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    November 30, 2017
    'We're at the beginning': Water group’s recommendations focus on future
    In December 2016, the St. Croix County Board established a committee to study ground and surface water quality. The group, established in place...
    news/science-and-natureNovember 30, 2017 - 7:25pm
    November 28, 2017
    Present for the ribbon cutting of the Paperjack Creek Pathway were (l-r) Sher Soderquist, Town of New Richmond and Pathway Committee; Irv Sather, Pathway Committee; Jim Heebink, Pathway Committee; Gary Knutson, Town of Richmond; Pete Kling, New Richmond Area Community Foundation; Todd Rehnelt, St. Croix County Assistant Highway Commission; Angela Popenhagen, Stevens Engineers; Gary Crosby, Street Foreman; Jenny Larson, Pathway Committee. Submitted photo
    Pathway completed over Paperjack Creek
    It may be the shortest segment of pathway in New Richmond, but getting the stretch completed on 140th Street and Paperjack Creek has taken...
    newsNovember 28, 2017 - 8:00pm
    November 27, 2017
    Wisconsin roundup: $300M La Crosse project points to Kwik Trip expansion; more state news stories
    LA CROSSE — A convenience store chain's announcement of a $300 million project in western Wisconsin falls in line with its plans to open 40-50...
    newsNovember 27, 2017 - 8:57am
    November 24, 2017
    A body found by deer hunters on the Wisconsin side of Interstate State Park was identified as a missing Twin Cities kayaker. File photo
    Wisconsin roundup: Body found at Interstate Park ID’d as missing kayaker; more state news stories
    ST. CROIX FALLS — A body found by deer hunters on the Wisconsin side of Interstate State Park was identified as a missing Twin Cities kayaker....
    newsNovember 24, 2017 - 8:58am
    November 23, 2017
    Jody Lenz, owner of Threshing Table, a community supported agriculture farm, has been forced to resort to buying bottled water for her family after her well water tested high in nitrates. John R. Russett / RiverTown Multimedia
    Reactions mixed on water group recommendations — now what?
    Jody Lenz pulled one side of the bench away from her long dining room table and sat down. Across the table against the wall, next to the hutch,...
    newsNovember 23, 2017 - 5:00pm
    November 22, 2017
    Hunters find body along St. Croix River
    Authorities were working to identify human remains found this week by hunters walking along the St. Croix River. According to the Polk County...
    newsNovember 22, 2017 - 2:01pm
    Wisconsin roundup: State deer kill down 12 percent from last year’s opening weekend; more state news stories
    MADISON — Wisconsin hunters shot 12 percent fewer deer in the opening weekend of the nine day gun season, continuing a downward spiral that...
    newsNovember 22, 2017 - 10:02am
    Candidates line up for Harsdorf’s former seat
    Seven candidates have filed paperwork to run in a special election to fill the state Senate seat vacated by newly appointed Agriculture Secretary Sheila Harsdorf. Voters will choose replacements Jan. 16 for the Senate District 10 seat, which has state Reps. Adam Jarchow, of Balsam...
    news/government-and-politicsNovember 22, 2017 - 9:50am
    November 21, 2017
    Rep. Shannon Zimmerman, R-River Falls, faced criticism this week after a video surfaced of him making comments about how women communicate. File photo
    Wisconsin roundup: Old remark by Zimmerman raises criticism; girl, 6, bags buck; more state news stories
    RIVER FALLS — A state representative who's trying to get elected to the Senate is the latest public figure to be questioned about his attitudes...
    newsNovember 21, 2017 - 9:17am
    November 20, 2017
    The DNR expects to release deer totals on Tuesday from last weekend's opener. Pictured is Nick Johnson of Prescott, who took this deer in 2016. File photo
    Wisconsin roundup: DNR to post opening weekend deer harvest totals Tuesday; more state news stories
    MADISON — The state DNR expects on Tuesday to release how many deer were shot during the opening weekend of the nine day gun season.
    newsNovember 20, 2017 - 8:24am
    November 17, 2017
    Wisconsin DNR officials warned deer hunters to be careful in selecting trees for deer stands due to emerald ash borer damage in some trees. Photo courtesy of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
    Wisconsin roundup: DNR warns hunters of emerald ash borer-weakened trees; more state news stories
    EAU CLAIRE — As 600,000 deer hunters hit the woods this weekend, they'll have to be more careful about where they put their tree stands.
    newsNovember 17, 2017 - 9:16am
    November 16, 2017
    Wisconsin roundup: Third western Wis. school threat probed; more state news stories
    MENOMONIE — Police in western Wisconsin are investigating a third high school threat within the past week.
    newsNovember 16, 2017 - 11:23am
    New Richmond City Council members joined Police Chief Craig Yehlik in recognizing five officers for exceptional service in response to a domestic disturbance incident involving a firearm on Sept. 29, 2017. (L-R) Mayor Fred Horne, Officer Jason Noel, Officer Carlos Delacruz, Officer Aaron Anderson, Officer Mike Crubaugh, Lt. Veronica Koehler and Police Chief Craig Yehlik. Tom Lindfors / RiverTown Multimedia
    Police officers recognized for exceptional service
    New Richmond City Council members joined Police Chief Craig Yehlik in recognizing five officers for exceptional service in response to a domestic...
    news/government-and-politicsNovember 16, 2017 - 5:00am
    November 15, 2017
    Wisconsin roundup: Ag gonna happen — Walker says ‘Dairyland’ slogan staying on plates; more state news stories
    MADISON — Gov. Scott Walker says Wisconsin will continue to be "America's Dairyland." The Republican governor told Wisconsin Farm Report...
    newsNovember 15, 2017 - 9:50am
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    Brush up on winter driving knowledge
    The first snowfall always seems like the worst. Traffic crawls, tempers flare and crashes occur. This winter, the St. Croix County Highway Department...
    newsNovember 15, 2017 - 8:45am
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