Arlene Ann Randall

February 20, 2025

Arlene Ann Randall, age 85, formerly of Baldwin and Woodville, passed away February 15, 2025, at Cambridge Senior Living in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Arlene, also called Tootsie or Toots to her closest family and friends, was born on September 14, 1939, in Baldwin, WI, the daughter of Aloysius (Al) and Celia (Olson) Miller. She was united in marriage on October 20, 1956, to Vincent John Randall. Their marriage was blessed with four children: Annette, Brian, Scott, and Valerie.

Arlene worked at various jobs outside the home during the first 12 years of married life, but her true calling was being a mother and a homemaker, graciously providing a loving and nurturing home for her family.

Arlene’s faith journey was important to her, as she read inspiring books about understanding faith. It was a topic she enjoyed sharing with others. She was a regular baker and server in her Women’s Circle at Zion Lutheran Church throughout the years.

Arlene enjoyed visiting and playing cards with friends and family. She loved reunions and attending all family gatherings, both large and small. Arlene was a great cook and baker and was accomplished not only at collecting thousands of recipes, but also at preparing each of them exquisitely. Her delicious meals and desserts were usually like a smorgasbord, ample enough to feed many more than the number of guests at her table. She also enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening, canning much of her produce, and liked to travel until difficulties with her neck restricted her to a wheelchair for the last 11½ years.

Arlene will remain in the hearts of her husband, Vincent; her children, Annette Randall of Baldwin, Brian (Susan) Randall of Baldwin, Scott Randall of Eau Claire, and Valerie (Timothy) Hemenway of Eau Claire; her grandchildren, Natalie (Vince), Angie (Chad), Jeff, Jonathan, Lorelei (David), Jacqueline, Cody, Cassidy, Kei, and Alaric; 19 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; her brothers Ronald (Audrey) Miller of River Falls and Kenneth (Geri) Miller of Dresser; as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her brother, Alan Miller.

A Celebration of Life will take place at 11 a.m., Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Zion Lutheran Church, 221 Lockwood St, Woodville, WI 54028. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service on Saturday in the church Fellowship Hall, where also a luncheon will follow the service. Interment will take place at Sunset Memorial Cemetery in Woodville at a later date.

We greatly appreciate Lily Home and Hospice for the high level of wonderful service they provided to our mother, Arlene, particularly by care givers, Tami and Nancy.

Arrangements entrusted to O’Connell Family Funeral Home, Baldwin.

Felony suspect that fired shots into Ras’ on Main arrested

Western Wisconsin News

February 20, 2025

001THU-Antonio-Thelen(W) — Antonio Thelen was successfully located and taken into custody on the outstanding felony warrants. The arrest was carried out without incident. Thelen remains in the Ramsey County Jail awaiting extradition back to Wisconsin. Submitted photo

Submitted by Daniel Orr, Chief of Police, Village of Hammond Police Department

HAMMOND, WI – On the morning of February 13, 2025, the Village of Hammond Police Department, in collaboration with the St. Paul Police Department, conducted a coordinated operation to locate and apprehend Antonio Thelen of St. Paul, Minnesota. Thelen was wanted in connection with a violent incident that occurred in the early hours of January 30, 2024.

On that date, Thelen was involved in an altercation with patrons at Ras’ on Main, a local establishment in the Village of Hammond. After leaving the premises, he returned shortly thereafter, armed with a firearm, and discharged multiple rounds through the front window of the establishment.

One patron sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound, and Thelen subsequently fled the scene. He has remained at large since, with active felony arrest warrants issued for his apprehension.

On the morning of February 13, 2025, Thelen was successfully located and taken into custody by the St. Paul Police Department on the outstanding felony warrants. The arrest was carried out without incident. Thelen remains in the Ramsey County Jail awaiting extradition back to Wisconsin.

Village of Spring Valley holds February Board Meeting

Paul Seeling

February 19, 2025

004WED-DSC03590-SV-Board-Feb-2025(W) — Photo by Paul J. Seeling

SPRING VALLEY, WI – The Village of Spring Valley met on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at 6:15 p.m., in the Council Chambers.

The meeting was Called to Order by Brad Jorgenson, Village President Pro Tem. The Roll Call was taken with Trustees Huepful, Koch, and Erickson present, Lukes attending by Zoom and O’Connell absent. Also attending was the Village Clerk, Chief of Police and others.

All rose to Pledge Allegiance to the flag.

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Spring Valley Middle-High School 2024-2025 Honor Roll

Western Wisconsin News

February 18, 2025

Submitted by Melanie Horner, SV MS/HS

SPRING VALLEY, WI – Here is the Term 2 Honor Roll:

Honor Roll Based on Term 2 GPA 4.0
Graduation Year: 2025
Lauren Bigaouette, Daniel Cipriano, Elijah Haug, Charles Hollstadt, Zoe Larson, Lyndsey Stark, Isabella Stein

Graduation Year: 2026
Emma Buck, Addison Neidermyer, Millija Vanasse, Reese Vivoda

Graduation Year: 2027
Kate Cipriano, Elizabeth Hannack, Isaiah Haug, Claira Kannel, Adelyn Kotten, Emily Liao, Ella Peterson, Samuell Schmitt, Wynlynn Vanasse, Madison Zimmerman

Graduation Year: 2028
Madelyn Connors, Owen Hague, Jada Hoolihan, Stella Mathison, Ruger Peavey, Rosalyn Toutant, Harper Turner, Gwen Yonke

Graduation Year: 2029
Brynn Moore, Riley Zimmerman

Graduation Year: 2030

Graduation Year: 2031
Grant Moore, Izabella Stevens, Cecilia Toutant

Honor Roll Based on Term 2 GPA – 3.6-3.99
Graduation Year: 2025
Eowyn Adams, Miley Bale, Caleb Bartko, Cloe Donath, Connor Erickson, Audrey Mathison, Samuel Miller, Alexander Peterson, Danika Ramirez, Cade Stasiek, Raeann Traynor, Taylor Traynor, Masyn Wolf

Graduation Year: 2026
Collin Brunner, Evah Butts, Karter Dykhouse, Kolin Dykhouse, Lana Erickson, Sarah Leslie, Addison Nelson, Ella Peterson, Danika Schmitt, Jonah Secaur, Toby Shafer, Ella Stangl, Maxx Wittmer

Graduation Year: 2027
Dorothea Barlow, Mattea Bartlett, Parker Cipriano, Afton Danielson, Braden Gregg, William Hayes, Alyssa Johanson, Isaac Koenning, Mackenzie Nyhus, Rebekah Schaaf, Joseph Shafer, Shalikco Timm, Kolton Wilman

Graduation Year: 2028
Autumn Clare, Aurora Durrence, Easton Hoon, Gracie Hurlburt, Kaitlyn Matthys, Wilhelmina Meyer, Analia Namicela, Dustyn Raleigh, Lauren Sabelko, Milo Shafer, Samantha Spence, Tyler Traynor, Brayden Turner, Erica Vivoda

Graduation Year: 2029
Dexter Arco, Samuel Bauer, Amelia Brunner, Collin Deiss, Elin Esanbock, Grace Hennemann, Landry Kapping, Swarnika Niroula, Kemri Schlegel, Willow Timm

Graduation Year: 2030
Lilian Ault, Wyatt Bartlett, Miranda Bigaouette, Hudson French, Jillian Hayes, Eli Hoon, Frances Hudson, Stella Kiefer, Stetson Peavey, Weston Raleigh, Angelina Reyes-Linhart, Anna Sauve, Mason Spence, Madelyn Thompson, Macie Timm, Bryanna Tschida, Bryce Vanasse

Graduation Year: 2031
Kyah Daun, Juliette Degruson, Colton Deiss, Graham Helgeson, Aiden Kannel, Crew Marko, Jake Peterson, Deijah Schmitt, Cora Shafer, Raina Turner

Honor Roll Based on Term 2 GPA 3.0-3.599
Graduation Year: 2025
Seth Adams, Thompson Cummings, Trevor Forster, Collin Hague, Travis Johanson, Carter Koehler, Carson Lynum, Caleb Rogers, Shelby Wilman

Graduation Year: 2026
Kalena Beyer, William Biggs, Jae Conway, Megan Harvey, Jaden Johnson, Gaige R. Larson, Madeline Lopez Viveros, Riley Poitra Gross, Tyler Vanasse

Graduation Year: 2027
Chase Glaus, Jake Hannack, Shelby Kerg, Dane O’meara, Parker Peabody, Mikaila Quinn, Asher Turner, Trenten Vorlicek, Mason Winger

Graduation Year: 2028
Blake Bengtson, Amira Coakley, Jax Crandall, Tegan Crandall, Gianna Debrozzo, Isaiah Dittbenner, Rebecca Erb, Austin Ford, Sawyer French, Logan Haglund, Christian Harsdorf, Ruth Hennemann, Savanna Holcomb, Bradyn Lamb, Tyler Neidermyer, Drake Olszewski, Madyson Rasmussen, Aubrea Timm, Travis Vanasse, Myla Vodnik

Graduation Year: 2029
Shaden Auld, Ethan Bazille, Boomer Bune, Rylee Ellefson, Landon Forster, Taylor Glaus, Jack Gregg, Daniel Hayes, Jake Kotten, Delia Larson, Maveric Marko, Bentley Mlynarczyk, Emma Moritz, Bella Nelson, Sheldon O’keefe, Brynn O’meara, Ezra Sauve, Mckenna Schneider, Naomi Schneider, Cooper Supri, Taytum Traynor

Graduation Year: 2030
Simon Arco, Everett Campbell, Mckenzie Dahlinger, Keegan Helm, Ashton Janssen, Ela Kunde, Kaden Lansing, Liam Mathison, Tori Miller, Noa Nelson, Peyton Peabody, Kennady Rasmussen, Raegan Robelia, Lilly Rother, Colton Schneider, Brooke Verges, Amelia Wilcowski

Graduation Year: 2031
Reid Accola, Carter Benjamin, Landon Durrence, Allen Erickson, Lane Esanbock, Emma Groothousen, Eli Hague, Hayden Kapping, Cason Koehler, Jaxon Mlynarczyk, Lillian Morgan, Collins Nyhus, Griffin Stein, Brynlee Thayer, Allie Timm, Brayntton Traynor, Greyson Vorlicek

Honor Roll Based on Semester 1 GPA 4.0
Graduation Year: 2025
Lauren Bigaouette, Daniel Cipriano, Cloe Donath, Elijah Haug, Charles Hollstadt, Isabella Stein

Graduation Year: 2026
Emma Buck, Addison Neidermyer, Jonah Secaur Millija E. Vanasse

Graduation Year: 2027
Elizabeth Hannack, Isaiah Haug, Claira Kannel, Isaac Koenning, Adelyn Kotten, Emily Liao, Ella Peterson, Samuell Schmitt

Graduation Year: 2028
Madelyn Connors, Jada Hoolihan, Stella Mathison, Ruger Peavey, Harper Turner, Erica Vivoda, Gwen Yonke

Graduation Year: 2029
Brynn Moore, Riley Zimmerman

Graduation Year: 2030
Stetson Peavey

Graduation Year: 2031
Grant Moore, Izabella Stevens, Cecilia Toutant, Raina Turner

Honor Roll Based on Semester 1 GPA – 3.6-3.99
Graduation Year: 2025
Eowyn Adams, Miley Bale, Caleb Bartko, Thompson Cummings, Connor Erickson, Zoe Larson, Audrey Mathison, Samuel Miller, Alexander Peterson, Danika Ramirez, Ian Sabelko, Lyndsey Stark, Cade Stasiek, Raeann Traynor, Taylor Traynor, Masyn Wolf

Graduation Year: 2026
Collin Brunner, Evah Butts, Karter Dykhouse, Kolin Dykhouse, Sarah Leslie, Addison Nelson, Toby Shafer, Ella Stangl, Reese Vivoda

Graduation Year: 2027
Dorothea Barlow, Mattea Bartlett, Kate Cipriano, Parker Cipriano, Afton Danielson, Braden Gregg, William Hayes, Alyssa Johanson, Shelby Kerg, Mackenzie Nyhus, Rebekah Schaaf, Joseph Shafer, Shalikco Timm, Wynlynn Vanasse, Kolton Wilman, Madison Zimmerman

Graduation Year: 2028
Autumn Clare, Aurora Durrence, Owen Hague, Easton Hoon, Gracie Hurlburt, Kaitlyn Matthys, Wilhelmina Meyer, Analia Namicela, Drake Olszewski, Dustyn Raleigh, Lauren Sabelko, Milo Shafer, Samantha Spence, Rosalyn Toutant, Tyler Traynor, Brayden Turner

Graduation Year: 2029
Samuel Bauer, Amelia Brunner, Collin Deiss, Elin Esanbock, Grace Hennemann, Landry Kapping, Swarnika Niroula, Kemri Schlegel, Willow Timm

Graduation Year: 2030
Lilian Ault, Wyatt Bartlett, Miranda Bigaouette, Jillian Hayes, Eli Hoon, Frances Hudson, Stella Kiefer, Weston Raleigh, Angelina Reyes-Linhart, Anna Sauve, Mason Spence, Madelyn Thompson, Macie Timm, Bryce Vanasse

Graduation Year: 2031
Carter Benjamin, Kyah Daun, Juliette Degruson, Colton Deiss, Graham Helgeson, Aiden Kannel, Cason Koehler, Crew Marko, Collins Nyhus, Jake Peterson, Deijah Schmitt, Cora Shafer, Brynlee Thayer

Honor Roll Based on Semester 1 GPA 3.0-3.599
Graduation Year: 2025
Seth Adams, Sophia Debrozzo, Trevor Forster, Collin Hague, Travis Johanson, Carter Koehler, Cloey Linder, Carson Lynum, Dylan Martin, Caleb Rogers, Shelby Wilman

Graduation Year: 2026
Kalena Beyer, William Biggs, Jade Clements, Titus Coffman, Jae Conway, Lana Erickson, Megan Harvey, Jaden Johnson, Brayleigh Klein, Gaige Larson, Madeline Lopez Viveros, Ella Peterson, Danika Schmitt, Tyler Vanasse, Maxx Wittmer

Graduation Year: 2027
Chase Glaus, Jake Hannack, Dane O’meara, Parker Peabody, Asher Turner, Trenten Vorlicek

Graduation Year: 2028
Blake Bengtson, Amira Coakley, Jax Crandall, Tegan Crandall, Isaiah Dittbenner, Rebecca Erb, Austin Ford, Sawyer French, Logan Haglund, Christian Harsdorf, Ruth Hennemann, Bradyn Lamb, Madyson Rasmussen, Elliot Tanberg, Aubrea Timm, Travis Vanasse, Myla Vodnik

Graduation Year: 2029
Dexter Arco, Ethan Bazille, Rylee Ellefson, Taylor Glaus, Jack Gregg, Daniel Hayes, Jake M. Kotten, Maveric Marko, Bentley Mlynarczyk, Emma Moritz, Sheldon O’keefe, Brynn O’meara, Ezra Sauve, Mckenna Schneider, Naomi Schneider, Cooper Supri, Taytum Traynor

Graduation Year: 2030
Simon Arco, Everett Campbell, Mckenzie Dahlinger, Hudson French, Keegan Helm, Ashton Janssen, Ela Kunde, Kaden Lansing, Noa Nelson, Peyton Peabody, Kennady Rasmussen, Raegan Robelia, Lilly Rother, Colton Schneider, Bryanna Tschida, Brooke Verges, Amelia Wilcowski

Graduation Year: 2031
Reid Accola, Owen Crowley, Landon Durrence, Allen Erickson, Lane Esanbock, Emma Groothousen, Eli Hague, Shayla Heizler, Hayden Kapping, Jaxon Mlynarczyk, Lillian Morgan, Izabelle Peterson, Griffin Stein, Allie Timm, Brayntton Traynor, Greyson Vorlicek

Western Wisconsin Health welcomes Dr. Christopher Ott, OB/GYN

Western Wisconsin News

February 18, 2025

003TUE-Christopher-Ott,-OB_GYN(W) — Dr. Christopher E. Ott, M.D., has joined the growing Women’s Health team at Western Wisconsin Health. Submitted photo

By Ryma Lindquist, WWH Community Relations Director

BALDWIN, WI – Western Wisconsin Health is excited to welcome Dr. Christopher E. Ott, M.D., to our growing Women’s Health team! With over 20 years of experience in obstetrics and gynecology, Dr. Ott brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep passion for patient-centered care to our community.

A Wisconsin native, Dr. Ott earned his Bachelor of Science from the University of Wisconsin – Madison before obtaining his Doctor of Medicine from the Medical College of Wisconsin. He then completed his residency at the Medical College of Ohio, where he further developed his passion for obstetrics and gynecology.

Coming from a family of healthcare providers, Dr. Ott initially envisioned a career in surgery, blending his love for art and science. However, during medical school, he found his niche in OB/GYN—a specialty that allowed him to combine surgery with general medicine while building long-term relationships with his patients. He values the opportunity to guide women through different stages of life and believes in the importance of proactive healthcare.

Dr. Ott spent 16 years practicing in Wisconsin before joining Minnesota Women’s Care in the Twin Cities. His passion for rural healthcare and small communities brought him back to Wisconsin, where he is committed to providing high-quality care in areas where medical services are increasingly scarce.

“I feel OB is such a happy specialty,” Dr. Ott shared. “I wanted to bring people into the world, not send them out. I also enjoy working with patients who are engaged in their health—it makes such a difference in overall wellness.”

“We are so pleased to welcome Dr. Ott to our team,” said Ellen Thompson, COO of Western Wisconsin Health. “His dedication to patient care and his passion for women’s health make him a perfect fit for our organization. We know he will make a meaningful impact on the lives of many in our community.”

Outside of medicine, Dr. Ott enjoys spending time with family and his two beloved Great Pyrenees dogs. A lifelong supporter of the arts, he expresses his creativity through drawing, painting, and photography. Music is another passion—he plays guitar and drums for relaxation and has recently taken up piano lessons to challenge himself. He values lifelong learning and embraces new experiences both in and out of the medical field.

Dr. Ott is now seeing patients at Western Wisconsin Health for a full range of women’s health services, including Prenatal and Obstetric Care, Well-Woman Exams, Menopause Management, Contraceptive Counseling, Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, Infertility Evaluation and Treatment, Hormone Therapy, Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis Care.

Dr. Ott lives by the mantra: “Be who you are. Stay humble. Work hard. Be kind.” Western Wisconsin Health is proud to have him as part of our team and looks forward to the exceptional care he will provide to our community.

For more information or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Ott, please call Western Wisconsin Health at 715-684-1111. Western Wisconsin Health is redefining rural healthcare to help achieve our mission of building a healthier tomorrow, together.

Two car crash reported with injuries on CC near 730th Avenue

Western Wisconsin News

February 17, 2025

003MON-Axon_Capture_Photo_2025-02-06_115125_Huneke_10546-2017-Honda-Accord(W) — This is the 2017 Honda Accord involved in the fatal crash on County Road CC near 730th Ave in Spring Lake Township. Photo courtesy of the PC Sheriff’s Office

Submitted by Patrol Lieutenant Andrew Thoms, Pierce County Sheriff’s Office

RURAL SPRING VALLEY, WI – On Thursday February 6, 2025, at approximately 11:06 a.m., the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a two-vehicle motor vehicle accident with injuries on County Road CC near 730th Ave in Spring Lake Township (rural Spring Valley, Wisconsin).

It was determined a 2017 Honda Accord, being operated by Felicia Biagi, 34 years old of Durand, Wisconsin, was traveling southbound on County Road CC when she lost control and collided with a 2016 Chevy Silverado traveling northbound being operated by James Claflin, 56 years old of Hager City, Wisconsin. Mr. Claflin had a passenger in his vehicle who was identified as Diane Claflin, 55 years old, of Hager City, WI.

Ms. Biagi was transported by Baldwin EMS to Western Wisconsin Health in Baldwin Wisconsin, and later to Regions Hospital by Life Link Helicopter, in Saint Paul, Minnesota with undetermined injuries. Mr. Claflin and Ms. Claflin were transported by Spring Valley Ambulance to Western Wisconsin Health with undetermined injuries.

The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Baldwin EMS, Spring Valley Ambulance, Spring Valley Fire Department, Elmwood Fire Department, Ellsworth Fire Department, Saint Croix County Sheriff’s Office, Elmwood Police Department, Pierce County Highway Department, Life Link Helicopter and the Wisconsin State Patrol.

Update issued Saturday. February 8, 2025: Felicia Biagi, 34 years old of Durand, Wisconsin, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025, at approximately 20:25 Hours (8:25 p.m.) as a result of the injuries she sustained in the accident.

Woodville Lions have successful ‘Super Breakfast,’ busy meeting with many awards

Paul Seeling

February 16, 2025

002SUN-DSC03623-Birch-Strum(W) — (L to R) President Brewer, Dist. Gov. Dimock, and Birch-Strum Award winners, Lions Larry Knegendorf and Steve Aaby. Photo by Paul J. Seeling

WOODVILLE, WI – The Woodville Lions Club was busy last Sunday, February 9, and Monday, February 10, 2025.

On a chilly sunny Sunday, they hosted their Annual “Super Breakfast” (the same day the Eagles beat the Chiefs in the Super Bowl). They served up plenty of those beautiful golden-brown pancakes, fluffy scrambled eggs, toast and sweet jelly, tasty sausages, and delicious home fried potatoes. That was all you cared to eat for a Free Will donation.

The community came out again for a successful fundraiser for the Lions. The Lions send a big thank you to the Buck family that donated the REAL maple syrup. Also, thanks to Hattie Freshwater who kept her Woodville Café closed so as not to complete with the “Super Breakfast!” Thanks also to Lions Jason and Lester of Nilssen’s Foods – Baldwin! And thanks to all who came to enjoy a “Super Breakfast” at the Lions Den, it was another good fundraiser for the Woodville Lions!

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Wrestlers wrap up regular season with split in Ellsworth

Ron Cipriano

February 15, 2025

ELLSWORTH, WI – The regular season wrapped up for the Spring Valley/Elmwood wrestling team here last week in a triangular meet with Ellsworth and Unity with the Cardinals earning a split by losing to Ellsworth but beating Unity in some tough competition.

The Cardinals will enter the WIAA tournament on Saturday when they compete at the WIAA Regionals at Edgar for both team and individuals to try to earn the right to advance to sectionals.

For individuals to advance to sectionals at Ladysmith, they must finish in the top four spots in their weight classes. The Cardinals will be competing against wrestlers from the following schools: Athens, Auburndale, Boyceville, Cadott, Clear Lake, Cornell/Gillman/Lake Holcombe, Durand, Edgar, Glenwood City, Marathon, Stanley-Boyd, Stratford, and Thorp/Owen-Withee. This is a tough Regional to advance from as Stratford, Auburndale, Marathon and Glenwood City are all ranked in the top 10 in the state as teams.

Best friends forever

Cari Cornelius

February 15, 2025

002SAT-Betty-and-Sylva(W) — Betty Larson and Sylva Anderson on February 6, 2025, will soon each be 101 years old! Photo by Cari Cornelius

SPRING VALLEY, WI – From next door neighbors growing up, to now neighbors at the Spring Valley Health and Rehab Center, Sylva Anderson and Betty Larson’s friendship has withstood the test of time. In fact, both Sylva (February 8) and Betty (February 16) will be celebrating their 101^st birthdays this month.

Despite their family farms being next door to each other, the two didn’t become friends until about age fourteen when they both attended Spring Valley High School at the location in downtown in the Village that was torn down in 2022.

“We had sixty-four of us in our graduating class,” said Betty. “We’re the only two left. We would have reunions and when people didn’t show up, well, we knew what happened to them then.”

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Cards fall to WIAA ranked Mounders, look to rebound this week

Ron Cipriano

February 14, 2025

ELK MOUND, WI – The Cardinals had a tough match-up with the Division Three seventh ranked Mounders here last week. Elk Mound isn’t ranked for nothing and the Mounders showed it. Final score, Elk Mound 64, Valley 14.

The loss dropped the Cardinals to 9-12 overall and 3-8 in the Dunn-St. Croix conference. Valley hosted Durand this past Tuesday and will take on Elmwood/Plum City Friday night. The Cardinals will have some time off before traveling to Boyceville on Thursday, February 20, 2025, in the regular season finale. The Cardinals will find out next week who they will face in the opening round of the WIAA Tournament, and a few wins could make a big difference in their seeding.

The game with the Mounders was rough all the way around for the Cardinals. Valley committed 23 turnovers to just eight for the Mounders. Elk Mound also had 16 steals from the Cardinals while Valley had just three.