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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 …

Rorvick issues statement on becoming next Polk County sheriff

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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Saints’ win streak, season ended in semifinal

Dash Martin, a St. Croix Falls sophomore, protects the ball as he works to plow forward during the tough game against the New Glarus Knights. Drake Petersen, No. 2, Nate Boesel, No 10, and Micah Nwachukwu, No. 0, clear the path for Martin.
NEW GLARUS – The St. Croix Falls football team was playing catchup from early in the game but the Saints never caught up. They reached the sectional final and a trip to New Glarus on Friday, …
SCF, Unity account for six all-conference VB picks
LEADER LAND – Four members of the St. Croix Falls volleyball team and two from Unity are among the 2026 Heart O’ North all-conference volleyball selections. A total of four of those area …
The Grantsburg Pirates played against Amherst in the sectional final and took a 41-19 loss.
Playoff run done for Pirates
AMHERST – After a close first quarter, the game slipped away from the Grantsburg football team on Friday. The Pirates sought their 10th consecutive win with another postseason victory, this …
(L to R): Kelsey Cooper, Concordia-St. Paul, and Lucy Belisle, Augustana.
Former SCF teammates face off in NSIC finale
PAUL, Minn. – Kelsey Cooper (St. Croix Falls) and the Concordia-St. Paul volleyball team ended their regular season with a win at the expense of a former teammate. The Golden Bears earned …
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 …

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

Ann Swenson and Judy Marek, members of Odds ’n’ Ends HCE (home and community education), presented a check to Lynett Yoerg, director of the Grantsburg Public Library to celebrate HCE Week, Nov. 1-7. This donation will help support library programs for local residents. HCE is a statewide education organization that offers opportunities for learning in a social setting and sharing what you learn with others. Odds ’n’ Ends members donate their time and support local needs and residents with the money they raise. Membership is open to all. If you would like more information, please call Judy Marek at 715-689-2476.

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

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Check from Tootsie Roll fundraiser presented to Endeavors

The Knights of the Lakes members Steven DuBois, David Horejsi, and Mark Ruebl presented a check for $1,246 to Endeavors on Wednesday, Oct. 28. These monies were proceeds from the annual Tootsie Roll fundraiser.

Check from Tootsie Roll fundraiser presented to Endeavors

Coat presentation to St. Croix Falls and Unity schools

Steven DuBois and Mark Ruebl from the Knights of the Lakes KC presented 18 Coats for Kids to Unity Elementary School Principal Sara Engstrom on Wednesday, Oct. 28.

Coat presentation to St. Croix Falls and Unity schools

Inter-County Leader Recent Obituaries
Janice Ione Bronsted
Janice Ione Bronsted
Janice Ione Bronsted was called home by the Lord on Nov. 5, 2026, at the age of 95. Jan was born on Feb. 25, 1931, to Nels and Lillian Nelson. She was baptized, confirmed, and married at Clam …
Sheryl Lynn Mortensen
Sheryl Lynn Mortensen
Sheryl Lynn Mortensen, 74, of Shell Lake, Wisconsin, died Nov. 5, 2026, at St. Mary’s Medical Center. She was born June 30, 1952, in Luck, Wisconsin, to Earle and Shirley (Hicken) Gingles. …
Russell L. Jorgenson
Russell L. Jorgenson
Russell L. Jorgenson, 88, of Luck, Wisconsin, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, at the United Pioneer Home in Luck. Russell was born at home in Laketown Township on Aug. 24, 1938, the son of …
Susan Jane Kellogg
Susan Jane Kellogg
Susan Jane Kellogg, of Milltown, Wisconsin, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, at her home. She passed peacefully with her family by her side. Susan was 81 years of age and was born on Dec. …
Wendell Viebrock
Wendell Viebrock
Wendell Viebrock, 86, of Osceola, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, at Deerfield Gables in New Richmond, Wisconsin. Wendell was born on Oct. 21, …

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