Glenhaven News April 4-10 The days are getting long around here, and the weather doesn’t want to cooperate much either with our getting outside. Sun shining one minute, and snowing the next. We’re ready for that to be done with almost as much as the coronavirus. We are watching Holy Week services on You tube…
Read MoreIn response to the unprecedented effects of the COVID-19 virus outbreak, the educators and researchers of UW-Madison Division of Extension St. Croix County have temporarily overhauled our services. By moving youth development trainings to an online format and preparing easy-to-use roadmaps for financial assistance, we’re providing valuable resources at a confusing and concerning time. The…
Read MoreBy Amber Hayden GLENWOOD CITY — The Glenwood City council members and Mayor were reelected according to unofficial results. Long-time Mayor John Larson received 179 votes, and will serve out a two year term. The city council members reelected to two year terms were Steven Lee with 161 votes, Ken Peterson with 157 votes, and…
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MADISON – The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation’s Ag in the Classroom program has awarded $6,749 to schools and organizations to expand agricultural literacy. Groups, schools and organizations can apply for up to $500 as part of the Ag in the Classroom’s matching grant program to support a project, provided they have a source of matching…
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By Amber Hayden On April 2, the Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery sent letters out to the local farmers stating they would be better off to quit dairy farming by receiving the equity in the cooperative for the years 2010 to 2019. Dairy farmer Chris Van Dyk, New Richmond, said there would be no point in selling…
Read MoreThe hours at the Boyceville, Colfax and Elk Mound Area Collection Stations will be temporarily extended due to the COVID-19 pandemic effective Wednesday, April 8, 2020. The extended hours are being provided at the request of residents, and to encourage safe social distancing practices at the collection sites. The Boyceville, Colfax and Elk Mound Area…
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HUDSON, Wis. — In an effort to limit the spread of COVID-19 in St. Croix County, officials will review complaints raised about social distancing and nonessential business closure under Gov. Tony Evers’ Safer at Home order. Complaints about Safer at Home social distancing noncompliance will first be reviewed by St. Croix County Public Health officials.…
Read MoreWest CAP is a non-profit community action agency providing various poverty alleviation programs and services in St. Croix, Pierce, Pepin, Chippewa, Dunn, Barron and Polk counties in West Central Wisconsin. During this ongoing COVID – 19 crisis, West CAP is considered an “Essential Business” under Wisconsin Governor Evers’ “Safer at Home” directive and is continuing…
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By Crystal L. Booth Last spring break, there were no quarantines, no battles with Coronavirus, just some worries about the possibility of malaria, upset stomachs, and the less likely yellow fever, as my sons Brendan, Steven, and I headed for Peru. With 17 other souls, mainly from the Diocese of La Crosse and St. Joseph…
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