SAINT PAUL — The Otto Bremer Trust has awarded $10,257,564 in grants as part of its most recent grantmaking cycle. “We are proud to invest in these programs and organizations that are providing fresh and innovative solutions to help communities across the region,” said Charlotte Johnson, Co-CEO and Trustee, OBT. The Otto Bremer Trust is…
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Hunter Education students came from across Wisconsin September 21to attend the first Hunter Ed Internet Field Day ever hosted at the Dunn County/Colfax Shooting Sports Complex, reported Jim Nosker, lead instructor for the event. While some students came from the Colfax, Elk Mound and Boyceville areas, drives of 50 miles or so were more common…
Read MorePassing slower moving farm implements needs to be done with caution. Motorists are reminded that it is illegal to pass a farm implement or an agricultural commercial motor vehicle in a no passing zone; when passing in a passing zone, be sure there’s a safe passing distance; and look ahead for other vehicles and for…
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Seniors Blaze Todd and Kayli Solberg who were chosen as the 2019 Elk Mound High School homecoming king and queen at this year’s festivities. More photos can be found at our photography website.
Read MoreTuesday Teasers September 24 Feather Communications 12-4, Viking Bowl & Lounge 12-4, The Blind Tiger 10-6, Clueles Crazies 10-6, Dairy State Bank 10-6, Burton Tax 4-12, Whitetail Organics 3-13, Colfax Messenger 2-14. High Game Men: Trevor Olson 245, Adam Gewiss 214, Jon Chamberlan 212. High Series Men: Trevor Olson 634, Jon Chamberlain 587, Adam Gewiss…
Read MoreMINNEAPOLIS — The Colfax boys’ and girls’ cross country squads traveled to Minneapolis on Saturday, September 28 to compete in the Roy Griak Invitational hosted by the University of Minnesota on the Les Boldstad Cross Country Course. “It’s always a great experience,” said head coach Joe Doucette. “Teams from all over the country and a…
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MONDOVI — It was another successful cross country meet for the Mounder boys as they finished in first place in Mondovi last Tuesday, September 24 with an impressive score of 30 points. Their female counterparts, however, did not score any team points as they had only two runners compete in the race. For the boys,…
Read MoreELMWOOD — The Elk Mound Lady Mounders earned their second conference volleyball win last Tuesday, September 24, when they faced the Elmwood/Plum City Wolves in Elmwood. The Mounders swept the match in three sets by scores of 25-18, 25-12 and 25-12 for a 2-0 start in conference play and 19-11 overall. It was a quiet…
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It was a long week for Colfax’s volleyball team as it took on a much improved Glenwood City team in Dunn-St. Croix action and followed that up against a strong, non-conference challenger from Clear Lake. The Vikings earned a split beating the Toppers on the road before falling at home to the Warriors. Colfax traveled…
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DURAND — It was a breezy day for the Elk Mound and Colfax cross country teams as they headed to Durand on Thursday, September 26. Elk Mound’s boys’ team once again took the number one spot with a total of 69 points, besting runner-up Ellsworth by 24 points. The Lady Mounders meanwhile placed seventh in…
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