Indian Motorcycle Riders Pass Through Town
An estimated 125 Indian motorcycle riders passed through downtown Turtle Lake shortly after noon Friday, August 20 on their way to the St. Croix Casino. These riders were participating in Indian Bike Week, an 8-day Sunday to Sunday event. On Saturday, August 21, Indian motorcyclists from around the country, and world, gathered in Stillwater, Minnesota…
Read MoreWicks Wackers Come Out On Top
The 2021 golf league season closed with the event of the year – Wick Whackers vs Bogieman.This annual steak challenge started in 1975 to see which team purchased steaks for the other. The Bogiemen still hold a one game lead but Wick’s Whackers won the 2021 match with a 36.50 to 35.66 net team average…
Read MoreATV Field Damage
On August 13, 2021, the Barron County Sheriff’s Department received a report of farmland that had been damaged as a result of a vehicle driving off of the ATV trail and recklessly through a field. The damaged field was just west of the Barron County ATV intensive use area which is one of the most…
Read MoreFDA Approves First COVID-19 Vaccine
On August 23, 2021, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted full approval to the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for people 16 and older. With full approval, the Pfizer vaccine will now be called “Comirnaty.” Public Health Departments across Western Wisconsin hope that this approval will increase vaccine confidence across the region. While full approval…
Read MoreDriver had a suspended license
A Turtle Lake police officer, on routine patrol, discovered the registered owner of a vehicle he had observed traveling through the village had a suspended license. While following the vehicle the officer saw it cross over the fog line twice. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE TIMES OR READ ONLINE WITH PAID SUBSCRIPTION
Read MoreA Look Back
10 YEARS AGO AUGUST 25, 2011 Work continues in the demolition of the old B-Plant in downtown Turtle Lake. On Tuesday, August 23 the front of the building was brought down. Portions of the building will be crushed and recycled for use a the new GreenWhey construction site. This may have been the final flight…
Read MoreFire Damages Home, Truck, Camper
The Almena Fire Department responded to a structure fire at a residence on Hwy. 8 at Poskin Sunday, August 15. A call was received at 3:15 p.m. by Barron County Dispatch of a truck on fire near the residence. Before the call was ended the caller said the house was also on fire. Almena Fire…
Read MoreLive Music Coming to Downtown Turtle Lake
The dates are set and the bands booked for a fun family event to be held this fall at Railway Park in downtown Turtle Lake. Members of the Venture Downtown Committee of the Turtle Lake Chamber of Commerce, have organized a series of live music concerts and local artisans for the community to enjoy. The…
Read MoreTLPD to participate in ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign
The Turtle Lake Police Department is joining law enforcement agencies across Wisconsin during the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign from Wednesday, August 18 through Labor Day (September 6).SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE TIMES OR READ ONLINE WITH PAID SUBSCRIPTION
Read MoreTC 3/4 softball girls close out season
The Turtle Lake/Clayton girls 3rd/4th Grade Gold softball team participated in the Barron County Softball League throughout June and July. On the weekend of July 30 and 31, they played in the year-end tournament hosted by Cameron. They won games one and two and tied game three of the pool play to be seeded as…
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