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Winter school referendum approved, Town of Hayward proposal rejected

Winter School District voters on Tuesday Nov. 3 passed an operational funding referendum by a vote of 1,174 ‘Yes’ to 546 ‘No.’ The school, with a current enrollment of approximately 220 students, is facing an $890,000 deficit to balance the budget, driven by declining enrollment and flat state funding. The school district has taken from their fund balance, but that will be depleted by next year. The Nov. 3 referendum asked voters to approve an additional $1.5 million for each of the next four years beginning in 2026-27. Funds would be used for costs associated with school safety, sustaining or updating curriculum and programs, deferred facility maintenance and staffing. According to an information booklet published by the school, “We cannot continue to provide essential programs and curriculum, continue with deferred maintenance projects, hire, develop, and retain quality staff members within the District’s allowable revenue limit.” Town of Hayward Town of Hayward voters rejected a facilities referendum proposal asking if the town should borrow up to $9 million to renovate the existing town hall and build a new fire station and highway department facility, with a vote of 1,067 ‘No’ to 657 ‘Yes.’ Sawyer County Other Sawyer County vote totals from

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Sawyer County Record

Hayward Chamber presents annual business, service awards

The Hayward Area Chamber of Commerce held their 26th annual membership awards banquet Thursday Nov. 5 at The Steakhouse & Lodge. The Chamber recognized the outstanding businesses, individuals, and organizations whose dedication, leadership and contributions help make the Hayward area a special place to live, work and play. In a speech titled “Keep the Standard High, Hayward,” Chamber Executive Director Chris Ruckdaschel said that “What makes a community special isn’t simply what it has. It’s what its people choose to do with what they have.” Ruckdaschel said that prior to moving here from Indianapolis 11 years ago, “Like so many others, we already loved this area as a vacation destination. We knew about the lakes, the forests, the trails, and the natural beauty. “But what we didn’t fully appreciate at the time was something that I would argue is even more special,” he said: —“The people who make this community what it is. —“The business owners who take risks to pursue their dreams. —“The employees who take pride in their work. —“The volunteers who show up, year after year, without expecting recognition. —“And the organizations and individuals who quietly make a difference in the lives of others. “Sometimes we’re so

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Sawyer County Record

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Hayward Veteran of Year event honors veterans, supporters

American Legion Post 218 held their annual Veterans Day dinner and recognition program Saturday Nov. 7 at the Hayward Veterans Community Center. They honored Jamie Principe as Veteran of the Year, Theresa Moore as Veterans Auxiliary Member of the Year and Tim Conner for his work with the Sons of the American Legion. Hayward High School graduate and Wisconsin Army National Guard Sgt. Cody Jensen spoke about his service during the current war in the Middle East, as his unit came under fire earlier this year from bomb-carrying Iranian drones while stationed in Bahrain. Jensen enlisted in the Wisconsin Army National Guard combat engineers in January 2009 and served for nine years. He re-enlisted twice starting in 2021. In December 2025, he deployed to Kuwait with Bravo Battery of the 121st Field Artillery in support of Operation Epic Fury. While stationed in Bahrain—a “beautiful country”—in February this year, his unit “took incoming” fire from the enemy, from 200 tactical ballistic missiles and 350 Shahed drones, which are like “flying lawn mowers with 150 pounds of explosives,” Jensen said. “After 230 bunker calls, we stopped counting.” “Thankfully, none of the U.S. service members were killed in action,” Jensen said. “Unfortunately, our

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Ashland Daily Press

Bay Area conservation projects share more than $310,000 in coastal grants

A 132-acre forest once owned by Northland College, a riverfront parcel next to Big Rock County Park, and a new trail at Lost Creek Falls are among the Bayfield, Ashland, and Douglas county projects sharing more than $310,000 in Wisconsin Coastal Management grants. Wisconsin Department of Administration Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld presented the awards Oct. 28 on the banks of the Sioux River at Big Rock County Park, just outside Washburn. “Every year we award a million dollars in grants to help our coastal communities to enhance public access, education, community planning and support to preserve our wonderful waterways, both for ourselves and for generations to come,” Blumenfeld said. The largest grant, $180,774, will help buy the Maxwell Forest property from Northland College. The purchase will protect and expand public access to 132 acres of undeveloped forest, shoreland, and river bluffs in the White River watershed, which straddles Ashland and Bayfield counties. “This is an amazing opportunity,” said Erica Hannickel, an Ashland County grant writer. “I am so grateful for the Coastal Management program for being able to fund this project. It really was a partnership to be able to protect this land, 132 acres and to work with Landmark Conservancy

Bayfield County, WI · 11h

Price County Review

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Price County Land Transfers for Nov. 6, 2026

PHILLIPS — The Price County Register of Deeds office released its real property sales reports for the week of Nov. 6, 2026. CITY OF PARK FALLS • Jeremy William and Kaye Smart to Myers Construction Inc. • Daniel, Donald, David, and Delmar Palacheck and Christine Rand to Joseph Palacheck. • Daryl Damask to Benito Colon Jr. and Antonette Matis. VILLAGE OF CATAWBA • Richard, Mary Louise, Loretta andEugene Manula and Tammy Neils to Nicole Birdeau-Rabalais. TOWN OF ELK • Donald L. Smith Estate to Dean and Cheryl Hartwig. • Robert Pike and Tracy Bronson to Wayne and Holly Gardner. TOWN OF FIFIELD • Michael and Dena McGriff to James J. & Jami S. Erdmann Revocable Trust. • Guy Schroeder to Ryan Nelson. TOWN OF FLAMBEAU • Barbara Peirick to Alexis Conniff and Eric Kottke. TOWN OF KENNAN • Tammy Russell to Francis Jr. and Jodi Lenz. TOWN OF OGEMA • Benjamin Roycraft and Amy Abele Roycraft to Adam Utke. • Gregory and Rosalie Hartmann and Marlon Sanchez to Tanowemag Farm Family Trust. • Bruce Meyer to Donald A. & Tracy C. Janes Revocable Trust. TOWN OF SPIRIT • Michael Nelson to Dale and Beth Thoreson.

Price County, WI · 13h

Spooner Advocate

Weiss elected to WASB Board of Directors

SPOONER — Joe Weiss was elected to the Board of Directors of the Wisconsin Association of School Boards (WASB) on Oct. 6. President of the Spooner Area School District Board of Education, Weiss began his term immediately upon election during the WASB Region 1 fall regional meeting in Hayward. Weiss will represent Region 1, which includes more than 35 school districts in northeast Wisconsin. As director, he will advocate for school districts in his region and across the state. Weiss was elected to complete the remainder of the unexpired term of Turtle Lake’s Linda Flottum, which runs until January 2028. A full three-year term for the Region 1 director position will be up for election at the 2027 fall regional meeting. Weiss, who is married with two children and six grandchildren, has served the Spooner Board of Education and the CESA 11 Board of Control for five years. He has also served on the Wisconsin Conservation Congress for 31 years, holding numerous offices, including secretary, historian, vice chair, chairman of the Congress Warm Water Committee and chair of the Washburn County delegation. He has also been a member of the Washburn County Board of Adjustment for 20 years. A retired

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FOX 21 Online

Pearl Harbor documentary honors Wisconsin Man whose warning went unanswered

SUPERIOR, Wis. (KQDS-TV) -- On Veterans Day, a special screening of the documentary titled, "The Pearl Harbor Prophet," made its debut at the Richard I. Bong Museum in Superior. The documentary tells the story of George Harmon, a former mayor of Spooner, Wis., who wrote a letter to then-President Roosevelt...

Superior, WI · 22h

Rice Lake Chronotype

Property Committee dims on campus solar array proposal

The Barron County Property Committee, at its Monday, Nov. 9, meeting, indefinitely tabled pursuing a solar array project at UW-Eau Claire — Barron County, opting to keep the green space as is rather than filling it with solar panels to potentially raise funds for the university and county. The committee members had a copy of a Solar Feasibility Study that was prepared by Upper 90, a Centrix Company. According to the study’s executive summary, the county and campus engaged in the firm to evaluate the feasibility of a ground-mounted solar array on undeveloped county-owned land at the campus at 1800 College Drive, Rice Lake. The study was funded by the Wisconsin Public Service Commission Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant. It presented two options, both of which would generate more electricity than the entire campus currently uses in a year. The second option would generate roughly three times campus usage. The study said the array site — east of the main campus — appears workable as it sits away from the Red Cedar River mitigating DNR shoreline/floodplain concerns. It stated that the main obstacles would include relocating a portion of the adjacent disc golf course and installing a security fencing

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Spooner Advocate

County goes over proposed 2026-27 budget

SHELL LAKE — The Washburn County Finance Committee held its public hearing on the 2027 proposed budget on Thursday, Nov. 5. Chair Stephen Smith presented the budget summary, which proposed a levy against all taxable property for $11,942,491 for county purposes, as specifically enumerated in the 2027 budget. The proposed mill rate is $2.249 per $1,000 of equalized valuation. The mill rate this year is lower than 2026, which was $2.40. During public comment, Linda Zillmer of the Village of Birchwood thanked all the county departments and staff for their work. However, she noted that no other County Board supervisors were present beyond the Finance Committee members that night. “This is one of the most important documents a county can adopt,” she said. She said it would be helpful to have the TV screens in the board room display the information when presenting the budget. She said other counties have a budget presentation with exhibits for the full board. Zillmer also suggested creating a full-time nutrition/wellness educator position and cutting the Washburn County Tourism Association budget to add this position. She said some items suggested for the budget failed due to lack of a second motion in discussions at previous

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Rice Lake Chronotype

Peterson, Hightower win first place in Patriot’s Pen essay contest

The Rice Lake Veterans of Foreign Wars Post has announced the top three winners from each of two schools in its annual Patriot’s Pen essay contest. The theme of the contest was “What a veteran taught me about America.” The winners were awarded plaques and monetary prizes at the Veterans Day program at Rice Lake Middle School. Winners from Rice Lake Middle School, are Tanzania Hightower, first; Ana Luz Jevne, second; and Aadisyn Grove, third. Placing in the top three from St. Joseph School in Rice Lake are Michael Peterson, first; Mary Smith, second; and Elise Williams, third. The first-place winners received $150; second-place winners were awarded $100; and third-place winners were given $75. Peterson will advance to District 9 competition in December.

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Rice Lake Chronotype

Barron County stays red, but state goes blue; local legislators comment

Barron County voters had the Republican party’s back on Nov. 3, but the rest of Wisconsin did not follow suit, elected a slate of Democrats to the state’s top offices and flipped the Legislature. Entering Wisconsin’s Fall Election, the GOP knew it was facing a possible midterm-election upheaval. In Wisconsin, President Donald Trump’s approval rating was 37%, according to a Marquette Law School Poll released Oct. 28. Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Crowley had the support of 51% of likely voters, compared with GOP opponent Tom Tiffany’s support at 44%. But Barron County has a deep red streak when it comes to voting, and election results showed it stayed true to form. GovernorCrowley, the Milwaukee County administrator, won 7,550 out of 20,163 votes cast in his race in the county, or 37% of the vote. On the other hand Tiffany, a Minocqua resident who gave up a reelection bid for Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District representative to run for governor, earned 12,613, or 63% of the vote. Included in these totals were votes from Rice Lake, which gave Tiffany 1,767 votes out of 3,331 cast between them (53%) to Crowley’s 1,564 (47%). Statewide, however, Crowley won handily with 54% of the nearly

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wwisradio.com

New Baiting And Feeding Ban For Taylor County Effective Dec. 1

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources was recently notified by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection that a farm-raised deer on a deer farm in Taylor County tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). This positive result is within 10 miles of the border of both Chippewa and Clark counties.

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Voters give some Wisconsin school districts a financial lifeline, others face dire cuts

Voters in Sawyer County kept the small, rural school district of Winter alive by passing an operational referendum in the November midterm election. District leaders were preparing to dissolve the district if voters had rejected the tax levy increase. Other districts that failed referendums are facing the same threat, as...

Wisconsin · 4h

WausauPilot

Your letters: Green energy robs green countryside

There’s something special about wide-open fields and the peace of Wisconsin’s beautiful countryside. Isn’t it ironic that some state officials push so hard for “green” energy while supporting projects that replace the productive farmland that makes Wisconsin special? When will it stop?. Twenty-three years ago,...

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Rice Lake Chronotype

‘Reflection, appreciation, learning’ all part of Veterans Day program

Rice Lake Middle School once again hosted a Veterans Day program on the morning of Wednesday, Nov. 11, in the school gym. It included remarks from the principal, music by the band and choir, words of thanks and refreshments by the student council, presentation of Honor Banners to veterans and their families, Patriot’s Pen essays, a rifle salute and a surprise $1,000 donation from the Golden K Club to the Rice Lake Honor Guard. Middle School Principal Josh Tomesh gave a welcome address in which he, in part, said, “Veteran’s Day is more than just a date on the calendar — it’s a time of reflection, appreciation, and learning. For our students, it’s an opportunity to understand that the liberty and peace we experience were secured through the selfless acts of countless individuals who put others before themselves. It’s also a chance for us to instill in our young people a deep sense of patriotism, gratitude, and respect for those who have served and continue to serve.” Tomesh said, “May we remember that honoring our veterans isn’t just something we do once a year — it’s something we carry with us every day, in the way we treat one another,

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drydenwire.com

Polk County Shop with a Cop Program Seeks Community Support Ahead of Christmas

ST. CROIX FALLS, WI — The St. Croix Falls Police Department is once again preparing to spread holiday cheer to children throughout Polk County through its annual Shop with a Cop program. With a fundraising goal of $20,000, the department is asking local businesses and community members to help make this year's event a success.

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FOX 21 Online

WisDOT prepares two Superior streets for high traffic when Blatnik Bridge closes

SUPERIOR, Wis. (KQDS-TV) - The approaching Blatnik Bridge closure in 2027 and the years-long rebuild to follow has the Wisconsin Department of Transportation upgrading existing infrastructure that'll be taking on more traffic. We're talking about Winter Street and Susquehanna Avenue. WisDOT said crews are resurfacing a portion of those roads.

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uws-promethean.com

Superior’s Possible Water Acquisition

Oct. 14 the UW-Superior Changemakers hosted a public open forum to discuss the issue, how it affects citizens, how local government is reacting to it, and to take questions about the idea of the City of Superior acquiring the ownership of water owned and used by citizens. The City of...

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FOX 21 Online