Lakers lose double-digit leads and game to Pirates
The Laker guys had double digit leads on two occasions during first half action against the Grantsburg Pirates Friday night but couldn’t hold on as the Pirates outscored the Lakers 44-19 during the second half on their way to a 68-56 win. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE TIMES OR READ ONLINE WITH PAID SUBSCRIPTION.
Read MoreA LOOK BACK AT THE TIMES
10 YEARS AGO FEBRUARY 2, 2012 In a local case of a farmer who is heading to court on two charges for shooting a bear that had attacked and killed two of his calves, DNR Regional Warden Dave Zebro explains why the DNR feels this was not a justifiable shooting, resulting in charges being brought…
Read MoreTradition Continues Following Retirement
Dave Pabst, Town of Turtle Lake road patrolman, celebrated his retirement after 25 years of service taking care of the roadways for the township at a party held Saturday, January 29 at the Turtle Lake Township Town Hall. While one career has ended, another will continue following the retirement of long-time Town of Turtle Lake…
Read MoreTC Team Wins All Three Duals At Home; Quade Places Fourth at Ladysmith Invite
The TC wrestling team won all three duals in the quad meet at home on Thursday, January 13th. In the first dual against Bruce the TC team tied 30-30 after tie-breaker material the TC team had more pins and won the dual. In the second dual the team tied again against Unity 30-30 the TC…
Read MoreTavern League donates to Salvation Army Center
Members of the Polk county and Barron County Tavern Leagues presented checks in the amount of $500 each to Duanna Bremer, center, on Tuesday, January 11 at their meeting held at J-Cools in Turtle Lake. The donations, which will be used towards neccessities of the new Salvation Army Center currently being built near Barron on…
Read MoreTRACEY J. PEETZ
Tracey Jean Peetz, 74, of St. Paul, MN, formerly of Clayton, WI passed away on December 25, 2021 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. She was born on February 24, 1947 in Virginia, MN to Bill and Myra Harrington. As a young girl, she moved with her family to St. Paul Park, MN where she…
Read MoreRUTH GRAUNKE
Ruth Ann Graunke, age 74, of Prairie Farm, WI died Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Cumberland Healthcare. Ruth Ann was born on December 2, 1947 to Alfred and Marie (Guibord) Flaw in Dallas, WI, where she was also raised and attended school. Ruth Ann enjoyed sewing, reading, jigsaw puzzles, watching & feeding the birds, tending…
Read MoreNorthern wins Fishing Contest
A couple of happy fisherwomen were all smiles after a successful ice fishing contest Sunday on Upper Turtle Lake. The contest was sponsored by the Almena Sportsman’s Club. Mother Nature provided a near perfect day to be out on the ice. Hundreds of people were on hand to attempt to match their wits with their…
Read MoreCounties And School District Affected by Rising Covid Cases
With recent Covid cases rising in both Barron and Polk Counties, county health departments continue to update procedures. A recent release from Polk County Health Department explained they have received over 500 positive cases and completed over 400 Covid tests at the Health Department drive-thru alone. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE TIMES OR READ ONLINE…
Read MoreThree in double figures as Laker gals dump Vikings
Mackenzie Tarman continued with her hot play as of late and the Lakers rolled to a 56-30 win over the Frederic Vikings Friday night at home. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE TIMES OR READ ONLINE WITH PAID SUBSCRIPTION.
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