Charles Peterson
Charles (Chuck) Peterson of Turtle Lake, WI passed away Tuesday, April, 28th at home surrounded by family at the age of 88. Chuck was born Sept. 28th 1931 at home in Turtle Lake to Carl Peterson and Ellen (Lindberg) Peterson. He was married in Turtle Lake, WI on April 25th, 1970 to Mary Peetz.…
Read MoreMore Than 1000 Desks Given Away By Infinity Retail Services
On Thursday, April 30 the Infinity Retail Services free school desk give-away came to an end. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE TIMES OR READ ONLINE WITH PAID SUBSCRIPTION.
Read MoreNew Case of COVID-19 Confirmed in Barron County
Late afternoon on Friday, May 1, an additional case of COVID-19 was confirmed in Barron County. This brings the total positive cases to seven. The previous six have all recovered. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE TIMES OR READ ONLINE WITH PAID SUBSCRIPTION.
Read More230 Tested During Two-Day Testing Event
Just over 200 tests were administered by Wisconsin National Guard Medics during a two-day free testing event held Sunday and Monday, May 3 – 4, at the St. Croix Casino campground site. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE TIMES OR READ ONLINE WITH PAID SUBSCRIPTION.
Read MoreFree COVID-19 Drive Thru Testing
Police Department And Village Put Together Meeting Regarding Re-Opening
“When you don’t see numbers or sickness, it’s hard to take. It’s frustrating,” said Village Administrator Scott Hildebrand during an impromptu meeting with a number of the business professionals of Turtle Lake in regards to a statement from the Polk County Sheriff indicating it was his opinion Polk County non-essential businesses could begin reopening Friday,…
Read MoreABSOLUTELY NO BURNING
All burning in the Turtle Lake Fire District (Village of Turtle Lake, Townships of Turtle Lake and Beaver) is prohibited until further notice from the Fire District. The Turtle Lake Fire District is not issuing any permits at all until further notice.
Read MoreGranary A Complete Loss In Weekend Fire
Shortly before noon on Saturday, April 25 the Turtle Lake Fire Department responded to a call of small campfire that had gotten out of control and turned into a grass fire at and was getting close to a stand of pine trees and buildings at a 1-1/2 Street, Clayton address. “When we arrived on scene…
Read MoreChase through two states ends with apprehension
A St. Croix Falls man was taken into custody on a number of charges after fleeing from officers in a chase that encompassed Wisconsin and Minnesota before being apprehended in Luck later in the afternoon. On Monday, April 27th, 2020 at 12:30 p.m., St Croix Falls police officers and Polk County Sheriff’s deputies attempted to…
Read MoreParade Delivers Smiles And Well-Wishes On 50th Anniversary
Due to the Safer at Home mandates families have had to get creative when it comes to celebrations, birthdays and anniversaries. Such was the case for a longtime Turtle Lake area family. Saturday, April 25 marked the 50th Wedding Anniversary of Charles and Mary Peterson. “Due to COVID19 we were unable to have a get-together…
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