The American flag now flies along with flags from Wisconsin state and the National League of Families POW/MIA - Photo by Neal Griffin SIREN – On Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, at a small clearing along the …

Students gather round waiting for the next move on stage. - Photo provided by Grantsburg High School   GRANTSBURG – There were 34 students at Grantsburg High School who recently …

A large crowd gathered for the second day on Nov. 8.   FREDERIC –The Parent Teacher Organization at Frederic Elementary School successfully hosted their annual Breakfast Buddies …

ST. CROIX FALLS – Another 20-win season and a runner-up finish in the Heart O’ North Conference culminated with three all-conference picks for the St. Croix Falls volleyball team. Sophomores …

St. Croix Falls’ Logan Bockman was the top defensive player in the Heart O’ North Conference for the 2024 season. – Courtesy photo   ST. CROIX FALLS – Football all-conference …

Dr. Allen Hanson recently published his work chronicling the life and times of his grandparents, Victor and Elsie Swanson. - Photo by Neal Griffin   SIREN - Once a month, in a room …

  OSCEOLA – In July, Osceola Medical Center received approval from the state of Wisconsin to become a certified nursing assistant training program. In August, OMC’s nurse educator, …

Members of Frederic American Legion Post 249 gathered near the front of the event.   FREDERIC –The community gathered for a ceremony to honor Veterans Day, which began with opening …

  GRANTSBURG – On Sept. 11, 2013, Grantsburg High School senior Paige Johnson was sitting in class when her teacher, Mr. Lehene, showed a documentary film on the 2001 terrorist attack …

  LUCK – A tribute to veterans was held at Luck Public School on Veterans Day, attracting a large crowd that filled the school’s parking lots. The event featured a meet and greet, a …

Employees from Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative are collecting Christmas toys and gifts for local children. Donations can be dropped off at co-op offices in Siren and Centuria through Dec. 9. - …

Madison Bergmann – Photo provided HUDSON - A Hudson elementary teacher accused of having a sexual relationship with one of her fifth-grade students is due in court next week. Madison Bergmann now …

Mark Alan Denhartog, Jr. - File photo LUCK – A Minong man has pled guilty to a felony count of making terrorist threats, which postponed the Luck High School graduation ceremony last spring. Mark …

By Robert Tabern | Editor, with reports from the Associated Press WASHINGTON, D.C. – Republicans will maintain control of the House of Representatives by the thinnest of margins, the …

Mark and Anita Baker provide dinner for Frederic first responders after Mark almost lost his life 10 years ago. – Photo by Robert Tabern FREDERIC – Nov. 18, 2014, almost exactly 10 years ago to …

ST. CROIX FALLS – The annual Veterans Day program was held at St. Croix Falls High School at 9 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 11. Members of the American Legion Post 143 were in attendance to post and retire …

By Robert Tabern | Editor with information from 4-H POLK COUNTY - Polk County and Wisconsin 4-H have a lot to be proud of! Congratulations to an amazing team on becoming national champs for …

SIREN - On Wednesday, Nov 6, the Siren High School National Honor Society organized a Red Cross blood drive that resulted in the donation of 40 units of blood––38 whole blood products and two …

Locals gather together for the annual venison feed, sponsored by the Cushing Fire Department. - Photo by Sophie Horgan CUSHING – Packed together in the close quarters of the Cushing Community …