THE TIME MACHINE
From past files of The Star News 10 YEARS AGO
November 15, 2012
After taking action to purchase and annex 33 acres of land, the village of Stetsonville now has an additional water source thanks to the location of well sites outside of the aquifer of the current village water supply. Village officials are acting on the positive development with hopes for more as it is moving forward with the creation of the first tax incremental finance (TIF) district. The first joint review of the plan was held Tuesday with representatives of the village, county and school district meeting to study the plan. The TIF plan would not only help develop the new well field, but make improvements for a variety of residential, commercial and industrial developments during the 20 year course of its life.
25 YEARS AGO
November 12, 1997
The Gilman Village Board unanimously approved the final application for a Community Development Block Grant for improvements to the Gilman Municipal Building last week after a public hearing on the proposed project. If the grant goes through, the village will use the requested funds to help build an addition to the current municipal building, allowing expansion of the public library, the police station and bathroom facilities, as well as making the entire building more handicap accessible.
50 YEARS AGO
November 16, 1972
The Medford-Whittlesey Snowmobile Derby committee has announced it will donate a new rescue aid snowmobile ambulance to the sheriff’s department in Taylor County. The vehicle, with trailer, will be available to law enforcement officers in the county or to conservation wardens. The ambulance is a fiberglass unit mounted on skis for towing behind a snowmobile or drawing by hand. It features a metal basket type stretcher and large enough to carry oxygen, blankets, splints and first aid supplies.
75 YEARS AGO
November 13, 1947
Energizing of the new Lake Superior District Power Co., high line, extending from Prentice to Medford, was accomplished at 3:30 this Thursday morning, according to E. L. Nelson, company manager of the Rib Lake District. This work had been planned for last Saturday, but weather conditions made it impossible to carry them out, Mr. Nelson stated.
100 YEARS AGO
November 16, 1922
Ole Bakke is the new member of the board of supervisors from the Town of Ford. E. D. Eittreim resigned the chairmanship of that town to become town treasurer on appointment of the town board. He replaces former Town Treasurer P. L. Kingman, resigned. Mr. Bakke was appointed by the Ford town board. Mr. Kingman has changed his residence from the Town of Ford to the village of Gilman, where he is operating a store.
125 YEARS AGO
November 20, 1897
The citizens of Rib Lake will on Wednesday eve next, Nov. 24th, dedicate their new Opera House, and it promises to be a noteworthy event in the history of that enterprising city. An elaborate program has been planned. The event will open with an address by A. C. McComb the proprietor of the Opera House. This will be followed by several literary and musical selections. Following the above, there will be a Slipper party, and refreshments. The people of Rib Lake desire that there be a large attendance from other towns in the county. A special train will run from Medford to accommodate all who wish to go.
