Amery Free Press

08/23/2026

Most gardeners have their short-list of chronic, difficult to control weeds. Whether it is caring for a perennial bed, growing crops like raspberries and vegetables, or managing lawns, quackgrass is highly likely to be included on that list for Wisc…

Most gardeners have their short-list of chronic, difficult to control weeds. Whether it is caring for a perennial bed, growing crops like raspberries and vegetables, or managing lawns, quackgrass is

08/22/2026

I am made entirely of habits.

08/21/2026

This week’s Pet of the Week is Moose, a 1½-year-old Heeler mix who has been waiting at the shelter for two months. Moose was reluctantly surrendered by his owner after a DNA test confirmed what his behavior had already suggested—he’s a Heeler, and t…

This week’s Pet of the Week is Moose, a 1½-year-old Heeler mix who has been waiting at the shelter for two months. Moose was reluctantly surrendered by his owner after

08/21/2026

Every rural community faces challenges. Whether it's finding housing, strengthening the local economy, supporting families, or keeping a school or hospital open, the biggest issues rarely have simple solutions. They require people who can bring othe…

Every rural community faces challenges. Whether it's finding housing, strengthening the local economy, supporting families, or keeping a school or hospital open, the biggest issues rarely have simple solutions. They

08/21/2026

It will soon be time for football. High school teams are practicing, NFL training camps are open, and college football won’t be far behind. I follow the Canadian Football League, and they are half way through their schedule. If you haven’t checked o…

It will soon be time for football. High school teams are practicing, NFL training camps are open, and college football won’t be far behind. I follow the Canadian Football League,

08/21/2026

The Amery School Board approved a personnel action at its Aug. 17 meeting that includes nine new employment contracts and one resignation.

08/21/2026

The Amery School Board raised concerns about the financial strain of a state reading mandate during administrator reports at Monday's meeting, with board members and administrators laying out how Wisconsin's Act 20 literacy law required the district…

The Amery School Board raised concerns about the financial strain of a state reading mandate during administrator reports at Monday's meeting, with board members and administrators laying out how Wisconsin's

08/20/2026

Faith Halverson started her season strong for the Amery girls tennis team, losing only one game in the triangular the Warriors hosted August 15.

08/20/2026

Rob Rorvick will be Polk County's next sheriff, barring a successful write-in campaign in November, after topping fellow Republican Don Burrows in Tuesday's primary for the office.

08/20/2026

et the matchups Polk County and Wisconsin voters will decide in the Nov. 3 general election, narrowing crowded fields for governor, Congress, the Legislature and Polk County sheriff to a single candidate per party.

et the matchups Polk County and Wisconsin voters will decide in the Nov. 3 general election, narrowing crowded fields for governor, Congress, the Legislature and Polk County sheriff to a