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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
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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St. Croix County to host electronics collection
The St. Croix County Recycling program will be hosting an electronics collection from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 24, at the St. Croix County Services Center, 1752 Dorset Lane, New Richmond. This event offers the community an opportunity to safely recycle unwanted or unusable...
 News June 22, 2017 - 3:04pm
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
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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
After a diligent “Save the Curds” campaign and meetings with Minnesota State Fair officials, it was announced this week that Don Mueller's The Original Deep Fried Cheese Curds space would be offered to another fair vendor. Cheese curd fans from all over the region were disappointed when they heard the news. Photo courtesy of Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery
Minn. State Fair cheese curd legend to appear at Cheese Curd Festival
ELLSWORTH -- If you’ve ever attended the Minnesota State Fair, then chances are you’ve visited The Original Deep Fried Cheese Curds booth....
 Life/events June 22, 2017 - 2:48pm
Myrtle Moe, 83
Myrtle "Myrt" Moe (nee' Leverty), age 83, of Somerset, Wis., died on Sunday, June 18, surrounded by her family at the St. Croix Health Center...
 June 22, 2017 - 7:43pm
Roger Myren, 84
Roger Myren, 84 Died June 14, 2017 Roger Ardell Myren, 84, of Osseo, Wis., formerly of Hurley, Somerset, and Janesville, died in his sleep at...
 June 22, 2017 - 7:43pm
First Baptist Church of New Richmond senior pastor Kevin Morris will retire following nearly 20 years of services to the church and 40 years as a pastor. Submitted photo
Pastor Morris to retire from First Baptist Church
After nearly 20 years of serving as the senior pastor at New Richmond's First Baptist Church, pastor Kevin Morris will be celebrated on Sunday,...
 Life/religion June 22, 2017 - 5:00pm
Natalie Landgreen (left), WITC campus advancement associate, presents a clock and plaque to WITC’s 2017 Distinguished Alum, Fr. John Anderson, at WITC-New Richmond’s recent commencement exercises. Anderson spoke to the more than 220 graduate candidates who attended the ceremony, encouraging them to be proud of their great accomplishment. He is pastor at New Richmond’s Immaculate Conception Church. Courtesy of WITC-New Richmond
Fr. Anderson named WITC Distinguished Alumni
New Richmond's Father John Anderson received an additional honor this spring when Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College-New Richmond named him...
 News/education June 22, 2017 - 12:00pm
The 2017 New Richmond Area Burger Battle winner was Gibby’s Lanes, Sports Bar and Banquet Center, with their “Gouda to Meet You” burger. Drew Johnson (center) accepted the award for Gibby’s on Friday, June 9, during the opening ceremonies of the 2017 Relay for Life New Richmond. Pictured with Johnson are Relay committee member Patty Berger and senior community manager Kellie Burrows. Jordan Willi / Rivertown Multimedia
Gibby's named 2017 Burger Battle champion
The New Richmond Area Burger Battle consisted of seven area restaurants who donated up to 250 burgers to support the Relay For Life of New Richmond....
 Life/events June 21, 2017 - 12:00pm
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Teen driver crash rates remain above average in Minnesota and Wisconsin
With the deadliest stretch of vehicle crashes beginning in the summer months, officials are raising concerns about teenage drivers who will soon...
 News/accidents June 23, 2017 - 7:00am
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
Wisconsin roundup: Girl survives 40-foot fall from cliff at state park; 9 more state news stories
SHERWOOD — A fire department captain says a 14-year-old girl is lucky to be alive after she and her mountain bike fell 40 feet from a cliff...
 News/region June 22, 2017 - 1:08pm

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