August 19th . . . the day construction of the boardwalk across the wetland at Baldwin-Woodville’s Giezendanner School Forest began. August 30th . . . the day it was completed and ready for use. The boardwalk spans 320 feet of swamp and features a bump out area for classes to gather. It is so…

Due to Covid-19, all St. Croix County Fair Ground activities including the major fund-raiser, the 11th Annual May Fair Event & Sale were cancelled for 2020. Thanks to the generosity of Jody Close, President, Smith Auction Company, this year’s May Fair Event & Sale has morphed to char…

Note: To continue honoring the Greatest Generation, the Bulletin is featuring Baldwin area residents who gave their lives in the Second World War.

The beginning of the school year is starting off with a successful bang at Baldwin-Woodville High School (BWHS). Principal Dave Brandvold was recently informed that two members of the BWHS family have received awards; Class of 2021 member, Lauren Thompson and faculty member Adam Bassak.

Schools in Wisconsin have spent millions of dollars on hotspots to help students with poor internet service learn online as the coronavirus pandemic grinds on.

“It was too much death to contemplate, too much savagery and suffering; and in August 1945 no one was counting. For those who had seen the face of battle and been in the camps and under the bombs—and had lived—there was a sense of immense relief.”

There are two photographs of Peter Stene Jr. in the Baldwin Bulletin’s archives.

It can be said new people, new friends and a new environment make for a freshly paved path through the journey of life. Being the Editor of the Baldwin Bulletin has been a new journey for me and I feel thankful the path has led me to a new friend, Lucille Lund of Woodville.

The Baldwin Public Library, the Botany Belles and Beaus Garden Club and Culvers paired up to distribute native pollinator friendly plants, native trees and ice cream to local residents on Thursday, August 20th. The continuing decrease in bee and bird numbers and an interest in increasing hab…

September in Baldwin promises two things: colorful leaves and the smell of chili in the air. Even COVID-19 cannot stop the fall favorite, Chili Fest from taking place in a little over three weeks. The Chili Fest committee couldn’t be more excited to have a safe plan for our volunteers and co…

Our own Jordyn Iverson, daughter of Aimee and Jason Iverson of Woodville, Wisconsin, has been fortunate to be selected to open an art exhibit featuring her dot painting. Jordyn, a 21-year-old, has been doing art since she could hold a pencil, brush, or marker. She began drawing cartoons and …

When it came to the opening of schools this fall, the staff of the Baldwin-Woodville district knew things wouldn’t be easy. But would it be worth it? Absolutely.

The Wisconsin Beef Council and the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation kicked off the first annual Wisconsin Grills Beef 4-H Photo Contest this week. The contest, which continues through September 10, encourages 4-H members and alumni to use social media to submit photos of them grilling and enjoying b…

Buckthorn, an invasive species imported from Europe, is abundant throughout the state and Giezendanner School Forest has its share of it. Graduate student, TJ Boettcher is basing his master’s thesis on buckthorn in Wisconsin and is exploring the feasibility of harvesting it and using it as b…

We at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are pleased to announce that Friends of the St. Croix Wetland Management District recently completed the installation and construction of a blind on public land east of New Richmond, Wisconsin. Situated in the prairie at the edge of a wetland, the bli…

When the packages Susan Brown sent from her business in Fitchburg, Wisconsin took longer than usual to reach customers in New York City and parts of Michigan in late April, Brown figured the pandemic had slowed down the mail. After all, the Japanese kitchen knives she and her husband import …

Baldwin Police officers will participate in ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign August 21 through Labor Day.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is asking the public to participate in Operation Deer Watch, an annual citizen-science survey that collects information on Wisconsin's white-tailed deer and gives residents an engaging opportunity to assist with deer herd management efforts.

It was “Schweet” success in Mill Pond Park Sunday for participants of the Bubble Gum Bubble Blowing Contest.

This week, the U.S. Census Bureau began following up with households nationwide that have not yet responded to the 2020 Census. Up to 500,000 census takers across the country will go door to door to assist people in responding to the 2020 Census.

In January 2020, the Botany Belles and Beaus Garden Club received a $1,000 National Garden Club Plant America Community Project Grant. Knowing how important trees are to the environment and for habitat, the proposal was to plant trees at Viking Middle School. Sixth grade students in media sp…

Baldwin’s “new” chiropractor in town may not seem like a new face to members of the community. Dr. Jacob Stoffel was born and raised in Baldwin and now his roots run even deeper as owner of the village’s newest asset, The Forge Chiropractic.

Residents of Wisconsin proudly go by the name Cheese Heads, which is fitting as the state leads the nation in cheese-making, producing some 2.5 billion pounds of cheddars, muensters, colbys and more a year.

During this unusual year, some things are constant. The beauty of the world around us is being enjoyed more than ever. The Botany Belles and Beaus Garden Club’s annual nature photography show allows you to share images of the beauty surrounding us. At this time, we are planning for a display…

This summer has had many Baldwin area residents singing, “Rain, Rain, Go Away,”

Republican Rob Stafsholdt will face off against Democratic incumbent Patty Schachtner for the 10th Senate seat in the November election.

Henry Ward Beecher once said, “A library is not a luxury, but one of the necessities of life.” The staff at Baldwin’s Public Library is doing everything in their power to keep the beloved local library available in a variety of ways for those who love to read.

August 1, a statewide mask-mandate issued by Gov. Tony Evers went into effect. The newest order from Evers attracted both praise and opposition from residents, law enforcement and state leaders and is set to run through September 28.

Gov. Tony Evers announced Wednesday the Wisconsin National Guard will assist local election officials as poll workers for the August 11, 2020, primary elections across Wisconsin. The announcement comes as last week the governor issued Executive Order #82 authorizing the Wisconsin National Gu…