The Polk County Health Department has issued a swimming advisory on Big Butternut Beach due to high levels of Fecal Coliform Bacteria. High levels have been confirmed in conclusive water tests done July 22 and July 29, 2020. The swimming advisory will remain in effect until two consecutive t…
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) provides weekly updates on road construction projects in the following counties in northwest Wisconsin: Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Buffalo, Burnett, Chippewa, Clark, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Rusk, St. Croix, …
From June 19 to 24, the Osceola School District surveyed parents and guardians of students regarding school reopening this fall and received 926 responses. The results are as follows.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office sent out the following news release Friday afternoon:
The Polk County Sheriff's Office released the names Monday morning of those who died in the crash.
To help ensure the safety of all travelers, the Wisconsin State Patrol plans to conduct aerial traffic enforcement in Jackson, Eau Claire and St. Croix counties. Aerial enforcement missions are planned for:
Back to back vacancies recently left the Polk County Board of Supervisors in an unprecedented situation, leaving Board Chair, Chris Nelson, appointing two new Supervisors; Sharon Kelly-District 8 and Dan Ruck-District 6.
Jessica Thorson was an undergraduate at the University of St. Thomas when she got the spark she needed to embark on her future path.
On Saturday, the Wisconsin Bear Hunters Association (WBHA) announced its endorsement of Rob Stafsholt’s campaign for Wisconsin’s 10th Senate District. Stafsholt is a Life Member of the organization and served on its Board of Directors for many years. In the Legislature, he has been a leader…
With less than two weeks until the August 11 election, State Representative Rob Stafsholt announced the endorsement of several local officials in his campaign for State Senate. These leaders join Governor Scott Walker, Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch and other prominent conservatives in backi…
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today declared a Public Health Emergency and issued an Emergency Order requiring individuals to wear face coverings when indoors and not in a private residence, with some exceptions as clarified and defined in the order. The order is effective at 12:01 a.m. on Satu…
A return to normalcy for public and private schools across Wisconsin occurred Thursday.
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Just beyond the bustling downtown of Osceola, Ridge Road contrasts the crowded storefronts with a scenic, meandering path. Like a slice of an endless country road from a Hollywood film, the summertime drive is set in a lush sea of green. Pristine rows of crops along the road stretch into the…
Rep. Gae Magnafici (R-Dresser) visited the White House July 16 to join President Donald J. Trump for the Rollback of Regulations Helping All Americans event. The event also reinforces the Initiative on Regulatory Innovation, led by Vice President Mike Pence, that aims to cut regulations and …
Coronavirus concerns dominated the regular Osceola School Board meeting Wednesday, July 15.
Village Administrator Benjamin Krumenauer announced the latest changes to Village buildings due to COVID-19 during the board meeting July 14.
Those in attendance at the Osceola Middle School Library July 15 spent nearly an hour hearing the School District’s reopening plans for the 2020-2021 school year.
It was a busy and wild early Friday morning along I-94 near the Roberts exit
MADISON, Wis. – Friends Thomas Cook and Joseph Feeney shook hands in 1992, swearing if either one won the Powerball jackpot, they would split the winnings…no matter who bought the ticket. Tom, of Elk Mound, and Joe, of Menomonie, made good on that handshake when Tom realized a Powerball tick…
Readers of the Osceola Sun are being asked to help recognize the best of everything from food to shopping to best local sports team.
Before its regular board meeting July 15, the Osceola School Board held a committee meeting with the main topic being the school’s reopening plans for the 2020-21 school year.
Fall sports will be occurring throughout the state of Wisconsin.
An extensive Village Board meeting was held July 14 as it lasted nearly 3 ½ hours.
The worldwide pandemic (COVID-19) has forced a decision to cancel operations of the Osceola and St. Croix Valley Railway for the remainder of 2020. The decision was made July 17, by the Board of Directors of the Minnesota Transportation Museum (MTM), which operates the railway along the St. …
The Polk County Sheriff's Office Dispatch Center received a call at 7:11 p.m., Sunday, July 19 of a one vehicle motorcycle accident on State Highway 35, north of 240th Avenue.
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The Village of Dresser Board of Trustees prepared for upcoming elections in response to COVID-19 restrictions and community safety at its July 6 meeting. A vote passed to permanently change the polling place to the Dresser Community Hall in an effort to keep social distancing guidelines in p…
Tensions heightened between the Town of Osceola board and members of the community as the board offered former clerk/treasurer, Lorraine Rugroden, an open ended, part-time position as a deputy treasurer’s assistant. The goal of hiring Rugroden is to help the town get caught up on financial w…
The worldwide pandemic (COVID-19) has forced a decision to cancel operations of the Osceola & St. Croix Valley Railway for the remainder of 2020. The decision was made on July 17, 2020 by the Board of Directors of the Minnesota Transportation Museum (MTM), which operates the railway alon…
From a certain perspective, school closings aren’t actally that bad. Of course, for educators, school closings are a logistical marathon; for students, a relational wasteland; for parents, a temporary career change. But for the facility managers, the vacant buildings are ideal for catching u…
The Washington County Sheriff's Office released more details Friday morning about the accident Thursday night which claimed the life of a man in Lakeland Township.
Described as a ‘get-to-know’ session, the Town of Farmington board and Village of Osceola board met for two hours July 8 about Farmington’s ordinance for the nonmetallic mine.
A July 2 vehicle crash on Highway 35 north of 90th Avenue in the Town of Osceola claimed the lives of Scott L. Brust, 58 and Lisa M. Swanson, 53; both of Cushing.
Residential fishing licenses across Wisconsin are at a five-year high but non-residential license are at a five-year low, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. These trends are similar to those at the national level.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday afternoon they are looking for additional information on the crash July 2 that claimed the lives of Scott Brust, 58, and Lisa Swanson, 53, both of Cushing.
Readers and advertisers of Sentinel Publications, owners of the Amery Free Press, Baldwin Bulletin, Burnett County Sentinel, Country Messenger and The Sun, will see bylines and faces from sister offices sharing duties in other offices.
During the late morning hours of July 3, the body of a missing Amery man, Andre Lyons, 40, was discovered south of Farmington off Highway 35.
Polk County Health Department (PCHD) confirmed Tuesday a second Polk County resident died of complications from Coronavirus (COVID-19). This person, in their 80's with multiple underlying health conditions, fought a long battle with the illness and passed away at a Twin Cities hospital. PCHD…
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During the new normal of the Coronavirus, life looks a little different for everyone. For some, it means being stuck in a house with family for weeks on end; for others, it means endless Zoom conferences replacing in-person hangouts. For couples who are dating, the new “normal” looks even mo…
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For the Osceola School District, there’s not enough time in the school year. With the Coronavirus pandemic causing massive uncertainty to any proposed schedule, the Board of Education navigates unknown obstacles as they come.
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The Osceola school district will be opening some school facilities this summer, for both official school program use and non-school community use.
Debates between opposing sides of county trail issues have been taking place in Balsam Lake for quite some time. Recently, the Polk County board has opted to try something new by forming a group specifically for trail management, the Polk County Parks and Trail Advisory Group (TAG).
Polk County Administrator Vince Netherland gave the board a brief update pertaining to COVID-19 numbers in Polk County at their June meeting.
The Osceola High School has finalized their plans for the 2020 graduation ceremony.
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In Wisconsin, dairy’s kind of a big deal. Whether it’s the creamer for your morning coffee or the shredded parmesan on a spaghetti dinner, dairy seems to work itself into every part of the day. That’s why we celebrate June Dairy Month every year to show our local farmers some love.
For those who are not aware, there are a surprising amount of clowns with a substantial public following. East Farmington resident John Carufel can recite a long list of his favorite clowns, including Ronald McDonald, whom he’d the privilege to meet during a local McDonald’s grand opening.
The Osceola Area Chamber and Main Street Program’s Picnic-to-Go initiative has been selected to receive the first of AARP Wisconsin’s “Small Dollar, Big Impact” grants.
The Osceola Village board unanimously passed a resolution at their regularly scheduled meeting June 9 addressing the village’s ongoing relationship with the Mill Pond Learning Foundation.
Osceola Medical Center has resumed most of its services, including elective surgeries, Scandia Clinic, preventive services and procedures. Although things look different at the medical center and clinics, the necessary precautions are being put into place to keep patients and staff safe.
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