hoped to contend with for a conference championship this year. After falling behind 2-0 in the first inning, Elk Mound scored…
Read MoreSean Ray and Alex Vaughn, grandson of Tom and Judy Vaughn, represented New Auburn School at the Statewide Skills America Competition at the Dells on April 11th, 2013 Sean built a C02 propelled car and placed first in State with a gold medal.
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