August 17, 2016

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Video Update: Widow of slain Merrill officer celebrates birthday #99 in surprise fashion

Video Update: Widow of slain Merrill officer celebrates birthday #99 in surprise fashion

Aug 17, 20164 min read

Park Place resident Lenore Krueger is greeted by family, neighbors and members of the Merrill Police Department during her 99th birthday celebration Tuesday afternoon.

A marker in honor of the late Merrill Police Captain Elmer Krueger, who lost his life in the line of duty on the evening of July 12, 1952. The marker stands near the original city jail and now Lincoln County Jail on E. 1st Street.

Merrill Police Lieutenant Greg Hartwig-trailed by Officer Matt Waid- sneaks in with a birthday cake prior to the arrival of Lenore Krueger and her 99th Birthday celebration at Park Place Tuesday afternoon

Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Park Place resident Lenore (Krueger) Elhert received a rather peculiar…

Tennis in full swing after successful quad in Chippewa Falls

Aug 17, 20162 min read

By Nick Beversdorf Reporter Merrill varsity tennis walked away victorious from a quad this past…

MPD officers and area youngsters let ‘em roll at ‘Gutter Busters’ event

MPD officers and area youngsters let ‘em roll at ‘Gutter Busters’ event

Aug 17, 20162 min read

Jeremy Ratliff Reporter Tuesday afternoon, Merrill Police Department officers teamed up with 31 area youngsters…