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Trego News

Local news for Trego, WI continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Yesterday | Saint Croix National Scenic River

Namekagon Memory Day August 17

Have you or someone you know pulled logs or deadheads from the river? Have you fished for trout or bass in the Namekagon River? Do the names: Howell, Earl, Groat or Phipps bring a story to mind.

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Related Topix: Sawyer County, WI, Saint Croix National Scenic River, US National Parks

Thu May 29, 2008

Washburn County Register

Express Mart, Shell Lake, peaked at $3.97 on Memorial Day weekend. - Photo by Regan Kohler

Though regular unleaded gas didn't hit the $4 mark that it was allegedly supposed to on Memorial Day weekend itself, local gas stations reported that the $3.97 price per gallon for regular gas was still a ...

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Related Topix: Memorial Day, Life, Holidays, Spooner, WI, Shell Lake, WI, Ellison Bay, WI

Sun May 18, 2008

Washburn County Register

Wal-Mart referendum proposed

“Do not end this thing the way it began”

Regan Kohler 14.MAY.08 SPOONER - The recent news of Wal-Mart continuing its plans to build a store in Spooner, after months of speculation the company had backed out, brought concerned citizens to the Spooner ... via Washburn County Register

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Related Topix: Washburn County, WI

Thu May 01, 2008

The Capital Times

Road Trip: Take a book drive to state's indie shops

“And if you bring up their weight, don't be surprised if we comment about yours.”

The one-hour drive to Spooner from Amery, in northwest Wisconsin, is circuitous and captivating. via The Capital Times

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Related Topix: Amery, WI, Spooner, WI, Cumberland, WI, Comstock, WI, Shell Lake, WI, Entertainment

Sun Apr 13, 2008

Spooner Advocate

Readers Opinions

About the comprehensive plan which the voters just rejected: If you do the math, county taxpayers will have to pay $13.75 for each citizen if the county board does not approve a comprehensive plan. via Spooner Advocate

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Related Topix: Washburn County, WI, River Falls, WI, Amery, WI

Fri Apr 11, 2008

Spooner Advocate

Hunter Safety

Washburn County Hunter Safety held a field day at Indianhead Rifle & Pistol Range in Spooner on Saturday. via Spooner Advocate

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Related Topix: Washburn County, WI, Spooner, WI

Sat Apr 05, 2008

Spooner Advocate

The Prime

“It was a lot easier with two of us doing it, my mother and I”

Carol Predni would be proud. No doubt about it. She would grin ear to ear to see how the business that she opened along Hwy. via Spooner Advocate

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Related Topix: Washburn County, WI

Thu Apr 03, 2008

Spooner Advocate

New recreation, trail fees possible

“It's way overdue,"he said. However, he encouraged the committee to do more study, though in general he supported the concept of "if you use, you pay, and if you don't use, you don't pay.”

The public sent mostly positive signals but encouraged more research on the Washburn County Forestry Committee's idea to charge a "vehicle entrance pass" for designated trails and recreational areas. via Spooner Advocate

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Related Topix: Spooner, WI, Sarona, WI, Shell Lake, WI, Minong, WI, Washburn County, WI

Wed Apr 02, 2008

Spooner Advocate

Rodeo generates $3 million

“All that we make goes back into the community”

In the fading afternoon light, a bareback bronc rider hangs on for dear life and maybe a paycheck as one of the fine animals from Barnes PRCARodeo bucks. via Spooner Advocate

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Related Topix: Eau Claire, WI, Eau Claire Metro, Spooner, WI, Washburn County, WI

Tue Apr 01, 2008

Spooner Advocate

The romance of the 'road still blooms

Like a vision of Spooner's historic railroad past, the Wisconsin Great Northern passes near the highway, just north of the city, heading toward Trego on one of many summer runs. via Spooner Advocate

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Related Topix: Spooner, WI, Washburn County, WI, Washburn, WI

Mon Mar 31, 2008

Spooner Advocate

Probation -- 15 years given for second sexual offense

“I am not sure if this is the right disposition”

Jack McGee, 67, of Stillwater has been given a sentence of 15 years probation and several months of jail time for second-degree sexual assault of a child, McGee's second conviction of the offense. via Spooner Advocate

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Related Topix: Washburn County, WI

Sat Mar 29, 2008

Spooner Advocate

Two vie to be the next Shell Lake mayor

I have had 25 years of on-the-job training for the position of mayor. My experience is both broad and deep. via Spooner Advocate

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Related Topix: Small Business, Personal Finance, Shell Lake, WI

Fri Mar 28, 2008

Spooner Advocate

Utility defends not joining an energy-saving program

“I just want to have the same opportunity that nine out of 10 people in this state have”

In the March 2008 Barron Electric Cooperative Newsletter, on page 3, Tri-State Lumber is featured in the article "Tri-State Lumber and Land will be featured at annual meeting." The article said Tri-State ... via Spooner Advocate

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Related Topix: Science / Technology, Alternative Energy, Barron, WI

Thu Mar 27, 2008

Spooner Advocate

And they're off

They found some special eggs in the snow at the Washburn County Fairgrounds, and that meant some special Easter prizes for these youngsters, participants in the Spooner-Trego Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt. via Spooner Advocate

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Related Topix: Washburn County, WI, Spooner, WI

Thu Mar 06, 2008

Spooner Advocate

On the ballot: Land Planning

“The people informed about comprehensive planning are in this room”

The Washburn County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, Feb. 19, approved 14-3 the language of an advisory, non-binding referendum question on the county's proposed comprehensive plan. via Spooner Advocate

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Related Topix: Washburn County, WI

Thu Feb 14, 2008

Spooner Advocate

Slain man said to have had dementia

“Seems like he was a little more argumentative. It seemed that way. And he was always talking about doing this or doing that.”

Philip C. Metzig, 72, of Spooner, shot and killed by a Spooner police officer in the early morning hours of Feb. via Spooner Advocate

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Related Topix: Spooner, WI, Washburn County, WI

Sat Feb 09, 2008

Spooner Advocate

Riverbend Bar & Family Dining.

Riverbend Bar & Family Dining. Recently owners of the Riverbend Bar and Family Dining restaurant/bar in Trego received its First Dollar of Clear Profit plaque from the Spooner Area Chamber of Commerce. via Spooner Advocate

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Related Topix: Spooner, WI

Fri Feb 08, 2008

Spooner Advocate

Search warrant recounts details of shooting

“Mr. Metzig fire several rounds from his rifle in succession with a final shot being fired as Officer Pank reached the squad car where Officer Christner had taken cover.”

A search warrant affidavit from Wisconsin Department of Criminal Investigation Special Agent Ronald J. Ebben spells out more details of the early-morning shooting on Saturday between Spooner Police Department ... via Spooner Advocate

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Related Topix: East-Ellsworth, WI, Washburn County, WI, Spooner, WI

Thu Jan 17, 2008

Spooner Advocate

Meth leads to prison term

“After a lifetime of service to his family, why he would engage in this is confusing”

A man who sold methamphetamine from his Trego strip club was sentenced Thursday in federal court to five years and four months in prison, fined $10,000, and placed on three years probation. via Spooner Advocate

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Related Topix: Drugs, Washburn County, WI

Wed Jan 16, 2008

Inter-County Leader

Mikulewicz gets five years for selling meth

A 54-year-old former Trego nightclub owner was sentenced to five years and two months in prison Thursday for possessing methamphetamine with the intent to distribute. via Inter-County Leader

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Related Topix: Drugs, Washburn County, WI, Amery, WI

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