At Monday nights City Council meeting the members filled the open seat on the City Council, and also and held the swearing in of the city’s new police officer. The city had received two letters of application for that open seat on the council. The two candidates were asked to read their letter of application…
Read MoreThe distribution of red crepe paper poppies, not only raises funds to directly assist disabled and hospitalized veterans, but poppies also bring awareness to the public about the sacrifices our service-members made for their freedom. Poppies are now available in our local businesses, as well as directly from American Legion Auxiliary members in our area.…
Read MoreIn the annals of American military history, the names Joe Nelson Winterling and Frank Eugene Winterling stand as beacons of bravery, service, and sacrifice. Born into a close-knit family in the early 20th century, the Winterling brothers’ lives were marked by a deep sense of duty and a commitment to serving their country. Joe Nelson…
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By LeAnn R. Ralph GLENWOOD CITY — Following the murder of St. Croix County Sheriff’s Deputy Kaitie Leising just outside Glenwood City on May 6, 2023, Mike’s Auto Body of Glenwood City, LLC was asked to tow one of the vehicles from the scene. Mike’s Auto Body, owned by Michael Barstad, is one of the…
Read MoreBy Renee Bettendorf GLENWOOD CITY- At their work session and board meeting held on Monday evening, the Glenwood City School Board learned that work on the district’s forensic audit which was triggered by suspicious receipts submitted by former district administrator, Tim Johnson is on-going. “We’re still working through the whole process,” said District Administrator Patrick…
Read MoreThe Menomonie Optimist Club named Marek Neuville of Colfax High School, as the May Youth of the Month. Optimists have been recognizing outstanding seniors from Dunn County’s four high schools for over 30 years. Marek Neuville of Colfax has been active in band, where he plays trombone, jazz band, the drama club, forensics, and was…
Read MoreMemorial Day signifies the unofficial start of summer. Community pools open for the season. Patio furniture is hosed down. News of summer sales blast through the media. Across the country there are parades, backyard barbecues and picnics. But Memorial Day is so much more than hot dogs, beer and mattress sales. The following are…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Colfax Manor on University Avenue has received a natural lawn permit from the Village of Colfax for the area along Eighteen Mile Creek. Letters to 25 property owners, located within 300 feet of the proposed natural lawn, were mailed out, said Lynn Niggemann, village administrator-clerk-treasurer, at the Colfax Village…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — Colfax Solid Waste & Recycling will be holding a Clean-Sweep event for hazardous waste at the Colfax Fairgrounds on June 4 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. All residents who live in the municipalities that are part of the Colfax Responsible Unit are eligible to participate in the Clean…
Read MoreBy LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The spaghetti dinner at the Colfax Rescue Squad on Sunday, May 5, raised $1,849. The Colfax Village Board approved at the May 13 meeting using the money raised to purchase a medic bag for the Colfax Rescue Squad and two binder lifts. According to a report from Chrystal Smith,…
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