CENTURIA – A meat raffle was held at 5J’s Sports Bar on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 16, for the benefit of Milltown resident Dan Capuzzi, who lost his home in a recent fire. The bar has held …
BALSAM LAKE – A predawn fire early Sunday caused significant damage to Faith Lutheran Church, a landmark congregation on First Avenue East. Community members reported seeing the blaze around …
LUCK – Five participants learned the raw-pack method of pressure canning venison Monday evening in a Luck Community Ed. class led by instructor Becky Schmidt. Schmidt, who is also director of …
FREDERIC – The Frederic School District board held its regular monthly meeting Tuesday evening, Nov. 18, and spent time reflecting on the Nov. 4 bomb threat that prompted an evacuation while …
FREDERIC – Residents from Northwest Passage Prairieview, a mental health and emotional behavior treatment facility in Frederic, recently visited the family-owned Louie’s Finer Meats in …
ST. CROIX FALLS – Writer and historian Haley Prochnow shared the life story of early 20th-century conservationist Florence Baker Riegel during a presentation Thursday at The Historic …
ST. CROIX FALLS – The fifth annual Miracle at Big Rock opens Black Friday, Nov. 28. This year brings a new Ice Age-themed trail, pushing the holiday light display past 25 million bulbs. The …
SIREN – The Burnett County Board of Supervisors met on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at the Government Center. Major agenda items included the 2026 county budget, tourism promotion and public safety. …
ST. CROIX FALLS – Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, announced that 26 additional locations across the state will receive grant awards totaling $14 …
SHELL LAKE – A 22-year-old woman from Rice Lake made her initial appearance in Washburn County Circuit Court on Monday, Nov. 17. Sierra Marie Mlejnek has been charged with two felony counts of …
NORTHWEST WISCONSIN – Democrat Charly Ray has announced his candidacy for the 25th State Senate District on Thursday evening, Nov. 20. Ray lives in Washburn, near the Apostle Islands, and is …
GRANTSBURG – Polk County Circuit Judge Daniel Tolan heard testimony during a bench trial on Oct. 28 in the case of Roderick E. Kleiss et al. v. Village of Grantsburg. It centers around a …
BALSAM LAKE – In a move affecting property owners countywide, the Polk County Board of Supervisors approved a $74 million 2026 budget on Wednesday. The board kept the $23.6 million tax levy and …
Burnett County Circuit Court criminal and traffic dispositions recorded the following charges for the report date of Nov. 12: Alisa I. Cobos , 20, Burnsville, Minn., possession of marijuana, …
Burnett County Sheriff’s Department booked the following people the week of Nov. 10 to Nov. 16: Jane M. Lauterbach , 49, DNA submission. Alicia B. Reynolds , 43, possession of …
Polk County Sheriff’s Department booked the following people the week of Nov. 10 to Nov. 17: Travis E. Black Bull , possession of methamphetamine. Samantha D. Douse , possession of …
TOWN OF MILLTOWN – An out-of-control grass fire ended up spreading to a workshop building in the Town of Milltown. The 911 call came in shortly after 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 12, reporting a …
ST. CROIX FALLS – Last week, Officer Tyler attended the Polk County Tavern League meeting, where Mason Peer, owner of Peer’s Bar in St. Croix Falls, presented a $1,000 donation to our …
SIREN – A 28-year-old Danbury woman appeared in Burnett County Circuit Court after reaching a plea deal with prosecutors in connection with a carjacking case. Alyssia Ann Benjamin agreed to …
SIREN – The Wisconsin Department of Transportation will replace deteriorating pavement and make improvements to Wisconsin State Hwy. 35 from Lanquist Street to the Wisconsin State Hwy. 70 East …