WIAA votes to cancel 2020 spring sports and tournaments
The WIAA Board of Control has voted to cancel 2020 the regular season and tournaments. However, in efforts to provide an opportunity for spring teams to practice and compete, the Board also granted 30 days for practice and competition over the summer to include seniors. Acclimatization rules must still be followed and contact must follow…
Read MoreFinding a unique way to fight drugs
Through a generous donation from the Women’s Group at Parkview United Methodist Church in Turtle Lake, the Turtle Lake Police Department was able to build a billboard that is placed on the west side of Turtle Lake that faces both Hwy’s 8 and 63. The TLPD is hoping that this will be more of a…
Read MoreStill Looking for Vintage Photos
This week’s photo was provided by Kay Harr. It is a picture of the 1953 Homecoming queens riding their float during the Homecoming Parade that traveled down Maple Street. Pictured are Marlene Splatt, Nancy Olson, Anne Lange, Pauline Bowers, Rose Marie Nordquist and the junior royalty. We are not sure what the order is or…
Read MoreBurnett Dairy Donates to School
Turtle Lake families receiving meals through the School during the COVID-19 pandemic received a special treat due to a generous donation from Burnett Dairy Cooperative. Burnett Dairy, located in Grantsburg Wisconsin contacted the school with a donation of over 480 pounds of shredded mozzarella cheese. Not only was the cheese delivered directly to the school,…
Read MoreNo New Cases In Barron and Polk Counties
On Thursday, April 16, Governor Evers extended the Safer At Home Order until May 26, keeping schools and many businesses closed. “We know people have questions about this, said Laura Sauve, Health Officer for Barron County. “We are working on getting more clarification about what this will mean for our communities. We will share as…
Read MoreStudents And Food Pantries Benefit From Lake Country Dairy Donations
Schuman Cheese-Lake Country Dairy in Turtle Lake, Wisconsin announced it is donating more than 15,000 pounds of dairy products to area schools and food pantries, as part of its ongoing effort give back to the community. “The team at Lake Country Dairy always takes great pride in making high-quality dairy products that our customers love,…
Read MoreSuccessful on first turkey during Youth Hunt
Wyatt Klingelhoets, 9-year old son of Krista and Dave Klingelhoets, Turtle Lake, harvested his first turkey Saturday, April 11 during Wisconsin’s Youth Hunt. The tom had 3/4-inch spurs and a 9-inch beard.
Read MoreSixth Case Of COVID-19 Confirmed In Barron County; First Two Have Recovered
Another case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in Barron County. This is Barron County’s sixth positive test. The new case had been in close contact with a person who tested positive. The individual was contacted by Public Health to let them know they had been exposed. Since then, they have remained home and stayed away…
Read MoreTwo charged following search
Two Turtle Lake residents have been charged following the discovery of marijuana during the execution of a search warrant. Steven J. Miller, 41, and Tashena N. Dozois, 35, were both charged with possession with intent to deliver THC and two counts of drug paraphernalia as party to a crime following a March 13 search. According…
Read MoreKCs donate after fire
Dave Wozniak, left, recently presented Dale Hellstern with a $600 relief donation generated from the local and state Knights of Columbus organizations. On Thursday evening, March 5, fire completely destroyed the 120-year old Hellstern home on South Pine Street. Dale lost nearly everything in the blaze.
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