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Haugen and her students employed Close’s grid technique to make a one-of-a-kind, larger than life, portrait of Mr. Saliny. Tom Lindfors / RiverTown Multimedia
Students compose a tribute to a man of music
After more than 30 years of teaching music at the New Richmond middle and high schools, orchestra instructor Jim Saliny will be retiring at the...
 News/education June 25, 2017 - 5:00am
Michael Sauer, the challenge inside
When St. Croix Central senior Michael Sauer heads off to the University of Wisconsin at Madison next fall to study economics, his mom can rest...
 News/education June 24, 2017 - 5:00pm
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 opinion/letters June 23, 2017 - 12:00pm
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U12 team members include (back, l-r) Amelia Brinkman, Emma Dean, Anna Hams, Dyllan Powers, Brooklyn Jackson and Claire Seckora; (front) Kylie Kieffer, Brooklyn Swanepoel, Grace Brewer, Belle Cacka and Jadyn Hokkanen.
New Richmond U12 Black softball qualifies for nationals
The New Richmond Black U12 softball team had qualified for a pair of national tournaments. Seven of the girls on this team will be playing at...
 sports/high school June 22, 2017 - 9:34am
The New Richond School Board approved the hiring of Nicholas Hall, pictured, as the next Starr Elementary principal. Submitted photo
New Richmond school board approves new Starr Elementary principal
Following discussion in a closed session at its Monday, June 19 regular board of education meeting, the New Richmond School Board approved the...
 News/education June 23, 2017 - 5:00pm
Strong winds associated with a freak, localized storm, toppled trees, cut power and relocated a swing set on the property of Jeff Dionisopoulos on 140th Street just east of Faith Community Church. Tom Lindfors / RiverTowns Multimedia
Freak localized storm uproots trees, damages property; no one hurt
A freak, localized weather event with damaging winds struck the properties of Judy Schultz and Jeff Dionisopoulos around 1 a.m. Wednesday, June...
 News/region June 23, 2017 - 5:00am
Members of the Murr family, along with attorney John Groen, spoke from outside U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., after their case was heard by the high court in March. (Photo courtesy of Pacific Legal Foundation)
High Court upholds state ruling in Troy land dispute
The nation’s highest court ruled Friday, June 23 that a land-use ruling on a small patch of St. Croix County riverside property was constitutional....
 News/government June 23, 2017 - 9:52am
Man drowns tubing on Apple River
A Minnesota man drowned while tubing on the Apple River Friday night near Somerset. The accident occurred around 7 p.m., according to the St. Croix County Sheriff's Department. Karzel A.
 News July 10, 2003 - 12:00am
Girls on the 10U softball team include (l-r) Haley Jackson, Ashtyn Powers, Ginger Ann Lucas, Jada Altena, Jasmine Altena, Lexi Fiebiger, Jordyn VonWald, Catelyn Swanepoel, Maddie Gafner,Adelyn Lucas and Brier Blietz. Coaches on the team (back, l-r) are Bill Lucas, Brian Blietz and Ryan Gafner.
New Richmond U10 softball reaches nationals for third straight year
For the third straight year, the New Richmond 10U softball team has qualified for its national tournament. The New Richmond girls won all six...
 sports/high school June 22, 2017 - 9:22am
The newest member of the Lowrey family is Kerry Floyd Jr., who is just three weeks old. Pictured (left to right) are his mom Marissa and dad Kerry Floyd Sr., along with Lowrey owner Stacy Wright.
Lowrey living: Historic hotel offers housing safety net
When Stacy Wright took over the operation of the Lowrey Hotel and Café in 2008, little did she know that she was in for an incredible roller...
 News/business March 8, 2013 - 11:09am
Salaries for school administration listed
The following is administrative salaries for New Richmond, Somerset and St. Croix Central schools for the 2015-16 year. Salaries were obtained through an Open Records request.
 News/education October 1, 2015 - 11:00am
Joseph Charles Forrest, 83
Joseph Charles Forrest, 83 Eighty-three years, 5 months, 24 days - it was a good run. Born in Glenwood City, Wisconsin, Joe was the third...
 June 22, 2017 - 7:42pm
Pictured is the 2017 Good Neighbor Days court, including Junior Royal Ambassadors Lauren Hansen and Hannah Schulte; Grand Royal Ambassador Josie Armagost; and Royal Ambassadors Mackenzie Emery, Myah Olson and Mandi Wilberg. Submitted photo
Josie Armagost named 2017 Grand Royal Ambassador
Josie Armagost was named 2017 Good Neighbors Day Grand Royal Ambassador and Miss Congeniality on Saturday, June 3, at St. Croix Central Elementary....
 Life/events June 24, 2017 - 5:00am
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Robert Brennan, 72 Died June 20, 2017 Robert "Bob" Brennan, age 72, of New Richmond, died on Tuesday June 20, at the Deerfield Gables in New...
 June 22, 2017 - 7:43pm
Clayton, Wis., resident Janelle Peterson poses with her newborn son and Baldwin EMS Chief Tom Boyer. Photo courtesy of Western Wisconsin Health Center
St. Croix County dispatcher, Baldwin EMS help woman deliver child in vehicle
Janelle Peterson had a wish she posted before on Facebook. “Let the countdown begin,” the 11:22 a.m., Wednesday, June 21, post reads. “Just...
 News/region June 22, 2017 - 4:43pm

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