Colfax Free Fair starts Thursday, no carnival Sunday
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — For the first time in decades – or perhaps even since carnivals became part of the fair – the Colfax Free Fair will not have a carnival on Sunday this year. The fair opens Thursday, June 13, and closes Sunday, June 16. On Sunday at 10:30 a.m. there will…
Read MoreUpdate: Gracie Casper’s Prager U episode airs
As reported in the August 23, 2023 issue of the Tribune Press Reporter, young entrepreneur, Gracie Casper of rural Menomoine had flown out to California to film a segement of “The Hustle” for the Prager U website. “The Hustle” showcases young entrepreurs from around the country. The show gets it’s name from “side hustle”. After…
Read MoreAlbert Joseph Obermueller Jr.
Albert Joseph Obermueller Jr., a Wisconsin native, died at his home in Esparto, Calif., on May 16, 2024, after a nine-year battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was 84. Obie, as most people called him, was born April 12, 1940, in Hudson, Wis., the second of Albert and Rosella (Strehlo) Obermueller’s three children that also included…
Read MoreGlenwood City baseball season ends with regional semifinal loss to Rib Lake
RIB LAKE — Glenwood City was looking to reach the regional baseball final for a second straight year. Last season, Glenwood City stunned host and higher seed Rib Lake in the regional semifinal before falling to eventual state-qualifier Chippewa Falls McDonell Central in the championship game. Last Wednesday, May 29, the eighth-seeded Hilltoppers again traveled…
Read MoreWold wins state long jump championship, Bulldog boys’ 4×200 m relay places 7th
by Renee Bettendorf LA CROSSE — Boyceville High School senior Caden Wold is a state champion. Despite some rainy conditions, Wold won the boys’ Division three long jump event Saturday at the 2024 WIAA State Track and Field Championships which were held at Veterans’ Memorial Field Complex in La Crosse on Friday and Saturday, May…
Read MoreThompson captures state track medal in 400 meter, Hannah and boys’ 4×800 relay place
LA CROSSE — Glenwood City sophomore Brady Thompson added to his collection of state track and field medals this past weekend. After winning gold and bronze medals a year ago as a member of the Hilltoppers’ state championship 4x400m relay squad and their 4x800m relay team that finished third, Thompson copped his first individual medal…
Read MoreHilltopper golfers finish fourth in sectional, Ben Wittmer advances to state tournament
The Glenwood City golf team’s bid for a third consecutive team berth to the state tournament came up short in the WIAA Division 3 Sectional hosted by Unity at the Luck Golf Course last Tuesday, May 28. The Glenwood City golf team traveled to the Luck Golf Course last Tuesday to compete in the sectional…
Read MoreDrinking water screening clinics scheduled for St. Croix county residents 7
The first, St. Croix County sponsored, free nitrate screening clinic of 2024 will be offered at the Agriculture Service and Education Center – 1960 8th Ave, Baldwin WI 54002 on Wednesday, June 12th from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. If you have a private well, you should test your water annually even if you do not…
Read MoreStudents named state finalists in the Wisconsin Agriculture in the Classroom essay contest
MADISON – Eighteen young writers were named state finalists in the Wisconsin Agriculture in the Classroom Essay Contest. Wisconsin fourth and fifth graders were asked to author an essay with the theme ‘Wisconsin Agriculture is Fruit-full!’ as part of the annual essay contest that focuses on food and agriculture. The contest is open to all…
Read MoreBoyceville Village board cancels meeting due to lack of attendance
By Renee Bettendorf BOYCEVILLE — The Boyceville Village Board canceled their Committee of the Whole meeting on May 28 because not enough board members were in attendance. In order to conduct any business the village board has to have at least four members present out of the seven member board. Board President Luke Montgomery and…
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