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Warrant issued for Balsam Lake man
A warrant has been issued for a Balsam Lake man who pleaded guilty to stealing a U-Haul but failed to appear in Barron County Circuit Court for a hearing on Wednesday. Christopher R. Foltos, 49, formerly of Phoenix, Arizona, had been charged on July 17 with felony driving or operating a vehicle without the owner’s consent after the vehicle was tagged in Rice Lake by the FLOCK camera system. Foltos pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of misdemeanor theft on Feb. 9, and he was sentenced to 31 days in jail with credit for 31 days plus ordered to pay $8,235.82 in restitution.
'Crazy chicken lady' Kelsey Jorissen Olesen offers tips on raising chickens successfully
Kelsey Jorissen Olesen once operated onher own sick chicken. Taking that on, she said, helped her to step into the role of a farmer. She didn’t start out as a farmer. She had moved onto 80 acres in Shell Lake after years of working as an actress and filmmaker in Chicago. But she grew up with friends in 4-H and often hung around farms. As an adult, she felt pulled toward farming and growing her own food, first in Milwaukee and now in northwestern Wisconsin.
Man charged with reckless homicide-delivering Fentanyl
A Webster man, Calvin D. Riley, 32, had his initial appearance Friday, May 3, 2024, in Sawyer County Circuit Court on a charge of first-degree reckless homicide by delivering Fentanyl in the death of 44-year-old Gerald Rusk at a residence near Whitefish Lake on May 22, 2022. Judge Monica Isham set a preliminary hearing for May 8. Riley is in custody on a $10,000 cash bond. As conditions of his bond, Riley is ordered to have no contact with two individuals and is prohibited from...
Hunter Education opportunities in Spooner
SPOONER — There will be two opportunities for Spooner area students to become Hunter Education-certified in coming months. The traditional Spooner Hunter Education class will begin on Tuesday, Aug. 13, at the Indianhead Rifle & Pistol Club (IRPC) at 6:30 p.m. This is a great class for students who have had little or no gun handling/shooting experience. Other class dates are Aug. 17, 20 and 24 at the Spooner IRPC range. Students must enroll on the DNR Go Wild website. Instructors prefer students be at...
Spooner Golf Club will have Junior Golf program
SPOONER — The Spooner Golf Club will once again be holding its annual Junior Golf program. This year, Junior Golf will begin with clinic days June 10-11. Students are placed into groups by the number of holes they will play on play days. We have three-, five- and nine-hole groupings. Spooner Golf Club staff and PGA golf pro Fred Friedman will determine the proper group for each student. Students must walk and carry their own clubs on the days they are out on the course. (This also plays a factor in the student’s grouping.) Juniors will be involved in lesson days, play days, tournaments and the always-fun skills competition days (putting, chipping and long drive). To sign up or get more information on all Junior Clinics offered by Spooner Golf Club, stop by the pro shop or call 715.635.3580.
Softball Game Preview: Unity Hits the Road
Unity is 0-10 against Grantsburg since April of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Unity Eagles will head out on the road to square off against the Grantsburg Pirates at 4:00 p.m. Unity is is headed into Monday's game looking...
Local State Patrol officers recognized
WISCONSIN DELLS — Seven local officers were recognized at the annual Wisconsin State Patrol awards ceremony Friday, May 3, for outstanding public service for exceeding expectations of their daily duties. Inspectors Thomas Fleming and Todd Monson of Spooner were given the Lifesaving Service award for saving lives or putting themselves in physical danger to keep someone else safe. Sgt. Sean Berkowitch, Trooper Mitchell Kraetke, Inspector Martin Messa and Trooper Anthony...
Competition for 70th Rodeo queen, princess is Saturday
SPOONER — Competition will be held for the 70th Spooner Rodeo queen and princess on Saturday. Starting time will be 10 a.m., rain, shine or snow. The horsemanship portion and crowning will be livestreamed from the Spooner Rodeo Facebook page. Crowning of the new queen and princess will take place at 2:15 p.m. Everyone is invited to the horsemanship portion in the arena to cheer on the girls. Five candidates...
Miss Teen Rodeo, Miss Rodeo Wis. will be guests at 70th Spooner Rodeo
SPOONER — The 70th Spooner Heart of the North Rodeo roars into town July 11-13 and will treat fans to the very finest professional rodeo entertainment and action. Part of the big Rodeo celebration will the lovely and talented guest royalty, as Spooner welcomes the reining Miss Teen Rodeo Wisconsin, Tiffany Smail, and Miss Rodeo Wisconsin, Tori Boyea. Tiffany MailMiss Teen Rodeo WI Reigning as the 2023–24 Miss Teen Rodeo...
Feel Good Friday: One couple and their Pink Pedals for a Cure bike ride
CUMBERLAND, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – Thousands of miles with tens of thousands of dollars in return for charity. One Minnesota cyclist’s legs are sore. But the cause is what keeps him going. First News at Nine’s Daniel Gomez catches up with him in Northwestern Wisconsin. “Every day.” Al...
Fishing weekend: With boats in tow, fishermen headed ‘Up North’ for fishing season opener
SPOONER — It seemed like almost every truck was towing a fishing boat as the weekend neared and anglers flooded the region. The opening weekend of the 2024 Wisconsin fishing season had arrived. The Saturday opener was a little disappointing for many, as the weather turned sour. Dawn was dark and chilly, with a steady mist and a gusty wind. The usually-crowded Shell Lake boat landing was quiet. A few brave souls launched boats on Saturday, the fishermen bundled up and wearing rain gear. And...
PROBATE OF WILL: Robert Charles Hozempa
NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL PROBATE OF WILL. AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS. It is Ordered and Notice is given that on June 27, 2024 at 2:30 p.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at 313 North Main Street, Center City, Minnesota, 55012 on a Petition for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the Decedent's Will dated May 30, 2019, and for the appointment of Michael R. Hozempa, whose address is 7351 - 256 Street, Wyoming, MN 55092 as Personal Representative of the Decedent's estate in an unsupervised administration.
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