Governor Tony Evers has declared April 12-16 Tornado & Severe Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin, and Wisconsin Emergency Management and the National Weather Service (NWS) encourages everyone to take time this spring to talk about weather safety with their families, friends and co-worke…

Jill Underly has defeated Deborah Kerr to become Wisconsin’s next superintendent of schools.

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While the pandemic has changed a few things in our lives, one good thing we have to look forward to this year is Syttende Mai in Woodville!  IT IS ON for 2021!

River Falls, WI - A River Falls man has hit the Amazon best-seller list for his contributions to “On Thin Ice,” a book on cybersecurity covering a wide variety of topics. Tim Nyberg teamed up with other leading information technology professionals to co-write the book, authoring a chapter on…

American Legion Post 301 of Woodville has completed its second and third $1,000.00 Cash Raffles. The second event was sponsored by the Wildwood Bar and Restaurant in Woodville and the third raffle was sponsored by Home and Country Realty in Woodville. The winning ticket for the second raffle…

They say you should never pass up a chance to dance and now Baldwin-Woodville juniors and seniors have the opportunity at the April 24 Prom.

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The nonpartisan election for Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Instruction sees Deborah Kerr and Jill Underly vying for the title. 

Four Baldwin-Woodville High School students were selected to be part of the 2021 Wisconsin School Music Association High School State Honors Project: sophomore Jamison Gallmeier (Band - Euphonium), junior Caleb Heimer (Mixed Choir - Tenor), freshman Zoey Kusilek (Treble Choir - Alto 1), and …

It has been said life is like a bowling alley, once you take a risk and release the ball, you never know what you are going to strike. Goals are not always meant to be reached, they simply serves as something to aim at. Life lessons, giggles and learning about the actual sport of bowling are…

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When Baldwin’s annual caucus was held January 13, five nominations were made, and out of that, three have tossed their names onto the ballot. 

With COVID-19 vaccinations well underway, it can make one wonder how vaccines and other medicines came about and became part of people’s everyday lives. It turns out one common drug got its start quite close to home.

The doors opened for “the first time in forever” last week as Viking Middle School performed Disney’s Frozen Kids to a limited audience, socially distanced, audience.  This was the first performance on the auditorium stage since Covid cancelled the middle school show last year at this same t…

90 Years Ago

On February 25th, St. Croix EDC honored its 2020 business of the year winners during an event conducted on Zoom.

Those who live on Baldwin’s Franklin St. from 12th Ave. to the cul-de-sac poured into the Municipal Center last week for a Public Hearing on special assessments for public improvements.

A year ago, many things in the world paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But the need for blood never stopped. Today blood donations are just as essential, and the American Red Cross urges individuals who are healthy to make an appointment to donate blood.

On an average day in Baldwin you will find many residents will say they come from Dutch descent. Windmill Park proudly showcases the towering windmill and many residents around town sport miniature versions in their yards. Even with strong Dutch roots, it is not uncommon to hear a Norwegian …

90 Years Ago

Prepare to lose an hour of sleep this weekend, but no worries; you will gain it back in November. Daylight Saving Time (DST) will begin at 2a.m. Sunday, March 14 and end at 2a.m. Sunday, November 7.

Baldwin was established in 1871 and incorporated in 1874.  The Windmill, located at Windmill Park, was completed in 1987.  The Windmill is a monument to the Village’s Dutch heritage. The Windmill brings joy to the residents and attention of guests to the village year-round.

80 Years Ago

2021 thus far, has been a year seeing COVID-19 vaccination numbers rising each day, while COVID-19 numbers are going down in the area, it seems Influenza rates are down too.

Donaldson Foundation funds recently given will help support educational efforts. Donaldson Company, Inc. has awarded a $15,600 grant to Hudson High School and a $2,500 grant to the Family Resource Center St. Croix Valley. 

The ink is dry; small town girl Mya Kizer has signed her intent to run for The University of Akron.

90 Years Ago

Baldwin-Woodville alumnus Dustin Klanderman has brought his successful business home. The owner of Drug Test Midwest moved the business’s Roberts office over to Baldwin the beginning of December.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers that ice shanty removal deadlines are approaching.

Grain Bin Safety Week is a collaborative effort with industry leaders and agricultural professionals to raise awareness about grain bin dangers and provide education and share best safety practices to reduce the number of preventable injuries and deaths associated with grain handling and storage.

Post worship coffee gatherings and church dinners are a thing of the past for many churches, at least for now. The COVID-19 pandemic thrust changes into almost every aspect of life, including churches who some might say run like well-oiled machines based on tradition. So what do you do when …

90 Years Ago

A new Baldwin business is helping B-W Blackhawks show their pride with style.