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Highway 65 (Wisconsin)
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State Trunk Highway 65 is a state highway in the U.S. state
of Wisconsin
. It runs north–south in west central Wisconsin from St. Croix Falls
to Ellsworth
.
in Pierce County
. WIS 65 heads north on Maple Street out of town, splitting off with County Highway J north of the Ellsworth Country Club golf course.
WIS 65 then heads in a generally west-northwesterly direction towards River Falls
. At its intersection with WIS 29
at East Cascade Avenue, it is concurrently marked with WIS 35 north to its interchange with North Main Street on the northeast side of town. WIS 35 continues to the north while WIS 65 turns northeast on North Main and out of town.
WIS 65 runs parallel to the Kinnickinnic River
along its northern banks until reaching North River Road outside of River Falls. WIS 65 then turns due north to its interchange with I-94
near Twin Lakes (Exit 10).
North of I-94
, WIS 65 heads north as 120th Street into the village of Roberts
where it intersects with U.S. Highway 12. WIS 65 then heads east with US 12 for about four blocks before heading north on 130th Street.
WIS 65 continues due north into the city of New Richmond
, where it becomes South Knowles Avenue. The street is named for the former Wisconsin
state governor
, Warren P. Knowles
, who lived in the city. WIS 65 continues through the city, becoming North Knowles Avenue after crossing the Willow River. WIS 65 intersects with WIS 64
to the northeast of the city, near Hatfield Lake and New Richmond
Municipal Airport
.
WIS 65 heads due north again to the village of Star Prairie
, where it enters the village as Jewell Street. At its intersection with Hill Avenue (also known as County Highway H), WIS 65 curves to the west for a block before turning north onto Main Street. WIS 65 runs north for three blocks on Main Street before turning east again on Jerdee Avenue for a block, then continuing north on Jewell Street to the Polk/St. Croix County
line.
WIS 65 turns to the northeast for several miles before turning again towards the north at its intersection with County Highway C in Polk County. WIS 65 continues north through a mostly rural part of the state, finally reaching its northern terminus with U.S. Highway 8 near Deer Lake, east of St. Croix Falls
.
Bessert notes that this last section of WIS 65, added in 1947, was not paved until 1950.
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
of Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
. It runs north–south in west central Wisconsin from St. Croix Falls
St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin
St. Croix Falls is a city in Polk County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,033 at the 2000 census. The city is located within the Town of St. Croix Falls....
to Ellsworth
Ellsworth, Wisconsin
Ellsworth is a village in Pierce County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 3,284 at the 2010 census. The village is located within the Town of Ellsworth...
.
Route description
State Highway 65 begins at the corner of West Main Street (also known as U.S. Highway 10) and North Maple Street in downtown EllsworthEllsworth, Wisconsin
Ellsworth is a village in Pierce County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 3,284 at the 2010 census. The village is located within the Town of Ellsworth...
in Pierce County
Pierce County, Wisconsin
Pierce County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2010, the population was 41,019. Its county seat is Ellsworth. Pierce County is part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI Metropolitan Statistical Area .-Geography:...
. WIS 65 heads north on Maple Street out of town, splitting off with County Highway J north of the Ellsworth Country Club golf course.
WIS 65 then heads in a generally west-northwesterly direction towards River Falls
River Falls, Wisconsin
River Falls is a city in Pierce and St. Croix counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 15,000 at the 2010 census, making it the second largest city in the Twin Cities Wisconsin suburbs, which is the eighth largest metropolitan area in the state...
. At its intersection with WIS 29
Highway 29 (Wisconsin)
State Trunk Highway 29 is a state highway running east–west across central Wisconsin. It is a major east–west corridor connecting the Twin Cities and the Chippewa Valley with Wausau and Green Bay. A multi-year project to upgrade the corridor to a four-lane freeway/expressway from Elk Mound to...
at East Cascade Avenue, it is concurrently marked with WIS 35 north to its interchange with North Main Street on the northeast side of town. WIS 35 continues to the north while WIS 65 turns northeast on North Main and out of town.
WIS 65 runs parallel to the Kinnickinnic River
Kinnickinnic River
Kinnickinnic River may refer to one of two rivers in the United States state of Wisconsin:* Kinnickinnic River, a tributary of the Milwaukee River in southeastern Wisconsin* Kinnickinnic River, a tributary of the St. Croix River in northwestern Wisconsin...
along its northern banks until reaching North River Road outside of River Falls. WIS 65 then turns due north to its interchange with I-94
Interstate 94
Interstate 94 is the northernmost east–west Interstate Highway, connecting the Great Lakes and Intermountain regions of the United States. I-94's western terminus is in Billings, Montana at a junction with Interstate 90; its eastern terminus is the U.S...
near Twin Lakes (Exit 10).
North of I-94
Interstate 94
Interstate 94 is the northernmost east–west Interstate Highway, connecting the Great Lakes and Intermountain regions of the United States. I-94's western terminus is in Billings, Montana at a junction with Interstate 90; its eastern terminus is the U.S...
, WIS 65 heads north as 120th Street into the village of Roberts
Roberts, Wisconsin
Roberts is a village in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 969 at the 2000 census. In 2009, the population was estimated to be 1,658, a 71.1% increase...
where it intersects with U.S. Highway 12. WIS 65 then heads east with US 12 for about four blocks before heading north on 130th Street.
WIS 65 continues due north into the city of New Richmond
New Richmond, Wisconsin
New Richmond is a city in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, United States. Its population was 8,375 as of the 2010 census.-History:New Richmond was founded in 1857. In August 2007, the town celebrated its sesquicentennial....
, where it becomes South Knowles Avenue. The street is named for the former Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
state governor
Governor
A governor is a governing official, usually the executive of a non-sovereign level of government, ranking under the head of state...
, Warren P. Knowles
Warren P. Knowles
Warren Perley Knowles , born in River Falls, Wisconsin, was an American lawyer and politician from New Richmond, Wisconsin.-Biography:...
, who lived in the city. WIS 65 continues through the city, becoming North Knowles Avenue after crossing the Willow River. WIS 65 intersects with WIS 64
Highway 64 (Wisconsin)
State Trunk Highway 64 is a Wisconsin state highway running east–west across central Wisconsin. It is in length. The western end of Highway 64 is located at the Minnesota state line on the Stillwater Bridge in Stillwater, Minnesota. The eastern end is located at U.S...
to the northeast of the city, near Hatfield Lake and New Richmond
New Richmond, Wisconsin
New Richmond is a city in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, United States. Its population was 8,375 as of the 2010 census.-History:New Richmond was founded in 1857. In August 2007, the town celebrated its sesquicentennial....
Municipal Airport
Airport
An airport is a location where aircraft such as fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, and blimps take off and land. Aircraft may be stored or maintained at an airport...
.
WIS 65 heads due north again to the village of Star Prairie
Star Prairie, Wisconsin
Star Prairie is a village in St. Croix County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 574 at the 2000 census. The village is located along the Apple River on the boundary between the Town of Star Prairie and the Town of Stanton.-Geography:...
, where it enters the village as Jewell Street. At its intersection with Hill Avenue (also known as County Highway H), WIS 65 curves to the west for a block before turning north onto Main Street. WIS 65 runs north for three blocks on Main Street before turning east again on Jerdee Avenue for a block, then continuing north on Jewell Street to the Polk/St. Croix County
St. Croix County, Wisconsin
St. Croix County is a county in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2010, the population was 84,345. Its county seat is Hudson. St. Croix County is part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul Metropolitan Statistical Area . It is the fastest growing county in Wisconsin.-Geography:According to the U.S...
line.
WIS 65 turns to the northeast for several miles before turning again towards the north at its intersection with County Highway C in Polk County. WIS 65 continues north through a mostly rural part of the state, finally reaching its northern terminus with U.S. Highway 8 near Deer Lake, east of St. Croix Falls
St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin
St. Croix Falls is a city in Polk County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,033 at the 2000 census. The city is located within the Town of St. Croix Falls....
.
Bessert notes that this last section of WIS 65, added in 1947, was not paved until 1950.