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Minnesota and Wisconsin Events Level Up with $25K Windfall
Two events, one in Minnesota and one in Wisconsin, are getting a chance to take things to the next level with a $25,000 prize. Cenex gas stations had a contest called the "Hometown Throwdown", over 500 events were submitted through social media and competed for the $100,000 grand prize and two $25,000 prizes.
Democrats open office in Hayward
The Democratic Party of Sawyer County and Lac Courte Oreilles invites everyone to the grand opening of their new office from 2-4 p.m. Tuesday May 28, at 15842 West Second Street, the Winton Law Office, in Hayward. There will be a ribbon Cutting at 3 p.m. The new headquarters will be staffed by volunteers to answer questions about voter registration, state and local candidates for the November election, and to connect citizens with opportunities to help “get out the vote.” ...
Memorial Day ceremonies 4to be held in area
Veterans organizations throughout Sawyer County will host Memorial Day events on Monday May 27 and Memorial Weekend. Listed by community, the events will be: Hayward American Legion Post 218 will host the following events: Saturday, May 25, 10 a.m.: Placing...
New Stone lake pickleball courts dedicated
“You probably know someone who plays pickleball and loves it. There are several new courts popping up all around the area. Cable added courts, Silverthorn Park added a new court recently and so did First Lutheran Church in their parking lot. There are also courts going into the Hayward schools. On Friday May 17, we celebrated the grand opening of two new courts at the Stone Lake Lions Park. We had a great turnout for our grand opening. ...
Minnesota and Wisconsin Events Level Up with $25K Windfall
Two events, one in Minnesota and one in Wisconsin, are getting a chance to take things to the next level with a $25,000 prize. Cenex gas stations had a contest called the "Hometown Throwdown", over 500 events were submitted through social media and competed for the $100,000 grand prize and two $25,000 prizes.
Minnesota and Wisconsin Events Level Up with $25K Windfall
Two events, one in Minnesota and one in Wisconsin, are getting a chance to take things to the next level with a $25,000 prize. Cenex gas stations had a contest called the "Hometown Throwdown", over 500 events were submitted through social media and competed for the $100,000 grand prize and two $25,000 prizes.
Minnesota and Wisconsin Events Level Up with $25K Windfall
Two events, one in Minnesota and one in Wisconsin, are getting a chance to take things to the next level with a $25,000 prize. Cenex gas stations had a contest called the "Hometown Throwdown", over 500 events were submitted through social media and competed for the $100,000 grand prize and two $25,000 prizes.
Hayward School Board re-elects officers
Three newly-elected Hayward Community Schools Board of Education members—Kraig Olson, Stacey Hessel and Derek Hand—recited their oath of office as they were sworn in during the board’s special meeting Monday May 6. The board unanimously re-elected Derek Hand as board president, Mike Kelsey as vice-president, Lynell Swenson as clerk and Dr. Harry Malcolm as treasurer. In actions Monday, the board: ...
Hwy. 77 rehab project to begin May 13
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will rehabilitate five miles of State Hwy. 77 from the junction with Hwy. 63 in Hayward to County Road K in the town of Hayward beginning Monday, May 13. The project will consist of removing a portion of the existing pavement and placing new asphalt pavement cleaning, lining or repairing culverts; and placing new pavement markings. During construction, Highway 77 will remain open to traffic, but motorists will encounter daytime single-lane closes, controlled by flagging. The project is scheduled for completion in early July.
Kurtzweil appointed as Town of Hayward chairperson
Meeting in special session Wednesday May 1, the Town of Hayward Board of Supervisors appointed Benjamin Kurtzweil as interim town chairperson. Kurtzweil fills the vacancy created by the resignation of interim town chairperson Gary Gedart, which was effective on May 1. Kurtzweil will serve for one year, until the April 2025 election. Besides Ben Kurtzweil, the board received applications from five other candidates for the town chair position: John Czarnecki,...
Eagle Scout creates 'lure libraries' in Hayward area
Three “Lure Libraries” have been created in the Hayward area, thanks to an idea hatched by Illinois Boy Scout Ethan Constantine as part of his Eagle Scout project. The concept is similar to the now-popular “Little Free Libraries,” but for fishing lures. The Lure Libraries are located at Shue’s Pond and the Lake Hayward City Park fishing pier in Hayward, as well as at the Whitefish Lake boat landing east of Stone Lake off Hwy. 27-70. ...
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