Area News
ATV 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 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 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 MoreStep Back Into Time At Old Time Farm Fest
The 36th annual Moon Lake Threshermen’s Association, renamed to the Old Time Farm Fest, will be held Saturday and Sunday, August 21 – 22, at the Sollman farm south of Turtle Lake on Cty. K. Saturday gates open at 8:00 a.m. with a Pancake Breakfast both days from 8:00 – 10:30 a.m. Some of the…
Read MoreA look back at The Times the last 50 years
40 YEARS AGO AUGUST 13, 1981 Dr. Craig A. Smith, DMV, has joined Dr. John Brunner on the staff of the Turtle Lake Veterinary Clinic. Dr. Smith began his duties here on Aug. 1. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE TIME OR READ ONLINE WITH PAID SUBSCRIPTION
Read More1954 Ford Mainline Captures Top Spot At GTLAA Car Show
A 1954 Ford Mainline was selected as this year’s Best of Show winner of the GTLAA Car and Craft Show held Sunday, August 8. Owners of the Mainline Shelley and Randy Hansen of Eau Claire. Due to the stormy weather in the morning, and no rain date, turnout was down this year. SEE COMPLETE STORY…
Read MoreFundraiser To Benefit Clayton Park Projects
FM Robey Field in Clayton will be the site of the Field of Dreams Fundraiser Saturday, August 14. Proceeds of the fundraiser will go towards the Grace and MJ Memorial Basketball Court as well as the Village of Clayton playground project. The feature event of the fundraiser will be an 8-team kickball tournament, beginning at…
Read MoreOne Dead, One Injured Following Crash
One person is dead and another in jail following a single car accident east of Barron Friday, August 6. According to the complaint a Barron County officer was westbound on Hwy. 8 when he met a speeding eastbound vehicle. The officer registered a speed of 72 mph before turning around in pursuit. The vehicle continued…
Read MoreDeputy Followed Use Of Force Standards In Shooting Incident
On Wednesday, July 28, 2021, an independent shooting review panel, made up of law enforcement firearm instructors and law enforcement administrators, met to review the July 14, 2021 incident in Mikana. As a result of the review, the panel found no violation of any department policy, the deputy followed all Training and Standards use of…
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