United

United Way St. Croix Valley is only about half way toward meeting the $1,175,000 goal for the annual fundraising campaign. Campaign Chair Jim Dahl is a long-time supporter of United Way because they direct charitable donations where they are needed most. "This year, United Way will...

To the Editor: Charles Dickens wrote, "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times" as the opening line of "A Tale of Two Cities." Those words could easily describe the nightly news. Foreclosures, dramatic stock market drops, bailouts, and the price of gas have become all...

In matching T-shirts proclaiming, "Live United," area volunteers cleaned, collected, washed and weeded for the Day of Caring, organized by United Way St. Croix Valley. The Day of Caring event helps community members get in the mindset and lifestyle of helping others, said Linda Lia,...

United Way St. Croix Valley, like many non-profit groups, is facing a challenge in the months ahead. The organization's annual campaign kick-off event last week happened to coincide with some of the worst economic news in the U.S. in years. With financial institutions being bailed...

After days of heaving and hauling, the Roberts Congregational United Church of Christ has moved everything to their new building on 1001 Birch Street. However, the church is not quite worship-ready just yet. The first service won't be held until June 29. The congregation will meet...

The boxes are packed, the stained glass window has been removed and the ministry year is winding down at the Roberts Congregational United Church of Christ Church. It must be time to move. The Roberts community fixture on West Warren Street has been part of the local landscape since...