SIREN – New businesses at Siren’s Outpost Mall, situated next to Crooked Lake, celebrated their grand openings on Saturday, June 6, in a simultaneous event that invited the community to each …
SIREN – This year, the Siren Lions Club will only put up a single memorial tree in Crooked Lake Park for the holidays. The club says a strict village schedule for setting up and taking down …
TOWN OF BALSAM LAKE – A series of severe thunderstorms with high winds swept through Polk County on Wednesday, June 10. The first batch of storms hit around 3:30 a.m., with a severe thunderstorm …
Polk County Sheriff’s Department booked the following people the week of June 1 to June 8.
Burnett County Sheriff’s Department bookings for the week of June 1; Burnett County Circuit Court criminal and traffic dispositions charges for the report date of June 2; Burnett County Circuit Court warrants for the report date of June 2.
STATEWIDE – New CDC data show tick-bite emergency room visits are climbing to some of the highest levels seen in nearly a decade, with experts warning that 2026 could become one of the worst tick …
WEBSTER – On Thursday, May 28, Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to dedicate Viola Solar, the first utility-scale solar array in Burnett County. The 2.5-megawatt …
ST. CROIX FALLS – The City of St. Croix Falls announced that a so-called “wheel tax” will be coming for residents starting in 2027. The city council, at its latest meeting, approved resolution …
GRANTSBURG – In 1909 a new school named after Civil War veteran Thomas Reed was constructed in West Marshland Township in Burnett County. It later served as the township hall and was eventually …
The Burnett County Sheriff’s Department booked the following people the week of May 25:
Polk County Sheriff’s Department booked the following people the weeks of May 18 to May 25 and May 25 to June 1.
SIREN – A presentation at The Lodge at Crooked Lake showcased expertise across a variety of legal and insurance fields, giving an overview of women’s estate planning. On Wednesday evening, May …
POLK/BURNETT COUNTY – Recognizing the WIDNR sponsored Free Fun Weekend and National Trails Day, state trail passes for bike riders will not be required on the Stower Seven Lakes and the Gandy …
FREDERIC – Who are your favorite comic book heroes? Did you grow up watching TV episodes of Superman and Batman? Are you a fan of comic book art? Join us for an evening with Ken Kutz, former …
ST. CROIX FALLS – The Walmart on Glacier Drive in St. Croix Falls celebrated its grand reopening on Friday, May 22, after months of renovation work. Joining for the celebration were members of the …
AMERY – The annual Backpack Bash was held on Wednesday, May 20, to raise money for the Polk County Salvation Army’s Backpack Program. The event took place at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church for …
TOWN OF GARFIELD – On Jan. 28, UW-Wanderoos, the longtime bar and grill just outside of Amery, suffered a devastating overnight fire. The old public schoolhouse turned bar and grill was a total …
POLK COUNTY – A local resident noticed a camera on State Hwy. 35 in Osceola and began to question whether drivers realize they are being monitored. The tip also pointed out that many people want to …
Burnett County Circuit Court criminal and traffic dispositions charges for the report dates of May 19 and May 22; Burnett County Sheriff’s Department bookings for the week of May 18; Burnett County Circuit Court warrants for the report date of May 22.
LUCK – The classic barber, the man with the striped pole, straight razor, and a chair that felt like a throne, is disappearing. Not long ago, almost every small town in Leader Land had a …