Polk County Sheriff’s Office investigates ATM theft at Balsam Lake bank

By Robert Tabern|2025-05-19T14:36:12-05:00May 19, 2025|

The damaged ATM machine can be seen outside of the bank on Monday morning. – Photo by Richard Lee   BALSAM LAKE – The Polk […]

Two highway department workers recognized for heroic act

By Robert Tabern|2025-05-19T08:56:16-05:00May 19, 2025|

Brad Dahlberg and Kelly Buskirk were recognized for their heroic acts. – Photo provided   SIREN – Last week at the Burnett County infrastructure meeting, […]

Bird hike at Interstate Park highlights warbler migration and blue heron rookery

By Sarah Radomsky|2025-05-19T09:07:30-05:00May 19, 2025|

Within just the first 40 minutes, 39 species were observed during a guided bird hike led by Brian Collins. Participants are observed a variety of […]

McCurdy, Warhawks win WIAC tourney; college roundup

ICCPA News2025-03-07T14:21:23-06:00March 8, 2025|

St. Croix Falls’ Bri McCurdy and the UW-Whitewater women’s basketball team won the WIAC tournament title and advanced to the NCAA tournament. – Courtesy photo   OSHKOSH – Bri McCurdy (St. Croix Falls) and the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater [...]

Grantsburg garners awards after season finale

Above The Fold2025-03-07T12:54:34-06:00March 8, 2025|

The Grantsburg co-op gymnastics team finished in seventh place at the Division 2 sectional in Ashland. - Photo courtesy of Grantsburg Area Gymnastics Co-op   ASHLAND – The season ended at the WIAA Division 2 [...]

Nwachukwu third in state final

Above The Fold2025-03-07T12:41:48-06:00March 8, 2025|

Nevaeh Nwachukwu finished third in the WIAA state finals. – Photo provided by SCF Athletics   MADISON – Nevaeh Nwachukwu provided a podium finish for the St. Croix Falls girls wrestling team at the WIAA [...]

Centuria celebrates Memory Days – Perfect weather, nothing could be better

CENTURIA – Grand Marshal Georgie Vargas of River Birch Dental invited everyone to Centuria for Memory Days for the weekend of July 6-9. Purchasing the […]

Sterling Bank awards $12,000 in scholarships to local graduates

Submitted by Sterling Bank CHETEK – A dozen 2023 area high school graduates have been awarded a $1,000 scholarship from Sterling Bank. The scholarships are […]

Chisago County K-9s pass annual certification – Stryker and Ghost are ready to serve

LINDSTROM, Minn. – Chisago County hosted the 2023 United States Police Canine Association, Region 12 police dog trial competition. A nonprofit organization whose goals are […]