Susan Patricia Simonson
Susan Patricia Simonson, age 60 of Knapp, Wi passed away in the early morning of December 8, 2024. Susan was born to Monika Ingrid Adam(Lentz) and Wesley Gerald Annis in Stillwater, Minnesota on October 7, 1964. Susan was known for having a welcoming personality and free spirit. She spent her days starting off with Moose…
Read MoreBoyceville lady cagers split conference games
After dropping its conference opener in Colfax the previous week, the Boyceville girls’ basketball team literally jumped from the frying pan and into the fire as it had to host the vaunted Mounders, the conference’s two-time defending champions, in its very next contest. Elk Mound struck quickly and often when it visited Boyceville Tuesday, December…
Read MoreBoyceville boys surrender first-half lead, lose to Colfax
by Marlys Kruger Sports Correspondent BOYCEVILLE — In a hard-fought battle from start to finish, the Colfax boys’ basketball team overcame an early deficit to pull out a 70-61 win over Boyceville Thursday, December 12 in Boyceville. The win was the first of the season for the Vikings and was the first career win for…
Read MoreBoyceville fire department responds to 48 calls
By LeAnn R. Ralph BOYCEVILLE — The Boyceville Community Fire Department has responded to 48 calls so far this year. The most recent calls were a structure fire, a car accident and mutual aid to the Menomonie fire department, said Josh Pittman, interim fire chief, during his report to the Boyceville Community Fire District Board…
Read MoreBoyceville wrestlers compete in Clear Lake and Dells
Competing in six duals in a three-day span last week, the Boyceville wrestling team finished 1-5. The Bulldogs traveled to Clear Lake last Thursday, December 12 for a non-conference dual with the Warriors. Boyceville held a 36-10 advantage, but lost the final five matches of the dual via pin falls and were defeated 40-36. Two…
Read MoreTopper wrestlers win Barron Invite, trio crowned
BARRON — Just a few weeks into the wrestling season and Glenwood City has already secured a pair of tournament titles. After copping the crown at their own John Timm Duals for a third consecutive season the previous week, the Hilltoppers pocketed a first-place finish at the annual Barron Invitational this past Saturday, December 14.…
Read MoreHilltopper girls lose pair of conference games
Glenwood City fell to 0-3 in Dunn-St. Croix play as it suffered lopsided losses last week to a pair of teams in the conference’s upper echelon. The Hilltoppers traveled to Mondovi Tuesday, December 10 where they were dispatched 72-31 by the Buffaloes. Neither the circumstances nor the outcome changed much when Glenwood City hosted Durand-Arkansaw…
Read MoreSt. Croix County Board to borrow $7.5 million for highway shop
By LeAnn R. Ralph HUDSON — The St. Croix County Board has approved a resolution to proceed with borrowing $7.5 million primarily to construct a satellite highway shop. Preparation for the sale of the general obligation promissory notes will take place after the first of the year, and the St. Croix County Board will award…
Read MoreHigh speed chase ends in Glenwoood City, with search for suspect
On Friday, December 13, 2024 at 11:30 p.m., a Wisconsin State Patrol Trooper attempted to stop a red Chevrolet Cruze for speeding on Interstate 94 westbound near the Dunn / St. Croix County line. The vehicle failed to yield and exited the interstate at State Highway 128. A vehicle pursuit was initiated as the vehicle…
Read MoreGC School Board still discussing past compensation discrepancies
By Renee Bettendorf GLENWOOD CITY-The Glenwood City school board held a shorter than usual meeting on Monday evening so that staff and board members could attend the middle/high school winter concert. The board had a discussion about past compensation discrepancies and approved a variety of items. At their last meeting held on November 26 district…
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