By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Dunn County taxpayers can expect to pay a little more this time around. The mill rate for Dunn County’s 2013 budget is projected to increase by 5.6 percent, which amounts to an increase of 42 cents per $1,000 of property value — or $42 on a $100,000 property.
Read MoreSubmitted by Janell Newcomb, Dunn County Land Conservation Division The Dunn County Land Conservation Division held its annual Conservation & Environmental Awareness Speaking Contest on Wednesday, October 10th at the Government Center in Menomonie.
Read Moreby Chief Pete Gehring Are you ready for Halloween? It is very soon upon us. Wednesday, October 31st is Halloween. I look forward to all the princesses, witches, goblins and ghouls. The Village of Colfax recognizes the hours of 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. as the official Trick-or-Treat time.
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Tom Larson (R-Colfax) has decided to run again for the position of representative for the state’s 67th Assembly district. Larson — who recently sold his business, Bear Valley Electric, to his sons — will be running against Democratic challenger Deb Bieging of Chippewa Falls in the November 6 election.
Read MoreTrial set for April By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — A Dunn County judge has ruled that statements made by a 30-year-old Minneapolis man accused of taking a hostage in the Town of Sherman and stealing his car at knifepoint on April 27 are admissible. Jonlee Goers appeared in Dunn County Circuit Court October 16…
Read MoreThere are five weeks in October and we are half way through the month. It is a busy month and a fun-filled week.
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — A Dunn County jury has found a 26-year-old man not guilty of the sexual assault of a mentally ill victim in Wheeler.
Read MoreTyrone is a handsome 15-year-old African American male with large brown eyes and black hair. He has an infectious smile that will light up the room, is very friendly and has a good sense of humor.
Read MoreIn celebration of 100 years of Girl Scouting, Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys participated in the Centennial Day of Service Take Action Project on Saturday, October 13.
Read MoreBy Kelsie Hoitomt BOYCEVILLE – The Boyceville volleyball team ended their season in Eau Claire against the Regis Ramblers on Thursday. They were able to advance to the second round of Regionals after defeating the Spring Valley Cardinals. The Bulldogs played an all out nail-biter at home against the Cardinals on Tuesday, October 16.
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