Burnett County is covered a blanket of snow. However, winter riding season does not begin until later this month. 

Burnett County is following a similar trend the whole state of Wisconsin is seeing – less deer are being harvested during the opening weekend, according to the preliminary data.

Burnett County Circuit Court Judge Melissia Mogen has issued a preliminary injunction and temporary restraining order against Wood Lake Camp and Retreat, LLC. The ruling halts all construction activities until the case is resolved at trial.

Something as ordinary as pull tabs can be so beneficial to others.

Hunting still reigns supreme in Burnett County. Last weekend hunters of all ages and all backgrounds went out hoping to get that prize buck.

A pair of Republicans came through Burnett County recently to announce their campaigns in two different races.

Dan Milligan lost his job 14 years ago and soon after decided he would buy his next job after realizing the job market wasn’t giving him any options. He bought the Trade Lake Store in May 2007 and said business, like the area in general, has been up and down throughout the years.

Twenty-five years ago on the 12th of November, the Grantsburg High School hockey players held their second annual “Miss”ter Pageant to raise money for the Youth Hockey Program.

GOVERNMENT CENTER––The fines for illegally transporting aquatic invasive species will be going up thanks in part to a group of citizens that said the fines were too low.

GRANTSBURG––Burnett County law enforcement agents executed a search warrant in Grantsburg at a home known for being a nuisance property.

Former Burnett County District Attorney William Norine is still facing scrutiny after creating conflicts of interest with defendants in Burnett County even though he may not have been prosecuting their case.

GRANTSBURG––McNally Industries welcomes many visitors throughout the year to their facility to show and explain to people all the things they do with the military.

WEBSTER––A group of teachers and administrators recently returned from a conference where the main topic was personalized learning.

The Siren School Board faced backlash from the Native American community after denying a motion that would work towards ending the use of Native American symbols and mascots in Wisconsin schools.

GRANTSBURG––Twice a year Grantsburg students prepare for the real world. These students end their day with a lunch at the Crex Convention Center.

On a recent Friday afternoon, Grantsburg fourth graders learned to play the challenging game of chess in less than an hour.

The National Honor Society is an organization that seeks high school students that exhibit four main characteristics, scholarship, leadership, service, and character.

On October 31 of 1991, Burnett County experienced one of their largest snowstorms to date with between 22-28 inches of snowfall. It became known as the Great Halloween Snowstorm, which is still brought up in conversation every Halloween.

SIREN––Siren could be named a snowmobile friendly thanks to a local club wanting to show that the community is welcoming to snowmobile riders.

GRANTSBURG––The Village of Grantsburg has received an anonymous donation with the money slated for new lights at the new skating rink.

A Frederic man is headed to California in hopes of winning a National Championship.

WEBB LAKE––For the last 26 years Four Star Sports in Webb Lake has provided quality service and equipment for outdoor activities to its customers. Last week the business was sold to another business two miles up the road.

The youngsters of Burnett County have submitted their responses to the prompts:

The Branstad Bucks were officially recognized as a new club as part of Burnett County 4-H. Tessa Zeller, of the Branstad Bucks, accepted the official starter set from Beth Rank, 4-H Youth and Family Development Educator.

On Monday, November 11 at 10 a.m. in the Grantsburg High School gymnasium, Grantsburg High School will host its annual Veterans Day program. Community members and all school district students are invited to join us in honoring Veterans.

Carol Ahlquist, the Director of Nursing at the Continuing Care Center (CCC) in Grantsburg was the first recipient to receive the Service Above Self award.

The tradition of setting a separate table in honor of our prisoners of war and missing comrades has been in place since the end of the Vietnam War. The manner in which this table is decorated is full of special symbols to help us remember our brothers and sisters in arms.

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his appointment of James Rennicke to serve as Burnett County District Attorney.

Have you ever wondered what the county’s budget was in 1938?

BURNETT COUNTY—Remember to set your clocks back one hour before retiring Saturday evening, and enjoy an extra hour of sleep. Daylight Savings Time officially ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, November 3.

Chris Anderson of AIS Insurance is this year's winner of the Main Street Treats Costume Contest! His photo will be featured in next week's newspaper.

GOVERNMENT CENTER––Three lawyers traded caselaw, precedent and evidence in a civil case surrounding the Big Wood Lake Campground in the Burnett County Courthouse.

SIREN––In a split vote the Siren School Board denied a motion to sign a resolution going around the state calling for the end of using Native American symbols or people as mascots for schools.

OAK HARBOR, Wash. – Airman Nathaniel Denkmann, a native of Frederic, Wisconsin, joined the Navy following in his uncle’s footsteps and wanted a bigger sense of purpose.

Which business had the best Halloween costume for Main Street Treats? The winner will be announced in next week's paper along with the winning photo. The poll will be up until Friday at 10 a.m.

Jess Przybylski had never really dealt with loss. Then the father of her children was killed in a car crash. In 2011, her friends offered her methamphetamine to distract from the grief.

GRANTSBURG––“We are blessed to be a part of this business that has been around since 1942,” said McNally President and general manager Jim Segelstrom just before they cut the ribbon in front of the new enterprise building.

Farmers are always at the mercy of the weather and this fall farmers across Burnett County are dealing with the extreme wetness in the soil and may be harvesting well into December.

MEENON––The County Board of Supervisors heard a presentation from Tim D’Jock, Executive Director of SOFTEC last week.

Law enforcement officials, county maintenance workers, tow truck drivers and other emergency responders are joining together to send a life-saving reminder to motorists: please watch the road ahead carefully and be ready to move over - or at least slow down - when approaching stopped emergen…

WEBSTER––A group of middle school students along with staff participated in Make A Difference Day this year at the elementary school and around the greater Webster community.

As we wrap up the fall season and before the snowfalls, many homeowners wonder about leaves and what to do with them.

GRANTSBURG––The road running through downtown Grantsburg is expected to be closed for a number of days to allow crews to finish the concrete work.