WIAA CANCELS ALL REMAINING WINTER STATE TOURNAMENT SERIES EVENTS
The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association determined all remaining games of the State Girls Basketball Tournament, and the boys basketball sectional finals and the State Tournament will be canceled in response to the evolving concerns over the spread of COVID-19. The WIAA regrets the lost opportunity for teams and players that have worked to achieve their…
Read MoreThird Case of COVID-19 Confirmed in Wisconsin
Person was exposed while traveling The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and Public Health Madison and Dane County announced a third person has tested positive for COVID-19. The person was exposed while traveling in the United States and is currently isolated at home. County health officials are working to determine the people who have…
Read MoreOsceola Schools Close One Day Due To COVID-19
The Osceola School District closed school Tuesday, March 10 due to an individual who attending a school event and has tested positive for the coronavirus. In a letter posted on the school’s website Superintendent Mark Luebker said the school district was working closely witht he Polk County Health Department to stay informed ont he most…
Read MoreStill Looking For Vintage Photos
In last week’s photo we received a few responses. The two unidentified managers in the 1967-68 Laker basketball team photo are Greg “Oscar” Ranallo (front row left) and George Hansen (back row left). The Lakers tied for the conference championship with Clayton and Clear Lake. They won the District and in the Regionals they upset…
Read MoreCentury Old Farmhouse Destroyed By Fire
A 120-year old Turtle Lake area farmhouse was destroyed by fire Thursday evening, March 5. Cause of the blaze is still under investigation. At 11:44 p.m. the Turtle Lake Fire Department was dispatched to the 2-story stucture fire at the Dale Hellstern residence on the south side of the village. Eight minutes after being paged…
Read MoreLaker firepower sinks Pirates in opening round of tournament
Five Lakers found double digit scoring Tuesday, March 3 as they defeated the Gilman Pirates 97-66 in the opening round of the WIAA Division 5 basketball tournament. Playing on their home court the Lakers took command early and never looked back. Jumping out to a 16-4 lead the Lakers forced the Pirates into a timeout…
Read MoreSecond half drought sends Lancers over Lakers in Regional semi-final
In a game that featured 11 first half lead changes the Lakers boys suffered through an early second half drought that brought their 2019-20 season to a end in the second round of the Division 5 playoffs against the Eau Claire Immanuel Luth-eran Lancers Friday night in Turtle Lake. The Lakers entered the game as…
Read MoreGeorge Stackhouse
George Elroy Stackhouse, 69, of Reeve, passed unexpectedly due to a farming accident, March 8, 2020 at his farm. He was born July 7, 1950 in Rochester, MN to Bruce and Janet (Deedrick) Stackhouse. George was a proud farmer and construction worker. He always made sure to take good care of his animals. George loved…
Read MoreWilbert Becker
Wilbert (Bert) Becker formerly of Almena Wisconsin passed away on February 26, 2020 at his home in Apple Valley, Minnesota, at age 85. A memorial service was held on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at Church of the Risen Savior in Burnsville, MN with Fr. Tom Krenik officiating. Bert attended Almena grade school and graduated from…
Read MoreFFA Alumni Chapters To Host Benefit Auction
Get ready to bid for the Blue and Gold! The Amery, Turtle Lake, Unity and Luck FFA Alumni chapters will team up to host their next FFA Alumni Benefit Auction and Dinner on Saturday, March 28, at BrowTine Restaurant and Event Center, just off U.S. Highway 8 north of Amery on County Road H. A…
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