Topper wrestlers finish second in super regional, earn sectional berth, nine advance
EDGAR — For the first time in 23 years and just the fourth time in school history, the Glenwood City wrestling team will compete in the team sectional. By a razor-thin margin of 1.5 points, Glenwood City, who is ranked eighth in the Division 3 state poll, edged out Cadott for second place at the…
Read MoreNielson wins super regional crown, four Bulldogs advance to sectional meet
EDGAR — Although Boyceville, for the first time in several seasons, may not have been in contention for a team title at this year’s newly adopted super regional wrestling competition, it didn’t mean the Bulldogs were not going to put forth their very best effort. And that is exactly what they did! Senior Sebastian “Bash”…
Read MoreBoyceville girls to begin WIAA playoffs at home, GC to travel
The playoff seedings were released by the WIAA for all five girls’ divisions Sunday afternoon, February 12. Boyceville was awarded a home contest for the opening round while Glenwood City will have to travel for its first-round contest which are slated for next Tuesday, February 21. Playing in the top half of the Division 4…
Read MoreBoyceville girls sweep Glenwood City
Heading into last Friday night’s girls’ basketball rematch in the Dog House, neither Boyceville nor Glenwood City had enjoyed much offensive success in recent contests. In fact, it could be said that the two teams’ shooting was about as frigid as the recent outdoor temperatures. Both teams fell short in their Tuesday, February 7 games…
Read MoreSluggish offense dooms Hilltoppers in losses to Thunder, Buffalo
by Joel DeWitt Sports Correspondent The Glenwood City boys’ basketball team entered the month of February looking to find consistency on the offensive end. A 66-point output in a win against Elmwood/Plum City on January 31 showed a glimmer of hope. However, that glimmer has dimmed a bit in the past week. The Hilltoppers managed…
Read MoreBulldog boys nearly upset Mounders, sink Vikes
After eight days without a game, Boyceville boys’ head coach Colby Dotseth was a bit concerned how his players would respond when they finally did return to action late last week in back-to-back conference basketball contests versus league-leader Elk Mound and Colfax. As it turned out, Dotseth didn’t have much to fret over as the…
Read MoreNomination period open for Wisconsin Potato Industry Board election
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations through March 31, 2023 for three seats on the Wisconsin Potato Industry Board. Producers who grow and sell potatoes in the following districts are eligible to nominate producers or be nominated to the board: District 1 – Ashland, Barron,…
Read MoreCrash on Hwy 64 results in injury
DUNN COUNTY — At 7:43 a.m. on Monday February 13, 2023 a crash occurred on WIS 64 east bound at Hwy 25 North in Dunn County near Boyceville. The Wisconsin State Patrol responded to a crash at the intersection of Hwy 64 and Hwy 25 N involving a semi unit and a passenger car resulting…
Read MoreMpls Woman arrested in Hudson, will served 6 years on drug offense
A 52 year-old Minneapolis, Minnesota woman was arrested in Hudson for distributing 50 or more grams of methamphetamine. On December 6, 2021, West Central Drug Task Force officers arranged the purchase of one pound of methamphetamine from Roxanne E. Rankin of Minneapolis through a confidential informant. Rankin advised she would bring one-half pound and obtain…
Read MoreSCC board deeds 1.06 acres back to Glenwood City
By LeAnn R. Ralph HUDSON — The St.Croix County Board has approved a quit claim deed that deeds 1.06 acres back to Glenwood City. The parcel was missed when the fairgrounds was transferred in 1996, said Heather Amos, St. Croix County Corporation Counsel, at the St. Croix County Board’s February 7 meeting. The parcel of…
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