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We hope residents and visitors alike enjoy the 2024 Explore the St. Croix Valley Guide produced by The Sun and Country Messenger. We hope this product is useful and informative for people living in this area or who are considering moving here. There are so many things to do and enjoy whether living here or just visiting.
Please feel free to let us know how we can improve this product in the future by emailing us at editor@osceolasun.com.
Enjoy your time here. Tom, Matt, Carrie, Eric and Beth
HELLO THERE!
As Osceola Village President, it is my honor to welcome you to our cool little river town! For over 180 years, the Village of Osceola has served its residents and visitors alike with wonderful opportunities for recreation, business, and community. We have all of the amenities found in the bigger cities, but we retain a charming small-town atmosphere. Feel free to explore our more than a dozen parks, open spaces, and recreation areas. Listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, our downtown business corridor is a vibrant and bustling community with shops and eateries to satisfy every taste. Ride the train at our historic railway depot for breathtaking views of the river valley, or stop by Osceola Landing for access to one of the nation’s largest riverways designated a “Wild and Scenic Riverway.” There are hiking trails in both the village and the surrounding countryside that will take you on a tour of our community’s most treasured attractions, not the least of which is Cascade Falls. At the base of a 200-foot gorge, Cascade Falls represents the crown jewel of nature’s beauty in our town. We welcome you to come, stay and play with us!
WHAT’S INSIDE
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County: Polk
State Senate District: 10
U.S. Congressional District: 7
Distance from other communities: x.
Population: 2,765.
Major Employers: Osceola Medical Center, School District of Osceola, Polaris.
Transportation: Wisconsin Highway 35 and Polk County Road M are main routes in the community.
Airport: L.O. Simenstad Municipal Airport is a village owned public use airport located southeast of the central business district of Osceola, a village in Polk County, Wisconsin, United States. It is included in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2017–2021, in which it is categorized as a local general aviation facility. The L.O. Simenstad Municipal Airport (OEO) has a 5,005’
primary runway and a 2,800’ turf runway. The airport is administered by the Osceola Airport Commission. Osceola Aero is the full-service FBO at the airport. They can be reached at 715-294-4500.
Geography: Osceola is located at 45°19’20”N 92°41’54”W
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 4.32 square miles (11.19 km2), of which, 4.19 square miles (10.85 km2) of it is land and 0.13 square miles (0.34 km2) is water.
Local Contacts:
Brad Lutz, Village President, 715-417-2097, bradlutz@myosceola.com
Osceola Chamber of Commerce director@myosceolachamber.org www.myosceolachamber.org
OUTDOOR REC
PARKS • LAKES • RIVERS • TRAILS
Polk County Information Center
Located at Hwy 8 and Hwy 35, St. Croix Falls. 800222-POLK (7655) or www.polkcountytourism.com.
Cattail State Trail
The Cattail State Trail travels for 18 miles on a former rail corridor between the communities of Amery and Almena in northwestern Wisconsin. Forests, farmlands, prairies, hills and various wildlife habitats surround the trail, which also passes through the Village of Turtle Lake. The trail is maintained and managed by Polk and Barron counties.
Trail activities: The trail may bring a number of different users to the trail at the same time. It is important to use good trail etiquette to ensure the enjoyment and safety of all trail users.
ATVs, UTVs & Off-Highway Motorcycles
All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) are allowed on the trail yearround. Off-road motorcycles are allowed on the trail year-round in Polk County only. Operators must follow all Wisconsin ATV operation laws. Barron County has an extensive network of ATV routes and has opened a trail that connects with the Cattail, east from Almena to the village of Poskin. The connecting trail is on private land. Please stay on the trail and respect property boundaries.
About 2.5 miles east of Almena, Barron County has developed an ATV intensive use area. There is a trailhead with rest rooms available. Both ATV and snowmobile routes pass through the area and can use the trailhead.
Hiking, Bicycling, Pets & Walking
The entire trail is open to walking and bicycling, though bicycling is not recommended. The trail may be rough or soft in many sections. If you plan to bike the trail, the tread is more suitable for off-road bikes.
Pet owners, please be sure to have your pet on a leash, 8 feet or shorter, at all times. You must pick up after your pet.
Horseback Riding
The entire trail is open to horseback riding. The trail is not groomed or surfaced and may be rough or soft in many sections. Riders must share the trail with motorized vehicles.
Snowmobiling Winter activities
Snowmobiles are permitted on the trail. Operators must follow all Wisconsin snowmobile laws. The trail also connects to numerous miles of county snowmobile trails.
The opening and closing of snowmobile trails is at the discretion of each county. Snowmobile trails which cross DNR lands are opened and closed consistent with the
surrounding county (or counties). Whenever possible, the opening and closing of snowmobile trails is done on a county-wide basis, however localized conditions may require localized trail opening and closing. It is the responsibility of the county to provide notification about the status of snowmobile trails. The Travel Wisconsin Snow Conditions Report, and local club and county snowmobile web pages and telephone hotlines will provide the most current information.
About 2.5 miles east of Almena, Barron County has developed an ATV intensive use area. There is a trailhead with rest rooms available. Both ATV and snowmobile routes pass through the area and can use the trailhead.
The trail is open to cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, however, the trail is not groomed and skiers and snowshoers must share the trail with snowmobiles. Skiers do not need a trail pass while using the trail.
No hunting and trapping allowed on the trail.
Gandy Dancer Trail
The 98-mile recreation trail follows the railroad grade from St. Croix Falls north to Superior. The southern segment from St. Croix Falls to Danbury, 47-miles, is surfaced with crushed limestone offering a hard surface trail for biking and hiking from April through November.
A bike pass is required and can be purchased at the Polk County Tourism Center in St. Croix Falls and at points along the trail.
The northern segment, 51-miles, runs from Danbury through eastern Minnesota to Superior. This segment offers a wilder, more remote trail experience. Hiking, mountain biking and ATV use is permitted. No pass is needed, but ATVs must display valid registration.
From December to March the entire 98-mile trail is operated as a snowmobile trail. Mile post signs mark the distance from south to north.
The trail passes through many small towns in the southern segment, allowing for easy access to food, bathrooms, and lodging.
Stower Seven Lakes State Trail
Built on a former railroad corridor, this 14-mile trail begins in Amery at Harriman Avenue, travels through the communities of Deronda, Wanderoos and Nye, ending about one mile from Dresser at 90th Avenue. The trail passes through maple and oak forests, wetlands, prairies and farmlands and past many picturesque lakes. The trail
crosses between the North Twin and South Twin lakes in Amery, skirts the south end of Bear Trap Lake, the north end of Kinney lake and runs along Dwight, Horse and Lotus lakes near the western end.
The trail is named to recognize the exceptional natural resources the trail traverses and the longtime public service and leadership demonstrated by Harvey and Marilyn Stower of Amery. Harvey Stower served in the Wisconsin Legislature and as Mayor of Amery for many years. Camping and hiking opportunities are available nearby at Interstate State Park.
TRAIL ACTIVITIES
The trail may bring a number of different users to the trail at the same time. It is important to use good trail etiquette to ensure the enjoyment and safety of all trail users. All-terrain vehicles are prohibited on the trail. The Cattail State Trail, which begins in Amery just east of Highway 46 at Center Street, is open to motorized vehicles.
Hiking, Bicycling, Pets & Walking
The level grade and limestone surface make this trail suitable for bicyclists, walkers and joggers. Each bicyclist age 16 or older needs a Wisconsin state trail pass while using the trail.
Pet owners, please be sure to have your pet on a leash, 8 feet or shorter, at all times. You must pick up after your pet.
Cross-Country Skiing, Snowshoeing
& Winter Activities
In winter the trail is open for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. The trail is groomed for cross-country skiing. Snowshoers must stay off the groomed portion of the trail. Each skier age 16 or older needs a state trail pass before using the trail.
No hunting or trapping allowed on the trail
Stower Seven Lakes State Trail
Osceola Rivertown Trails
Maps available at downtown businesses, the library and kiosk at Mill Pond Park.
• Brookside Trail in Schillberg Park, just off north end of Safe Route to School.
• Cascade Falls Trail. Start at Chief Osceola.
• Jeff Meyer Fitness Trail at Wild River Fitness/Osceola Medical Center.
• Safe Route to School. Paved walking trail between Industrial Drive/Ferrellgas and Education Drive.
• Simenstad Trail. Enjoy the scenic beauty of the St. Croix River from the bluff top trail known as Eagle Bluff. Access between the Cascade BP station and the railroad trestle in Osceola.
• Wilke Glen & Eagle Bluff Trail. Go past the Cascade Falls in Osceola and along the St. Croix River.
• Ridge View Trail/Osceola & Chisago Loops. Near the St. Croix River north of Osceola. Parking on Cty. Rd. S.
• Standing Cedars. On the bluffs of the St. Croix River south of Osceola, www.standingcedars.org.
• Brown proerty. Access off Airport Road and 63rd Avenue, Osceola.
• Englewood Trails.
• Tewksbury Trail.
Ice Age Trail
A one-thousand mile state scenic trail located entirely in Wisconsin. The St. Croix Dalles is the western terminus. More information available at Ice Age Interpretive Center, Wisconsin Interstate Park. St. Croix Falls. www.iceagetrail. org.
City of Trails
St. Croix Falls 10 Best Hiking Trails. Get map at Polk County Information Center or click on www.scfwi.com for information.
Village/City Parks
Village of Osceola
Cascade Falls/Wilke Glen
Oakey Park
Mill Pond Park
Smith Park
City of St. Croix Falls
Lions Park
Riegel Park
Rosemary Braatz Park
Area Parks
For reservations at county parks call 715-485-9294 during business hours.
D.D. Kennedy Environment Cente East Lake Park (Lotus Lake) Garfield Recreation Area
National Parks
St. Croix National Scenic Riverway Headquarters 401 N. Hamilton St.St. Croix Falls715-483-2274www.nps. gov/sacnExhibits and a bookstoreMay-September. Open daily 9-5October-April. Open M-F, 9-4 Closed on federal holidays.
State Parks
State Parks require state park sticker for the state in which they are located. Can be purchased at park entrance.www. dnr.state.wi.usWisconsin DNR State Park Info 608-2662181
State Park Campsite Reservations
888-947-2757 TTD 800-274-727524-hour license sales877-945-4236 (requires Visa or MasterCard)
Interstate Park, St. Croix Falls
715-483-3747Ice Age Trail Interpretive Center 715-483-3747Spooner Service Center 715-635-2101
State Fish Hatchery, SCF Brook and Brown Trout715-483-3535
State Fish Hatchery, Osceola Rainbow Trout, 715-294-2525
Straight Lake State Park, Frederic
3.5 miles east of Highway 35 via 270th Ave. Crex Meadows, Grantsburg 715-463-2896
Educational Center, Grantsburg 715-463-2739
Minnesota
www.dnr.state.mn.us
Interstate Park - Taylors Falls 651-465-5711
State Park Campsite
Reservations 866-857-2757, TDD 218-336-2189 or www.stayatmnparks.com
Wild River State Park
Minnesota State Hwy 95 to Cty Rd 12. Drive 3 miles on Cty Rd 12 to park entrance. 651-583-2125
Noted for horse trail rides, canoeing and hiking in the summer, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in the winter. Equipment rental available at park.
William O’Brien State Park
Marine on St. Croix 651-539-4980
Wild River Stable
Privately owned stable for horses and trail rides adjacent to park. Open to the public. 651-583-2178, www.wildriverstable.com.
St. Croix National Scenic Riverway
INTERSTATE PARK - WISCONSIN
INTERSTATE PARK TRAIL SYSTEM
Summer trails are not maintained for winter use but are not closed during winter. Summer trails may be snow and ice-covered. Please use caution, especially on blu trails. Interstate’s winter trails are not maintained during summer and access to these trails is not available until the ground is frozen.
WINTER TRAILS
Skyline Ski Trail (skiers only)
The 2.1-mile Skyline Ski Trail is groomed for classic cross-country skiing. The trail is open to skiers when the trail is snow-covered. The groomed Skyline Ski Trail begins at the Skyline Shelter near the Ice Age Center.
Winter recreation trails are open to snowshoeing, hiking, pets and ungroomed cross-country skiing. Snowshoers, hikers and pets are not allowed on the Skyline Ski Trail when the trail is snow-covered. Winter Recreation Trails (multi-use)
Loop
Skyline Trail
Skyline Nature Loop
Summit Rock
NEW RESIDENTS
Area Code
Area Code for western Wisconsin is 715 or 534. Minnesota East Metro Area: 651, 612 and 763. Central time zone. Polk County: www.co.polk.wi.us Wisconsin: www.wisconsin.gov
Dog Licensing
All dogs over five months old need to be licensed and tagged through your city, village, or town clerk/treasurer. Proof of rabies vaccination is required. If spayed or neutered, fee is reduced. License year Jan. 1 to Dec. 31.
Vehicle/animal collisions
Accidents with more than $1000 worth of damage must be reported to the Sheriff’s office, 715-485-8300. Accidents with lesser damage can be reported so the accident is logged for insurance purposes.
Anyone who hits and kills a deer and wishes to keep the remains must contact the DNR, 715-635-2101.
Amery Free Press 215 S. Keller Ave. Amery, WI 54001 715-268-8101
tstangl@theameryfreepress.com
Burnett County Sentinel www.burnettcountysentinel.com 114 Madison Street P.O. Box 397
Grantsburg, WI 54840
715-463-2341
office@burnettcountysentinel.com
Inter-County Leader
303 Wisconsin Ave. N. Frederic, WI 54837 715-327-4236 www.leadernewsroom.com
Permits for building
Contact the town clerk if you live in a rural area, or the village clerk or clerk if you live in an incorporated area. A uniform building code is in effect in Polk County; this includes fences. Septic permits and rural address signs are handled by the county zoning office: 715-485-9279 or www.co.polk. wi.us/landinfo/zoning
Diggers Hotline
1-800-242-8511 or dial 811
Permits for burning
Osceola- No open burning or burning of household trash allowed. Call the municipal office for information about campfires.
St. Croix Falls-Burning yard waste and brush is permitted in city without a permit from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Burning of household trash is not permitted. Officials ask that a responsible party over age 16 be present. If a county-wide burning ban is in effect, then it is also in effect within the city limit.
Unincorporated areas: Call town clerk.
Plat Books
For purchase: The Sun, 715-294-2314, 108 Cascade St., Osceola. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday.
Property Taxes
Property taxes are payable in two installments. Check with the treasurer of your town or incorporated area.
Road Conditions
Dial 511
Utility Contacts
For the Osceola to St. Croix Falls area
Cable or Satellite Service
Charter Cable 855-872-0428
Dish Network 800-333-3474
Direct TV 855-567-1661
Electric
Xcel Energy 800-895-4999 Polk-Burnett 800-421-0283
Internet Providers
CenturyLink 800-872-4016
Charter Communications 800-581-0081
Natural Gas
WE Energies 800-242-9137
Propane/Fuel Oil
Federated Co-op 715-294-3344
Ferrellgas 715-294-2411
Lakes Gas 800-322-8218
Polk-Burnett -421-0283
Skoglund Oil 715-246-4767
Polk County Recycling Center
715-483-1088
Summer: M-F, 6:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.;
Winter: M-Th, 6:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
4 miles east of St. Croix Falls on Hwy 8
Solid Waste Office
715-485-9294
M-F, 8:30-4:30 p.m.
100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 10 Balsam Lake
Telephone
CenturyLink
800-201-4099 www.centurylink.com
Waste Collection
Olson Sanitation (715) 247-3440
Waste Management
715-294-3970
Waterman Sanitation
715-268-6471
Water and Sewer
Osceola
715-294-3498
Dresser
715-755-2940
St. Croix Falls 15-483-3929
VOTER INFORMATION
Polk County handles all election preparations, publications and ballots for the voters of Polk County. The ballots are distributed to the municipalities prior to the election. Each municipality is responsible for submitting the results to the County Clerk as soon as possible after the polls close. Those results are tallied at the County Clerk’s office the night of
an election and made available to the public and news media. Past election poll lists and results are on file and open to the public. How do I vote?
To request an absentee ballot or to find out where to vote the day of the election, contact your municipal or town clerk. See listing for local municipal clerks in this guide or if you are uncertain who your clerk is or how they can be reached, please call the County Clerk at 715-485-9226.
The completed absentee ballot must be received by the municipal clerk no later than 8 a.m. the day of the election.
Voter registration
Residents voting in person can register at the time they vote by bringing a photo identification and an envelope/ bill addressed to them at their home address from a utility or business to establish their residency.
Direct voter registration questions to your municipal or town clerk or call the Polk County Clerk 715-485-9226.
What County Supervisory District am I in?
There are 15 County Supervisory Districts in Polk County. To find out what district you are in and who your County Board Supervisor is, call 715485-9226 or go to www.co.polk.wi.us/ County Board Supervisors are elected every two years.
Running for county office: Please contact the County Clerk for filing deadlines if you are interested in running for county offices.
Running for municipal or town offices: Call your municipal office for instructions.
PASSPORT INFORMATION
A passport is required to leave the United States including entering and returning from Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean and for all international travel.
Things you need
Bring a certified copy of your birth certificate. It will be returned when you receive your passport. Bring a proof of identity with photo, such as a driver’s license.
Places to go locally in western Wisconsin:
Amery Post Office
1024 Riverplace Drive, Amery Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Sat. 9 to 11 a.m. Photos can be taken. Make appointment in advance.
715-268-7144
TTY Service 877-889-2457
Somerset Post Office
750 Rivard Street, Somerset Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. - noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m.
Sat. 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
Make appointment in advance. 715247-3551
TTY Service 877-889-2457
Polk County Courthouse
100 Polk County Plaza, Balsam Lake Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 715-485-9226
Differences between a Passport Book and Passport Card
The new wallet-size U.S. Passport Card is a travel document that can be used to enter the United States from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda at land border crossings or sea ports-of-entry. Note that it CANNOT be used for international air travel. The passport card is more convenient and less expensive than a passport book.
For complete information about passport applications, fees and restrictions go to www.travel.state.gov.
Passport Card
Valid when entering the United States from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda at land border crossings or sea ports-of-entry.
Not valid for international travel by air.
Validity:
• 10 years for adults
• 5 years for minors under age 16
Size: Wallet size
Cost for First Time Applicants:
• $65 for adults
• $50 for minors
Cost for U.S. Passport Card Renewal:
• $30 for adults
U.S. Passport Book
Valid for international travel by air, sea or land.
Validity:
• 10 years for adults
• 5 years for minors under age 16
Size: 5” x 31/2” (when opened)
Cost for First Time Applicants:
• $165 for adults
• $135 for minors under age 16
Cost for U.S. Passport Book Renewal:
• $130 for adults
For additional passport information please visit www.travel.state.gov.
OSCEOLA RESIDENT RESTORES CHIEF STATUE TO LIKE NEW CONDITION
By Matt Anderson editor@osceolasun.com
Thanks to Osceola resident Jeff Wolf, the Native American statue that has been on Cascade Street for years has been repaired, restored, and repainted to look in better shape than it has in years.
Wolf is now retired, but he learned how to make the necessary repairs to the chief by doing bodywork on cars. Because the chief is made of a Styrofoam core and a fiberglass exterior, Wolf knew how to go about repairing the statue from similar projects in the past.
“I moved to Osceola in 1998 and I just remember the chief being here and I thought it was really neat smalltown feature that we had,” said Wolf. “I heard the chief needed repair before it could go back up. I had some free time and I said, ‘Well, I can fix that.’”
The Neidermire family reclaimed possession of the chief after it was removed from its place on Cascade Street during the demolition of the Milk House. When it was determined the chief needed some repairs before it could potentially be put back on the street, the Neidermires sent it along to Wolf to start the process.
“There were a few areas that needed repairs,” said Wolf. “The left foot had an exposed hole in the top of the foot. The tomahawk handle was broken off. There were a couple of holes in the arms. And on the skirt in the back there was about a three-inch hole that needed repair.
“Where there were holes, I filled it in with fiberglass gel and a Bondo body filler to get the shape. Then I sanded it smooth to get the shape properly. To give it the hard exterior I put fiberglass cloth back overtop the repair areas.”
Wolf also needed to repair the cardboard feathers making up the chief’s headdress, and even gave the chief some fresh paint too.
“One of the cardboard feathers had completely rotted out,” said Wolf. “So, one of those feathers is now made of a thin plywood encased in fiberglass cloth to make it like the rest of them. The paint was pretty faded and there was some paint missing. So I repainted pretty much everything but the skin. All the highlights, the colors, the headdress I repainted. Then I put a satin clearcoat on everything just to seal it all up.”
“I would say it there’s about 35-40 hours of work put into it,” said Wolf. “It was about three days of body repair and about two days of painting. It’s ready to go back up. It’s probably good for another 25 years.”
Wolf posted videos of the repair process to Facebook in a group created called “Bring Back Our Chief.” After posting those videos, the response he received was that of support and thanks.
“I’ve never been on a Facebook group with so much support,” said Wolf. “Usually you go on the internet and it’s 80% negative. This has been 99% positive. There’s just so much positivity in that group it’s been overwhelming”
The statue was given to the Village in October and returned to Cascade Street, where it remains for the time being.
North of Taylors Falls, 1-800-4474958, skiing, snowboarding, water park, go-karts, wildmountain.com
Public swimming beaches
Balsam Lake, Big Butternut Lake, Lake of the Dalles (Wisconsin Interstate Park), Sand Lake, Dwight Lake.
Osceola Braves Baseball
Amateur hometown baseball. Games at Oakey Park, May-August. www. osceolabraves.com.
THE EVENT OF THE YEAR
OSCEOLA COMMUNITY FAIR
Celebrating 100 years of Community at the Fair…
The Osceola Community Fair is a gathering of residents and visitors joining together to celebrate our roots in rural living, family, and fun. For decades, the fairgrounds have been a place for old friends, neighbors, and families to gather together while making new connections and growing the tradition for years to come.
Friday, September 6 –Sunday, September 8
The Community Fair of Osceola invites you to join in on the fun and tradition. Browse www. osceolacommunityfair.com for a full listing of events. You can also visit their Facebook page for another way to stay connected to events and updates.
The fairgrounds are open to all with FREE admission. Showcase your
talents or appreciate the efforts of others in the fair building where you can check out ribbon-winning skills mastered by our local residents from gardening, baking, sewing, painting, and more. Local businesses and organizations also offer an opportunity to learn more about them and often have some giveaways and prize drawings.
If truck or tractor pulls are more your speed, come on down to the TRUCK PULL on Friday night. The FFA TRACTOR PULL takes place on Saturday starting at 12 noon. Or get those legs a’movin with the PEDAL TRACTOR PULL on Sunday. For details on the pulls including registration times and fees, admission rates, and more, visit the events page, www.osceolacommunityfair.com.
The midway opens Friday evening and offers rides through Sunday.
Enjoy cold beer and hot food in the beer garden and food court. Here, you’ll also find the Main Stage featuring live music all weekend long. All music events are FREE admission.
The Osceola Grand Parade makes its way through town on Sunday, September 8 at 1 p.m. Find a place to sit along Cascade Street/WI 35 beginning at First Avenue to 10th Avenue. PLEASE BE AWARE OF ROAD AND STREET CLOSURES DURING THIS TIME FOR ACCESS TO CERTAIN AREAS OF THE TOWN.
The Ambassador Coronation will be at the Fairgrounds Grandstand Sunday, September 8 at 5 p.m. During this special event, candidates are celebrated as they vie for their place on the Osceola Ambassador Court. Prizes, awards, and crowning conclude festivities beginning at 5 p.m.
SEPTEMBER 7
WHEELS & WINGS
Osceola Wheels & Wings is celebrating 43 years of FREE family fun! It’s a great day to take in all the excitement in Osceola! The events is located at the L.O. Simenstad Municipal Airport just south of Osceola.
Schedule of Events
7 a.m. Gates Open
8 a.m. - 11 a.m. Pancake Breakfast
8 am - Noon Aircraft viewing Noon - 1 p.m. Air Show
9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Car & Motorcycle Show
1 p.m. Car Show Awards
Gates open at 7 a.m.
Car & Motorcycle Show judging begins at 9 a.m. Awards at end of Air Show (approximately 1 p.m.)
Prizes:
Awards given out for Best Classic, Best Hot Rod, Best Muscle Car, Best Import, Best Modern, Judge’s Choice and Best In Show!
Show Entry & Rules:
1. No trailered vehicles will be permitted. Trailer parking is available nearby at Osceola Medical Center or J & S Construction, but show cars and bikes must be driven onto the airport grounds.
2. There are two entrances to Car Show parking off Airport Road (68th Avenue). If possible, please use the first entrance for blacktop parking, the second for field parking. Corvettes and MGs parking with their groups should use the FIRST entrance.
4. NO CARRY-INS OR COOLERS! The Food and Merchandise Vendors at Osceola Wheels & Wings are VITAL to us keeping this a FREE event for all attendees. Many of our concessions are run by local non-profits. We appreciate you showing your support for them, and us, by giving them your business!
5. Questions or special requests? Please email wheelswingsosceolawi@gmail.com. We will do our best to accommodate you!
Classic Motorcycle Show
Motorcycles cruising the St. Croix River flock to this Osceola, WI for an unforgettable experience. Join us at our Classic Motorcycle Show, a celebration of two and threewheel vehicles. Our Wheels and Wings event has become a beloved gathering for riders. This year, we’re honoring the vintage and classic motorcycle spirit with awards. Whether you have a legendary barn find or an original, unrestored or restored classic, come show off and enjoy the camaraderie of the motorcycle community.
OSCEOLA EVENTS
July 2024
Music on the Overlook in St. Croix Falls, Fridays, 6:30 p.m.
4 – Fourth of July race in Marine on St. Croix, Minn.
5 – Fireworks on Deer Lake.
7 – Franconia Art & Farmers Market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
9 – St. Croix Falls School Board meeting, 5:15 p.m.
19-21 – Wannigan Days in St. Croix Falls/Taylors Falls.
19-21 – Lumberjack Days in Stillwater, Minn.
24 – Osceola School Board meeting, 6:30 p.m., district office conference room.
28 – Bluegrass & Lemonade in the Shade, Gammelgården, Scandia.
July 25-28 – Polk County Fair, St. Croix Falls.
August 2024
Music on the Overlook in St. Croix Falls, Fridays, 6:30 p.m.
4 – Franconia Art & Farmers Market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
13 – St. Croix Falls School Board meeting, 5:15 p.m.
14 – Osceola School Board meeting, 6:30 p.m., district office conference room.
17 – Spelmansstamma at Gammelgården, Scandia, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
25 – Bluegrass & Lemonade in the Shade, Gammelgården, Scandia.
27 – Osceola first day of school.
27 – St. Croix Falls first day of school.
27 – St. Croix Falls School Board meeting, 5:15 p.m.
28 – Osceola School Board meeting, 6:30 p.m., district
office conference room.
September 2024
Fall color train rides at Osceola Depot begin Sept.21.
1 – Franconia Art & Farmers Market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
6-8 – Osceola Community Fair.
7 – Wheels & Wings in Osceola.
7 – Taco Daze in Scandia, Minn.
10 – St. Croix Falls School Board meeting, 5:15 p.m.
12-15 – Amery Fall Festival.
22 – Bluegrass & Lemonade in the Shade, Gammelgården, Scandia.
24 – St. Croix Falls School Board meeting, 5:15 p.m.
25 – Osceola School Board meeting, 6:30 p.m., district office conference room.
October 2024
Fall color train rides at Osceola Depot through Oct. 13.
6 – Franconia Art & Farmers Market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
8 – St. Croix Falls School Board meeting, 5:15 p.m.
9 – Osceola School Board meeting, 6:30 p.m., district office conference room.
18-20 – Pumpkin Express Train Ride at the Osceola Depot.
23 – Osceola School Board meeting, 6:30 p.m., district office conference room.
28 – St. Croix Falls School Board meeting, 5:15 p.m.
31 – Main Street Treats in Osceola, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Trick-or-treating for preschoolers.
November 2024
Doe on the Go in Osceola.
12 – St. Croix Falls School Board
meeting, 5:15 p.m.
13 – Osceola School Board meeting, 6:30 p.m., district office conference room.
26 – St. Croix Falls School Board meeting, 5:15 p.m.
27 – Osceola School Board meeting, 6:30 p.m., district office conference room.
December 2024
Light Up Osceola.
1 – Vinterlights! Kick off the holiday season in Scandia, Minn.
7 , 14 and 21– Annie’s JulThemed Coffee Party at Gammelgården, Scandia. Call 651-433-5053 for reservations.
8 – Lucia Dagen service at Gammelgården, Scandia, 6 a.m. to 10 a.m.
10 – St. Croix Falls School Board meeting, 5:15 p.m.
11 – Osceola School Board meeting, 6:30 p.m., district office conference room.
17 – St. Croix Falls School Board meeting, 5:15 p.m.
January 2025
Vinterfest in Scandia.
8 – Osceola School Board meeting, 6:30 p.m., district office conference room.
14 – St. Croix Falls School Board meeting, 5:15 p.m.
28 – St. Croix Falls School Board meeting, 5:15 p.m.
29 – Osceola School Board meeting, 6:30 p.m., district office conference room.
February 2025
Big Lake Ice Fishing Contest.
11 – St. Croix Falls School Board
meeting, 5:15 p.m.
12 – Osceola School Board meeting, 6:30 p.m., district office conference room.
25 – St. Croix Falls School Board meeting, 5:15 p.m.
March 2025
11 – St. Croix Falls School Board meeting, 5:15 p.m.
19 – Osceola School Board meeting, 6:30 p.m., district office conference room.
25 – St. Croix Falls School Board meeting, 5:15 p.m.
April 2025
8 – St. Croix Falls School Board meeting, 5:15 p.m.
9 – Osceola School Board meeting, 6:30 p.m., district office conference room.
21 – St. Croix Falls School Board meeting, 5:15 p.m.
30 – Osceola School Board meeting, 6:30 p.m., district office conference room.
May 2025
13 – St. Croix Falls School Board meeting, 5:15 p.m.
14 – Osceola School Board
meeting, 6:30 p.m., district office conference room.
16 – Osceola High School Graduation, 7 p.m., Osceola High School.
23 – St. Croix Falls High School Graduation, 7 p.m., St. Croix Falls High School.
27 – St. Croix Falls School Board meeting, 5:15 p.m.
28 – Osceola School Board meeting, 6:30 p.m., district office conference room.
June 2025
Rhubarb Fest in Osceola. Duckathlon in Osceola. Celebrate Osceola.
10 – St. Croix Falls School Board meeting, 5:15 p.m.
11 – Osceola School Board meeting, 6:30 p.m., district office conference room.
24 – St. Croix Falls School Board meeting, 5:15 p.m.
25 – Osceola School Board meeting, 6:30 p.m., district office conference room.
Farmers Markets
The Osceola Farmers Market is open Fridays from 2 to 6 p.m. from June - October in the Osceola United Methodist Church parking lot.
The Scandia Farmers Market is open Wednesdays from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Scandia Community Center parking lot.
Council Meetings
The Village of Osceola meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Village Hall in the large meeting room located at 310 Chieftain Street.
The City of St. Crolix Falls meets the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m.
The City of Scandia meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.
The City of Marine on St. Croix meets the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m.
The Village of Dresser meets the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m.
*All events are subject to change
GOVERNMENT
VILLAGE
CITY
TOWNSHIP
COUNTY
STATE
UNITED STATES
VILLAGE COUNCIL
Village President
Brad Lutz
Term Expires April 2025
bradlutz@myosceola.com 715-417-2097
Trustee
Van A. Burch
Term Expires April 2025
vanburch@myosceola.com 715-497-4104
Trustee
Marsha Hovey
Term Expires April 2025
marshahovey@myosceola.com 845-270-0355
Trustee
Neil Kline
Term Expires April 2026
neilkline@myosceola.com 715-554-3441
Trustee
Arvid Maki
Term Expires April 2025
arvidmaki@myosceola.com 715-417-0521
Trustee
Ron Pedrys
Term Expires April 2026
ronpedrys@myosceola.com 612-804-7155
Trustee
Mike Sine
Term Expires April 2026
mikesine@myosceola.com 612-387-2218
*This information is current as of June 2024. Elections may take place in November 2024 and April 2025..
Wisconsin
www.wisconsin.gov 608-266-1212
Governor Tony Evers
115 E State Capitol Madison, WI 53702 608-266-1212 eversinfo@wisconsin.gov
28th Assembly District
Rep. Gae Magnafici PO Box 8953, Madison, WI 53708 608-267-2365 or 888-529-0028
Rep.Magnafici@legis.wis.gov
* District boundaries change Jan. 1, 2025. Representatives will be chosen in November.
10th Senate District
Sen. Rob Stafsholdt Box 7882, Madison, WI 53707 608-266-7745
Sen.Stafsholdt@legis.state.wi.us
United States
www.firstgov.gov
President Joseph Biden 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Washington, D.C. 20500 www.whitehouse.gov
House of Representatives
7th Congressional District
Congressman Thomas Tiffany Hudson Office: 715-808-8160 tiffany@legis.wi.gov www.tiffany.house.gov
U.S. Senator Ronald H. Johnson 202-224-5323 2 Russell Courtyard Washington, D.C. 20510 www.ronjohnson.senate.gov
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin 1 Russell Courtyard Washington, D.C. 20510 Phone 202-224-5653 www.baldwin.senate.gov
Polk County
Polk County Government Center
100 Polk County Plaza Balsam Lake, WI 54810
715-485-9226
www.co.polk.wi.us
OFFICES
Administration
715-485-9212
Insurance, accounts receivable and payable, payroll, budgets
Aging Office
715-485-8449
Elderly and disabled transportation, senior dining
Child Support
715-485-9297
Enforcement of child support
Child Protection
715-485-8400
Clerk of Courts
715-485-9299
Fines, jury selection and judicial support services
Corporate Counsel
715-485-9210
Provide legal advice for county board and departments
County Clerk
715-485-9226
General information, marriage licenses, dog licenses, passports, temporary license plates, wood cutting permits, county board proceedings and directories, elections and voting.
District Attorney, Jeff Kemp
715-485-9231
Prosecutor for the county and state, victim witness program.
Emergency Management
715-485-9280
Assist citizens after a disaster, hazardous materials reporting and planning.
Public Health
715-485-8500
Communicable disease follow-up, WIC, family planning, water testing, immunizations, sanitation.
Building and sanitary permits, land use planning, enforce county land use ordinances, map and maintain county’s geographical information system and survey records, comprehensive planning, revolving loan program, and zoning.
Parks, Buildings and Solid Waste
715-485-9294
Maintain county buildings and parks, solid waste and recycling program
Register in Probate
715-485-9238
Record probates, wills, adoptions, guardianships, mental commitments
Register of Deeds
715-485-9240
Record of marriages, deaths, births, land deeds and mortgages, military records.
Polk Co. Sheriff
715-485-8300
Business/Records 715-485-8350
County Jail 715-485-8370
Probation and Parole 715-485-3114
Treasurer 715-485-9255
Maintains records of and collect real estate tax, maintains county investments and checking account.
UW Extension
715-485-8600
Family living educator, 4-H, Ag programs, horticulture, various educational classes
Polk County Board of Supervisors
Polk County Board Office, Suite 170 715-485-9271
There are 15 County Supervisors. They are elected each April of the odd-numbered year. The districts they represent are drawn based on population fluctuation. When establishing districts every effort is made to keep areas and municipalities in a consistent manner.
County Board Supervisors from the local area include:
John Bonneprise, Osceola 715-248-3016
Tony Johnson, Dresser 715-607-1183
Kim O’Connell, Osceola 715-281-7917
Sharon Kelly, St. Croix Falls 7145-402-2476
What County Supervisory District am I in?
There are 15 County Supervisory Districts in Polk County. To find out what district you are in and who your County Board Supervisor is, call 715485-9226 or go to www.co.polk.wi.us.
County Board Supervisors are elected every two years.
Running for county office: Please contact the County Clerk for filing deadlines if you are interested in running for county offices.
Running for municipal or town offices: Call your municipal office for instructions.
Meister’s Bar & Grill 14808 Oakhill Road Scandia 651-433-5230
The Ozark Tavern
21050 Ozark Court North Scandia 651-433-0143
St. Croix Chocolate Co. 261 Parker Street 651-433-1400
Scandia Market
14758 Oakhill Road N. 651-433-2248
Scandia Pizzeria 21190 Ozark Avenue North Scandia 651-433-2869
WORSHIP LOCAL
AREA CHURCHES
ALLIANCE CHURCH
OF THE VALLEY
1259 State Hwy 35
St. Croix Falls, 715-483-1100
ASCENSION EPISCOPAL
214 3rd Street N. Stillwater, Minn., 651-4392609
ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC
265 State Hwy 35 East Farmington, 715-2473310
BETHANY LUTHERAN
Star Prairie, 715-248-3730
BETHESDA LUTHERAN
1947 110 Ave. (Sand Lake) Dresser, 715-755-2562
CEDAR BEND CHURCH
OSCEOLA
connect@cedarbendchurch. com
CHRIST LUTHERAN
150 Fifth Street
Marine on St. Croix, Minn. 651-433-3222
CENTERPOINT CHURCH
Meeting at SCF High School 740 Maple Drive St. Croix Falls, 715-222-3374
EL SALEM/TWIN FALLS
CHRISTIAN CENTER 1751 100th Ave. Dresser, 715-755-3113
ELIM LUTHERAN
20971 Olinda Trail Scandia, Minn., 651-4332723
EUREKA BAPTIST
2393 210th Ave.
St. Croix Falls, 715-483-9464
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
661A West Street
Taylors Falls, Minn., 651465-6792
FIRST EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN
5561 Chestnut Street
Taylors Falls, Minn. 651-465-5265
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN
719 Nevada Street
St. Croix Falls, 715-483-3550
GRACE CHURCH
722 Seminole Ave. Osceola, 715-417-0752
GRACE BEREAN FELLOWSHIP
419 4th Street Centuria, 715-557-1681
GRACE LUTHERAN WELS
2098 70th Ave., Osceola, 715-755-3424
HOLY CROSS
ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN
28005 Old Towne Road
Chisago Lakes, Minn., 651-260-5100
HOLY TRINITY
ORTHODOX
325 First Street Clayton, 715-948-2203
HOPE EVANGELICAL FREE
933 248 Street
Osceola, 715-294-2112
NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY
201 State Highway 35 Dresser 715-417-0945
NEW WINE COMMUNITY
309 5th Street
Centuria, 715-640-1450
OSCEOLA COMMUNITY CHURCH
2492 Education Ave. Osceola, 715-294-4332
OSCEOLA UNITED METHODIST
306 River Street
Osceola, 715-755-2275
PEACE LUTHERAN ELCA
2355 Clark Road Dresser, 715-755-2515
PRAIRIEVIEW COVENANT
1396 210 Ave./Hwy 65
Star Prairie, 715-248-0600
REDEEMER LUTHERAN
Corner of Adams & Louisiana
St. Croix Falls, 715-483-3401
RIVER VALLEY
CHRISTIAN CHURCH 1289 160th Street
St. Croix Falls, 715-483-5378
ST. ANNE’S CATHOLIC
139 Church Hill Road/Hwy 35 Somerset, 715-247-3310
ST. CROIX FALLS UNITED METHODIST
300 N. Adams Street St. Croix Falls, 715-483-9494
ST. CROIX UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP
201 N. Adams Street St. Croix Falls, 715-557-0875
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CATHOLIC Franconia, Minn., 651-4657345.
ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC
255 10th Ave. Osceola, 715-294-2243
ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC Taylors Falls, Minn. ,651465-7345
ST. PETER’S COMMUNITY CHURCH Cty Rd F, Dresser
SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN MS
140 Madison Street St. Croix Falls, 715-483-1186
TAYLORS FALLS UNITED METHODIST
290 W. Government Street Taylors Falls, Minn., 651465-1001
TRINITY LUTHERAN WELS
300 Seminole Ave. Osceola, 715-294-2828
TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH OF GARFIELD 1578 85th Avenue Amery, 715-268-9577
WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN
447 180th St. (Pine Lake) Osceola, 715-294-2936
WORD OF LIFE FELLOWSHIP
366 Bench St. Taylors Falls, Minn., 651465-6516
ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH
252 State Hwy 35 East Farmington, 715-2943489
2024-2025 Explore the St. Croix Valley
ORGANIZATIONS
ARTS • FARMERS MARKETS • CLUBS • FOOD PANTRY
ARTS ORGANIZATIONS
artZ Gallery
208 North Keller Avenue
Amery, WI 54001
artZ Gallery is an artist owned and operated gallery, with changing monthly exhibits featuring member and guest artists. Artists who are interested in exhibiting can pick up application information at the Gallery or visit the website: artzgallery.org
Polk County Earth Arts
www.earthartswi.org
Polk County Earth Arts is an organization that brings together visual artists and artisans of the Upper St. Croix Valley for purposes of mutual support, networking, organizing and promoting special events, and creating promotional materials.
The annual Earth Arts Spring Tour occurs the first weekend in May. Maps are provided at the Polk County Information Center.
The annual Fall Salon is held the third, is an art exhibit showing member artists interpretations of a common theme. The Earth Arts members meet monthly throughout the year. Meeting locations rotate among members’ studios and galleries, giving everyone an introduction to each other’s work. Earth Arts is an open forum and welcomes all interested parties working in all artistic media.
Northern Lakes Center for the Arts
PO Box 338, Amery, WI 54001 715-338-0164
harper42@amerytel.net
NLCA is a 501c3 nonprofit arts organization dedicated to bringing the arts to communities.
The Northern Lakes School for the Arts
113 Elm St. West, Amery, WI 54001 715-268-6811
www.northernlakesschool.org
The Northern Lakes School for the Arts, an educational organization, was formed to develop the creative talents and abilities of local residents.
FOOD DISTRIBUTION
Open Cupboard Food Shelf
406 Second Avenue, Osceola 715-294-4357
Mon. and Wed. 9 a.m. to noon. Thurs. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Amery Area Food Pantry
230 Deronda Street, Amery, WI 715-268-5999
Inside the old ER entrance Medical Center Building
Open Monday 9 a.m. - 12 noon, Thursdays from 2-6 p.m. Call for appt.
Ruby’s Pantry
Hosted by the Amery Congregational Church and distributed the second Saturday of the month, 9 a.m. $20 donation, 715-268-7390
WIC
Program
Call Polk County Health Dept. for appointment, 715-485-8520
FARMERS MARKETS
Amery’s Farmer Market
Mondays 3 p.m.-6 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m.-Noon at Soo Line Park in downtown Amery
Balsam Lake Farmers Market
Fridays 3 p.m.-5 p.m. at Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 507 West Main Street
Osceola Farmers Market
Fridays 2 p.m.-6 p.m. Located at 306 River Street in Osceola
St. Croix Falls Farmers Market
Saturdays 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in downtown St. Croix Falls at 203 Washington St.
THRIFT
Worn Again Inc.
207 Keller Ave N, Amery, WI 54001 715-268-6080
Sweet Child of Mine
113 Keller Ave S, Amery, WI 54001 715-607-4214
CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS
4-H UW Extension
Phone: 715-485-8600
Fax: 715-485-8601
Polk County 4-H Clubs and Leaders
Beaver Brook Badgers
Katie Lauterbach 715-829-8024
Bone Lake Beavers
Terri Anderson 715-566-1043
Cattail Clovers
Michelle Pickard 715-948-4249
Cushing
Rayannon Lundgren 715-566-0088
Deronda Diplomats
Marge Schone 715-268-7031
Forest View
Amanda Lietz 715-293-3725
Indian Creek
Linda Owens 715-653-2663
Jolly Milltown
Judy Bainbridge 715-825-2207
Knotty Pine
Amanda Sanders 715-641-2466
Little Butternut
Jackie Thompson 715-529-1869
Little Falls Livewires
Julie Novak 715-268-2237
Lucky Horseshoe
Corrine Gehrman 715-205-4409
McKinley Vikings
Melissa Monchilovich 715-651-2956
Northern Lights
Shirley Miller-Frey 715-557-1467
Pleasant Lake
Trish Carlson 715-294-4372
Scenic View
Sandy Swanson 715-483-9350
Shooting Stars
Matt Babcock 612-308-8885
South Milltown
Jeanne Alling 715-553-2488
West Sweden
Emily Ovik 715-790-2533
Arnell Memorial
Humane Society
185 Griffin St E, Amery, WI 715-268-7387
www.arnellhumane.org
Boy Scouts of America www.beascout.scouting.org
Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valley
Sandy Clark 715-294-3640 www.girlscoutrv.org 800-845-0787
Indianhead Barbershop Chorus
Ken Mettler, 715-483-9202 kbmett@hotmail.com
Ice Age Trail Foundation, Indianhead Chapter
A working volunteer organization for trail development. Contact them at: www.iceagetrail.org or indianheadchapter@iceagetrail.org.
Interstate Band Mavis Lindahl 715-755-2686 mlindahl@centurytel.net
West Wisconsin Lyme Disease Support Group Bonnie Fox 715-268-9557
Polk County Democratic Party Ann Turner 651-233-7664
Polk County Republican Party (GOP) Alan Walker 608-247-5268
Polk County Historical Society 715-485-9269 polkcountymuseum.com
Polk County Genealogy Society polkgen@gmail.com
Polk County Youth Snowmobile Club 715-222-2495
Amery Snowmobile Club Josh Nichols president@amerysnowmobileclub. com
Polk-Burnett Beekeepers www.pbbeekeepers.com
St. Croix Valley Orchestra www.scvorchestra.org scvorch@amerytel.net
Friends of the Stower
Seven Lakes State Trail PO Box 203, Amery, WI 54001 888-936-7463
The Friends of the Stower Seven Lakes Trail are a diverse group of over 200 energetic and engaged individuals, families and businesses committed to its vision, “the creation, promotion and preservation of the best-loved state trail in Wisconsin.”
Members pay a nominal fee which supports the development, maintenance and promotion of the trail and receive semi-annual trail updates that include volunteer opportunities, upcoming events and highlights of trail users and their experiences. Board members are elected with Board meetings held every month.
SCHOOLS
Osceola Schools
www.osceola.k12.wi.us
Administration Office
Superintendent Dr. Becky Styles 331 Middle School Dr. 715-294-4140
Pre-K Charter School
250 10th Ave. E
715-294-3457
Elementary K-2
Principal Julie Bender 250 10th Ave. E 715-294-3457
Intermediate School 3-5
Principal Julie Bender 949 Education Ave. 715-294-2800
Middle School 6-8
Principal Terrence Neumann 1029 Oak Ridge Drive 715-294-4180
High School 9-12
Principal Scott Newton 1111 Oak Ridge Dr. 715-294-2127
Community Education
715-294-4601
Swimming Pool
715-294-4600
Bus Information
Steve Leslie, 715-294-3456 leslies@osceolak12.org
St. Croix Falls
St. Croix Falls, Cushing & Dresser www.scf.k12.wi.us
Administration Office
Superintendent Craig Broeren 740 Maple Drive
St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-9823 ext. 1400
St. Croix Falls High School
Principal Peggy Ryan 715-483-9824
St. Croix Falls Middle School
Principal Darrell Imhoff 715-483-9825
St. Croix Falls Elementary School
Principal Rita Pratt
715-483-9826
Dresser School
Principal Rita Pratt 715-755-3165
Community Education
715-483-9823 Ext 1406 andersonk@scf.k12.wi.us
Bus Information 715-483-2450
Northwood
Technical College
Northwood Technical College (formerly WITC) 1019 S. Knowles Ave. New Richmond, WI 54017 www.northwoodtech.edu
Laura Wagner, Director ADRC provides information, direct services, and links to other services and advocacy to enable older adults to live as independently as possible. Call the office for a “Directory for Seniors” which contains a wealth of information. Senior Voices, a monthly newsletter, is available from Polk County Aging Program.
COMMUNITY CENTERS
Osceola Senior Citizens, Inc.
Contact Harold Brown, 715-294-4566
Meets first Wednesday at the Senior Center, 310 Chieftain Street, Osceola. Osceola Seniors on the Go 715-294-3822
Meets Tuesdays at the Senior Center, 310 Chieftain Street, Osceola. St. Croix Valley Senior Center 715-483-1901
140 N. Washington St., SCF
Open M-F 9:30 a.m to 3:30 p.m.
Amery Senior Citizen Center
608 Harriman Ave. S., Amery 715-268-6605 • Open daily
Croix Management Taylors Falls, Minn. 651-465-6841
IN-HOME CARE
Adoray Home Health 715-684-5020
Buurtzorg Neighborhood Nursing 651-605-1400
Fairview Home Care and Hospice
Chisago City, Forest Lake, Wyoming Minn. 612-721-2491
Interfaith Caregivers of Polk County www.interfaithpolk.org 715-485-9500
Lakeview Hospice 1715 Tower Dr. W. Ste 330 Stillwater, Minn. 800-732-1422
PHARMACY
Clinic Pharmacy Osceola Medical Center 715-294-4050
Tangen Drug St. Croix Falls 715-483-3271
VETERAN’S
SERVICE OFFICE
715-485-9243
Balsam Lake cvso@co.polk.wi.us
FUNERAL SERVICES
Bradshaw Celebration of Life Center, Stillwater, MN info@bradshawfuneral.com 651-439-5511
Explore the St. Croix Valley
Grandstrand Funeral Home
Osceola
grandstrandfh.com 715-294-3111
Grandstrand Funeral Home
St. Croix Falls grandstrandfh.com 715-483-3141
Mattson Funeral Home Forest Lake 651-464-3556
Roberts Funeral Home Forest Lake 651-464-4422
CHILDREN’S SERVICES
Polk County Public Health
100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 180 Balsam Lake
Polk County Justice Center
Wendy Bauman, Director 715-485-8500
Child Support 715-485-9297
Human Services 715-485-8400
Birth-To-3 Program
715-485-8585
Family Health Benefits
715-485-8500
Kinship of Polk County
A mentoring program
715-405-3900 • polkkinship.org
WIC Program 715-485-8520
UW-Extension
Human Development & Relationships 715-485-8600
CESA 11 Head Start 715-485-3413
DAY CARE CENTERS
Polk County Child Care
Certification
Call for a county-wide listing 715-836-7511
Carebare Daycare, Osceola 715-294-3915
Appleseeds Childcare, Dresser 715-755-2111
PRESCHOOL
Grace for Kids
2098 70th Ave. 715-294-3649
ADULT SERVICES
Community Homestead
501 280th St., Osceola 715-294-3038 or www.communityhomestead.org
A self-supporting community living and working with special needs adults. Organic farm, hand-crafted furniture and folk art, organic bakery. Six extended family households.
Day Friends
101 150th St., Balsam Lake
715-485-8762
A non-profit day program serving individuals with early memory loss, Alzheimer’s disease, TBI, and similar needs. M-F, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Endeavors/Adult
Development Center
Kathy Clark, Director 101 150th St., Balsam Lake, 715-4853283
Endeavors is a private, non-profit day service for adults with disabilities. Offering prevocational job skills training and paid employment for youth and adults with disabilities.
Endeavors Garden Center & Gift Shop 125 Industrial Ave., Milltown 715-825-4769
April-October open 7 days a week, 8 to 5. Winter hours M-F 10 to 5.
HOMELESS SHELTERS
Salvation Army Serenity Home
565 5th St. S., Clear Lake, WI
715-263-2900
Open 24 hours Grace Place New Richmond 715-246-1222
HEALTH CARE
Amery Hospital & Clinic
265 Griffin St. East, Amery 715-268-8000 • 800-424-5273
www.amerymedicalcenter.org
Clinic hours:
Monday, 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday - Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Same-day Appointments/ Urgent Care: Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday – Sunday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wound Healing Center
AHC West Campus - 230 Deronda St., 715-268-0175
amerymedicalcenter.og/WeHealWounds
Osceola Medical Center 2600 65th Ave., Osceola 715-294-2111
www.myomc.org
HealthLine: 715-294-5687
Clinic Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Walk-in Clinic: Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Polk County Health Department
Balsam Lake • 715-485-8500
www.co.polk.wi.us/publichealth Poison Control 1-800-222-1222
WIC 715-485-8520
www.co.polk.wi.us/publichealth/programs
St. Croix Regional Medical Center
235 State St., St. Croix Falls www.scrmc.org
Hospital: 715-483-3261
800-642-1336
Urgent Care: 715-483-3221
Hours: Mon-Fri: 5-8 p.m. Sat/Sun: 10-4 p.m.
St. Croix Falls Clinic: 715-483-3221
800-828-3627
Mon. and Wed.: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tues., Thurs., Fri.: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat.: 8 a.m. to Noon
Butterfly House
715-417-1216
www.butterflyhousescf.org
Sober transition house for women.
EYECARE
Osceola Family Eyecare
304 Third Avenue, Osceola
715-294-2500
St. Croix Eye Associates
135 S. Washington Street St. Croix Falls 715-483-3259
OPTIONS FOR WOMEN
Tri-County Life Center
215 1/2 Cascade St., P.O. Box 163, Osceola, WI 54020
Welcome to Scandia. Scandia is the site of the first Swedish settlement in Minnesota. In 1850, the first log cabin was built on the shores of Hay Lake. In 2007 Scandia incorporated as a city. To help you find services, we include the following information.
Emergency 911
Scandia Community Center and Senior Center
14727 209th Street North Scandia, MN 55073
651-433-2274
Kitchen 651-433-2274 ext. 132
City Offices 651-433-2274
Office Hours: M-F 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Scandia Website www.cityofscandia.com
City Officers
City Administrator: Ken Cammilleri
City Clerk: Brenda Eklund
651-433-2274
City Mayor: Christine Maefsky 651-433-2684
City Treasurer: Colleen Firkus 651-433-2274
Council members
Heather Benson 651-247-2645
Jerry Cusick 651-433-5865
Steve Kronmiller 651-538-0094
Michael Lubke 651-433-5112
Scandia Post Office 55073 at Scandia Plaza 651-433-5155
Sheriff (non-emergency) 651-439-9381
Council Meetings: Third Tuesday/mo. 7 p.m. Public Works Director
Charles Fischer 651-433-5223 Fire Chief
Mike Hinz 651-433-4383 Fire Hall 651-433-4383
Assessor
Patrick Poshek 651-430-0360 Parks & Rec Coordinator Bee Stignani 651-433-2774
Warming House 651-433-2274 ext. 133
Planning Commission Meeting: First Tuesday/month Chair, Dan Squyres
Phone Service
Frontier 1-800-921-8101
Gas and Electric
Xcel Energy 1-800-481-4700 Connexus 763-323-2650
Cable Service
Midcontinent Cable 800-783-2356
Independent School
District 831
www.flaschools.org
District office: 651-982-8100
Forest Lake Area Schools
6100 210 Street North Forest Lake, MN 55025
Superintendent Dr. Steve Massey 651-982-8103
Transportation 651-982-8190
Community education
651-982-8300
Scandia Elementary 651-982-3300
14351 Scandia Trail North Scandia, MN 55073
Attendance 651-982-3399
Principal Julie Hull 651-982-3301
Forest Lake Area Senior High
651-982-8400
6101 Scandia Trail North Forest Lake, MN 55025
Attendance
651-982-8416
Principal Jim Caldwell 651-982-8401
Forest Lake Area Middle School
651-982-3100
21395 Goodview Avenue North Forest Lake, MN 55025
Attendance 651-982-3009
Principal John-Paul Jacobson 651-982-3100
May Township
May Town Hall
13939 Norell Avenue North Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047 townofmay.org
Township Clerk/Treasurer
Bobbi Hummel 651-439-1706
Fax: 651-430-0107
linda@townofmay.org
No Office Hours
Board of Supervisors
John Pazlar 651-433-5013
Steve Magner 651-439-5366
Don Rolf 612-209-3042
First Thursday/month, 7 p.m. May Town Hall
Planning Commission
Chairman: John Arnason
651-433-8510
Last Thursday/month 7 p.m. at May Town Hall
Other Offices
Animal Control 715-220-1332
Assessor 651-430-0360
Building Permits/Inspections 651-351-5051
Burning Permits 651-275-1336
Planner 651-726-7297
Washington County
www.co.washington.mn.us
Washington County
Government Center
14949 62 Street North (P.O. Box 6) Stillwater, MN 55082
General Information 651-430-6000
Admin/Board of Commissioners 651-430-6001
Attorney 651-430-6115
Corrections 651-430-6970
Community Services 651-430-6455 including children’s services
Marine on St. Croix, founded as Marine Mills in 1839, was the site of the first commercial saw mill along the St. Croix River. The mill is located behind and to the south of the Village Hall and is a national historical site.
The ferry between Marine and the Wisconsin shore began operating in 1856 and continued until 1954. In 1870, the present Marine General Store was built and has served the community ever since.
In 1888, the Village Hall was built. It continues to serve as the seat for community government and is the oldest village hall in the state still being used for governmental purposes. It is currently used for City Council and Planning Commission meetings, and houses the community library.
Once a busy river town with a population of 650 during the 1880s, Marine is now a community whose residents treasure the atmosphere of a friendly small town and country life with the advantages of being near a metropolitan area.
City of Marine on St. Croix
All Emergency 911 Village Hall
121 Judd Street, P.O. Box 250 Marine on St. Croix MN 55047 Office Hrs: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 8 a.m.-noon, Fri. www.marineonstcroix.org
City Officers
City Clerk Lynette Peterson
651-433-3636
City Mayor Kevin Nyenhuis 651-247-7399
City Council Members
Charlie Anderson
Lon Pardun
651-592-9449
651-433-2130
Wendy Ward 651-301-0633
Bill Miller 651-433-5354
Council Meeting: second Thursday/month
Planning Commission mosc@cityofmarine.org
Planning Commission Meeting last Tuesday/month
Public Safety Chief
Dan Malmgren 651-433-3682
Public Works
Tommy Boesel 651-755-2197
Maintenance Shop 651-433-5492
Marine Library 651-433-2820
Marine Post Office 651-433-5190
540 Judd Street
Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047
Phone Service
Frontier 1-800-921-8101
Gas and Electric Xcel Energy 1-800-481-4700
Cable Service US Cable 1-800-783-2356
Schools
River Grove Community School 14189 Ostlund Trail N. P.O. Box 178 Marine • 651-409-3122 info@marineareaschool.org Director Drew Goodson
Independent School District 834 www.stillwater.k12.mn.us
Stillwater Area Schools 651-351-8340
Central Service Building 1875 South Greeley Street Stillwater, MN 55082 651-351-8340
Stillwater Superintendent Dr. Michael Funk 651-351-8340
Transportation 651-351-8377
Community Education 651-351-8300
Stillwater Middle School
651-351-6905
523 West Marsh Street Stillwater, MN 55082
Attendance, 651-351-6900
Principal Joshua Krebs 651-351-6095
Stillwater Area High School 5701 Stillwater Blvd. N. Stillwater, MN 55082
Attendance, 651-351-8000
Principal Robert Bach 651-351-8040
OMC Emergency Dept: Rest assured with our 24/7 Emergency Department, staffed by passionate clinicians.
OMC Clinic: Get fast and friendly care at OMC, where your health is our priority.
Wild River Fitness: Explore 16,000 square feet of fitness possibilities.
Jeff Meyer Public Fitness Trail: Stroll, jog, or roll on our scenic trail, featuring six stations for a full-body workout.
Royal Credit Union Sport Court: Play your way at our multi-purpose outdoor court, offering basketball, pickle ball, and more.
Sue-Ville Playground: Unleash endless joy at our beloved playground, where little ones of all abilities find big adventures.
