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St. Croix County health officials confirm first death due to COVID-19
NEW RICHMOND – On June 15, St. Croix County Public Health Officials confirmed the first death of a St. Croix County resident due to COVID-19. The individual who was receiving treatment at a hospital in the twin cities metro area was 74 years old, had an underlying health condition, and had been hospitalized for several…
Read MoreBody found in Chippewa River identified as homeless man from Eau Claire
TOWN OF DUNN — A body recovered from the Chippewa River in the Town of Dunn has been identified as homeless man from Eau Claire. According to a news release from the Dunn County Sheriff’s Department, the body was identified as Steven L. Feld, age 66, a white male who was currently homeless and living…
Read MoreBoyceville holds private graduation ceremony for seniors
Boyceville holds private graduation ceremony for seniors. To view and order more photos, visit our photography website.
Read MoreSCC Board declares a state of emergency due to riots, civil unrest in adjacent communities
By LeAnn R. Ralph HUDSON — The St. Croix County Board has approved a resolution ratifying a proclamation by the county board chair declaring a state of emergency due to riots and civil commotion in Hennepin, Ramsey and Washington Counties in Minnesota. After George Floyd died on May 25, there was concern that activity “across…
Read MoreDunn Co. Health Department: COVID-19 still a public health emergency – stay the course
As of June 2, 2020 Dunn County has had 25 residents test positive for COVID-19. We are grateful to report that 24 people have been released from isolation and our newest case is isolating at home. While cases have doubled in some adjacent counties since the Wisconsin Safer at Home Order was discontinued, Dunn County…
Read MoreBoyceville Community Schools announce selection of new elementary principal
BOYCEVILLE — Tiffany Creek Elementary will have a new principal effective July 1. Nick Kaiser, Boyceville Community School District administrator, announced June 4 that the Boyceville Board of Education has approved the selection of DeeAnn Thompson (soon to be Sol) for the position of elementary principal in the school district. Thompson will replace Andy Hoeppner,…
Read MoreNo St. Croix County Fair in Glenwood City this year
GLENWOOD CITY — For the last few months, the St. Croix County Fair Association has been monitoring the Covid-19 situation as they continued to stay positive in planning and preparing for the 110th annual St. Croix County Fair. In a prepared press release, Gail Maier, President of the St. Croix County Fair Association stated, “With…
Read MoreColfax woman killed in Washburn County crash
SPOONER — A 20-year-old woman from Colfax died in a one vehicle rollover crash in Washburn County near Spooner on Friday, May 29. The deceased, Jade Riley Lansing, was a backseat passenger in a 2004 Jeep Liberty driven by Axel Michael Seltrecht, 18, of Colfax. Kaya Lee Isker, 18, of Houlton, was a front seat…
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