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Former deputy starts up BBQ biz 
When Steve Lewis retired as a St. Croix County Sheriff’s deputy last year, he sought a new line of work to stay busy and make some additional cash.
By By Jeff Holmquist , May 02, 2012
Farm & Home serves breakfast to hundreds
Upwards of 400 people were served a free pancake breakfast on Saturday during Doyle’s Farm & Home’s annual customer appreciation event.
April 04, 2012
Shopko, Pamida merger finalized
The merger between two of the nation’s leading Midwest-based general merchandise retail chains, Shopko and Pamida, is now complete, creating one of the largest U.S. retailers focused on serving smaller, rural communities.
March 01, 2012
Family upholstery business grows
Michael “Mike” Berres said Friday, Feb. 3, marked the first day open at new business Berres Upholstery Services, LLC, River Falls where he is the owner-operator. The new shop is open 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and by appointment after hours.
By By Debbie Griffin , February 16, 2012
ShopKo and Pamida to merge
Two of the nation’s leading Midwest-based general merchandise retail chains, ShopKo Stores and Pamida, said they will merge to create one of the largest U.S. retail chains focused on serving smaller and rural communities.
January 27, 2012
Ranum returns to ProBuild
ProBuild managed to pull Fred Ranum, New Richmond, out of retirement to return as the store’s cabinet department.
January 25, 2012
Business organization seeks award nominations
St. Croix Economic Development Corporation is now accepting nominations for its 2011 Business of the Year awards program.
November 23, 2011
Small Business Saturday approaches
"Small Business Saturday" enters its second year on Saturday, Nov. 26. The marketing effort encourages shoopers to support their local merchants during the busy holiday season.
November 22, 2011
Greatons serves up unique diamonds
For decades, round diamonds have traditionally been cut and polished into 57 facets to afford maximum sparkle.
By By Jeff Holmquist , November 16, 2011
‘Grow, Play, Love’ is photographer’s motto
After graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire with a degree in photography, Kelly Mach started working at various photography studios in the Twin Cities. It wasn’t until recently that she ventured out on her own and started Kelly K Photo, based in New Richmond.
By By Jackie Grumish , November 10, 2011
Bernards strives for customer comfort
If you get your vehicle serviced at Bernard’s Northtown, you no longer have to face the rain, snow or cold.
By By Jeff Holmquist , November 04, 2011
New Bob and Steve’s is open for business
An idea glimmering for five years in the minds of New Richmond resident, Steve Jerlow and Willow River Inn owner, Chris Kath became a reality on Friday. Bob and Steve’s newest store and gas station complex opened in Burkhardt.
By By Margaret A. Ontl , October 27, 2011
Contest winner picks up motorcycle prize
A River Falls man won a Harley-Davidson motorcycle inspired by the summer action film “Captain American: The First Avenger” through the “Rev Up with 7UP and Captain America” summer sweepstakes.
September 29, 2011
New coffee bistro opens in downtown New Richmond
It seemed only logical for Jonathan Timm. With the exception of four years when he attended the University of Wisconsin-Stout, Timm has always lived in New Richmond.
By By Julia Ybarra-Young , August 26, 2011
Business loans available in county
New or existing businesses in St. Croix County may access money from a regional loan fund to help finance new capital investment activities, according to William Rubin, executive director of St. Croix Economic Development Corp.
August 19, 2011
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