Democratic candidates rally voters ahead of Nov. 3 election

Democratic Gubernatorial nominee David Crowley was the keynote speaker at a campaign event in Barron County on Wednesday, Oct. 28.

RICE LAKE – Democratic candidates for Wisconsin’s statewide offices urged supporters to turn enthusiasm into votes during a Barron County campaign stop on Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 28. The …

Students of the Week - October 28, 2026

Tucker, Mogel outline differences on schools, healthcare and rural priorities at Luck forum

(L to R): Keith Mogel and Duke Tucker participated in a debate, run by the students at Luck High School, on the evening of Monday, Oct. 19.

LUCK – Rural school funding, deteriorating roads and rising health insurance costs dominated a student-led candidate forum in Luck, where Republican state Rep. Duke Tucker and Democratic challenger …

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Electronics Collection a Success

POLK COUNTY – Polk County Recycling Center in St. Croix Falls hosted an electronics collection on Thursday, Oct. 15, and a second collection was held in Amery the following Thursday, Oct. 22. The …

A sign by the door of The Unique Boutique: The Collection.

New midtown Unique Boutique location

CROIX FALLS – The Unique Boutique has expanded to a second location in St. Croix Falls inside 3 Arrows Coffee, called, The Unique Boutique: The Collection. Shopping hours are Thursday-Sunday, 8:30 a.m. …

Residents drop off unused medications at area Drug Take Back Day sites

LEADER LAND – On Saturday, Oct. 24, residents from Burnett and Washburn counties brought in their unused and expired medications for National Drug Take Back Day. This program lets people drop off …

Burnett County Bookings, Circuit Court, and Warrants

Burnett County Sheriff’s Department bookings the week of Oct. 19; Burnett County Circuit Court criminal and traffic dispositions charges for the report date of Oct. 20; Burnett County Circuit Court warrants for the report date of Oct. 20.

Polk County Bookings

Polk County Sheriff’s Department booked the following people the week of Oct. 19 to Oct. 26.

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Pirates, Eagles clash; Saints and Tigers are regional champs

The St. Croix Falls Saints are Division 3 regional champions after defeating the Northwestern Tigers on Saturday.

BALSAM LAKE – A first-round win by the Grantsburg volleyball team earned it a second-round matchup with Unity last Thursday and the Eagles apparently benefited from their first-round bye. The …

The Grantsburg Pirates celebrate their win over Spencer/Columbus on Friday. They will host Mayville at home this Friday.

Eleven-player Football Roundup

ST. CROIX FALLS – An evenly-distributed effort in the rush game pushed the St. Croix Falls football team into the second round of the playoffs. The Saints hosted Random Lake/Ozaukee for the …

Three area girls reach CC state final

LEADER LAND – Three area girls cross country runners are headed to the WIAA Division 3 state finals Saturday. Frederic/Luck’s Lola Morley, St. Croix Falls’ Hazel Lindquist and Unity’s …

The Grantsburg boys cross country team qualified for this weekend’s WIAA Division 3 state final while Unity is sending four runners, Frederic/Luck has two and St. Croix Falls one.

Grantsburg CC headed to state finale; Unity 3 and an Otter joining

LEADER LAND – While the Grantsburg boys cross country team tries to claim a WIAA Division 3 championship this Saturday, Unity will have three shots at an individual state title and Frederic/Luck …

College Roundup: Close game features former SCF teammates

MENOMONIE – Two former St. Croix Falls football players and their respective current college teams met for a nail biter on Saturday, which University of Wisconsin-Stout pulled out 42-39 over UW-La …

St. Croix Falls finished the Heart O’ North season with an undefeated conference record and the title.

Saints secure title

ST. CROIX FALLS – The St. Croix Falls volleyball team ended the regular season with a six-match win streak, a 9-0 mark in the Heart O’ North and the conference title. The Saints wrapped the …

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Straight Lake State Park hosts fall candlelight hike

LUCK – A fall candlelight hike was held on Saturday, Oct. 24, at Straight Lake State Park. Participants parked at the main entrance and rode the Balsam Lake Trolley to the 280th trailhead. The main …

Milltown Pumpkin Fest has great turnout

MILLTOWN – The Milltown Pumpkin Fest was held on Saturday, Oct. 17 at Endeavors.

Just for Kix hosts its first-ever Halloween Dance Camp

BALSAM LAKE – The dance studio Just for Kix, which opened in Balsam Lake/Luck in May of 2025, hosted its first-ever Halloween Camp on Saturday, Oct. 24. The camp took place in the gymnasium of …

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, …

Marilyn Susan (Kapla) Chell

Marilyn Susan (Kapla) Chell, age 83, passed away on Oct. 22, 2026. Marilyn was born on March 2, 1943, to Ted and Agnes (Wolfe) Kapla on the family farm in Pound, Wisconsin. She graduated from …

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