Archive for November 2018
National Homemade Bread Day
Kneading a fun night out? Take a bread class in honor of National Homemade Bread Day on November 17th, 2018! What better way to celebrate National Homemade Bread Day than by baking your very own delicious, light, fluffy loaf of bread at Smoland Prairie Inn? The farm is located right in between Siren and Grantsburg…
Read MoreA Burnett County Bow Hunting Harvest
By: Kim Wheeler Grantsburg, WI I grew up in a family of sportsmen. Both of my brothers hunt, and they are passionate about it. My father loved to hunt and fish, but he passed away when I was 12 years old. I know that if he had lived longer, he would have taken me hunting when…
Read MoreAmerican Education Week
Happy American Education Week! We are incredibly grateful for all of the teachers, bus drivers, paraeducators, cafeteria workers, school nurses, school secretaries, custodians, and countless others that have dedicated their lives to shaping the minds of our youth here in Burnett County. Join us by celebrating each day this week: Monday: Kickoff Day Tuesday: Parents…
Read MoreOctober/November Outdoor Report
Introduction This season so far has been a rather productive one. With the weather finally on track, we may finally have a normal season. My tally as of October 11th is 7 wood ducks, 2 mallards, 1 bluebill, 2 geese. As far as sightings the places I suggest you go would be Birch Island, and…
Read MoreNational Animal Shelter Appreciation Week
Happy National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week! We are extremely grateful to the Humane Society of Burnett County for their love for animals and continuous dedication to the community. The HSBC is in the process of transitioning from their current shelter on Midtown Road in Siren to their much larger facility, The Peggy Schilling Animal Adoption…
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