Polk County deputies are better prepared to perform their duties today, declared Sheriff Waak at the Nov. 12 Polk County Board of Supervisors meeting.
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What does this mean for wildlife, and recreationalists?
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“A History of Farmington Township, Polk County, Wisconsin”
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Lilly Springs Farm’s venture into the hemp boom
DEERFIELD, Wis. (AP) — The collection includes a typewriter from the train depot, a clock from the old post office, a wooden crate from the now-defunct Johnson Hardware and a yardstick from the former Deerfield Motor Co.
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Ice Age Trail Alliance’s program gets kids thinking about nature
The first weekend of November marks the end of daylight saving time. As you set your clocks back one hour Nov. 2 before bedtime, ReadyWisconsin suggests also conducting safety checks.
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In 2018 the Osceola Chieftain cross country team left the Sectional meet at St. Croix Central as girls and boys team champions. Osceola retuned the bulk of their runners for the 2019 season. If the Chieftains snuck up on anyone last year they wouldn’t be able to do it again. They had a bulls…
In her fourth book, local author Heidi Barr has taken a fresh step into the world of poetry with Cold Spring Hallelujah, a collection of poems in the themes of healing, faith, and nature.
After several well attended and impassioned meetings, the Town of Osceola Board passed an ordinance to create a five member town board with a two to one vote at a special meeting Oct. 22. A public hearing was scheduled just before the meeting in which the vote took place where more than 50 c…
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Halloween is a lot of fun for kids and parents alike, but dangers are often overlooked for pets during the holiday. Foods like chocolate, candies and other Halloween items can all pose a potential risk for small pets during all the fun.
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Rebecca* had been living with her husband and children for over five years at the same Osceola residence when, earlier in 2019, she received a notice of termination of tenancy. Over the previous year, mold was a common problem for the household, and had even spread to the furnace. A repair t…
Polk County will be adding at least one new staff member to the sheriff’s department following actions taken by the county board Oct. 15
After months of discussion and committee meetings, the Polk County board of supervisors Oct. 15 passed a moratorium on concentrated animal feeding operations, commonly referred to as CAFOs, by an 11-3 vote.
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Her road to recovery after life-changing accident
A recognition of service was given to retiring Osceola Police Officer Dan Kelley on Tuesday, Oct. 8. An award given to him by Osceola Chief of Police, Ron Pedrys, read, “Presented to Officer Dan Kelley in appreciation of 26 years of outstanding service to the citizens of the village of Osceo…
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An estimated 150,000 to 200,000 boaters, floaters and paddlers arrive or launch out of Osceola Landing on the St. Croix River every year according to the National Park Service. With issues of safety hazards, flooding and more, the National Park Service has announced a major project to update…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — President Donald Trump’s agriculture secretary said during a stop in Wisconsin that he doesn’t know if the family dairy farm can survive as the industry moves toward a factory farm model.
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A group of legislators have introduced a bill that would legalize medical marijuana in Wisconsin.
The largest congressional district in the state of Wisconsin will have a new legislator after Gov. Tony Evers schedules a special election. After being told his initial dates violated federal law, Gov. Evers has redacted the original dates and is exploring two options. Both of these options …
Polk County Sheriff’s Office responded to a rollover accident in Garfield that left one man dead September 30.
After some deliberation, the Town of Osceola Board of Supervisor’s elected to hire Public Administration Associates, LLC, to conduct municipal consulting services during their monthly meeting October 1.
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“I would say in the last two years the marketing has increased for vaping targeting the age groups of our students and it’s caused a drastic increase of vaping in schools,” says Osceola High School Principal Adam Spiegel. “We’ve really had to be proactive in figuring out the ‘why’ behind it …
Public hearing scheduled for October 22
OMC’s new CEO reflects on first six months
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The Wisconsin Department of Transportation(DOT) will be raising a number of fees, including annual registration fees and title fees, starting October 1.
Staff at Hauge Dental Care are expanding their skills and services offered at the office.
At their Sept. 25 meeting he Osceola School Board voted against a proposal that would allow athletes to participate in two sports each season. While dual sports have occurred in the past, according to Pete Kammerud, board members unanimously denied this request.
An initial draft of the county’s budget and levy calls for a small levy decrease in 2020, keeping the county’s portion of property tax relatively flat.
The Light-Up Dresser 2019 Project has been completed and now illuminates the two “Welcome to Dresser” signs, on opposite sides of Main Street.
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Franconia Sculpture Park will hosts its 23rd Annual Art and Artists Celebration September 28 from 12 to 6 p.m. This event serves as the opening reception for the sculptures created in 2019, with opportunities all day to satisfy your artistic curiosity and participate in family art-making. V…
Fatality after car - bicycle accident
No new mining permits will be issued in the Town of Farmington until at least late March after the board instituted a six-month freeze on new quarry permits.
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With drop off bins overflowing and a mountain of recyclables awaiting sorting, the Polk County Board will consider whether the county should continue to operating its own recycling center.
The Farmington Town Board selected committee members September 9 to research and propose regulations on new and expanding mines.
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Electric vehicle (EV) drivers can now charge their cars at Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative’s charging station in St. Croix Falls, between Midwest One Bank and Marketplace Foods off Hwy. 8. The charging station is free to the public.
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River Valley Potters has announced its fall pottery sale, September 27, 28 and 29. The group of eight ceramic artists and potters with six independent studios in Minnesota and Wisconsin works collectively to promote their studio sales and foster enthusiasm for ceramics in the region. The Wis…
The Osceola School Board voted in their last meeting on August 4 to support the T21 Smoking Age Bill.
In response to severe lung problems reported across the nation by people who have used electronic cigarettes, the Polk County Health Department is urging area residents not to vape or use e-cigarettes.
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Kari Zegarski, longtime clerk for the Village of Osceola, has accepted a position with the City of Oak Park Heights. Her last day with the village will be September 18.
UPDATE: The Polk County Sheriff's Office September 17 released the names of those who died as a result of the September 16 crash: The driver fatally injured was 16-year-old Michael Magnuson, from rural Clayton. The passenger fatally injured was 16-year-old Grace Schradle also from rural Clayton.
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Jahnnalee Randall grew up with an airstrip in her backyard. Measuring half a mile long and 70 feet wide, it’s been there since she was a girl, though neither she nor her father can remember exactly what year it was constructed, only that it was before 9/11.
Southbound Interstate 35E will close at I-35W in Lino Lakes beginning 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, to 10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 15, for the removal of the I-35W flyover bridge over I-35E. Motorists will be detoured around the closure using I-35W, Highway 10 and I-694.
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