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Legion Honored at Highground
THE HIGHGROUND — Members of the American Legion Russell-Toycen Post 131 of Colfax, the American Legion Auxiliary and Gold Star Mothers of Colfax were honored during a stone-placing ceremony at The Highground in Neillsville on Saturday, September 17. Members of the Russell-Toycen Post 131 also acted as the Honor Guard for the day. —photo courtesy…
Read MoreBob and Patty Marlette named Boyceville Cucumber Festival Grand Marshals
By LeAnn R. Ralph BOYCEVILLE — Bob and Patty Marlette are this year’s Grand Marshals for the Boyceville Cucumber Festival from August 19 to August 21. The Grand Parade will begin at 1 p.m. Sunday. Their duties as Grand Marshals will include “welcoming everyone to the 2022 Pickle Fest and representing the great community…
Read MorePreliminary hearing scheduled for Apple River stabbing suspect
By LeAnn R. Ralph HUDSON — A preliminary hearing in St. Croix County Circuit Court has been scheduled September 2 for a Minnesota man charged in connection with an incident on the Apple River that left one dead and four injured. Nicolae Miu, age 52, of Prior Lake, Minnesota, appeared in court August 12 with…
Read More2022 St. Croix County Fair “Country Nights & Carnival Lights” Results
Sunday, July 24 wrapped up another year of tractor pulls, clowns, and animals at the St. Croix County Fair. Held July 20-24, 2022. True to the theme “Country Nights & Carnival Lights” there was something for everyone to do during the five days of the county-wide event. Sunday afternoon of the fair saw the crowning…
Read MoreBail set at $1 million cash for Minnesota man charged with first degree intentional homicide for stabbing on Apple River
By LeAnn R. Ralph HUDSON — Bail has been set at $1 million cash in St. Croix County Circuit Court for a Minnesota man charged in connection with an incident on the Apple River that left one dead and four injured. Nicolae Miu, age 52, of Prior Lake, Minnesota, made an initial appearance before Judge…
Read MoreFire Destroys Trailer Home
FIRE DESTROYED a trailer home and a near by building on the Jim Chaplin property on 300th Street in the Town of Glenwood on Friday, July 22. Glenwood City Firefighters direct a hose stream on the building to extinguish the fire in that structure. The fire started in a trailer home at the right and…
Read MoreSt. Croix County Fair a Success!
ALL LIT UP — The Round-Up was a popular ride on this year’s St. Croix County Fair Midway. With its neon lights shining Saturday evening, riders enjoyed a whirl. More photos can be found on our website. —photo by Shawn DeWitt
Read MoreCountry Nights & Carnival Lights: The St. Croix County Fair starts today!
By LeAnn R. Ralph GLENWOOD CITY — Under the theme of “Country Nights and Carnival Lights,” the St. Croix County Fair begins today, July 20, and runs through Sunday. Admission to the fair is free. Daily parking passes are $8, while a four-day parking pass is $20. The four-day parking pass can be purchased Wednesday,…
Read MoreFormer Glenwood City businessman, newspaper columnist passes away
The Glenwood City community was shocked Saturday upon learning of the death of Larry “Leaker” Standaert. Standaert along with his wife Cheryl operated the local bowling alley, Leaker’s Place, for more than thirty years. Selling the establishment to Tasha and Toby Klein a year ago. Leaker, also wrote a weekly column called the “Rockpile” that…
Read MoreFour men accused of illegal bear hunting in northern Dunn County
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — Four men have been accused of illegal bear hunting in the Town of Sheridan in northern Dunn County. Brandon Guthrie, age 32, of Ridgeland; Cody Shafer age 27, of Ridgeland; Hunter Strenke, age 22, of Clayton; and Adam Millermon, age 37, of Glenwood City are scheduled for an initial…
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