21st annual River Road Ramble spans 30-mile loop

A photo op spot at Jensen Pumpkin Patch.

POLK/BURNETT COUNTIES – The 21st annual St. Croix River Road Ramble took place from Sept. 24 through Sept. 26 in a 30-mile loop from Grantsburg to St. Croix Falls. The River Road Ramble originally …

Fall celebration features Parkitecture of CCC 663

The rustic-style stone wall is one of the many examples of parkitecture by the CCC 663 at Interstate Park in St. Croix Falls.

ST. CROIX FALLS – Friends of Interstate and Straight Lake Parks invited the public to celebrate the Civilian Conservation Core Interpretive Trail on Sunday, Sept. 20. As part of the fall …

Crowds fill Danbury for Jordan Buck Day

DANBURY – Crowds filled Main Street on Saturday, Sept. 26, for Jordan Buck Day, a daylong mix of a noon parade, vendors, food trucks, kids’ activities and live music. The festival honors the …

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Friends of Interstate and Straight Lake State Parks annual meeting set for Oct. 14

CROIX FALLS – The Friends of Interstate and Straight Lake State Parks will hold their annual meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 14, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Ice Age Interpretive Center at Interstate …

Wisconsin youth deer hunt set for Oct. 10-11

NORTHWEST WISCONSIN – Wisconsin’s youth deer hunt will run Oct. 10-11, giving hunters 15 and younger an opportunity to learn from mentors, the state Department of Natural Resources announced. …

Michelle Arneson, RN, uses a model to explain how cholesterol buildup can cause artery blockage and subsequent heart attack during the Sept. 21 women’s heart health presentation in Grantsburg.

Heart health matters with Grantsburg Women Working Together

GRANTSBURG – Grantsburg Women Working Together held an event with presenters from Burnett Medical Center regarding women’s heart health on Monday evening, Sep. 21. Women of the community were …

An illustration shows the future bridge.

Updates on State Hwy. 243 Bridge

OSCEOLA – The Minnesota Department of Transportation hosted a public meeting on Monday, Sept. 21, with updates on the State Hwy. 243 Bridge. Residents and business owners were invited to stop by …

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Eleven-player Football Roundup

The Grantsburg football team celebrates their 42-0 win over Webster on Friday.

GRANTSBURG – Two teams on a win streak meet this Friday in Grantsburg though only one of them is seeking an upset win. The Unity football team takes a three-game win streak to Grantsburg, …

Unity’s No. 2, junior Sianah Morales, and No. 4, senior Katelyn Kalher, prepare to return a serve from the Ladysmith Lumberjills.

Volleyball Roundup

BALSAM LAKE – October play opens with a key matchup for the St. Croix Falls and Unity volleyball teams. The Saints and Eagles, both of whom entered the week on a win streak, meet Thursday for …

The Unity/St. Croix Falls varsity soccer team took a loss, 3-0, on Monday, Sept. 21, to Somerset. Macklin Prokop, No. 19, did a nice job on the field for the team.

Unity/SCF soccer takes a loss

Frederic’s Riley Cummings broke away with the ball for several long runs during their homecoming game against New Auburn. The Vikings travel to Siren for the Dragons homecoming this week.

Rivalry game to happen despite recent forfeit

SIREN – Friday is not only the homecoming game for the Siren football team but also a comeback game. The Dragons were forced to forfeit last week’s matchup against Clear Lake “due to …

Area golf teams begin WIAA postseason competition Wednesday, Sept. 30. This photo is from an earlier match held in Grantsburg.

Girls golfers tee up in WIAA regionals

LEADER LAND – Area girls golf teams begin WIAA postseason competition Wednesday, Sept. 30, in two regionals. Luck/Unity/Frederic and Grantsburg competes in the regional at Hidden Greens while …

Unity girls add two top 10s

BARRON – The Unity and St. Croix Falls girls cross country teams each were represented in the top 10 of the Barron Invitational on Sept. 22. The Eagles had two top-10 finishers while the …

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Frederic Class of 1968 holds reunion

The Frederic Class of 1968 recently held their 58th class reunion.

St. Croix Falls Historical Society plans Wednesday open houses in October

ST. CROIX FALLS – The St. Croix Falls Historical Society plans to host open house events every Wednesday night in October. Mark your calendars for Oct. 7, 14, 21 and 28. Board members will …

Polk County Genealogical Society reviews technological advances

LUCK – The Polk County Wisconsin Genealogical Society met at the Luck Museum on Monday, Sept. 28. After lunch at Dickie’s Diner, the genealogical enthusiasts assembled in the Ravenholt Family …

Terry Adolphson

Terry Adolphson, 72, of Grantsburg, Wisconsin, passed away on Sept. 26, 2026. He was born on Feb. 1, 1954, to Albin and Alice Adolphson and lived his entire life in rural Falun, Wisconsin, where …

John Palmer Berg

John Palmer Berg, age 69, of Frederic, Wisconsin, died at home on Sept. 30, 2026, with his wife lovingly by his side. Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, John graduated from Osseo High School in …

Jo Ann (Duncan) Schmidt

Jo Ann (Duncan) Schmidt, age 91, of Frederic, Wisconsin, passed away on Sept. 22, 2026. Jo Ann was born on Aug. 9, 1935, in West Sweden Township to Lyman A. and Lola (Boots) Duncan. She began …

Kenneth “Kenny” James Peterson

“Life Has an Expiration Date” Remembering Ken Peterson, 90 Kenneth “Kenny” James Peterson, 90, of McKinley, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Aug. 11, 2026, …

Margaret Ann Lundeen

Margaret Ann (Nyren) Lundeen, 91, went peacefully to her Heavenly home on Sept. 23, 2026. She was born March 15, 1935, at home near Siren, Wisconsin, to Carl and Ella Nyren. She grew up on …

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