Wondra convicted in town of Hudson dog case
A man accused of abusing his dog causing the animal’s death was convicted Thursday. Michael Wondra, 26, of Hudson pleaded guilty to one felony count of mistreating an animal before St. Croix County Circuit Court Judge Howard W. Cameron.
Short-term closures scheduled for Stillwater Lift Bridge
The Stillwater Lift Bridge will be temporarily closed overnight between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 7, Wednesday, Sept. 8, and Thursday, Sept. 9.
RELATED CONTENTMayor concerned with city’s debt
Mayor Fred Horne doesn’t like where New Richmond’s debt is headed.
RELATED CONTENTNRMS stuck with $100,000 electrical problem
The bill to fix electrical issues in about 30 classrooms at the future New Richmond Middle School could cost $100,000.
RELATED CONTENTRichmond Way behind schedule
Abnormal amounts of rain this summer have thrown a major wrench in road construction plans — that means Richmond Way will not be open for the start of the school year.
RELATED CONTENTTeen dies in St. Croix crash
A 17-year-old Woodville girl died in a one-car accident in St. Croix County early Saturday morning.
RELATED CONTENTPreliminary flood damage report released by St. Croix County
St. Croix County Emergency Management reports the damage estimates to public infrastructure, including roads and bridges, to be $1.2 million from last week’s eastern St. Croix County flood.
RELATED CONTENTEnergy tours demonstrate various ag efforts
Two upcoming tours about energy conservation and energy efficiency topics are designed to start a conversation about the area’s future.
RELATED CONTENTStar Prairie welcomes new police chief
Star Prairie’s new police chief is a familiar face in the community.
RELATED CONTENTFarm City Day attracts thousands 
More than 3,000 enjoyed a day on the farm during Saturday’s St. Croix County Farm City Day near Deer Park.
RELATED CONTENTTransit study gets green light 
Eastern Twin Cities and western Wisconsin officials want an upcoming study to serve as a road map for future transit improvements along Interstate 94.
RELATED CONTENTALERT: Farm City Days will provide shuttle service to grounds 
Despite expected rainfall tonight and tomorrow morning, the annual Farm City Days will go on as planned Saturday, Aug. 14.
RELATED CONTENTDiscussions continue on St. Croix County projects 
Although light years from action, plans for upgrades and replacements at the New Richmond campus of Health and Human Services dominated discussion at the St. Croix County Board’s regular meeting Aug. 3.
ALERT: Severe thunderstorm watch again issued for St. Croix County 
The National Weather Service has Issued Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 13.
RELATED CONTENTInterest charges are city’s responsibility 
The City of New Richmond is stuck having to pay an additional $75,000 in interest charges thanks to slow arriving federal funds.
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