By Marlys Kruger Although it was a little short notice due to scheduling problems, nine of the 12 players along with both coaches from the Colfax 1978 State Champion basketball team were introduced to a large crowd during halftime of the boys’ basketball game Jan. 18. It was 35 years ago this March that head…
Read MoreWith six wrestlers scoring points in the Shell Lake tournament Jan. 19, the Bloomer-Colfax team placed seventh in the 10 team meet with 99 points. Spring Valley-Elmwood won the meet with 358 points.
Read MoreAgriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a new microloan program from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) designed to help small and family operations, beginning and socially disadvantaged farmers secure loans under $35,000. The new microloan program is aimed at bolstering the progress of producers through their start-up years by providing needed resources and helping…
Read MoreMENOMONIE — The Dunn County Historical Society is developing a new exhibit and seeks help from area residents. Titles “Born of Flood Waters: The Bridges of ’35,” the exhibit is tentatively set to open May 2013 at the Russell J. Rassbach Heritage Museum. In 1934, floods devastated Dunn County and much of the surrounding area,…
Read MoreDOWNING — Incumbent Village President Gilbert Mounce is not seeking another term as head of the village.
Read MoreIlene Marie Dettmann (Palewicz), age 94, of Hudson, died on January 17, 2013 at the Christian Community Home in Hudson.
Read MoreIs your New Year’s Resolution to lose weight and get fit? Are you ready to get serious about getting slim and healthy? Are you ready to put your money where your mouth is? Have I got a challenge for you!!
Read MoreThe University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) has announced its Dean’s List for Fall Semester 2012. Students on the Dean’s List have achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.
Read MoreGood times on the Ice Hello friends, As usual this week’s column is about having a good time! My annual ice fishing trip up on the Chetac/Birch lake chain with Paul Bucher and several of his buddies was basically one laugh after another and we even caught some fish.
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph BOYCEVILLE — The Boyceville Community Fire District Board and the Ambulance District Board have both elected Boyceville Village President Gilbert Krueger as chair of the districts. The fire district and the ambulance district elected Krueger at separate meetings held January 16 in the Boyceville village hall.
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