By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Colfax Board of Education is expecting to hold a special meeting in October to discuss long-range planning for the school district. The Colfax school district has “done a lot” in the last few years with construction, remodeling, updating and regular maintenance, said William C. Yingst Jr., school district…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Students at Colfax High School can now take up to 36 college credits. The classes are available through the “Early College Credit” program for the universities and the “Start College Now” program for the technical colleges, said John Dachel, Colfax High School principal, at the Colfax Board of Education’s…
Read MoreFire Prevention Week! National Fire Prevention week this year is October 6 through October 12. The slogan this year is “Not every hero wears a cape. Plan and Practice your Escape.” In 2017, 3,400 civilians died in the United States from fires. Seventy-seven percent of these deaths occurred in the home. The best slogan that…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph ELK MOUND — The Elk Mound Board of Education has finalized the community survey that will be mailed to residents in the school district to find out which projects they would support at the high school and middle school. The school board finalized the surveys at the September 16 meeting after…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph TOWN OF TAINTER — A 72-year-old Menomonie man was found dead Friday night in Tainter Lake near a boat that was still running with the lights on. While Dunn County Sheriff’s Department deputies were searching the lake, they found the male operator, later identified as Daniel Buss, deceased in the water…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Not only is there a shortage of teachers these days, but there is also a shortage of substitute teachers. To help the Colfax school district remain competitive with other school districts in the area, the Colfax Board of Education approved increasing substitute teacher pay to $120 per day at…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — With an anticipated deficit in the tax levy of $1.6 million — and being reluctant to borrow more money to balance the 2020 budget — the Dunn County Board is considering implementing a vehicle registration fee. Paul Miller, county manager, told the county board at the September 18 meeting…
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Marlene A. Wold, age 85, of Millston, WI passed away peacefully at her sister, JoAnn’s home in Menomonie, WI surrounded by family. She was born Aug. 3, 1934 in Detroit Lakes, MN to Nick and Veronica (Zurn) Kadinger. Marlene held numerous jobs throughout her life, most recently as a clerk at the Cenex Convenience Store…
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MADISON – Three finalists have been selected for the prestigious 2019 Wisconsin Leopold Conservation Award®. Given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold, the award recognizes farmers and foresters who inspire others with their dedication to land, water and wildlife habitat management on private, working land. In Wisconsin the $10,000 award is presented annually by…
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