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LTE – Butch and Jean Nabbefeld 11-28-2012

By Melissa | November 26, 2012

We would like to thank you for the excellent articles you write in the Colfax Messenger. We would like to put an article in, its in our head but on paper doesn’t sound right.

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Lady Vikings start season off with a bang

By Melissa | November 26, 2012

PLUM CITY — Although the first four minutes of the game were a little too close for comfort for coach Joe Doucette, the Colfax girls’ basketball team came back from being a point down to take a 60-27 win over the Plum City Blue Devils in the opening game of the season for both teams…

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Elk Mound holds fall sports banquets

By Melissa | November 26, 2012

ELK MOUND — Athletes from all three fall sports at Elk Mound High School recently were honored at their individual banquets. After winning the conference and a Level 1 playoff game, football players received awards Nov. 12 as head coach Dan Pedersen presented at his final banquet.

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Keep Them Rolling: World War II letters from Louis Solberg

By Melissa | November 26, 2012

COLFAX — Louis Solberg, who passed away in 2008, grew up in Albertville, owned a farm north of Colfax and later on farmed on the Rusk Prairie. He and his wife, Alda, who passed away in 2006, operated the farm in the Town of Otter Creek during the 1940s and 1950s. Here is Part 4…

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DNR says Colfax must have pollutant trading in place by spring planting

By Melissa | November 26, 2012

By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — To comply with the current wastewater treatment permit, state Department of Natural Resources officials say the Village of Colfax must have pollutant trading in place by next spring. Colfax is under an obligation to have pollutant trading up and running for the spring crop season, said Paul LaLiberte of…

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Mayo Clinic Lists Births – 11-28-2012

By Melissa | November 21, 2012

Mayo Clinic Lists Births – 11-28-2012 The following babies were born at Family Birth Suites at Mayo Clinic Health System in Menomonie:

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Glenhaven/Havenwood Happenings – 11-28-2012

By Melissa | November 21, 2012

Last week at Glenhaven the activities included Catholic communion, baking club, church with Forest Emmanuel, book club, manicures, bingo, accordion music by Diane Petranovich, and popcorn and a movie.

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Grapevine Menu – 11-28-2012

By Melissa | November 21, 2012

Grapevine Menu – Dec. 3-7

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Colfax students win Fire Safety poster awards

By Melissa | November 21, 2012

COLFAX — Students in grades kindergarten through sixth grade at Colfax Elementary School had a chance to win money prizes by designing Fire Safety posters.

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Wisconsin celebrates five year improvement in preterm birth rate

By Melissa | November 21, 2012

Wisconsin lowered its preterm birth rate, giving more babies a healthy start in life and contributing to the national five-year improving trend. Wisconsin lowered its preterm birth rate to 10.4 percent, but not enough to change its grade. It again earned a B on the report card.

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