Employee detected gas leak
Industrial Boulevard was closed down for a couple of hours Sunday evening due to a gas leak from a meter at Austad’s Super Valu. Around 7:30 p.m. Barron County Dispatch notified the Turtle Lake Police Department of a gas leak at Austad’s. The Turtle Lake Fire Department also responded. A gas valve behind the store…
Read MoreInvestigation Results Presented To Polk County District Attorney
The Barron County Sheriff’s Department was requested to do an investigation into a shooting at the Dalles House by St. Croix Falls police officers. The investigation into the officer-involved shooting on August 8 shows at 9:44 p.m. St. Croix police officers responded to a 911 call at the Dalles House Motel. The caller reported that…
Read MoreBarron County Health Department Warns of Potential COVID-19 Exposure
Barron County Public Health is alerting community members who may have been at risk for exposure to COVID-19. The potential exposures happened at the following locations at the dates and times listed. • The Wolf’s Den (Cameron): August 3 through August 7, all times • Lynda’s Lakeshore Resort (Chetek): August 3 and 5, from 12:00…
Read MorePolk County Sheriff’s Office conducting internal investigation
According to a recent press release the Polk County Sheriff’s Office is currently conducting an internal investigation regarding events that led to a deputy being arrested. Deputy Anthony Grimm has been charged in Barron County with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence – 2nd offense, operating with prohibited alcohol concentration – 2nd offense,…
Read MoreLakeland Conference Fall Sports Plan Approved
Turtle Lake Athletic Director Mary Schradle-Mau presented the fall sports schedule approved by the Lakeland Conference. Schradle-Mau explained the Lakeland Conference approved the adoption of the WIAA plans for fall sports with some specific additions. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE TIMES OR READ ONLINE WITH PAID SUBSCRIPTION.
Read MoreInvestigation Shows 44% Of Seneca Employees Tested Positive
Barron County Department of Health and Human Services continues to investigate an outbreak of positive COVID-19 cases at Seneca Foods in Cumberland. On July 19, the first case connected to the plant was reported to Barron County Public Health. Since then the Wisconsin National Guard, Family Health La Clinica and Barron County Public Health have…
Read MoreWicks Whackers Win
The golf match of the summer took place last Wednesday, August 12. Since 1975 two teams have gathered at the Clear Lake golf course for an annual match to see which team buys the other team a steak dinner. After the dust settled and all the sand was put back, Wick Whackers’ score of 33.555…
Read MoreFlees Accident Scene
The Turtle Lake Police Department responded to a call for help in regards to an individual fleeing the scene of an accident on Hwy. 63 in Clayton. At 7:49 a.m. Saturday, August 15 emergency personnel responded to a car vs milk truck accident in front of Arvold’s Chiropractic at the intersection of Hwy. 63 and…
Read MoreIrene Anderson
Irene Anderson, age 96, formerly of Turtle Lake, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2020 at Our House Assisted Living in Rice Lake. She was born June 2, 1924 in Barron, to Olaf and Hannah (Jensen) Dillan. She was raised in the Town of Arland and graduated from Barron High School. Irene was married…
Read MoreFrom Magazine Article To Reality, Sunflower Field Is A Big Hit
The popular line from the movie Field of Dreams, “if you build it they will come”, has come to hold true for an Almena family as an estimated 100 or more people per day make their way to a popular sunflower field, complete with trails and a maze, viewing bench and photography opportunities. The Glen…
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