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Baraboo News Republic

Sauk County conservationist changed 6,000 acres. Now he’s calling it a career.

Sauk County conservationist changed 6,000 acres. Now he’s calling it a career.

  • JOHN GITTINGS

Serge Koenig has worked with area farmers over the last decade to expand rotational grazing on farms along the Baraboo River watershed and throughout the county.

Baraboo junior returns to podium with emphatic runner-up finish in Division 1 girls shot put

Baraboo junior returns to podium with emphatic runner-up finish in Division 1 girls shot put

  • Sean Davis

The Thunderbirds thrower recorded a best-ever finish in her third straight appearance at the state track and field championships in La Crosse.

Drews

Alsum Farms awards $1K scholarships locally

    FRIESLAND — Alsum Farms & Produce has awarded ten $1,000 scholarships as part of its annual high school senior scholarship program, according to a June 3 release. The recipients were selected based on academic achievement; agricultural, community, youth organization involvement and resid…

    Help name the new whooping crane chick by donating to the International Crane Foundation at https://savingcranes.org/namechick.

    Naming the new whooping crane chick

      Each spring, the International Crane Foundation hatches a cohort of whooping crane chicks at the headquarters in Baraboo to bolster the population of this extremely rare species. We carefully prepare the chicks in human care so that they're ready to join wild adult whooping cranes in the mar…

      Portage high schoolers raise walls, build skills on city’s far north side

      Portage high schoolers raise walls, build skills on city’s far north side

      • John Gittings

      The Building Trades program will build five more houses on the city’s north side block.

      Outdoor recreation community mourns climbing guide who died at Devil’s Lake

      Outdoor recreation community mourns climbing guide who died at Devil’s Lake

      • John Gittings

      Audrie Pelosi, 30, died on Saturday morning in the Hawk’s Nest area of Devil’s Lake State Park.

      5 WiscNews area things to know for the WIAA state boys track and field championships

      5 WiscNews area things to know for the WIAA state boys track and field championships

      • Sean Davis

      The WiscNews area's top boys athletes will battle for gold against the state's best at UW-La Crosse on Friday and Saturday. Here are five things to know.

      Portage high schoolers raise walls, build skills on city’s far north side

      Portage high schoolers raise walls, build skills on city’s far north side

        The Building Trades program will build five more houses on the city’s north side block.

        Outdoor recreation community mourns climbing guide who died at Devil’s Lake

        Outdoor recreation community mourns climbing guide who died at Devil’s Lake

          Audrie Pelosi, 30, died on Saturday morning in the Hawk’s Nest area of Devil’s Lake State Park.

          5 WiscNews area things to know for the WIAA state boys track and field championships

          5 WiscNews area things to know for the WIAA state boys track and field championships

            The WiscNews area's top boys athletes will battle for gold against the state's best at UW-La Crosse on Friday and Saturday. Here are five things to know.

            5 WiscNews area things to know for the WIAA state girls track and field championships

            5 WiscNews area things to know for the WIAA state girls track and field championships

              The WiscNews area's best girls athletes will battle for gold against the state's elite competition at UW-La Crosse on Friday and Saturday. Here are five things to know.

              Pretty Pretty

              PETS OF WEEK: Bronze and Pretty Pretty

                Bronze is a 7-month-old Australian kelpie mix who combines good looks, brains, and plenty of energy. With his striking brindle coat, alert ears, and golden eyes, he tends to catch attention wherever he goes. Like many young working-breed dogs, Bronze is always ready for action and would thri…

                Pretty Pretty

                PETS OF WEEK: Bronze and Pretty Pretty

                  Bronze is a 7-month-old Australian kelpie mix who combines good looks, brains, and plenty of energy. With his striking brindle coat, alert ears, and golden eyes, he tends to catch attention wherever he goes. Like many young working-breed dogs, Bronze is always ready for action and would thri…

                  Alumni, teachers celebrate Lake Delton Elementary before its final bell

                  Alumni, teachers celebrate Lake Delton Elementary before its final bell

                    Former students and teachers from as far back as the 1970s reminisced at the soon-to-close school Wednesday evening.

                    SSM Health St. Clare Hospital hosting blood drive June 9

                    SSM Health St. Clare Hospital-Baraboo, 707 14th St., has scheduled a community blood drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals, from 1:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Ringling Rooms.

                    I have a will – do I also need a trust?

                    I have a will – do I also need a trust?

                    Dear Savvy Senior.

                    REEDSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY: Start of summer programs and upcoming events at Reedsburg Public Library

                    REEDSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY: Start of summer programs and upcoming events at Reedsburg Public Library

                    Summer programs begin at Reedsburg Public Library soon and there is something for everyone. Highlights of the week include the Summer Kickoff with J & R Aquatic Animal Rescue on June 16 and RPL’s own entry in the Butterfest Parade on June 20. On June 22, RPL will host historian Peter Shr…

                    5 questions with Baraboo boys track and field's Keneil Fairweather

                    5 questions with Baraboo boys track and field's Keneil Fairweather

                    The Thunderbirds junior found his passion for the sport while watching one of the top Olympic athletes in Jamaican history. Get to know Baraboo's Keneil Fairweather.

                    See which WiscNews area boys qualified for WIAA state track and field championships

                    See which WiscNews area boys qualified for WIAA state track and field championships

                    Check out this year’s boys qualifiers from the WiscNews area for this weekend’s WIAA state track and field championships in La Crosse.

                    See which WiscNews area girls qualified for WIAA state track and field championships

                    See which WiscNews area girls qualified for WIAA state track and field championships

                    Check out this year’s girls qualifiers from the WiscNews area for this weekend’s WIAA state track and field championships in La Crosse.

                    Church Services 6/6/26

                    To add new churches or change information, email bnr-news@wiscnews.com, pdr-news@wiscnews.com, wde-news@wiscnews.com or  to receive a fillable pdf form; deadline for changes is 1 p.m. Monday. No changes will be accepted via phone. All updates must be made through the fillable form.

                    Baraboo High School graduates Class of 2026

                    Baraboo High School graduates Class of 2026

                    One of the class speakers talked about the challenge of being separated from her mother and overcoming that to become a student athlete and summa cum laude graduate.

                    From left, Matt Krueger, Wisconsin Land+Water executive director, Leah Gorsuch, Wisconsin Dells High School, first-place state speaking contest, Thelma Heidel-Baker, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in West Bend on April 20.

                    Sauk County students place at State

                    The Wisconsin Land and Water Conservation Association brought together some of Wisconsin's most passionate young conservation advocates for the 69th annual Conservation Awareness Poster and Speaking Contests. The contests celebrate students from across the state who are turning their commitm…

                    LaRowe

                    Reedsburg attorney honored posthumously for service

                    A Reedsburg attorney whose leadership expanded access to legal services across Wisconsin has been honored posthumously with a top State Bar award, according to a May 13 release.

                    River Arts lineup features music, art, food, and community

                    River Arts Inc. kicks off the summer season with these unique June events designed to bring the Sauk Prairie community together through live music, art, food, and local creativity. From a family-friendly outdoor celebration to an immersive artistic experience and the return of the Prairie du…

                    GARDENER COLUMN: ‘Lemonading’ for gardening

                    GARDENER COLUMN: ‘Lemonading’ for gardening

                    “We don't make mistakes, just happy accidents." — Bob Ross

                    Portage’s 2026 high school class graduates 158 students

                    Portage’s 2026 high school class graduates 158 students

                    The class speaker mixed humor and storytelling in his speech about gas prices and rough childhood times.

                    Baraboo’s upgraded dog park, with obstacle course, is drawing regional crowds

                    Baraboo’s upgraded dog park, with obstacle course, is drawing regional crowds

                    The park has added a doggy obstacle course and three more first aid stations, and a hose is slated for this summer.

                    Ho-Chunk’s 5-day dugout canoe trip on Wisconsin River starts Monday

                    Ho-Chunk’s 5-day dugout canoe trip on Wisconsin River starts Monday

                    The five-day journey starts in Portage and ends in Harpers Ferry, Iowa, along the Mississippi River.

                    Baraboo is switching to Passport for automated parking enforcement

                    Baraboo is switching to Passport for automated parking enforcement

                    The city’s Common Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a contract with Passport Parking to handle citations, vehicle identification in timed parking zones and citation appeals

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