Tribune News
18 incumbent St. Croix County Board supervisors retain seats, with 1 newcomer
By LeAnn R.Ralph HUDSON – A total of 18 incumbent St. Croix County Board supervisors have retained their seats, and one newcomer was elected to the board in the April 2 election. Three of the 19 supervisory districts on the St. Croix County Board had two candidates on the ballot. For write-in votes to count,…
Read MoreStafsholt bill honoring fallen sheriff’s Deputy Kaitie Leising signed into law
Madison, WI –Senator Rob Stafsholt (R – New Richmond) released the following statement after his legislation was signed into law that would designate a portion of State Highway 128 in St. Croix County in honor of fallen Deputy Kaitie Leising of the St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office. “Everyone is heartbroken over the loss of Deputy…
Read MoreWheeler Village Board approves applying for CDBG funds to repair village hall
By LeAnn R.Ralph WHEELER — The Wheeler Village Board has approved applying for a Community Development Block Grant to repair the exterior of the village hall. The funding would be in the form of grant money and/or a loan, said Don Knutson, village clerk-treasurer, at the Wheeler Village Board’s April 3 meeting. Knutson said he…
Read MoreSt. 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 More