County forestry committee send 5 timber sales to bid

A 50-year-old Ogema man will face county jail time, probation and $1,000 fine for a charge of causing death by negligent use of a motor vehicle. Stephen Kaplon, 50, of Ogema, had faced up to 25 years in prison and $100,000 in fines for the charges stemming from the October 20, 2025 single vehicle rollover crash on CTH C in Rib Lake that resulted in the death of 49-year-old Sharon Kaplon of Ogem...

The city will switch from a uniform service to uniform stipends for public works and utility employees. The move will provide increased reliability at a reduced cost. Currently, the city contracts with Vestis to provide uniforms for staff. The change will have the city switch to giving staff members stipends to purchase and maintain their own uniforms. City council members approved the change a...