CF police chief announces resignation
Nov. 20—CHIPPEWA FALLS — Chippewa Falls Police Chief Matt Kelm has submitted his resignation letter to the mayor and city council, saying he will leave by Feb. 16.
Kelm, 48, is not old enough to retire. The city's Police & Fire Commission will meet today to begin discussions on how to replace him.
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