One-on-one with new state Sen.-elect Erik Severson

Erik Severson is the new state senator-elect for Wisconsin’s 25th State Senate District.

NORTHWEST WISCONSIN – The Inter-County Leader spoke one-on-one on Thursday afternoon, Nov. 5, with new state senator-elect Erik Severson. The Republican previously served two terms in the …

Rorvick issues statement on becoming next Polk County sheriff

Polk County Sheriff-elect Rob Rorvick will take office in January 2027.

POLK COUNTY – Republican Rob Rorvick won the race for Polk County sheriff, defeating write-in candidate Don Burrows by a wide margin. Rorvick received 91.1%, while Burrows collected 8.9%. …

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Gov. Evers names Lonergan as new District III Court of Appeals Judge

NORTHERN WISCONSIN – Outagamie County Circuit Judge Emily Lonergan will join Wisconsin’s District III Court of Appeals under an appointment announced by Gov. Tony Evers on Monday, Nov. 2. …

Hines emphasized audience engagement during the presentation, leading attendees through positive mantras and taking questions on his advocacy work.

Kevin Hines emphasizes suicide prevention message at Unity

BALSAM LAKE – Nationally noted suicide prevention speaker Kevin Hines spoke at Unity School District on Tuesday evening, Oct. 27, bringing his message of hope and self-determination to the …

Over 200 attendees filled the 300 Club for the Youth Sports Unlimited annual banquet and raffle event on Monday, Nov. 2.

Youth Sports Unlimited holds 38th annual banquet

FREDERIC – Youth Sports Unlimited held its annual banquet and raffle event at the 300 Club in Frederic on Monday, Nov. 2. Roughly 225 attendees gathered for a prime rib meal and a night of raffles …

Blue Surge: Democrats flip U.S. Senate, U.S. House, State Senate, and State Assembly

STATEWIDE – Preliminary results, as of the Inter-County Leader’s 6 a.m. press deadline on Wednesday morning, Nov. 4, indicate that Democrats have retaken control of the U.S. Senate and the U.S. …

Democrat David Crowley wins election for Wisconsin Governor

STATEWIDE – Democrat David Crowley has won the 2026 race for Wisconsin Governor. Crowley will become Wisconsin’s 47th governor and the first African American governor in the state’s 178-year …

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‘Unity 3’ crush program record in state CC final

Oliver Gariepy (third) and Dominic Fox (ninth) earned top-10 finishes for Unity in Saturday’s WIAA Division 3 cross country state final.

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Oliver Gariepy didn’t just beat a prior Unity record, he destroyed it. Gariepy led a trio of Eagle runners in Saturday’s WIAA Division 3 cross country state final by …

Chase Steffen of St. Croix Falls was named the Defensive Player of the Year for the Heart O' North All-Conference team.

Steffen, Saints gather all-conference spots

ST. CROIX FALLS – The St. Croix Falls football team has a double-digit total of players selected for the 2026 Heart O’ North All-Conference team and one of them is the conference’s top …

St. Croix Falls’ No. 3, Dom Juarez, with a fumble recovery during Friday night’s win over Watertown Luther Prep.

Saints’ postseason run hits the road

ST. CROIX FALLS – The St. Croix Falls football team relied on the passing game to get past another postseason opponent Friday. Brett Sladky passed for 256 yards and four touchdowns for the …

Grantsburg senior Daxter Schultz keeps the ball away from Mayville defense during the Oct. 30 home game.

Pirates sail into sectional final

GRANTSBURG – Last Friday’s opponent got on the board but met the same fate as the Grantsburg football team’s first postseason opponent. The Pirates advanced to the WIAA Division 5 …

St. Croix Falls senior Catherine Williams sets the ball during the Oct. 29 home playoff game against Stanley-Boyd.

Final two area volleyball teams have season ended

LEADER LAND – The final two area playoff volleyball teams were bumped from the postseason last week. St. Croix Falls was stopped a win shy of reaching 30 on the season with a 3-0 loss to …

Three area girls CC runners finish state finale

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Of the three area girls that qualified for the WIAA Division 3 state cross country final Saturday, two finished in the top half of the field and the third missed it by less than …

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Odds ’n’ End HCE presents donation to Grantsburg Public Library

GRANTSBURG – Odds ’n’ End HCE presents donation to Grantsburg Public Library

Check from Tootsie Roll fundraiser presented to Endeavors

Coat presentation to St. Croix Falls and Unity schools

Joe Pellegrino

Joe Pellegrino, of New Richmond, Wisconsin, passed away on Oct. 21, 2026, at the age of 83 from Parkinson’s. He was born on Oct. 16, 1943, to Frank and Ruby Pellegrino. Joe married Jean …

Carol Jean Bowman

Carol Jean Moline was born in West Sweden, Wisconsin, on July 30, 1941, to Clarence and Margie Moline. In 1947, sister Judy joined the family, and she and Carol remained not only sisters but best …

Naomi Louise Potvin

Naomi Louise (L’Allier) Potvin, born April 23, 1938, passed away on Oct. 19, 2026. She will be sadly missed by her five children. To sign an online guestbook, please visit williamsonwhite.com. …

Lyle Ronald Pigman

Lyle Ronald Pigman, age 84, of Chiloquin, Oregon, passed away on Oct. 24, 2026. Lyle was born on Jan. 1, 1942, in Worthington, Minnesota, to Ronald and Leota Pigman. Lyle was the third of 10 …

John Leland Mishler

John Leland Mishler, 85, of Siren, Wisconsin, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, Minnesota. John was born on Sept. 21, 1941, in St. Croix Falls, …

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