Local pastor to assist church plants in Europe

For more than a decade, Mike Evans has helped Faith Community Church grow into a significant spiritual force in New Richmond.

Taser halts runaway horse

The St. Croix County Sheriff's Department may have found a new use for a TASER gun.

Front Porch idea gains exposure

New Richmond took to the international stage last week. Patrick Overton, consultant with the community’s Front Porch Project, was a featured presenter at the Creative Construct International Symposium in Ottawa, Canada.

Sports Center could double in size

The Sports Center in New Richmond is considering a major expansion project. City Property Committee members met with rink manager Brian Olson Friday to hear about possible plans.

St. Croix County deputy arrested for OWI

A St. Croix County deputy was arrested for drunken driving while on his way to attend a management training session in Appleton last weekend.

Glenwood City farmer pleads in cow sale case

A Glenwood City farmer who sold 51 dairy cows pledged as collateral on a U.S. Department of Agriculture farm loan pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court to a misdemeanor.

Packer ticket seller faces restrictions

A former Somerset man illegally selling Green Bay Packers Tickets on the Internet as www.lambeau-tickets.com has agreed to comply with an order.

Hwy. 63 construction begins

Improvements to Wisconsin Highway 63 through Baldwin began Monday, May 5.

Bradley accepts St. Croix Central superintendent post

After an all-day interview process involving the St. Croix Central School Board, administrators, teachers, staff and community, the Board offered David Bradley of Charles City, Iowa, the District’s superintendent position for the next academic year.

New Richmond re-names elementary schools

New Richmond's elementary schools received new names at the School District Board meeting last night.

State teachers earn just below national average, but benefits way above

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Wisconsin ranks 20th in the nation in teacher salaries, but is sixth when it comes to teachers' benefits.

Controversial professor to challenge Kind for 3rd District

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Kevin Barrett the former professor who made waves when he taught his controversial 9/11 conspiracy theory at the University of Wisconsin-Madison now plans to run for Congress.

Holmen foils plans by atheists groups to buy land and remove crosses

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The La Crosse County village of Holmen has sold a controversial piece of land with an illuminated star and cross on it.

Our View: Cough, wheeze: Air still has challenging days

The American Lung Association has released its 2008 “State of the Air Report” and the news isn’t great.

New Richmond Relays moved to this Friday

Last Friday’s heavy rains resulted in the 2008 New Richmond Relays being postponed for a week.

Tigers knocked out of tie for Middle Border lead

The New Richmond and Baldwin-Woodville baseball team played almost identical games on Monday.

Third softball title within Tigers’ grasp

A third straight Middle Border Conference softball championship is well within the grasp of the New Richmond team after the Tigers swept a double-header from second place Prescott on Monday.

Spartan soccer second in MBC

People need to start looking at the Somerset girls as one of the top teams in the Middle Border Conference.

Brewers back home with 6-game losing streak

Wisconsin Sports
The Milwaukee Brewers are back home after a 2-7 road trip, capped off with a 7-2 loss at Florida Thursday night.

UW-Eau Claire, Oshkosh and Whitewater move on in NCAA tourney

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The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, UW-Oshkosh, and UW-Whitewater won their opening games Thursday at the NCAA Division 3 softball tournament.

Trout limits relaxed on upper Kinnickinnic River

EAU CLAIRE – Special fishing regulations on the upper Kinnickinnic River are being dumped, according to officials with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.