Bruce Fouks is seeking a supervisor’s seat on the Forest Town Board in the upcoming April 6 spring election. Fouks along with Lee Tellijohn are challenging incumbents Laverne Hoitomt and Todd Ostberg for the two open seats on the Town of Forest Board. Fouks, 52, is a life-long resident of the Forest Township. Bruce and…
Read MoreBy Cara L. Dempski HUDSON — On April 6, 2021, the Saint Croix County Board of Supervisors heard a presentation from research partners Yengyee Lor and Eric Giordano of the Wisconsin Institute of Public Policy regarding strategic planning for the year. The presentation occupied a large chunk of time during the April regular meeting. Lor…
Read MoreIn the absence of a statewide mask mandate in Wisconsin, St. Croix County Public Health has issued a Mask Advisory effective until June 6. Public Health recommends wearing masks as an important tool to fight this virus. Currently we are seeing an increase in COVID-19 cases and a high level of community transmission in the…
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Esther Susan Heifner, 95, of Boyceville, WI passed away peacefully April 6, 2021, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems – Red Cedar in Menomonie, WI. Esther was born July 21, 1925, in Hay River Township, WI to John and Ann Chernak. She had five older siblings Margaret, Irene, Joe, Frank, and William. After graduation Esther married…
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David R. Kalla, age 91, formerly of Minneapolis, MN passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021, at The Parkview Nursing Home in Woodville, WI. As a resident for the past five years. David was born February 26, 1930 in Minneapolis, MN. The only child born to Roy W. and Emma (Anderson) Kalla. Following graduating high…
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St. Croix County is partnering with the Wisconsin Army National Guard to provide a free COVID-19 drive-through testing site in Hudson, WI. Testing will be administered by the Wisconsin Army National Guard at the St. Croix County Highway Shop in Hudson from April 15 through May 27. The site will be open on Thursdays from…
Read MoreA major component of the latest COVID relief bill called the American Rescue Plan includes grants to units of local government, subject to eligible expenditures outlined in the legislation. A summary for St. Croix’s towns, villages, and cities is below. In addition, St. Croix County is expected to receive $17.59 million. Totals for Wisconsin include…
Read MoreSunday Nite League March 28, 2021 Living on a Spare 107.5 36.5 Unscripted Pursuit 86.5 60.5 Splits n Giggles 79 68 Out-4-Fun 73.5 73.5 Bi-Polar Rollers 72 75 Kuehl’s Trucking 67.5 79.5 No “F” in Strikes 63 84 Bye 0 0 HIGH IND. GAMES: Dan Pederson 257, Chris Lawson 236, Trista Engle 200, Amanda Schone…
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BOYCEVILLE — For a second consecutive year, Boyceville’s Trett Joles has been named as the Dunn-St. Croix Conference’s “Wrestler of the Year.” The competition for the award was not even close as the Bulldog’s senior grappler was once again the conference coaches unanimous choice for the 2020-21 honor, adding the accolade to a lengthy list…
Read MoreBrent Standaert chalked up his fourth “700” of the season last week on the Hometown League. Brent hit 700 right on the nose!! Good bowling Brent!! On the Senior League, it looks like my Leaker’s Team will take the second half. The championship will be between Leaker’s and The Boondocks!! Should be a good matchup!!…
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