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Seven local Boy Scouts from Burnett County Troop #564 recently returned from  a high adventure trip to the Guadalupe Mountains, Carlsbad Caverns, and White Sands National Park. The scouts planned the trip, including for all meals and activities. They camped eight nights, cooked their own mea…

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Obituaries

Sherry L. Miller, age 67, of Grantsburg, passed away peacefull…

Owen F. Bowman, age 81, a resident of Grantsburg passed away o…

Dwayne Proffit, lifelong resident of Cozy Corner, passed away …

Barbara Johnson, born on June 5, 1934, in St. Croix Falls peac…

Opinion

Not too long ago, I read a cartoon that brought a smile to my face. It was a picture of a couple newlyweds driving in a car, and the caption was “What a joy to have married to your dream girl, your lifetime partner, and your life long driving instructor.” I smiled because I can relate. Yes, …