Thursday, July 16th

  • Black River Falls, Wisconsin
    Black River Falls, Wisconsin
  • Lunda Community Center
    Lunda Community Center

    The Lunda Recreation Center is a unique fitness center that can serve as a high level physical training center as well as offering recreational stress free activities.

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  • Deer Capital Of Wisconsin
    Deer Capital Of Wisconsin

    Wisconsin is recognized as one of the premier deer hunting states in the nation as Wisconsin is home to a thriving deer herd and Jackson County has earned the title "Deer Capital of Wisconsin" for it's large deer population and harvest over the years.

  • ATV Trails
    ATV Trails

    Jackson County has some of the most popular ATV trails in the Midwest. Over 100 miles of trails wind through the scenic Black River State Forest and Jackson County Forest. All trails are clearly marked. No "off-trail" riding is permitted in Jackson County.

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  • Karner Blue Butterfly Festival
    Karner Blue Butterfly Festival

    The Karner Blue Butterfly Festival in Black River Falls, Wisconsin, celebrates the endangered Karner Blue butterfly, which is indigenous to the Black River Falls area. The festival is held annually on the 3rd Saturday in July

Upcoming Events

Library Board Meeting
Date July 21 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Utilities Commission
Date July 27 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

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Co-op Credit Union has contributed $1,000 to the Melrose Area Pool. The donation check was presented during the annual Melrose Area Pool Fun Night fundraiser event held April 14 at the Melrose American Legion Hall. Pictured during the event is CCU’s Melrose Branch Manager, Jamie Lockington, right, as she presented the check to Friends of Melrose Treasurer Kathy Blaken.

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The Alma Center Story Hour featured a visit from Smokey the Bear Saturday.

Smokey invited students to his lodge — also known as the Alma Center Library.

The kids enjoyed a story read by Firefighter Kevin Forsting, treats and gift bags from Smokey and the DNR.

Smokey also took the group on a field trip to the Alma Center Fire Department where they got to sit in the fire truck and meet some of the Alma Center firefighters.

When the parents came to pick their children up, they were invited to support the annual firemen’s cookout.

Story Hour is coordinated by Jeanine Strandberg and supported by the Alma Center Lions Club.

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Household and agricultural hazardous waste will be accepted as part of the 2018 Jackson County Clean Sweep program Friday and Saturday.

The Clean Sweep program is held every other year with support from grant money to help Jackson County residents safely dispose of chemicals and other hazardous waste.

The event will be 8 a.m. until noon Friday and Saturday at the Jackson County Highway Department, 23 Harrison Street in Black River Falls.

Only waste from household users and farms will be accepted at the 2018 Clean Sweep. There is no charge for the first 200 pounds of eligible waste. However, participants are required to pre-register their material. All materials must be in their original containers and securely packaged.

For more information, registration form, and full list of acceptable items and prohibited items, contact Jackson County Recycling www.co.jackson.wi.us/ (Departments, Land Record Services – Zoning – special clean ups) or (715) 284-0220 or at the Jackson County Extension office www.jackson.uwex.edu (715) 284-4257.

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A special meeting of the Common Council was held at City Hall in the City of Black River Falls on October 18, 2017 at 6:00 P.M. Alderpersons Colloton Chrest, Rave, Erickson, Olson, Busse, Gearing-Lancaster, and Ross were present. Alderperson Redbird was absent. Mayor J. Eddy presided.
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CITIZENS IN ATTENDANCE
There were no citizen in attendance.
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It was moved by Alderperson Olson, seconded by Alderperson Gearing-Lancaster to dispense with the readingof the minutes of the October 3, 2017 Common Council meeting and approve as presented. Motion carried.
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It was moved by Alderperson Colloton Chrest, seconded by Alderperson Rave to place on file the minutes ofthe October 12, 2017 Business Improvement District (BID) Board. Motion carried.
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It was moved by Alderperson Olson, seconded by Alderperson Rave to place on file the minutes of the October 12, 2017 Joint Review Board. Motion carried.
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Airport Manager Dale Klevgard gave a presentation on the history of the Black River Falls Area Airport.
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The Common Council met at City Hall in the City of Black River Falls on October 3, 2017 at 6:00 P.M. Alderpersons Redbird, Colloton Chrest, Rave, Erickson, Olson, and Busse were present. Alderpersons Gearing-Lancaster and Ross were excused. Mayor Jay Eddy presided.
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It was moved by Alderperson Olson seconded by Alderperson Erickson to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the September 5, 2017 Common Council meeting and approve as presented. Motion carried.
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CITIZENS IN ATTENDANCE
There were three citizens in attendance.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
It was moved by Alderperson Olson, seconded by Alderperson Busse to place on file the minutes of the September 13, 2017 Airport Commission meeting. Motion carried.
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It was moved by Alderperson Busse, seconded by Alderperson Olson to approve the minutes of the September 20, 2017 Committee of the Whole meeting. Motion carried.
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  1. Common Council Meeting Minutes of September 1, 2015