Toppers stung by Hornets in Dunn-St. Croix gridiron battle
by Joel DeWitt Sports Correspondent CADOTT — Heading into their September 15 match against a winless Cadott squad, the Glenwood City football team was looking to build on a victory over Clear Lake the previous Friday. However, the Hornets were up to the challenge. Cadott’s rushing attack proved formidable, and its defense had two first-half…
Read MoreToppers fall to Cardinals in conference volleyball opener
SPRING VALLEY — After another rough start to their volleyball season, Glenwood City was hoping that the start of conference contests last Thursday would offer an opportunity to get back on track and secure its first win of the year. But, the Hilltoppers knew they had their collective hands full when they traveled to Spring…
Read MoreDespite shaky start, Bulldogs tear apart E-PC Wolves for big homecoming win
BOYCEVILLE — It certainly wasn’t the start that Boyceville expected or wanted when it hosted a special Saturday afternoon edition of Dunn-St. Croix football, September 16, especially on homecoming. Boyceville turned the ball over on its first three possessions, had a touchdown erased by penalty and found itself actually trailing for the first time this…
Read MoreChuck Draxler named Wisconsin music education association distinguished school board member
Each year, the Wisconsin Music Educators Association (WMEA) recognizes a school board member who is an advocate for the importance of music education in school programs. As such, WMEA has established an award to celebrate individuals who have advocated to ensure that all students receive a well-rounded education that includes music. Glenwood City school board…
Read MoreLocal author Sue Berg regales area library patrons with Driftless series
By Missy Klatt Author and native Glenwoodite, Sue Berg, entertained library patrons this past Thursday evening, September 14, at the Glenwood City Public Library about her books, the Jim Higgins Driftless Mystery series and how she goes about writing and publishing them. She also entertained questions from the group and had books available for sale…
Read MoreSnow, topic at City Council meeting
With winter season fast approaching, the City Council is taking action to reduce snow removal costs in the city budget. Mayor Rob Unruh informed other members of the city council that the city overspent the snow removal budget by $54,000 last season. So the council spent considerable time working out a plan in an attempt…
Read MoreUpdates on road construction in St. Croix and Dunn counties
According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation the following list of ongoing projects in St. Croix and Dunn counties. The safety and weight enforcement facility along eastbound highway I-94 east of Hudson is in is second year of construction. Work on the $21.98 million dollar project includes replacing the existing building with a modern one,…
Read MoreCommercial vehicles crash on Interstate 94 at milepost 28
The crash occurred at approximately 7:10 a.m. on September 14. At 8:41, all involved vehicles were removed and all lanes of Interstate 94 were open. Below is a brief summary of what is know at this point of the investigation. Wisconsin State Patrol units responded to a two commercial motor vehicle crash on I-94 near…
Read MoreAudit report: SCC unassigned fund balance is $18.2 million
By LeAnn R. Ralph HUDSON – St. Croix County had an unassigned fund balance of $18.2 million as of December 31, 2022, which is 41.9 percent of the general fund expenditures. The St. Croix County Board has a policy that the unassigned fund balance should be 35 percent, plus or minus three percent, of the…
Read MoreAn opportunity to expand and promote farm safety practices National Farm Safety and Health Week 2023
By UNMC, Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health, Omaha, NE According to the 2019 U.S. Bureau of Labor statistics, the agricultural sector is still the most dangerous in America, with 573 fatalities, an equivalent of 23.1 deaths per 100,000 workers. Fall harvest time is not only one of the busiest times on the…
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