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OCTOBER 13, 2011 Grace Bergstrom, Cushing, received $25 in Chamber Bucks for having the largest pumpkin in the Wisconsin Colorfest giant pumpkin contest held at the Turtle Lake Village Park on Saturday, October 1. The pumpkin weighed in at 470 pounds. The Giant Pumpkin Contest was held by the Turtle Lake Garden Club. On Thursday,…
Read MoreGarden Club Decorates For Halloween Season
Maybe you have already noticed the spook-tacular fall display on Hwy 8, next to the Turtle Lake sign in the Village Park. The Turtle Lake Garden Club has assembled this fun fall presentation including pumpkins, mums, ghosts and a scarecrow cute enough to be up all year round. The TLGC will be watering the flowers…
Read More67 Year Class Reunion
The Clayton Class of 1954 met Wednesday, August 25 at 7 Brothers in Clayton for their 67-year Class Reunion. Shelby (Ludwig) Obershaw came the furthest distance, all the way from California. Those attending were, left to right: Marie (Ketz) Smead, Nancy (Brackee) Cain, Gerry Gilbertson (Doug’s wife), Rose (Walberg) Vodhaine, JoAnn (Prusak) Schramski, Shelby (Ludwig)…
Read MoreBarron Electric Installs Electric Charging Station
Barron Electric Cooperative recently held a grand opening for a 50 KW, Level 3, DC fast charger and a Level 2 charger which were installed at The Prime Bar and Family Dining in Trego. Electric vehicle owners will have the opportunity to stop and charge their vehicle and stay for dinner. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN…
Read MoreLake District donates to school
The School District of Turtle Lake received a wonderful donation from the Upper Turtle Lake District. The funds will be used to purchase Biology equipment to investigate water quality. Pictured are, left to right: Jason Hinze – MS/HS Principal, Kent Kindschy – Superintendent, Sherry Warrick, Carol Timmerman Upper Turtle Lake District Commissioners
Read MoreTurtle Lake School To Conduct Community-Wide Survey
The Turtle Lake School District is reaching out to all District residents, including parents and staff, in the next few weeks to gather input regarding District operations with a community-wide survey. We have hired School Perceptions, an independent educational research firm, to conduct the survey and ensure all responses are kept confidential. We are asking…
Read MoreRural resident gets first bear
It’s never too late to start. Longtime resident of the Pipe Lake area, Kay Harr, was successful Wednesday, September 15 on her first black bear hunt. The bear, which measured five-foot long, was harvested over bait at 5:10 p.m. in the Dallas area. Pictured with Kay is her great-grandson Easton Paulson. Kay’s grandson assisted her…
Read MoreClass of 1971 holds 50th Class Reunion
The Turtle Lake Class of 1971 held it’s 50 year reunion Saturday, September 11 at the Turtle Lake American Legion. Classmates had the opportunity to see many newspaper articles, photos, yearbooks, prom dresses, gym uniforms, letter jackets, Home Ed sewing projects and more. It was a wonderful day to reconnect with many of the classmates.…
Read MoreBCREA Presents Community Service Award
At the September meeting of the Barron County Retired Educator’s Association, the 2020-2021 AARP/NRTA Community Service Award was presented to Stan Bergum by Keith Kolpack, president of the local educator organization. READ COMPLETE STORY IN THE TIMES OR ONLINE WITH PAID SUBSCRIPTION
Read MoreBarron County Public Health to Prioritize COVID-19 Cases
Wisconsin is experiencing another surge in COVID-19 cases. This is impacting hospitals and local health departments across Wisconsin and the United States. Difficult decisions on COVID-19 response are having to be made. Many public health departments are once again entering into crisis standards of practice due to the overwhelming number of cases coming in each…
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