PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that St. Croix County Emergency Management is inviting comment and input from residents, businesses, area organizations, and communities regarding the draft St. Croix County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2024-2029 and any needed projects to reduce or eliminate hazard risks to residents and property. St. Croix County has recently completed a draft update of…
Read MoreTo invest in Wisconsin’s transportation system, Gov. Tony Evers has signed a $45,959 contract with prime contractor Mattison Contractors, Inc. of Knapp for a safety improvement project on northbound WIS 128 just north of the westbound I-94 entrance and exit ramps southwest of Wilson in St. Croix County. Construction is scheduled to start Monday, April…
Read MoreBy 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 MoreSt. 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 MoreGCSD 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…
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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 MoreJess 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 MoreBy 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 MoreGLENWOOD CITY — It was a hot time at city hall last Monday evening, March 18th as the council addressed it’s ordinance 323-4 over the storage restrictions of junked vehicles and appliances. The ordinance was an agenda item and was addressed first by Mark Nelson who had complained about his neighbor’s collection of junk on…
Read MoreNEW RICHMOND — The Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of St. Croix County is inviting residents to share their thoughts and ideas on how the ADRC can best support the residents of St. Croix County as they age. The information received will be used to update the ADRC’s Aging Plan for 2025-2027. Good health…
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