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Stemming from a topic that prompted significant community response and debate at their July meeting, the Arcadia school board weighed potential options — though took no action for the time being — on alternate policies dictating use of the school district’s outdoor turf field.
The latest discussion...
A property that was once used for the Hi-Crush sand mine in Whitehall could end up being among its largest tourist attractions in the area.
Last week the Whitehall city council heard from Mitchell and Derrick Bushman, brothers from central Wisconsin, who purchased the land. Their plan is to turn...
Wednesday, July 30
00:49 — Osseo: A pickup lost a tire and is blocking one lane of traffic.
04:26 — Independence: The caller said a male she hung out with is making threats.
04:30 — Arcadia: 911 hang-up.
07:21 — Galesville: A car hit a deer.
07:24 — Trempealeau: The caller reported erratic...
Upon questioning from a community member, Arcadia Mayor John Kimmel said the city’s police department could be back at full strength by Halloween.
Former Chief of Police Diana Anderson resigned last January and the four city officers all resigned shortly after. The city hired new Chief Nick Scholl...
Blair Chief of Police Kent Johnson didn’t disagree when city attorney Mark Radcliffe criticized comments he made as “petty,” but Johnson indicated he was trying to make the point that he should be more involved in decisions that impact his department.
Johnson addressed the Blair city council at its...
The Arcadia city council is looking to update its park shelter rental agreements and possibly increase the security deposit required.
Mayor John Kimmel asked the city’s parks committee to review the park shelter rental agreements for all of the city parks to make sure they are uniform and fit the...
Members of the Blair city council suspect an inadequate job done by the Trempealeau County Highway Department is responsible for issues on a city-owned parking lot and last week, it took a step to try and prove it.
The council approved a proposal from Professional Service Industries, Inc. (PSI),...
The Ettrick village board has agreed to offer land it owns in the town of Ettrick for lease, possibly for hunting.
The land, which includes the village landfill, had previously been leased for farming, but that agreement has expired. Trustee Harold Olson noted that the land includes significant...
A month after narrowly voting to authorize a public emergency exception to the usual construction bidding process in an effort to expedite dam repairs, the Independence city council reversed course and is now putting the project out for bids.
The original decision was made in a 4-2 vote at the July...
Following a discussion at its most recent monthly meeting, the Trempealeau village board signaled an openness to the purchase of land along County Highway K to use as a development incentive.
The land in question is along County Highway K next to the Pinewood Mobile Home Court and within the...
