CUSHING – The 85th annual Old Settlers Picnic will be held Sunday, June 28, at the Cushing Community Center. A noon potluck dinner will be followed by a short program featuring music and remarks by …

SIREN – To launch their weekly series of free summer activities for local families, children’s community group More for Kids hosted a magnet-painting activity at Crooked Lake Park in the early …

SIREN – On Sunday, June 7, dozens of kids gathered at Clam Lake for the annual free kids fishing contest, hosted by the Siren Lions Club. The event marked the start of summer with lots of smiles, …

GRANTSBURG – Big Gust Days were celebrated in Grantsburg, Friday, June 5 to Sunday, June 7. Through widespread festivities and fun events, the town commemorates the memory of Anders Gustaf “Big …

OSCEOLA– The annual Osceola Rhubarb Fest celebration was held on Saturday, June 6, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Festivities spread out over the town: vendors lined the street, sidewalk sales commenced, …

FREDERIC – The fourth 1/4-scale model helicopter built by Bruce Java, Frederic, will be on display Saturday, June 20, at the Frederic Soo Line Depot/Museum from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This scale …

MILLTOWN – The Unity Area Lions Club hosted its 32nd annual kids’ fishing contest on Saturday, June 6, at Half Moon Lake. The event takes place each year during Wisconsin’s Free Fishing …

FREDERIC – One of Frederic Family Days’ long-standing traditions returns this summer as the 62nd Annual Miss Frederic Pageant takes the stage on Saturday, June 20, at 7 p.m. in the Frederic …

WEBSTER – The Webster Lions Club held Bingo at the Webster Community Center on Monday evening, June 1, the first of weekly games that will run through the summer until Labor Day. The center was …

LINDSTROM, Minn. – Festival Theatre Playmakers invites audiences of all ages to enjoy “Shrek the Musical,” the Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure, running June 18–28 at the Chisago …

ST. CROIX FALLS – The Historic Auditorium will host renowned Minneapolis musician and writer Dessa on Sunday, July 26, at 7 p.m. Hip-hop fans recognize her as the prominent member of the …

GRANTSBURG – In preparation for the summer season, the Grantsburg Swimming Pool has recently undergone substantial renovations for a heightened swimming experience, as well as to reduce further …

FALUN – The Trinity Lutheran Church of Falun began its regular sale of bratwursts and hot dogs on Friday, May 22, offering the freshly grilled goods from the church’s parking lot. A dedicated, …

GRANTSBURG – The Grantsburg Area Historical Society is keeping local history alive with its museum and changing exhibits. The summer season started on Sunday, May 24, with a new vintage sports …

ST. CROIX FALLS – Big Rock Creek held their annual seafood boil on Saturday,  May 23. Featured events included live music, family-friendly activities, and of course, the seafood boil. Tickets …

Memorial Day programs were held at the Cushing and Wolf Creek cemeteries on Monday, May 25.  A Ladies Aid lunch was held at the  Wolf Creek Methodist Church following the service at the …

DRESSER – The Minnesota Go Four Wheelers, or MN Go-4s, hosted their annual Total Off-Road Rally on Memorial Day Weekend. The highlight of the weekend was the Saturday Spectator Event on May 23 at …

GRANTSBURG – Ten members of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 185 Grantsburg met at Riverside Cemetery on Sunday, May 17. They were there to place Gold Star flags on the graves of the 13 Gold Star …

WEST DENMARK – The next two concerts at West Denmark are with the Fiddle School. The instructors’ concert will be on Tuesday, June 16, and held at the West Denmark Lutheran Church. There are …

SIREN – The Siren Community Band will begin rehearsals to prepare for a concert to be played at 8 p.m. on the Fourth of July at the Crooked Lake Park band shell. Rehearsals will be Mondays, June 1, …