St. Croix Valley Genealogical Society to meet May 18
The speaker for the May 18 meeting is Bob Johnson. His topic is “An Introduction to Norwegian Genealogical Records”. This presentation covers the most important records for good genealogical research in Norway—church records, census records, and bygdebøker—and from there move on to other helpful secondary sources. Among the sources discussed are the Norwegian National Archives…
Read MoreOff the Editor’s Desk 5-10-2023
Are you prepared for a long retirement? As we grow older, did we save enough money to see us through our declining years? Did we squirrel away funds into some retirement account to supplement our Social Security check? Some time ago I was watching a television talk show, I don’t remember which one, but the…
Read MoreVillage of Boyceville honors retiring employees
The Boyceville Village Board paid honor to two retiring village employees at their regular monthly meeting of May 8th. Honored with a board passed resolution were Virginia (Ginny) Julson who served the Village of Boyceville for 21 years and Rita Traxler who was a village employee for 30 years. Julson was hired in October 1999…
Read MoreSt. Croix County Board approves hiring law enforcement using $584,000 from fund balance
By LeAnn R. Ralph HUDSON — Following the failed referendum in April for funding more law enforcement positions, the St. Croix County Board has approved hiring four deputies, a CHIPS attorney and an investigator using general fund money to pay for the positions in 2023. The resolution for using $584,000 in fund balance for hiring…
Read MoreThomas Zapatka
Thomas Zapatka, 87, of Colfax, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023 at The Classic at Hillcrest Greens in Altoona. Services will be held at a later date. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.
Read MoreMinnesota Public Radio reporting that Deputy Leising’s killer was convicted rapist
By LeAnn R. Ralph HUDSON — Minnesota Public Radio is reporting that the man who shot and killed Deputy Kaitie Leising just outside Glenwood City was convicted of sexually assaulting a mentally impaired victim in Washington County, Minnesota, in 2015. According to online court records from Minnesota, Jeremiah D. Johnson, the man who was identified…
Read MoreCommunities mourn the loss of St. Croix County Deputy Kaitie Leising
By LeAnn R. Ralph GLENWOOD CITY — Nearly two thousand Facebook comments and posts expressing prayers and condolences have appeared online for the 29-year-old St. Croix County Sheriff’s deputy shot just outside Glenwood City Saturday evening. According to a news release from the Wisconsin Department of Justice, Deputy Kaitie Leising responded to a call about…
Read More2023 Glenwood City High School Jr. Prom
GLENWOOD CITY HIGH SCHOOL celebrated the 2023 Junior Prom at the Knappa Valley Venue on Saturday, April 29. Damian Shervington and Haylie Hannah were crowned this year’s Prom King and Queen. The 2023 Junior Prom court is pictured above. Front row (L to R): Crownbearers Rory Standaert and Bryndle Augesen. Middle row (L to R): Michaela Blaser, Sydney…
Read More2023 Boyceville High School Jr. Prom
BOYCEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL held the 2023 Junior Prom Saturday, April 29. Braden Roemhild and Cora Leslie were crowned as the 2023 Prom King and Queen. The entire court is pictured above, from left to right, are: Mariah Marvin, Hannah Dunn, Ali McRoberts, Jaden Stevens, 2023 Prom Queen Cora Leslie, 2023 Prom King Braden Roemhild, Parker Coombs, Peter…
Read MoreNational Letter of Intent Signed
BOYCEVILLE senior Sebastian “Bash” Nielson signed a national letter of intentent last Wednesday, April 26 to continue his football career at UW-River Falls. Nielson will join the Falcons’ gridiron program this fall. Bash was joined by his family, teammates and coaches during the signing ceremony that was held Wednesday, April 26 in the high school/middle…
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