It's not every day that a music video is filmed in Phillips, Wisconsin. However, it happened in 2024.
The Cactus Blossoms, an American alternative country and indie folk band based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota, recorded video footage at Fred Smith's Wisconsin Concrete Park in Phillips. The two singers, Jack Torrey and Page Burkum, who are brothers, can be seen walking through the woods and amongst the statues. Aptly, the name of the song is "Statues."
The website for The Cactus Blossoms shows four albums, though it appears they have recorded five. "Statues" is on the one entitled, "Every Time I Think About You."
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Wisconsin Central Railroad wooden trestle and sawmill log dam on the Jump River
A little over a century ago, the government granted the Wisconsin Central Railroad a 20-mile-wide strip of every odd-numbered section of land between Stevens Point and Ashland. It was priced at $1.25 an acre and was to be used for a railroad connecting the northern and southern sections of the state. Except for its wealth of standing virgin pine, land in northern Wisconsin was considered worthless. Still, the government raised the price of the remaining land to $2.50 per acre.
The Wisconsin Central had built a railroad from Menasha to Stevens Point, but its ultimate aim was to complete the line to Superior, where the Great Lakes played such an important role in the transportation of ore.
In 1872, work on the proposed railroad began and rails were laid from Stevens Point to Colby. In 1873, they were extended to Worcester, a distance of 101 miles from Stevens Point. Work on the railroad extending south from Ashland had begun but was temporarily brought to a stand-still by the panic of 1873. It was completed in 1876.
Mr. Sackett, in his History of Price County, writes about the laying of the rails, "Sixty-three miles in all, running from Menasha to Stevens point, being completed in one-hundred twenty days with the aid of 2,000 men, 600 horses, 100 yokes of oxen."
The tracks were made of wood with only a steel railing in the center and often secured with wooden pegs. But wooden or otherwise, they were a boom to progress and an instrumental factor in the formation of new settlements. Later they brought an influx of European immigrants, in the Prentice area mainly Germans and Scandinavians, also French Canadians. Many of these people took advantage of the Homestead Act, acquired a parcel of land, built a log cabin, cleared enough land for a garden, bought a cow or hog plus a few chickens, and somehow or other managed to eke out a living. Others, with a mind for business, established boarding houses. The railroad also brought in loggers to whom the rich woodlands spilled opportunity.
There were difficulties. Tree stumps presented problems in the clearing of land. Removal had to be accomplished entirely by horsepower, a laborious process. Then, around the turn of the century, a powerful substance called dynamite came into being and was made available for use. It was a mixture of nitroglycerin soaked in some absorbent, such as wood pulp or sodium nitrate. It was first produced by Alfred Noble in 1867. Dynamite usage in the clearing of land for farms, roads, and railways was a gigantic step forward.
For a time, the Wisconsin Central Railroad terminal, generally known as "101," was a lively little town. It had received its official name of Worcester from a city in Massachusetts. There were high expectations that "101," too, would someday become a city. There were mills and work for more mills as dense woodland separated Worcester from its nearest neighbor to the south, Ogema, in 1875. This almost impenetrable wilderness was broken only by the rails of the Wisconsin Central.
Reprinted from the Prentice History Walk with encouragement from Dale Heikkinen
In the early evening of March 8, 2025, Officer Fohr of the Park Falls Police Department received a phone complaint about tires being deflated in the grocery store's parking lot. Being on another call, Officer Yusten responded.
The loss prevention specialist at the store had video footage of the incident.
Officer Yusten arrived in the parking lot where he talked with a man who stated someone had pulled the valve stem covers off and then unscrewed the valve stem core, causing the tires to deflate on his cousin's vehicle. According to the police report, a specific tool is needed to accomplish this. Two of the valve stem cores were on the ground by each wheel.
Given the man had seen the video footage, he described the vehicle driven by the person who damaged the tires. It was a black lifted Chevrolet with dark-colored rims. When being told this information, Officer Yusten realized he saw a vehicle matching that description at the laundromat.
The officer went to the laundromat where he saw a man walk into the building with a basket of clothes. The man looked at the patrol vehicle a number of times.
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Officer Yusten took photos of the Chevrolet. While doing so, the man exited the laundromat with his basket of clothes. He replied that he was the owner of the truck and was from out of town but was staying at his girlfriend's residence. He said he had been at the grocery store. When the officer asked him what he had been doing there, he said he was working on his tires and admitted that he took the valve stem covers off someone's vehicle, because he thought it would be funny. The man said he only took the valve stem covers off, but the officer did not believe that to be true.
Dispatch advised the officer that the man did not have a valid driver's license, so the officer informed him that his girlfriend, who had a valid driver's license, would need to drive his truck. The girlfriend gave the officer two black valve stem caps that her boyfriend had taken from the truck, though it was unclear if she played a role in the theft.
Officer Yusten returned to the grocery store's parking lot to ask the woman if she wanted to pursue charges for theft, and she explained that she did, because the man stole her property and inconvenienced her with two flat tires, though her cousin was able to help her put the valve stem cores back in and a portable air pump was used to inflate the tires without issue. The officer returned the valve stem caps to the woman.
The man committing the theft is no longer allowed in the grocery store, and he received a non-traffic citation for theft of movable property less than $2,500.
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In the evening of March 7, 2025, Officer Fohr, from the Park Falls Police Department, heard dispatch contacting the Park Falls Ambulance Service and Park Falls Fire & Rescue, calling them to Hines Park.
Officer Fohr responded to the walking trail where he saw a woman near a parked vehicle. She stated that her husband was attempting to rescue their dog, which had run off the walking trail to chase a fox or some other animal. The dog went onto the ice of the river and had fallen through.
The officer found the man, who had taken two ATV ramps, which he was kneeling on while inching his way on the ice toward the dog. The man was about twenty yards out, and he had at least forty more yards to reach the dog.
The man was instructed to come to the shore, because he could fall through the ice. The river is directly above the dam, which commonly has fast-moving water. The man stated he wanted to rescue the dog. Upon the officer's second instruction to come back to shore, the man did return.
Emergency services arrived on scene and were able to successfully retrieve the dog from the ice.
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Alli Mathys resigned as the clerk/treasurer of the Town of Worcester on January 6, 2025, "effective immediately," but did continue her clerk/treasurer services during the transition through April 1, 2025. See related article.
Regina Damjanovic, the current clerk for the Town of Elk, was appointed the deputy clerk/treasurer for the Town of Worcester on February 11, 2025. Regina was appointed as the clerk/treasurer for the Town of Worcester at a special town board meeting on April 8, 2025.
Regina then appointed Alli Mathys as the deputy clerk/treasurer, which was approved by the town board.
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Around 10 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, a 911 call was received in Taylor County requesting emergency medical services at a residence in the 14000 block of County Road M in the Town of Pershing. The caller stated there were two severely injured adults inside the residence.
Upon investigation, a person of interest has developed as of 4-12-2025. Kadyn D. Hadden, born on 6-25-2009, and believed to be driving a silver 2012 Chevrolet Impala with license plate ASW-2781, is the person of interest.
If you have information regarding the incident or the location of Kadyn, the police request that you call 715-748-2200, Extension 5, to give them that information.
The incident remains under investigation. Updates will be added to this article as information becomes available.
UPDATED 4-12-2025 at 7:20 PM:
At approximately 12:40 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, 2025, law enforcement located a silver 2012 Chevy Impala on private property in Price County. Kadyn Hadden, the suspect in the deaths of two Taylor County residents, was found inside. He was deceased due to a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
It has been determined that Kadyn killed Joshus Mann, born 8/21/1980, and Rebecca Mann, born 5/6/1981, at their home on County Road M in the Town of Pershing in Taylor County. He acted alone during the homicide.
Becky & Josh Mann
Submitted photo / Hemer Funeral Service
The obituary for Becky and Josh Mann can be found at this link.
Eric and Danette Kellesvig lost their home to a fire in Fifield, Wisconsin on March 19, 2025. The fire started in the detached garage and quickly spread to the nearby house.
Submitted photo.
According to Kathi Hlasny, organizer of a fundraiser for the couple, "The insurance coverage falls short of replacing all they have lost, and now they are confronted with the daunting task of starting afresh, finding a new place to call home, and slowly rebuilding their shattered lives."
They currently need a temporary home and essential provisions, for which the donated funds will be used.
If you wish to contribute, the fundraiser can be found at this link.
Reports received by the police departments in Price County for the month have been condensed and summarized.
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PRICE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
3-12-25: A woman called stating she received a text from someone claiming to be Apple stating that she owes money. She was told to buy prepaid cards, but she was able to get the money back from the prepaid cards.
3-12-25: A man reported he had been involved in an accident in the Town of Fifield when another vehicle hit him from behind, causing damage to his truck and trailer. There were no injuries to him or the other driver.
3-15-25: A Park Falls woman reported her son broke into her apartment while extremely intoxicated and assaulted her.
3-17-25: A Park Falls woman reported two male subjects were outside yelling at each other and people passing by. She believed the two were intoxicated and dating. She did not see any weapons. She noted one male was wearing only a bathrobe and cowboy boots.
3-17-25: A woman reported that she first learned that her daughter, who was 16 years old at the time, had received messages from an adult man asking her to send nude pictures some time ago. Her daughter did not send pictures.
3-18-25: A woman called stating that a man was in the parking lot at the medical center in Park Falls with all four doors of the vehicle open, his belongings on the ground, and he was yelling and swearing.
3-18-25: A man reported someone trespassing on his property with a dark-colored pickup truck with white front end. He felt the male was 5'5", 170 pounds, wearing a snowmobile coat and baseball cap, and carrying a flashlight.
3-19-25: A Park Falls woman stated her ex-boyfriend stole and sold her pickup truck.
3-19-25: A Fifield man reported his garage was on fire. The man stated the garage was near the house, and the fire was approaching the house. Multiple fire departments responded. See related article.
3-20-25: An Ogema woman called stating she felt there was a disturbance at the residence next door, because she heard yelling and dogs barking. A deputy called someone who was said to be at the house, and he said there had been a ruckus, but things had calmed down. He advised that the neighbors had their dogs running around and five dogs circled around the residence and were trying to attack him. He said the neighbor then threatened to kill the dogs of the person on the phone.
3-21-25: A Prentice man received texts that he owed tolls, but he knew it was a scam as he had not been through a toll in about eight years.
3-22-25: A woman called to report an accident that happened at a bar in Prentice. An intoxicated man in a yellow and green work truck hit her vehicle and a man's vehicle. That man said an altercation had occurred between the driver of the work truck and another patron at the bar. The driver of the work truck stumbled out of the truck and got in the patron's face. The patron pushed the man, who fell and hit his head.
3-23-25: A Kennan woman said her vehicle slid into the trees near County Road N and Green Creek Road. She and her husband were not injured but there was a lot of damage to the vehicle, which needed to be towed.
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PHILLIPS POLICE DEPARTMENT
3-1-25: Advised of a bike that had been sitting at a local gas station for three days and was not claimed. An officer obtained the bike and placed it in the Phillips Police Department bike shed for safe keeping.
3-1-25: Received a complaint from a female adult who wanted to report a political sign violation. An officer researched the law on political signs and found that no violation had occurred.
3-2-25: Received a phone call from a man to discuss a family member calling and harassing his mother. The officer spoke to the man about what law enforcement actions could be taken and advised the man to have his mother to tell the family member to stop contact with her.
3-3-25: Informed that an elderly woman had been acting strangely at a local convenience store. The officer made contact with the woman and her husband who stated that she had been talking with an employee.
3-5-25: Received an anonymous call about a woman dragging her dog and yelling at her baby. An officer investigated the report and determined no law violation had occurred.
3-5-25: Assisted the Price County Sheriff's Office with an infant that was taken into protective custody after a high-risk stop of an intoxicated male who was wanted for a domestic situation in Chippewa County. See related article.
3-6-25: Responded to an accident where a vehicle side-swiped a trailer. There were no injuries or road blockage.
3-6-25: Assisted the Central Price County Ambulance Service with a woman who had a seizure at a local business.
3-6-25: Dispatched by the Price County Sheriff's Office to assist with a man in Prentice who was making threats to law enforcement about harming law enforcement. The man was taken into custody and held at the Price County Jail.
3-8-25: Found a ladder lying alongside a city street. An officer collected the ladder and took it back to the police department for safe keeping until someone claims it.
3-8-25: Responded to a two-vehicle accident in the grocery store parking lot.
3-9-25: Requested to assist the Price County Sheriff's Office with a subject who fled from a deputy in a field with his vehicle. An officer arrived on scene and assisted deputies with taking the man into custody. The man was arrested by the Price County Sheriff's Department for operating while intoxicated, failure to install IID, operating motor vehicle while revoked, fleeing an officer, battery to law enforcement officer, and armed while intoxicated.
3-9-25: Observed a male individual enter a grocery store in the City of Phillips that violated the conditions of his probation. An officer spoke with the male inside the store and advised him to leave as he was violating his probation rules. The officer contacted probation and was advised it was not a holdable rule violation and was advised the male had to contact his probation agent.
3-11-25: Received a call from Price County Department of Public Works in reference to one of the sharps containers at Elk Lake Park pavilion damaged and missing its needles inside.
3-12-25: Received information of a registered sex offender that may be violating the rules of the registry. Investigation pending.
3-13-25: A suspicious man in a vehicle was reportedly taking pictures outside of houses. Officers located the man and talked with him.
3-14-25: Observed an ATV traveling on South Lake Avenue at Peterson Drive. An officer stopped the operator of the ATV and issued a citation for operating an ATV on a highway and a warning for expired registration.
3-14-25: Stopped a motorcycle for unsafe passing on the right in the business district. An officer identified the operator and issued a citation for unsafe passing on the right.
3-14-25: Assisted the Central Price County Ambulance Service with a male individual who severed multiple fingers off. An officer arrived on scene and assisted the Central Price County first responder with the male. The male was transported to the medical center.
3-15-25: Observed a vehicle at an Argyle Avenue residence that was not occupied. An officer approached the back door, which appeared to be kicked in. An officer confronted an adult male and detained him until contact was made with the owner. The male was released and told not to come back to the residence per the owner.
3-16-25: Received a theft complaint from a local business. An officer obtained statements and video surveillance from the business and spoke to the male suspect who admitted to stealing two lighters from the business. The officer collected the two lighters and issued a city ordinance citation for retail theft.
3-17-25: Observed a motor vehicle traveling on Flambeau Avenue with a loud exhaust. An officer ran the vehicle’s registration and observed the driver was revoked, so the officer conducted a traffic stop and observed the female driver had an expired Wisconsin driver’s license. Price County deputies arrived on scene and Price County K9 alerted on the vehicle. An officer and deputies searched the vehicle and located illicit drugs in the vehicle. One male was arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine, Felony Bail Jumping, and cited for no insurance. One female was arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine, Felony Bail Jumping, and cited for Operating a Motor Vehicle with an Expired License.
3-17-25: Received information from a local school district regarding several students who were found to be in possession of electronic smoking devices. An officer spoke with the students and recovered several smoking devices. Four students were issued citations for underage possession of tobacco.
3-18-25: Responded to an Eyder Avenue residence where a dog had gotten loose and attempted to attack another dog. The officer warned the owner of the dog and gave them one week to show proof of rabies and licensing.
3-19-25: Responded to a report of a disturbance at a local business where a man refused to leave. Officers arrived and the man stated that he was leaving. The business stated they just wanted the man to leave, and he would not be welcomed at the establishment again.
3-20-25: Received a theft report. The man indicated that he had a trailer taken without permission and sold over the Internet. Investigation pending.
3-20-25: Received a report of a physical altercation that occurred on Avon Avenue between two men. Officers responded to a residence of one of the men, who reported that he was pushed to the ground and had a knife drawn on him. Officers then spoke to witnesses and the other man who stated that the other man was being belligerent and drunk and started coming over by them and attempted to swing at the man. That man was on probation with a no drink condition. Probation placed a hold on the man, and he was arrested for disorderly conduct.
3-21-25: Requested by the School District of Phillips to conduct a K9 sniff of the school district. Multiple law enforcement agencies responded and completed the detail. Illicit substance was found in an adult female's vehicle and a juvenile female's vehicle. An 18-year-old male was arrested for possession of marijuana (THC). An officer will be forwarding charges to the Price County District Attorney's Office.
3-22-25: Advised of a brush fire outside the City of Phillips on Old 13 Road. The fire was contained.
3-23-25: Received a call on North Minnow Lake Road of a woman who was found unconscious after smoking something. Officers arrived on scene and discovered a female lying on the bed, agonal breathing and non-responsive. Officers discovered the female had been smoking heroin. An officer gave two doses of Narcan to the adult female who regained consciousness after several minutes. The female was transported to the medical center for medical clearance and booked into the Price County Jail for possession of heroin, fentanyl, methamphetamine, and drug paraphernalia. The woman was also placed on a probation hold.
3-24-25: Spoke to a male on Avon Avenue who advised he put money down on a boat and now the selling party will not sell him the boat.
3-24-25: Requested to respond to North Minnow Lake Road for the report of an elderly man who fell while walking in the middle of the road and was not responsive. He was transported to the medical center.
3-27-25: Received a report of lost property that had been tracked through an app to a residence in the City of Phillips. An officer spoke with an adult who advised the property had been found at a local park. The male provided the officer with the property, which was returned to the female caller.
3-29-25: Received a report of a possible sexual assault that occurred in the City of Phillips. This matter is under investigation.
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PARK FALLS POLICE DEPARTMENT
3-4-25: Dispatched to the attached address for a caller complaining about his wife keeping him up all night. Both were dealing with differing medical issues.
3-5-25: Complaint of snow being pushed across 3rd Avenue South. A driver of another plow truck struck the pile of snow on 3rd Avenue South that was in the roadway, causing damage to the plow.
3-5-25: An online scam occurred, in which the victim suffered a loss of $11,000. Investigation begun, and the assistance of the Department of Criminal Investigations-Cyber Crime Unit was requested.
3-6-25: An officer responded with the Price County SRT Team to a location in Prentice, regarding a situation with a male suspect.
3-6-25: Report from DPW of a large quantity of snow left on 9th Avenue South. Contact made; snow to be removed.
3-7-25: Officer responded to assist Park Falls fire with the report of a dog that fell through the ice at Hines Park. See related article.
3-8-25: Officer dispatched to the grocery store for a complainant that came out to their vehicle and found that someone had stolen their valve stem covers and flattened their tires. See related article.
3-9-25: An officer observed a suspect vehicle traveling on the roadway. Upon contact, one male was arrested upon numerous charges.
3-9-25: Dispatched to a residence for the report of a domestic abuse incident. One male suspect taken into custody upon charges.
3-13-25: A concerned parent contacted police regarding an incident that occurred at Chequamegon Elementary School between students.
3-16-25: Responded to a complaint of a neighbor damaging “no trespassing” signs.
3-17-25: An officer responded to a possible domestic incident. Two suspects were found yelling at a victim. One male was taken into custody upon charges. Charges to be referred on the second male.
3-17-25: An officer spoke with one female reporting party in regard to a scam complaint.
3-21-25: A two-vehicle accident occurred in a fast-food restaurant's parking lot. One vehicle backed into the second vehicle.
3-21-25: An officer met with a male reporting party in regarding to illegal trapping, baiting/hunting. One animal was found alive in an illegal foot trap. Officers located five additional illegal foot traps. Officer dispatched the animal. Traps were seized. Conservation warden was notified.
3-21-25: An officer responded to a complaint of food scraps being thrown over a property fence line onto the neighboring property.
3-22-25: A two-vehicle minor accident occurred between family members in the bowling alley parking lot.
3-24-25: A complaint from a reporting party stated that the man’s neighbor came onto his property and tapped one of his trees for sap.
3-24-25: Two rings and one visa card were found at the grocery store.
3-26-25: A complainant showed police a video of a juvenile taking mail out of his mailbox. The juvenile was confronted by a neighbor and left the mail on the front porch. The complainant doesn't wish to pursue a criminal complaint against the juvenile but would like to have their parents notified and the juvenile talked with.
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There are 11,598 eligible voters in Price County; 9,781 are registered voters. In this election, 6,317 people voted in Price County, which is 54.5% of eligible voters.
Town of Hill: 71%
Town of Knox: 68%
Village of Prentice: 66%
Town of Flambeau: 65%
Town of Spirit: 64%
Town of Catawba: 63%
Town of Prentice: 63%
Town of Elk: 62%
Town of Worcester: 62%
Town of Hackett: 61%
Town of Harmony: 60%
Town of Ogema: 57%
Town of Lake: 56%
Town of Eisensten: 52%
Village of Kennan: 52%
Town of Kennan: 48%
Village of Catawba: 44%
Park Falls: 41%
Phillips: 40%
Town of Fifield: 37%
Note: Town of Georgetown votes were reported, but the number of total voters was not reported at the time of publication, so we could not calculate that percentage.
The unofficial results are shown below.
*Denotes unofficial winner
STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION
Brittany Kinser Price County: 3,373
*Jill Underly Price County: 2,261
Adrianne Melby (registered write-in) Price County: 0
JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT
Brad Schimel Price County: 3,865
*Susan Crawford Price County: 2,459
COURT OF APPEALS JUDGE DISTRICT 3
*Lisa K. Stark Price County: 4,214
STATE REFERENDUM: PHOTO ID FOR VOTING
*Yes Price County: 4,568; Statewide: 638,555
No Price County: 1,554; Statewide: 534,612
CITY OF PHILLIPS
ALDERPERSON DISTRICT 1
*Richard Heitkemper 153
ALDERPERSON DISTRICT 2
*Mark Brzeskiewicz 120
ALDERPERSON DISTRICT 3
*Bill Elliott 86
CITY OF PARK FALLS
MAYOR
*Tara Tervort 491
Joseph Oskvarek 256
ALDERPERSON DISTRICT 1
*Daniel L. Greenwood 148
ALDERPERSON DISTRICT 2
*Terry Wilson 131
ALDERPERSON DISTRICT 3
*Dixie Weidman 131
ALDERPERSON DISTRICT 4
*Michael Mader 146
VILLAGE OF CATAWBA
PRESIDENT
*Cheryl Moore 42
TRUSTEE
*Richard Manula 45
TREASURER
*Arlene Birdeau 44
VILLAGE OF KENNAN
PRESIDENT
*Jill Arndt 46
TRUSTEE
*Bret Dunlap 46
TREASURER
*Shirley Arndt 49
VILLAGE OF PRENTICE
PRESIDENT
*Brad Swenson 237
TRUSTEE (3)
*Rebeca Schantner 161
Kevin R. Gullickson 88
*Doug Hagen 132
*Denae B. Walcisak 162
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TOWN OF CATAWBA
CHAIRPERSON
*Jeff Hoogland 118
SUPERVISOR 1
*Mark Smugala 107
SUPERVISOR 2
*Robert Strobl 111
CLERK
0
TREASURER
*Darenda Hlasny 110
TOWN OF EISENSTEIN
CHAIRPERSON
*Ken Broholm 217
SUPERVISOR (2)
*Larry Hinton 173
*Ryan G. Plessner 181
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TOWN OF HILL
CHAIRPERSON
*Ronald Wiitala 162
SUPERVISOR (2)
*John Underwood 123
*Jeffery A. Ulrich 151
FLAMBEAU SCHOOL DISTRICT (3)
*Zenny Mahun 14
*Laura Dutter-Nelson 6
*Craig Cahoon 13
FLAMBEAU SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM
*Yes 14
No 13
PHILLIPS SCHOOL DISTRICT
SEAT 1
*Justin P. Lindgren 1,337
Becky Denzine 1,228
SEAT 2
*Britt Bilgrien 1,671
Bryan W. Weisrock 807
SEAT 3
*Kayla Bushman 2,051
PRENTICE SCHOOL DISTRICT
SEAT 1
*Danielle Gruber 1,036
SEAT 2
*Eric Gladson 1,027
SEAT 3
*Jody Isaacson 1,034
PRENTICE SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM
*Yes 762
No 567
RIB LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT
SEAT 1
*Amanda Treffinger 96
SEAT 2
*Rollie Thums 96
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The Highway 13 repaving project will be coming through Phillips in 2025. The project is slated to begin on June 9 and be completed by July 21. However, Director of Public Works Jim Heizler stated that the project could start in May as the state is working their way northward.
The project area is along Hwy. 13 from County Road D to County Road F. The next project area will commence after and continue to Fifield.
In 2019 and 2021, the city met with business owners to discuss the sidewalks that extend from Maple Street to Elm Street. The business owners were informed that the city was responsible for maintaining the curb and gutter, but, at that time, they were not going to replace it. The business owners were asked to replace their sidewalks and possibly add some other features, which would cost business owners thousands of dollars, some seeing estimates over $10,000. The business owners asked for it to be tabled until after Hwy. 13 was repaved to see if the state would do anything with the sidewalks and the curb and gutter.
On Tuesday, March 25, 2025, business owners met with the Common Council, Director of Public Works, the mayor, and the city clerk to discuss the plan for the downtown sidewalks.
Jim Heizler explained that the state will come in and grind up the road. Traffic will continue through town with single lane flagging taking place so there will be access to businesses. Most likely, people will need to park on side streets to get to businesses. A couple places will need to be dug up to work on water lines, which will consist of half a day's work. The storm inlets will be redone. One light pole by Maple Street will need to be removed. A storm inlet will be put in near Maple Street. The corners are getting slightly redesigned for improved handicap access. The curb step may be widened. The state will replace the curb and gutter.
Clerk Shelby Kosmer stated that, after reviewing the special assessments policy, the city learned that the business owners will be responsible for the first five feet out from the buildings, and then the city is responsible to pay for the rest of the sidewalks. This was confirmed at the meeting by Mayor Peterson. UPDATE 3-30-25: In follow-up e-mails after the meeting, My Price County asked for clarification. Shelby stated it was difficult, at the meeting, to state the area that owners have to pay for, because one building owner had previously inquired if it was five feet from the curb, which is not accurate, but she stated it is also not accurate when she and the mayor stated it is five feet from the building. If it was five feet from the building, there are about eleven buildings who have steps, bumped out entry ways, statues, decks, and ramps over part or almost all of the five feet from the building. Shelby stated that it should have been said at the meeting that the building owners will be charged the width of their property by a five-foot width of sidewalk and the city and state will be paying for the rest of the sidewalks.
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ANTHONY SLECK, TOWN OF WORCESTER CHAIRMAN CANDIDATE: If elected chairman, Anthony said, "I pledge to uphold the will of the residents, ensuring their tax dollars are managed wisely and their concerns are addressed with integrity. My leadership style is grounded in common sense, accountability, and a long-term vision for Worcester's success, and I am ready to serve the residents." Learn more about Anthony at Voice of Worcester 2.0. You can also read his Q&A.
A number of questions were asked during the meeting.
A business owner questioned why the city isn't required to pay for the city sidewalks given the business owners pay taxes, and all people use it, not just the individual businesses.
One business owner asked if good squares needed to be replaced and how that would be enforced. Shelby stated that usually an entire project is done at one time for a project of this size. The city was not sure who paid for the sidewalks in 1996 when they were last redone. That project occurred during a reconstruction of Hwy. 13 rather than just a repaving.
Another business owner stated that a state project manager in 2021 stated that, since the corners are being redone by the state, some of the sidewalk tiles will likely get replaced by the state because they will not leave anything unsafe. The business owner asked, if the bid is to come in before the project has even started, how can the city ensure that business owners on the corners won't get charged in the estimate for work that ends up getting done by the state. Shelby said the bid will be an estimate and then it can be adjusted when the roadwork is completed.
Some business owners wondered why only business owners from Maple Street to Elm Street were being asked to redo their sidewalks when there are other businesses in the block to the north and south of that, which should be considered part of the downtown area. The city stated there was no particular reason and could consider adding those areas to the bid.
One building owner wondered why the sidewalks are such a priority given there are other things that should possibly take precedence in making the city more inviting. He asked what priority level the sidewalks had in the city's comprehensive plan, though no definite answer was given.
A motion was made by Richard Heitkemper to look for bids for the sidewalks, and the motion carried. The business owners will be able to give input throughout the process, including as bids are reviewed. Business owners expressed wanting to get the lowest bid and also being able to reject bids so that they are not overcharged.
The business owners expressed the desire to look for a grant, which was also talked about at the 2019 and 2021 meetings. The city agreed they will look further for grants.
Business owners will be able to decide if they want to pay in one lump sum or over the course of time. If paid over time, business owners will be required to pay the municipal loan rate plus 1% with the full terms yet to be decided.
If a decent bid is found and agreed to, the sidewalk project is slated to commence shortly after the repaving of Lake Avenue, possibly in August 2025.
JUSTIN LINDGREN, PHILLIPS SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATE: Justin Lindgren feels he is qualified to be a school board member because he has been a teacher and has completed coursework in school administration. He feels he has the insight on both sides to see what needs to be fixed. He is calling for change, transparency, and communication on the school board. "I have spent 12 years serving both the community and the school district, and I would be honored to have the opportunity to continue this." Learn more about Justin at Vote Lindgren. You can also read his Q&A.
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