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Graduation Ceremonies Planned For End Of July
Salutatorian Hannah Orf, left, and Valedictorian Casey Kahl, were able to perform the graduation addresses to a select group of family and administration Tuesday morning. Seniors spent the day walking across the stage for a video that will be released on Facebook May 22. A July 31 ceremony is presently scheduled in the high school…
Read MoreTurtle Lake Inter-Co. Fair Latest Victim Of Pandemic
For the first time in it’s history the Turtle Lake Inter-County Fair has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE TIMES OR READ ONLINE WITH PAID SUBSCRIPTION.
Read MoreBusiness Recovery Task Force Working for Polk County
Polk County has assembled a Business Recovery Task Force being led by the Polk County Economic Development Corporation. The focus of the team is to provide resources and information local businesses can utilize to assist in opening and operating their businesses in a safe and healthy environment while also providing ideas and connections to address…
Read MoreBarron and Polk County look for clarification on reopening from Governor
“As Sheriff, I understand that several businesses are opening today (Tuesday, May 12) and are asking questions regarding the position of the Sheriff’s Department regarding enforcement of the Safer at Home Order going forward,” said Barron County Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald in a recent press release. “We are taking the position that we will not be…
Read MoreThree More Cases of COVID-19 Confirmed in Barron County
Three more cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed. This brings the total positive cases for Barron County to 10. Six have recovered. Four are isolating at home. Of the three new cases, two had recently traveled to a neighboring state. The third was a close contact of a positive case in another jurisdiction. These three…
Read MoreAccident Victim Air Lifted By Life Link
Turtle Lake emergency personnel responded to a Saturday morning call the at Wisconsin Whey loading dock. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE TIMES OR READ ONLINE WITH PAID SUBSCRIPTION.
Read MoreMore Than 1000 Desks Given Away By Infinity Retail Services
On Thursday, April 30 the Infinity Retail Services free school desk give-away came to an end. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE TIMES OR READ ONLINE WITH PAID SUBSCRIPTION.
Read MoreNew Case of COVID-19 Confirmed in Barron County
Late afternoon on Friday, May 1, an additional case of COVID-19 was confirmed in Barron County. This brings the total positive cases to seven. The previous six have all recovered. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE TIMES OR READ ONLINE WITH PAID SUBSCRIPTION.
Read More230 Tested During Two-Day Testing Event
Just over 200 tests were administered by Wisconsin National Guard Medics during a two-day free testing event held Sunday and Monday, May 3 – 4, at the St. Croix Casino campground site. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE TIMES OR READ ONLINE WITH PAID SUBSCRIPTION.
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