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Notice 05-08-2025: The Town of Russell Board will hold a special meeting on May 09, 2025 at 7:00 AM at the town garage located at 35900 State Highway 13, Bayfield Wisconsin. Pursuant to s. 70.45, Wis. stats., the Town of Russell assessment roll for the year 2025 assessment will be open for examination. Notice is hereby given that the Board of Review for the Town of Russell, Bayfield County, Wisconsin, shall hold its first meeting on May 19, 2025 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the Town of Russell Garage; 35900 State HWY 13; Bayfield, WI.

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Welcome to the Town of Russell!

The Town of Russell is located on the most northern peninsula of Wisconsin with Lake Superior shoreline comprising the east and north borders of the Town. Lake Superior, the largest and least developed of the Great Lakes, borders the Town on the east and north. Over 90% of the Towns 49.8 square miles of area are wooded. Residential and commercial lands comprise at less than 2% of the total. The Town of Russell is blessed with much natural beauty which enhances the quality of life for residents and visitors alike. Little Sand Bay, in the center of the Town on the shores of Lake Superior, is a gateway area to the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore and location of the Town of Russell Recreation Area. A large portion of the Red Cliff Reservation lies within the Town of Russell and Red Cliff has been growing rapidly as a community and recreational business center for tourism.

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How do I challenge the assessed value of my property?
The procedure to challenge your assessment can be found at Click Here!
Where/When are Town Board Meetings
Meetings are held at the Town of Russell Community Center located at 32500 West Old County K  beginning at 7:00 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month.
How do you determine the value of my property?
The Town Assessor sets the value of property per State of Wisconsin statues governing assessments. Click Here 

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