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GLENWOOD CITY resident Lois Kilde had her picture taken in front of a World War II vintage military vehicle when the Military Vehicle Preservation Association (MVPA) conoy, which is a highlight of the 2021 Yellowstone Trail Heritage Days Celebration, stopped for a break at Knapp Memorial Park last Saturday morning, July 31. The convoy features privately-owned and restored trucks, jeeps, ambulances, troop and equipment carries, and other transports that are driving cross-country for 23 days on the Yellowstone Trail (US Highway 12). The convoy started in Aberdeen, South Dakota and will end in Ohio. The St. Croix County leg of the journey took place this past Friday and Saturday, July 30 and 31, as the convoy passed through Hudson, Roberts, Hammond, Baldwin, Woodville, and making a brief stop in Knapp before continuing on. —photo submitted

Military Vehicle Preservation Association stops in Knapp

By Editor | August 3, 2021
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Glenhaven News – 8-4-2021

By Editor | August 3, 2021

Glenhaven News July 24-30 Our week started off with a bang, as Betty Steies celebrated her birthday with family on Sunday! Balloons were flying on Monday, as we played balloon volleyball out in the lobby area. You better duck when Marian hits the balloons! Everyone has a good time, and it’s great exercise for the…

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LEAKER’S PLACE UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP — Tasha Klein (pictured above) recently stood in front of the four bowling Lanes at Leaker’s Place in Glenwood City. Klein, along with her husband Joel, recently purchased the well-known Glenwood City business from longtime owners and operators Larry “Leaker” and Cheryl Standaert. The Kleins took over operations of the bowling center and bar on July 1. The couple, who intend to keep the “Leaker’s Place” moniker, have already remodeled the bar-side of the business. —photo by Shawn DeWitt

Tasha Klein, new Leaker’s Place owner

By Editor | August 3, 2021

By Missy Klatt GLENWOOD CITY – Glenwood City welcomes the newest downtown business owner, bright and bubbly, Tasha Klein who bought Leaker’s Place after Larry and Cheryl Standaert decided to step down after 30 years in the business. Although new to owning a business, Tasha has experience in the bar industry, having been a bartender…

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JACK BENNETT, sports his shiney new green jacket from his win on ABC’s Holey Moley. —photo submitted

Glenwood City resident Jack Bennett appears on Holey Moley reality show

By Editor | August 3, 2021

By Missy Klatt Fans of the ABC reality show, Holey Moley may have noticed a local connection when Glenwood City resident, Jack Bennett appeared on episode six of season three that aired on July 22nd. Jack and his wife, Debbie, are fairly recent additions to Glenwood City having moved here in 2013 to be closer…

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Glenwood City school board discusses live streaming of events, fills several openings

By Editor | August 3, 2021

GLENWOOD CITY — The Board of Education for the School District of Glenwood City discussed several matters during its committee and regular meeting sessions on Monday, July 12 including live streaming of events, dual sports athletes, possible changes to its policy pertaining to Wednesday and Sunday school-sponsored activities, ways to improve communication with parents and…

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St. Croix County Issues State of Emergency After Damage from Severe Weather

By Editor | July 30, 2021

Hudson, WI: St. Croix County has issued a State of Emergency following the recent severe storms. During the overnight hours of July 28, parts of St. Croix County experienced severe thunderstorms, straight-line winds, and a confirmed EF1 tornado. St. Croix County Emergency Management has been in contact with local municipalities and the St. Croix County…

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GLENWOOD CITY FFA member Alyssa Fouks showed the Reserve Grand Champion hog at the 2021 St. Croix County Fair. —photo by Shawn DeWitt

2021 St. Croix County Fair results released

By Editor | July 27, 2021

Listed below are the results the 2021 St. Croix County Fair Champions: DAIRY Holstein DAIRY HOLSTEIN: Registered Jr. Champion: Olivia Dittman, Riverside; Grade Jr. Champion: Eli Schommer, Lone Pine; Registered Sr. Champion: Sophia Kamm, Baldwin Wide Awake; Grade Sr. Champion: Rebekah Luckwaldt, Lone Pine; RES. GRAND CHAMPION: Derek Morrill, North Country; GRAND CHAMPION: Sophia Kamm,…

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Glenhaven was well represented at the Senior Citizen building at the fair. Olga, Dave, Betty, Ruth and Bev all had a hand in the baking and some of their own personal items. —photo submitted

Glenhaven News – 7-28-2021

By Editor | July 27, 2021

Glenhaven News July 17-23 Well, another year is over for the fair. It seemed to me that it was well attended. I know our food stand was very busy. It was hard just keeping up with the onions! I got to listen briefly to the White Sidewalls on Friday night. They sounded terrific to me.…

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THIS PONATIC WAS DESTROYED by fire on Wednesday, July 21. The car started on fire while Jared Husby was driving it at near the intersection of 130th Avenue and County Highway D in Emerald Township. —photo by Shawn DeWitt

Car fire in Emerald Township

By Editor | July 27, 2021

CORRECTION: Jared Husby was previously identified as the driver of the Pontiac that was destroyed. Mr. Husby was the owner of the vehicle, but was not operating the car at the time the fire took place. An underage male was the operator.

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Meeting discusses how to staff Glenwood City Ambulance service

By Editor | July 27, 2021

A special meeting to discuss the staffing shortage of the Glenwood City Ambulance was held at the fire station on Wednesday, July 21st. About 23 people attended the meeting, including representatives of the various municipalities that receive service from the Glenwood City Ambulance and several interested citizens. Mayor John Larson chaired the meeting and presented…

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