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St. Croix Valley Genealogical Society to Celebrate 45 Years
St. Croix Valley Genealogical Society (SCVGS) became a chapter of the Wisconsin State Genealogical Society on April 19, 1979. It was organized by several individuals who shared a common interest in family history research. Initially the organization served Pierce, Polk, and St. Croix counties, but Polk County later formed their own society. People joined from…
Read MoreGlenwood City has been recognized for the past 8 years
GCSD receives national recognition for music education support The School District of Glenwood City has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. Now in its 25th year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding…
Read MoreNorm Hagen, retires his scissors after 70 years
by Renee Bettendorf GLENWOOD CITY – On a recent afternoon Norm Hagen, 92, chatted with several friends at his barber shop which has been located in downtown Glenwood City since 1958. The big news of the day was Norm’s retirement which will happen later this month. “Is there something specific you plan on doing…
Read MoreOlson, Lee returned to City Council, Stoner wins write in vote
Jess Olson and Steven Lee were returned to their seat on the Glenwood City Council in last Tuesday’s election. Write in candidate Jeff Stoner won the other open seat with 62 write in votes over the other write in candidate, Clinton Rassbach, who collected 18 votes. Bill Ross, who held the other open seat on…
Read More$18 million Boyceville school referendum question April 2 passes with 63 percent of the vote
By LeAnn R.Ralph BOYCEVILLE — Voters in the Boyceville school district approved borrowing an amount not to exceed $18 million for district-wide school improvements during the April 2 election by 63 percent of the vote. A total of 725 people voted in favor of the referendum question (63 percent), and 430 people (37 percent) voted…
Read MoreSt. Croix County public safety referendum April 2 passes with 54 percent of the vote
By LeAnn R.Ralph HUDSON — A referendum question on the April 2 election ballot asking voters whether they want to increase St. Croix County’s property tax levy by $896,000 each year going forward passed with 54 percent of the vote. Among a total of 19,259 votes cast, 10,402 people voted in favor of the referendum…
Read MoreWisconsin DNR: Tainter Lake an excellent fishery with fewer carp than people think
By LeAnn R. Ralph MENOMONIE — As the result of a fish survey conducted in 2022 on Tainter Lake, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has determined that the lake is an excellent fishery with not very many carp. Kasey Yallaly, a senior fisheries biologist with the DNR based out of the Baldwin DNR office,…
Read MoreDATCP reminds farmers, check runoff risk prior to spreading manure
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is reminding farmers and manure applicators to check the runoff risk advisory forecast before spreading manure on fields. This tool helps determine the potential for manure runoff from a field depending on weather conditions and soil temperature. The runoff risk advisory forecast…
Read MoreBe bear aware: take steps now to avoid potential conflicts with black bears this spring
MADISON, Wis. – As the weather warms and people across the state begin spending more time outside, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to be bear aware and take steps to prevent potential conflicts with black bears this spring. Every spring, black bears emerge from their dens in search of food…
Read MoreGive blood or platelets with the Red Cross
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — During National Volunteer Month in April, the American Red Cross asks donors to help protect the blood supply by making and keeping blood or platelet donation appointments in the weeks ahead. Donors of all blood types – especially type O blood donors and those giving platelets – are needed now to…
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