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Turtle Lake Public Library Earns Four-Star Rating
The Turtle Lake Public Library earned a prestigious Four-Star rating from the Library Journal, the oldest and most respected publication covering library service. The Library Journal has more than 100,000 readers. In 2008, the publication created the rating system to recognize America’s public libraries, improve library data, and promote self-evaluation. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE…
Read MoreLarge Turnout For Fishing Contest
Amid the pandemic the Almena Sportsmen’s Club saw one of it’s best years ever for last weekend’s Upper Turtle Lake Ice Fishing Contests held Sunday from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Hundreds of people flocked to the lake during a nearly perfect day for ice fishing. The largest catch of the day went to Gage…
Read MoreBarron County Health Officer Issues Statement Regarding COVID-19 Vaccine
“Now that the COVID-19 vaccine is here, we understand many people have questions. We know many are anxious to get the vaccine. We ask for patience as we move through this process. Please monitor local news outlets often for the most accurate and up to date information. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE TIMES OR READ…
Read MoreH&W Soldner Farms Wins Award
The Alpha Award is Burnett Dairy’s annual milk quality award given to the top five dairy farms based on average somatic cell count (SCC) for the fiscal year, with the lowest SCC average receiving top honors. Due to a three-way tie, seven farms received the honorary award. The winners were recently announced during Burnett Dairy’s…
Read MoreGood Bye 2020 – Hello 2021
The year 2020 was by most accounts the most excruciating year to date with the closing of nearly all events, schools, businesses at one time and large gatherings. And while there are vaccines being administered many of the restrictions continued to remain recommended. Face mask wearing has become a normal routine for school-aged children, as…
Read MoreBerghammer Builders donate to Food Pantry
Barry Ketz, Berghammer Builders’ Project Manager for construction of the new Turtle Lake Food Pantry, presents Food Pantry volunteer Delores Selle a donation to aid in the operation of the pantry. With all phases of construction nearly complete the Food Pantry volunteers welcome all donations. Pictured during the donation are, left to right: Frank Maas,…
Read MoreBarron Victim Was Unarmed When Shot; Suspect Charged With First Degree Intentional Homicide
A 20-year old Cumberland man charged with first degree intentional homicide following a shooting in Barron last week appeared for an initial appearance where a $75,000 cash bond was set. An adjourned initial appearance is scheduled for January 19, 2021. Clayton M. Lauritsen has been charged with first degree intentional homicide after allegedly shooting, and…
Read MoreArmstrong Sworn In as State Representative
State Rep. David B. Armstrong (R-Rice Lake) officially took office as Representative for the 75th Assembly District on Monday afternoon, when he joined his colleagues at a ceremony in the Wisconsin State Capitol’s Assembly chambers. The oath was administered by Chief Justice Patience Roggensack. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE TIMES OR READ ONLINE WITH PAID…
Read MoreUrgency Setting In Regarding Industrial Wastewater User Agreements
While the Village is in the midst of multi-million dollar wastewater treatment plant upgrades, industrial user agreements have yet to be signed by any of the Village’s high flow, high strength industries. The Village is in the midst of a WWTP upgrade that could push an estimated $20-million plus mark. In order to finalize upgrade…
Read MoreInfinity Employees Give Back
As an annual benefit to their employees and the community, Infinity Retail Services, Turtle Lake, provides each full-time employee $250.00 to donate to the local charity of their choice. However, due to Covid this year the recipients were not brought into the plant to receive their checks. Organizations that received employee donations were: Turtle Lake…
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