Area News
Library To Present Whale of a Tale Program
The Turtle Lake Public Library will be presenting an outdoor program Tuesday, July 27 titled Whale of a Tale. This program, part of a summer series sponsored by the Friends of the Turtle Lake Public Library, will feature some extemely large whale bones and will take visitors to the ocean to learn about whales, their…
Read MoreRetires From Fire Department
After 32 years of service on the Turtle Lake Fire Department, Bud Matton has retired. Presenting Bud (center) with his Plaque of Appreciation are, left to right: Assistant Chiefs Pat Gehrman and Travis Helling, Secretary Dave Pabst and Fire Chief Ray Helling.
Read MorePolk County Deputy receives Deputy Sheriff of the Year Award
On Wednesday, June 23 Polk County Deputy Andrew Vitalis received his Deputy Sheriff of the Year Award at the National Sheriff’s Association conference held in Phoenix, Arizone. Deputy Vitalis was recognized for his work in solving the 7-year old cold case hit and run crash in the Round Lake Community that killed Richard Cobenais and…
Read MoreParkview Presents: Discipleship and Disney
The moment we get it, when the lightbulb goes off and we say, “Oh, God loves me! I’m not perfect, but God’s love and grace is for me” is just the beginning of a lifelong journey. The journey is one of learning how to love God back, how to love others and not hurt them,…
Read MoreParkview Gives Donation
Pastor Adam Woods (left) and Tammy Turcotte (right) of Parkview United Methodist Church present a $190 check and custom-decorated mug to Betty Collins (center) of the Polk County Salvation Army Backpack Program to offer what was raised during the “Make and Take” fundraiser. Prior to Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, Parkview UMC offered decorate-it-yourself mugs for…
Read MoreTurtle Lake School Track Fundraiser
For those recycling their aluminum cans the can cart located at Austad’s Super Valu in Turtle Lake is set up as the Turtle Lake High School track fundraiser during the month of July. All proceeds from the cans will be used for the future track upgrade.
Read MoreGolden Turtle Found
Laura, left, and 8-year old Charlie Miller, right, found the Golden Turtle and won $100 in Chamber Bucks. The Golden Turtle was hid under the Turtle Lake welcome sign on Hwy. 63 on the southwest side of the Village.
Read MoreSeek Title of Miss Turtle Lake & Little Miss Turtle Lake
Three young ladies will vie for the title of Miss Turtle Lake at this year’s Turtle Lake Inter-Co. Fair, Friday through Sunday, July 9 – 11, 2021. On Friday night, July 9 at 6:00 p.m., all reigning royalty, contestants, parents, and sponsors will be introduced on stage and then coronation will take place. The reigning…
Read MoreBlue Ribbon Cleaners Gift Cleaning
Recently, Blue Ribbon Cleaners graciously gifted the Turtle Lake Lions Club with cleaning the kitchen in the Village Park. The Blue Ribbon Cleaners brought four cleaners and completely scrubbed and sanitized the kitchen and eating area in the kitchen pavilion.
Read MoreYard of the Month Announced
The winner of the Yard of the Month Award for June 2021 is Roger Hatalla of 425 Martin Avenue in the Village of Turtle Lake. The yard is cheerful yet relaxing. The Yard of the Month is a joint project of the Turtle Lake Garden Club with the Bureau of Tourism. Each winner receives the…
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