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It was a light turnout with only about a dozen or so guests attending the annual school board meeting held Wednesday evening, October 20. Most of those in attendance were there due to agenda items on the upcoming regular meeting that followed. School board President Shad Torgerson was elected to serve as chairperson. Linda Flottum,…

On August 25, 2021, at approximately 8:55 p.m. a Barron County Jail officer was informed Terrence Shipp, 37, Rice Lake, was seen wrapping something around his neck. Officers spoke with Shipp who agreed to speak with Northwest Connections and was taken to booking. A determination could not be made regarding Shipp as he would not…

10 YEARS AGO OCTOBER 27, 2011 The Turtle Lake Police Department, along with all other Barron County Law Enforcement agencies are partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration’s prescription drug take back event on Saturday, October 29, from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Skinner Funeral Homes invite all those who have experienced the death of a…

A two-vehicle accident claimed the life of a Clear Lake woman Friday, October 15. The Polk County Sheriff’s Department received a call at 7:00 a.m. regarding a two-vehicle crash on Cty. F near 50th Avenue in the Town of Black Brook, between Clear Lake and Amery. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE TIMES OR READ ONLINE…

10 YEARS AGO OCTOBER 20, 2011 The Village of Turtle Lake’s new well, located at the Hartzell Memorial Softball Field, has been shut down while the public works department investigates a rise in the arsenic level in the water from that well. Public Works Director Cory Davis explained to the village board tests for arsenic…

The Turtle Lake Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes the Turtle Lake Community to join in this annual fall decorating contest. Scarecrow displays will need to portray Movie Characters, which will be this year’s theme. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE TIMES OR READ ONLINE WITH PAID SUBSCRIPTION.