Grantsburg last team without Lakeland West loss; softball roundup

By Above The Fold|2025-04-25T11:31:50-05:00April 26, 2025|

Grantsburg’s Gracelynn Lener cruises into first base. – Photo by Neal Griffin   GRANTSBURG – The Grantsburg softball team entered the week as the last […]

American Legion honors two for 55 years of membership

By ICCPA News|2025-04-25T11:07:06-05:00April 26, 2025|

Chuck Swenson, left, and Jim Sundquist, right, were recently honored for their 55 years of membership in the Brask-Fossum-Janke American Legion Post 185, Grantsburg. Both […]

Polk County Tourism Council showcases economic growth and new branding

By Sarah Radomsky|2025-04-24T13:16:38-05:00April 25, 2025|

Linda Shober, owner and president of Linda Shober Marketing & Design, is seen here with a tourism bingo card she created as part of unveiling […]

Altoona’s Frosty Fun Series kicks off with the New Year

ICCPA News2024-01-03T13:32:33-06:00January 5, 2024|

ALTOONA, Wis. (WEAU) -Although it’s been a record-breaking warm winter, the Altoona Parks and Recreation Department is bringing back a series of winter events for […]

Former Packers center Ken Bowman, who played on three straight championship teams, dies at 81

Associated Press2024-01-03T12:22:14-06:00January 4, 2024|

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Ken Bowman, who played center for the Green Bay Packers from 1964-73 and was part of three consecutive championship teams, […]

Plans abounding for new sports stadiums across the US, carrying hefty public costs

Associated Press2023-12-25T17:58:48-06:00December 27, 2023|

Standing on a portable stage erected at home plate of the Milwaukee Brewers ballpark, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers recently praised the professional baseball team as […]

PODCAST: Natural Connections – Spongy Moth Discovery

A dozen yellow aspen leaves, each with a single trapezoid of green still vibrant on the blade, fluttered to the ground.

One Tank Trip: Scenic overlook above the Mississippi River

Everyone needs a fun getaway every now and again to recharge our energy. However, it seems like airfare, hotels and other travel costs have just […]

Tabern Live: Local high school sports; something to get excited about

I wanted to take a minute out of your time and use my column this week to thank all of the local high school athletes – and of course their coaches and assistant coaches, too – who work so hard to provide something positive and energetic in our communities.