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County Board to revisit policy on public comment at meetings

Shell Lake · Shell Lake

County Board to revisit policy on public comment at meetings

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SHELL LAKE - The Washburn County Board is reviewing its policy on public comment and decorum at open meetings, which was discussed at their meeting on Tuesday, June 17.Read Article

Wisconsin Assembly Approves Bill to Pay for Lead Line Replacements

Senate · Spooner

Wisconsin Assembly Approves Bill to Pay for Lead Line Replacements

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

MADISON — The Wisconsin Assembly concurred Tuesday, June 24, to a bill already approved by the Senate giving Superior Water, Light & Power and its customers access to federal funding available for lead service line replacements. The bill, which passed on a voice vote, now heads to the governor's desk for signature or veto. The legislation, written by Sen. Romaine Quinn, R-Birchwood, and Rep. Chanz Green, R-Grand View, would allow Wisconsin’s onl…See the Story

Spooner Rodeo Royalty Talks Upcoming Rodeo

Spooner · Spooner

Spooner Rodeo Royalty Talks Upcoming Rodeo

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SPOONER, Wisc. and DULUTH, Minn. — The Spooner Rodeo kicks off July 10th and excitement is building. As one of the most iconic midwestern rodeos, Spooner Rodeo is known for being three days of thrilling competition. Participants can earn their entry into other rodeos and potentially make their way to nationals in Las Vegas. Locally though, it’s a fun family friendly event that really means a lot to the locals. Visitors come to spooner from all o…Read Article

Northwest Wisconsin Highway Construction Update - June 27, 2025

NORTHWEST WISCONSIN -- This week’s updates from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) on road construction projects for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties. Barron County Highway: US 53 Location: Bridges over 22½ Avenue north of Rice Lake Schedule: May 14 to early August Cost: $770,405 Description: Replacing the concrete deck overlays, replacing the bridge approach slabs, repairing bridge wing walls, repair…Spooner · Spooner See the Story

Insider: Rusk County Disposition And Warrant Status Reports - June 26, 2025

RUSK COUNTY, WI -- DrydenWire has been informed by the Rusk County Clerk of Courts Office the following Criminal and Traffic Disposition and Warrant Status Reports for Rusk County. The weekly Criminal & Traffic Disposition and Warrant Status reports for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn Counties are published each Thursday on DrydenWire.com. The names listed on the Warrant Status Repot do not indicate that the person is guilty of…Spooner · Spooner Read Article

Sen. Romaine Quinn Talks Policy, Politics On DrydenWire Live

SPOONER, WI — Wisconsin State Senator Romaine Quinn (25th Senate District) appeared live on DrydenWire’s Facebook page Thursday morning, June 26, 2025, for his regular end-of-month interview with DrydenWire founder Ben Dryden. The 45-minute conversation covered a range of topics impacting residents of Northwest Wisconsin and the state as a whole, including recent legislative developments, current events, and issues of local concern. Senator Quin…Senate · Spooner Read Article

Case of possession of child porn dismissed as state pursues 2nd case

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A count of possession of child pornography was dismissed against a Birchwood man as a second case accusing him of 18 counts of the same charge — filed four months after the first — moves forward.Birchwood · Birchwood Read Article

Insider: Barron County Man Sentenced For Online, Phone Threats Against Officials

BARRON COUNTY (DrydenWire) – The Court has sentenced a former Chetek, WI, man who was convicted by a Barron County Jury in April 2025 of making terrorist threats. The charges were filed in March 2024 against Matthew Gaede, age 35, following a sequence of events during which Gaede posted threatening comments online following the outcome of a family court case in Barron County Circuit Court, and called the office of a Barron County Judge, making t…Spooner · Spooner Read Article

CTH A, Mann Road to Fred Tripp Road closure notification

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SPOONER - Due to delays on another project, timing on culvert replacement on County Highway A has been changed. Culvert replacements will require full closures on County Highway A.Spooner · Spooner Read Article

Down on the Farm: Moving day

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“The chicks need to get out of the house!” Mom exclaimed.Spooner · Spooner Read Article

Public invited to help release Kere the eagle

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SPOONER — Dr. Kim Ammann of Winged Freedom Raptor Hospital in Spooner invites the public to an eagle release on Sunday, June 22, at 1 p.m.Spooner · Spooner Read Article