By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Who was William Kidd? What happened to him? Where is he buried? When Colfax Messenger reader Gary Swartz came across a story in the “Irish Genealogical Quarterly Newsletter” about a man who had grown up in Colfax, went out West, and was killed by two men robbing the train…
Read MoreNot close to a state record! I caught this 26-inch Northern on Lake Hayward July 4th while fishing with a couple of my grandchildren, Ross and Sara. It took my spoon on my first cast with the following two hundred casts providing nothing. So what is the state record for Northern Pike, turning to my…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The Dunn County Board has approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Pepin County and Landmark Conservancy to pursue the acquisition of the Chippewa River Bike Trail. The Chippewa River Bike Trail goes from Durand to the Red Cedar State Trail and covers 6.5 miles, with 1.5 miles in Dunn…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — The Dunn County Board has approved a Capital Improvement Plan for the 2025 budget of $2,825,000 that will not be funded with any borrowed money. The process for developing the CIP for 2025 to 2029 started early this year by meeting with department heads, said Dr. Beata Haug, Dunn…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Colfax residents Jeanna Berge and Heather Logslett are the recipients of the J.D. Simons Community Volunteer Award for 2023. Mark Johnson, president of the Colfax Commercial Club, presented the awards as a surprise to the twin sisters at a meeting of the Colfax Booster Club at the Viking Bowl…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph Editor’s note: LeAnn R. Ralph serves as a member of the Colfax Elevator Commission. COLFAX — As part of the application process for the $4.25 million Flexible Facilities grant for the Colfax Municipal Building, the plans have received approval from the Wisconsin Historical Society. Lisa Bragg-Hurlburt, director of the Colfax Public…
Read MorePlease join The Rivard Family For a Celebration of Life HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF RICHARD ANDRE RIVARD Sunday, July 7, 2024 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Glenwood City Community Center 217 W Oak Street Glenwood City, Wisconsin Memorials preferred to Amery Hospital & Clinic or Glenwood City History Center
Read MoreDean Marlette, 89, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2024, in North Branch, MN. He formerly lived in Woodbury, MN. Dean Marlette was born on May 14, 1935 in Glenwood City, WI, to Dewey and Minnie Marlette. Dean grew up on the farm and in 1957 enlisted in the Army. He served our country until…
Read Moreby A. Ghost Looking back on my life I realize there are some people that I met, made friends with that were a positive influence in my life. One of the best guys I met was Lou Hastert. Lou, a 1955 graduate of Glenwood City High School, played four sports and was easy to visit…
Read MoreThe second, St. Croix County sponsored, free nitrate screening clinic of 2024 will be offered at the Kinnickinnic Townhall – 1271 County Road J, River Falls, WI 54022 on Wednesday, July 10th from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. If you have a private well, you should test your water annually even if you do not observe…
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