Donald Eugene Carlson
Donald Eugene Carlson was born on Feb. 27, 1938 to Len and Meta Carlson in Superior, Wisconsin. He passed away peacefully on June 22, 2025 in Galveston, Texas, at the home of his daughter, Kristen Carlson, surrounded by his loving family. Don grew up in Burnett County, Wisconsin, and graduated with honors from Webster High School in 1956. He lettered in varsity football, track and field, and played the cornet in the high school band. Don attended Marion College in Marion, Indiana, and then transferred to the University of Wisconsin in Madison, where he received a bachelor's and a [...]
Michael Paul Lunzer Sr.
Michael Paul Lunzer Sr., of Hudson, Wisconsin, passed away on June 18, 2025, at the age of 82, after a courageous battle with prostate cancer. Michael was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He is survived by his sons, Michael Lunzer Jr. (Betsey) and Edward Lunzer (Shelby); his cherished grandson, Carson Lunzer; and his brother, Dennis Lunzer (Jeannie). He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Lorraine; his son, Christopher; his parents, Frank and Helen Lunzer; and his sister, Jacque; and brothers, Bernard and Richard. Michael had a remarkable gift for listening. He offered sound advice, [...]
Sue Anderson
Sue Anderson, beloved and extraordinarily talented, passed away on May 1, 2025, following a long battle with cancer. She was 70. Born and raised in Frederic, Wisconsin, to parents Alice and Maynard, Sue was a piano and organ virtuoso, a Miss Frederic Pageant winner, and a proud member of FFA. She majored in music and business at the University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire. After graduating college, Sue moved to New York City and began working as a medical secretary until she landed her first musical role: musical director of The First All Children's Theatre. Her Broadway career soon took [...]
Bingo to support pickleball courts
Photo provided GRANTSBURG – The Grantsburg Pickleball Courts are getting heavy use these days. And now the Grantsburg Rotary Club will add two picnic […]
Stokely’s Reunion set for Frederic during Family Days
A reunion of former Stokely’s employees is set for Sunday, June 22, in Frederic. – Photo provided FREDERIC – A reunion of former Stokely’s […]
Burnett County Circuit Court
Burnett County Circuit Court criminal and traffic dispositions recorded the following charges for the report date of June 17: Thomas E. Anderson, 49, Grantsburg, […]
Polk County Jail Bookings
Polk County Sheriff’s Department booked the following people the week of June 10 to June 16: Jason A. Cooper, warrant on failure to appear. Heather […]
Sheriff’s Press Release Regarding Wednesday’s Plane Crash in Town of Daniels
A press release from Burnett County Sheriff Tracy Finch –
Sharing joy of music will be part of local, global celebration
The second annual Make Music Day will occur on Saturday, June 21. – Photo provided Submitted by Mary Hemshrot SPOONER/SHELL LAKE – The second […]