Luck man killed in hit-and-run accident in St. Croix Falls

A 65-year-old Luck man was killed in an apparent hit-and-run accident that happened on Saturday night, here in the 1900 block of U.S. Hwy. 8, near St. Croix Falls.

ST. CROIX FALLS – U.S. Hwy. 8 was shut down in St. Croix Falls over the weekend, following a fatal hit-and-run accident. It happened a little after 7:30 p.m. on Saturday evening, Oct. 3. The …

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 …

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Polk County Bookings

Polk County Sheriff’s Department booked the following people the week of Sept. 28 to Oct. 5:

Burnett County Bookings, Circuit Court, and Warrants

Burnett County Sheriff’s Department bookings the week of Sept. 28; Burnett County Circuit Court criminal and traffic dispositions charges for the report date of Sept. 29; Burnett County Circuit Court warrants for the report date of Sept. 29.

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 …

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St. Croix Falls continued its win streak on Friday in their 50-6 victory over Cumberland.

ST. CROIX FALLS – The St. Croix Falls football team heads into its final home game of the regular season on a four-game win streak and coming off another dominating win. The Saints followed a …

Siren’s Evan Hunter kicks the ball in the homecoming game against Frederic.

Vikings have shot to even record

FREDERIC – While Frederic can even its season record at 4-4 with a win in this Friday’s regular season finale, Siren just wants its first win since the season opener. The two teams met last …

Former SCF teammates face off Saturday

ST. PAUL – Two former high school football teammates face each other at the next level Saturday. St. Croix Falls alumni Brady Belisle and Logan Bockman will be on opposing sidelines when …

Steen named to UW-Eau Claire Blugold Hall of Fame Class of 2026

EAU CLAIRE – Roger Steen of Luck has been named to the UW-Eau Claire Blugold Hall of Fame Class of 2026 as a men’s field thrower. Steen attended UW-Eau Claire from 2011 to 2015 and threw the shot …

LUF’s Sophie Hill golfed in the Division 2 sectional on Monday.

Hill reaches sectional

LUCK – Sophia Hill gave the Luck/Unity/Frederic girls golf team a representative in the WIAA Division 2 sectional Monday but her postseason trip ended there. Hill earned an individual transfer …

(L to R): Christine Bertsh, No. 1 singles, and Breeyn Nelson, No. 2 singles, both finished third for Unity/Luck tennis in the Middle Border Conference finale.

Top-three spots for two Unity/Luck tennis players

AMERY – The Unity/Luck girls tennis team ended the regular season with a pair of top-three players. In the Middle Border Conference finale on Sept. 29, the co-op tennis team had two players …

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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 …

Janice F. Spoelstra

Janice F. Spoelstra passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026 at 12:05 p.m. at Frederic Nursing and Rehabilitation Community. Janice was born on May 3, 1947, to Rancy and Alice Alberts …

Lorella Elaine (Swenson) Swain

Lorella Elaine (Swenson) Swain, age 75, of Tampa, Florida, went peacefully to her heavenly home on Sept. 29, 2026. Lorella was born on Oct. 4, 1950, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to the late Warren …

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 …

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