Glenwood City track and field teams will need to replace state-caliber talent for 2024 season
GLENWOOD CITY— Graduation took several talented and top athletes from the Glenwood City track and field rosters as it prepares to open the 2024 campaign. Co-head coaches Tom Klatt and Ron Hanestad, who combined have nearly 30 years of track and field coaching experience, are tasked with filling some very big shoes this spring. The…
Read MoreGlenwood City baseball team looks to continue improvement in 2024 season
GLENWOOD CITY -— Glenwood City’s continued improvement on the baseball diamond this coming season will largely be predicated on the team’s ability to quickly replace the offensive production, pitching and defensive acumen that was lost last spring via graduation. Gone are Max Janson, Jayden Quinn, Noah Brite and Aaron Brigham, four of the Hilltoppers top…
Read MoreLocals receive Herb Kohl Educational Foundation 2024 scholarship and award
The Herb Kohl Educational Foundation announced 304 Wisconsin students, teachers, and administrators are the recipients of the organization’s 2024 Student Excellence and Initiative, Teacher Fellowship and Principal Leadership awards. Student Excellence and Initiative Scholarships of $10,000 will be awarded to 187 graduating high school students who have demonstrated academic excellence and initiative and have displayed…
Read MoreADRC seeks feedback to support aging residents
NEW RICHMOND — The Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of St. Croix County is inviting residents to share their thoughts and ideas on how the ADRC can best support the residents of St. Croix County as they age. The information received will be used to update the ADRC’s Aging Plan for 2025-2027. Good health…
Read More$18 million Boyceville school referendum question on April 2 ballot
By LeAnn R.Ralph BOYCEVILLE — Voters in the Boyceville school district will be asked on the April 2 ballot whether they approve of borrowing an amount not to exceed $18 million for district-wide school improvements. The referendum projects would include building systems, infrastructure and capital maintenance improvements, safety, security and site improvements at Tiffany Creek…
Read More3 St. Croix County Board districts will have 2 candidates on April 2 ballot
By LeAnn R.Ralph HUDSON – Three of the 19 supervisory districts on the St. Croix County Board will have two candidates on the ballot in the April 2 election. In District 1, incumbent Lisa Lind will be on the ballot against challenger Wally Neumann. District 1 includes the Town of Somerset Wards 1 and 2;…
Read MoreContest noted for City Council seat
A contest has developed for an open seat on the Glenwood City Council. Bill Ross, Jess Olson and Steven Lee currently hold the three seats that are up for election on April 2nd. Ross is not seeking another term on the council. Both Lee and Olson filed nomination papers to be placed on next Tuesday’s…
Read MoreBoyceville School Board hears about College in Schools class options
By Renee Bettendorf BOYCEVILLE — At their meeting last Wednesday, the Boyceville School Board heard from High School Science and Math Teacher Andy Hamm that he has been approved to teach a University of Minnesota physics class starting next fall. BHS students who successfully complete the class will earn four U of M college credits…
Read MoreSt. Croix County public safety referendum on April 2 ballot
By LeAnn R.Ralph HUDSON — A referendum question on the April 2 election ballot will ask voters whether they want to increase St. Croix County’s property tax levy by $896,000 each year going forward. The additional nearly $900,000 would be used to hire additional public safety employees that would include two mental health co-responders, one…
Read MoreElk Mound track and field returns large number of athletes for 2024 season
by Marlys Kruger Sports Correspondent ELK MOUND — Although the Elk Mound track and field teams lost some very talented athletes through graduation, they have plenty of kids back hoping to fill those spots this season. 25 boys and 20 girls were at practice the first week and after the powerlifting season was completed…
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