Bring the whole family to the Backpack Bash

By Robert Tabern|2023-05-30T11:31:22-05:00June 2, 2023|

Submitted by Kari Clark POLK COUNTY – Every year, The Polk County Salvation Army holds a fundraiser to support its backpack program. The program helps feed hundreds of families in Polk County who struggle to […]

Unity SkillsUSA club hosts car show

By Shaila Johnson|2023-05-30T11:27:34-05:00June 2, 2023|

BALSAM LAKE – The Unity SkillsUSA Car Show brought in lots of cars and trucks this year! The awards presented were made by students in the Unity Tech Ed program. Winners included: Best Truck – […]

Open house highlights opportunities offered by Siren’s SOFTEC

By Shaila Johnson|2023-05-30T11:20:27-05:00June 2, 2023|

SIREN – Imagine going through just five weeks of training and then you put your new skills to work, while receiving up to a six-figure annual pay. That isn’t just a dream for many, it […]

Raegan Sorensen advances to NCAA Div. III National Championship

Robert Tabern2023-05-24T14:07:03-05:00May 25, 2023|

Above The Fold Media | For the Leader ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Unity’s Raegan Sorensen is taking her shot at an NCAA Division III title. With her effort for University of Wisconsin-Stout’s women’s track and field […]

Grantsburg boys win track and field regional

Robert Tabern2023-05-24T14:05:23-05:00May 25, 2023|

Above The Fold Media | For the Leader Photo provided by Grantsburg School District WEBSTER – The Grantsburg boys track and field team switched places with the home team on Monday.After finishing runner-up to Webster […]

High School baseball playoffs begin later today

Robert Tabern2023-05-24T14:02:21-05:00May 25, 2023|

Above The Fold Media | For the Leader ST. CROIX FALLS – As the St. Croix Falls baseball team tries to secure the 2023 Heart O’ North Conference title, it already has earned a No. […]

“Reading, Writing, ‘Rithmetic”

Submitted by Joanie McKeown, Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park School today is very different than it was just a couple of generations ago. Just listen to children talking with their grandparents about what it was […]

Webster Class of 2023 offered 98 scholarships

WEBSTER – Members of the Webster High School Class of 2023 will no doubt have a bright future, in part, thanks to 98 scholarships offered up this year totaling $123,490. Some of the largest scholarships […]

WWII WAVE to be honored Memorial Day at Wolf Creek

Submitted by Russ Hanson | Sterling, Eureka, and Laketown Historical Society WOLF CREEK – Alice Hurley, who passed away in 2009, will be remembered at the Wolf Creek Cemetery on Memorial Day at the 11 […]