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Barron County Truck Show raises funds for 8-year-old, parades through city
The Barron County Truck Show, held Sept. 27-28, continued the truckin’ tradition of raising funds for local families in need with lines of shiny semi-trucks parked at the Barron County Fairgrounds for people to see before they paraded down Rice Lake’s Main Street Saturday evening. But the show did not go off without some debate over the scope of the parade as organizers had hoped for help from the Police Department and Community Services Department to block intersections and turn lights green on Main Street...
Man pleads not guilty to threatening police
A man accused of threatening a Rice Lake police officer after two separate reports of him allegedly trying to start a fight with a construction worker, and another of him undressing himself and trying to climb a tree, has pleaded not guilty to all charges in Barron County Circuit Court. Tyler S. Ball, 37, of Rice Lake was charged on July 1 with threatening a police officer, a felony, and misdemeanors of disorderly conduct and bail jumping. ...
Rice Lake High School 's Homecoming Court
Rice Lake High School celebrated Homecoming last week with dress-up days, schoolwide activities during lunch and after school, and a home football game Friday evening, culminating with a dance on Saturday where seniors Connor Durand and Avery Ash reigned as homecoming king and queen. Selected to the 2024 Homecoming Court were freshman class representatives Luke Schieffer and Elise Johnson, sophomore class representatives Andy Acedvedo-Sanchez and Delaina Bowen, junior class representatives Grant Pacholke and Sedona Gay, and the senior class court of Will Johnson, Wyatt Gifford, Bailey MacDonald, Lucas Peters, Evan Strand, Connor Durand, Zach Orr, Anna Lipke, Ava Anderson, Amorie Bowen, Madilyn Delawyer, Liza Nelson, Avery Ash and Grace Farm.
Northern Star opens with 'Ms. Homes & Ms. Watson — Apt. 2B'
Northern Star Theatre Company of 12 W. Marshall St., Rice Lake, opens its fall season with a clever, fast-paced mystery. Elementary, my dear Watson. Or is it? When Sherlock (French for “not Shirley”) Holmes and her roommate, Not-a Doctor Joan Watson, are called to solve a murder, more questions than answers arise. Sherlock’s keen observation skills are put to the test when she keeps hearing, “You’re not the only one with clever ideas.” ...
Fortnightly Club's senior honoree is Krovoza
The Rice Lake Fortnightly Club's Sept. 24 senior girl honoree was Kaydra Krovoza, daughter of Mike and Mary Krovoza. She currently maintains a 4.0 GPA and was inducted into the National Honor Society her junior year. She has been involved and a member of Warrior Leadership Team (formerly student council) and Future Business Leaders of America all four years. She has received Rice Lake High School academic awards for three years. ...
Thursday at U to discuss pollinator conservation
Insect pollinators are responsible for the success of more than 85% of plant species on the planet. That’s a lot of green, including much of the food people eat. On Oct. 3, Chris Stein, a program manager with the National Park Service, will present Protecting Our Precious Pollinators as the fifth topic in the Thursdays at the U fall lecture series at UW-Eau Claire — Barron County. The presentation will be from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the Blue Hills Lecture Hall in Ritzinger Hall and livestreamed...
Blue Hills UU's guest speaker to bless animals
The Rev. Terry Cummings will celebrate St. Francis of Assisi, the patron Saint of animals and the environment, at Blue Hills Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, on Sunday. A 13th century monk, St. Francis founded the Franciscan order which still exists today. Many faith traditions, including UU’s, celebrate St. Francis Day with a blessing of the animals during the service. The Blue Hills UU shall follow this tradition in honoring all creatures great and small. Those present in person or on Zoom will be invited to share...
Girls Try Hockey Day set for Oct. 12 at Rice Lake Hockey Arena
As a part of World Girls’ Ice Hockey Weekend, the Rice Lake Hockey Association will be hosting a Girls Try Hockey Day on Oct. 12 from noon to 2 p.m. at Rice Lake Hockey Arena. To register visit ricelakehockey.com. This girls-only event provides girls ages 4-12 the opportunity to try hockey in a fun, safe environment with trained coaching staff for one hour of ice time. No experience is necessary, and there will be plenty of assistance on hand to be sure children have the best first hockey experience and answer any questions. Skates, helmet and equipment will be provided. This year the hockey association will be offering a girls U8 Mite team for girls born in 2016 or 2017. An additional Try Hockey Day for boys and girls will also be held Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. to noon at the hockey arena.
United Way of Rice Lake kicks off $76,500 fundraising campaign
The United Way of Rice Lake kicks off its $76,500 Together We Can Make a Difference fundraising campaign at the Rice Lake Chamber's Business After Hours on Oct. 8 from 5-7 p.m. at the Rice Lake Elks Lodge 1441, 36 E. Eau Claire St. The lodge and Dairy State Bank are co-sponsors of the kickoff event that will include music, drinks, appetizers, a 50/50 raffle and camaraderie. Donations to the United Way's campaign will be accepted at the event. ...
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