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    April 15, 2018
    The old Soo Line depot is one of 12 New Richmond buildings listed on the National or State Register’s Record of Historic Buildings. Tom Lindfors / RiverTown Multimedia
    Grants will help preserve history and explore Willow River potential
    sports/outdoorsApril 15, 2018 - 5:00pm
    April 6, 2018
    Wisconsin roundup: Dane County voters change face of state Supreme Court; more state news
    Liberal Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Rebecca Dallet can thank the voters in Dane County for her new position.
    news/government-and-politicsApril 6, 2018 - 8:57am
    Freedom Park original 2005 plan. Graphic submitted
    What is the future of Freedom Park?
    news/government-and-politicsApril 6, 2018 - 5:00am
    April 3, 2018
    Wisconsin roundup: Survey finds fewer Wis. kids turning to booze; more state news stories
    MADISON — The biennial Wisconsin Youth Risk Behavior Survey finds fewer high school students are drinking these days.
    news/government-and-politicsApril 3, 2018 - 8:49am
    March 25, 2018
    Springtails are completely harmless and are actually quite beneficial as they feed on decaying vegetation and help form fertile soil. Photo by Mike Reiter
    Outdoor Happenings: Spring has sprung
    The warmer weather we have experienced the last few days has really gotten folks into the springtime mood. Even the wildlife has responded positively...
    opinion/columnsMarch 25, 2018 - 6:55am
    March 19, 2018
    The Mississippi River at Hastings, Minn. File photo
    Wisconsin roundup:Feds suggest revised rules for Upper Mississippi River; Amery man accused of animal mistreatment; more state news stories
    LA CROSSE — Just one year after the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service updated its 10-year comprehensive plan for the Upper Mississippi River,...
    news/government-and-politicsMarch 19, 2018 - 10:07am
    February 14, 2018
    Garden U promises day of great speakers
    The St. Croix Valley Master Gardeners Association will host Garden U on Saturday, March 17 at the Hudson House Grand Hotel in Hudson. On-site registration starts at 8:30 a.m. A $40 fee includes lunch and speaker handouts. Pre-registration can be done by mailing a check payable to...
    community/eventsFebruary 14, 2018 - 10:46am
    February 12, 2018
    University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross says campuses must have zero-tolerance for cases of sexual abuse and harassment. File photo
    Wisconsin roundup: UW president calls for zero tolerance in sexual abuse cases; more state news stories
    MADISON — University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross says campuses must have zero-tolerance for cases of sexual abuse and harassment....
    news/government-and-politicsFebruary 12, 2018 - 9:11am
    January 30, 2018
    Photo courtesy of The Davey Tree Expert Company
    Take a second look at that brown evergreen
    Evergreen trees are usually the only thing green in our winter landscape. But when plagued by harsh weather or infestation in winter, the trees...
    sports/outdoorsJanuary 30, 2018 - 6:04pm
    January 12, 2018
    Last June at a ceremony in Wausau, Harvey Halvorsen was awarded the 2017 Wisconsin DNR Wildlife Management Leadership Award. Pictured (from left): Eric Lobner – Wildlife Management Bureau Chief, Harvey Halvorsen – Area Wildlife Supervisor from New Richmond, and Aaron Bucholtz – Division Administrator of Fish, Wildlife, Parks. Submitted photo
    DNR's Halvorsen recognized with leadership award
    sports/outdoorsJanuary 12, 2018 - 5:00pm
    January 8, 2018
    Wisconsin roundup: Barron County man arrested after hours-long standoff; lawmakers call for swifter juvenile-prison action; more state news stories
    RICE LAKE — The Barron County Sheriff's Department reports the arrest of a 46-year-old man at the end of a standoff which lasted four- and...
    news/government-and-politicsJanuary 8, 2018 - 8:43am
    January 2, 2018
    Prune trees in winter instead of spring to help prevent oak wilt
    Now is a good time for tree pruning, while temperatures remain cold, according to Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources tree health experts. The best time to prune trees in Wisconsin is during winter when a tree is dormant. This is because: • Insects and diseases that attack...
    sports/outdoorsJanuary 2, 2018 - 5:00pm
    Hudson woman killed in Mich. snowmobile crash
    A Hudson woman was killed last week while snowmobiling in Michigan. The Gogebic County Sheriff's Office said 51-year-old Michele M. Megard died...
    news/accidentsJanuary 2, 2018 - 11:21am
    December 26, 2017
    The Auntie Q returned home after nearly 36 years. Above, a photo of the Auntie Q in the late '70s. Below, the Auntie Q today. Photo courtesy of Dave Beck
    Dave Beck column: Auntie Q, a beloved family boat
    The holiday season is about family, being together, reminiscing, and enjoying what was and what will be. There is no better time to share with...
    opinion/columnsDecember 26, 2017 - 8:00pm
    December 21, 2017
    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the 11th sighting of a cougar this year — the most documented activity by the big cats in the last eight years. Photo courtesy of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
    Wisconsin roundup: DNR confirms another cougar sighting; Jakubowski sentenced to prison; more state news stories
    SUPERIOR — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the 11th sighting of a cougar this year — the most documented activity...
    news/government-and-politicsDecember 21, 2017 - 4:26pm
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