Burnett County Sentinel

08/18/2024

It was just over 50 years ago that my late mother, Nancy, embarked on her first official “hazard pay” job for Housing and Urban Development (HUD). She was a “relocation specialist,” tasked with finding housing for thousands of displaced residents of…

It was just over 50 years ago that my late mother, Nancy, embarked on her first official “hazard pay” job for Housing and Urban Development (HUD). She was a “relocation

08/17/2024

Was it just happenstance that the second annual Ladies’ Skillet Toss occurred almost at the same time as the Closing Ceremonies of the Paris Olympics?

08/17/2024

Hello friends,

08/17/2024

Thank you to everyone that came to our Tails and Trails fundraiser on Saturday, it was a fun time with lots going on. All our shelter dogs got walked multiple times and loved it and it wore them out which is a good thing. The volunteers that showe…

Thank you to everyone that came to our Tails and Trails fundraiser on Saturday, it was a fun time with lots going on. All our shelter dogs got walked multiple

08/17/2024

Final preparations are underway, punch lists are being reviewed, painting is wrapping up and there will even be fresh parking lots for visitors in the coming weeks as the public will have their first view and tour of the Grantsburg Elementary School…

Final preparations are underway, punch lists are being reviewed, painting is wrapping up and there will even be fresh parking lots for visitors in the coming weeks as the public

08/16/2024

The state’s biggest business lobby helps two residents challenge a Polk County town’s restrictions on livestock feeding operations.

08/16/2024

Water quality on Big Doctor’s Lake near Siren continues to improve, but residents are hoping that trend continues.

08/16/2024

There were several questions remaining in the sentencing of the woman behind the wheel of a stolen, rare collector’s car who led police on a multi-county, 33-mile-long, high-speed pursuit in July 2023.

There were several questions remaining in the sentencing of the woman behind the wheel of a stolen, rare collector’s car who led police on a multi-county, 33-mile-long, high-speed pursuit in

08/15/2024

It is kind of ironic, while FRA (Full Retirement Age) is set at 65, a lot of folks refuse to turn in at 65; they just want to keep going. So, what is considered retirement? Well, to me, retirement means that I do not have to work for a paycheck anym…

It is kind of ironic, while FRA (Full Retirement Age) is set at 65, a lot of folks refuse to turn in at 65; they just want to keep going.

08/11/2024

Yes, I’m back in the Boating Club - with pending membership - as I modify an aged pontoon boat, so I looked over some of the old boating and sailing books from my private library (not as impressive as it sounds). Turns out, there’s volumes of compli…

Yes, I’m back in the Boating Club - with pending membership - as I modify an aged pontoon boat, so I looked over some of the old boating and sailing

08/10/2024

25 years ago (Aug. 4, 1999)

08/10/2024

Hello friends,

08/10/2024

Just want to start off by letting you know that due to staff shortages we found the need to temporarily change our open ours to the public. We will be open Tuesday to Friday, noon to 3 p.m. and Saturdays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thank you for your unders…

Just want to start off by letting you know that due to staff shortages we found the need to temporarily change our open ours to the public. We will be

08/10/2024

Costs too high or not enough?

08/09/2024

A former Siren man convicted of dealing deadly fentanyl has been sentenced to serve at least seven years in prison, with another five years of extended supervision upon release.

08/09/2024

This August’s primary is spurring an unusual summer debate over two constitutional amendments backed by Republicans.

08/09/2024

Football teams from all three Burnett County high schools started contact practices and held camps in recent days, as the season nears.

08/09/2024

After decades of discussion, and over two years of construction, the new Burnett County Public Safety Facility (PSF) and Jail not only came to fruition, but last week it officially passed state muster after an extensive inspection by the Department …

After decades of discussion, and over two years of construction, the new Burnett County Public Safety Facility (PSF) and Jail not only came to fruition, but last week it officially

08/09/2024

The Webster Education Foundation had its 11th Annual Golf Scramble Friday.

08/08/2024

MADISON– The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that although the spring population survey results indicate a slight increase, the sharp-tailed grouse hunting season remains closed for 2024. Permits and applications will…

MADISON– The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that although the spring population survey results indicate a slight increase, the sharp-tailed grouse hunting season remains closed for 2024.

08/08/2024

One of my favorite past times is people watching; and the best place to do it is, of course, where there are lots of folks gathered around. Airport terminals, bus or train depots, restaurants, or even at the gym, they are all great locations. I was …

One of my favorite past times is people watching; and the best place to do it is, of course, where there are lots of folks gathered around. Airport terminals, bus

08/08/2024

Three candidates are running in the 75th Assembly Republican primary next Tuesday, Aug. 13: Neil Kline, Jay Calhoun and Duke Tucker. The winner of the Primary race will go on to face Democrat Jane Kleiss in the November General Election. All three G…

Three candidates are running in the 75th Assembly Republican primary next Tuesday, Aug. 13: Neil Kline, Jay Calhoun and Duke Tucker. The winner of the Primary race will go on

08/08/2024

One of three legends inducted this year

08/04/2024

Years ago at the Boat Show, I found a flavor of pontoon marketed as a do-it-all, from fishing to swimming to tubing to basic pontoonin’, this little buggy had it all! The Swiss Army Knife of boats, missing only a wet bar and a water slide to be wort…

Years ago at the Boat Show, I found a flavor of pontoon marketed as a do-it-all, from fishing to swimming to tubing to basic pontoonin’, this little buggy had it

08/03/2024

A 72-year-old local man is facing the possibility of living the rest of his life in prison for an incident alleged to have occurred recently in the Town of Meenon, when he reportedly sexually assaulted a pre-teen female who was staying nearby.

A 72-year-old local man is facing the possibility of living the rest of his life in prison for an incident alleged to have occurred recently in the Town of Meenon,

08/03/2024

Hello friends,

08/03/2024

Another month come and gone and we’re into August already. It was a very hot weekend so hoping that doesn’t last. Our first microchip clinic came off without a hitch and went very well and we look forward to the next two coming up in August and ag…

Another month come and gone and we’re into August already. It was a very hot weekend so hoping that doesn’t last. Our first microchip clinic came off without a hitch

08/03/2024

Starwire Technologies of Siren partnered with both the towns of Meenon and Sand Lake to put in an application to the Wisconsin PSC for an expansion grant. Starwire was awarded funds to assist with some of the construction costs. The map shows the ro…

Starwire Technologies of Siren partnered with both the towns of Meenon and Sand Lake to put in an application to the Wisconsin PSC for an expansion grant. Starwire was awarded

08/02/2024

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirms the detection of emerald ash borer (EAB) in Burnett County, which means the pest has now been confirmed in all 72 of Wisconsin’s counties.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirms the detection of emerald ash borer (EAB) in Burnett County, which means the pest has now been confirmed in all 72 of

08/02/2024

On Friday, July 19 there were two hole-in-ones at Fox Run Golf Course in Webster. Using his 7 iron, Joe Whitstone of Siren had a 145-yard shot on the third hole of the Par 3 course. Joey Petronack of Stillwater, Minn., got his ace on the third hole …

On Friday, July 19 there were two hole-in-ones at Fox Run Golf Course in Webster. Using his 7 iron, Joe Whitstone of Siren had a 145-yard shot on the third