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    November 20, 2018
    The Langer family is hoping to bring home their ninth child, who they are in the process of adopting from the Ukraine, early in 2019. Pictured are (front) Haydon, Weston, Porter, Adeline; (back) Walker, Waylon, Mikey, Cassie and Mike. Submitted photo
    Eight to become nine: Langer family seeks to adopt boy from Ukraine
    After welcoming their eighth child, Mikey, into the world, some might have thought the Langers were done adding members to their family. However,...
    community/events17 hours 51 min ago
    November 19, 2018
    Ensign Andrew Kittel, of New Richmond, Carolyn Gadboys, Lisa Churchwell, Gary Churchwell, and Ensign Nicholas Sholty gather after a day of work removing debris, furniture, and carpet from the Churchwell home following Hurricane Michael's destruction. Ensigns Kittel and Sholty, both student aviators from the "Red Knights" of Training Squadron THREE and Gadboys worked several 14-16 hour days providing assistance to nearly 100 people. Submitted photo
    Dedication amidst destruction: New Richmond native Ensign Andrew Kittel helps hurricane survivors
    CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas—When Hurricane Michael hit Florida's Gulf Coast Oct. 10, Gary Churchwell, a division head at the Naval Surface Warfare...
    community/peopleNovember 19, 2018 - 12:00pm
    Renew Somerset Library Campaign to host silent auction
    The Renew Somerset Library Campaign will host a three-day silent auction at Somerset Public Library from 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, until 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1. In addition to the silent auction, the library will host open houses on Thursday, Nov. 29, and Friday, Nov. 30, from 4-6...
    community/eventsNovember 19, 2018 - 5:00am
    November 17, 2018
    Pictured are Chris Pizzi, Greg Veldhouse, Russ Donghue, Jim Bevilacqua, Sam Malecek, Tim Olsen, Mike Gunderson, Jerry Afdahl; (back) Dave Sharretts, Bruce Taylor, Ron Ebert, Ken House, Jerry Simon, Gary Snydock, Walt O'Brien, Brad Gutknecht, Fred Jourdeans, Rueben Coleman, Jerry Mikla, Kirk Hodnefield. Tom Lindfors / RiverTown Multimediaplay button
    SCC HS unveils new ‘wall of honor’ following Veterans Day ceremony
    St. Croix Central High School held its annual Veterans Day ceremony on Monday, Nov. 12. The ceremony was followed by the unveiling of the school’s...
    community/eventsNovember 17, 2018 - 5:00pm
    The newly crowned Crowning Achievement royalty is pictured along with the over 100 visiting royalty from all around Minnesota and Wisconsin as well as the Saint Paul Winter Carnival Royalty. Submitted photo
    Crowning Achievements royalty crowned at annual pageant
    The 10th annual Crowning Achievements Special Needs pageant took place on Saturday, Nov. 3, at Faith Community Church in New Richmond. Over 450...
    community/eventsNovember 17, 2018 - 5:00am
    November 15, 2018
    Veteran Eric Grant, of Somerset, receives the keys to his new car from Laura Jacobson of Heppner’s Auto Body on Monday, Nov. 12 in Hudson. Heppner’s Auto Body, with support from several other businesses and organizations including USAA, donated the repaired and refinished vehicle to Grant. Rebecca Mariscal / RiverTown Multimedia
    St. Croix veteran receives car donation
    With the exchange of keys, the vehicle hummed to life, bringing a new resource to U.S. Army veteran Eric Grant, and his four-legged co-pilot,...
    community/peopleNovember 15, 2018 - 10:00am
    November 13, 2018
    Showbox packers join global Christmas project to send joy to children overseas
    As Thanksgiving Day approaches, New Richmond families are expressing their gratitude by giving back. Residents are filling shoeboxes with fun toys, school supplies and hygiene items to send to children in need around the world. For many of these children, it will be the first gift...
    community/eventsNovember 13, 2018 - 1:00pm
    November 11, 2018
    Annual benefit for homeless shelters in Polk, St. Croix counties Nov. 17
    It has become a yearly tradition for St. Croix and Polk counties to combat homelessness together through a silent auction event. R&D Catering/Ready Randy's in New Richmond will open its doors Nov. 17 to host the annual silent auction and wine, beer and spirit tasting event with proceeds...
    community/eventsNovember 11, 2018 - 12:00pm
    Local collection sites set for Operation Christmas Child
    This month, sites in the area will be among 5,000 U.S. drop-off locations collecting shoebox gifts for children overseas during Operation Christmas...
    community/nonprofitsNovember 11, 2018 - 9:00am
    November 9, 2018
    A monument on the exact spot of Pvt. John (Jack) Olien’s death during WWI on Oct. 20, 1918. His great-nephew, historian David Olien, took the photo in August 2017. Photo courtesy of David Olien
    NR man made the ultimate sacrifice
    While the New Richmond area was celebrating the end of World War 1 on Nov. 11, 1918, the local family of Pvt. John (Jack) Olien of Company B...
    community/historyNovember 9, 2018 - 12:00pm
    Art Koderick, a 95-year-old town of River Falls resident and World War II veteran, is shown wearing his medals from his 10 years in the Navy. He's an American Legion Post 21 veteran and known to his friends as "The Old Survivor." Gretta Stark / RiverTown Multimedia.
    World War II veteran, town of RF resident, shares stories of survival
    "My name is Adolf George Koderick. My friends have referred to me as 'the old survivor," said Koderick one afternoon, sitting in his town of...
    community/peopleNovember 9, 2018 - 11:00am
    November 8, 2018
    The assembled veterans at the 2017 St. Croix Central Elementary Veterans Day Ceremony stand tall during the Pledge of Allegiance and the singing of the Star Spangled Banner. Jordan Willi / RiverTown Multimedia
    Area schools, county to host Veterans Day ceremonies
    The New Richmond Middle School, along with Somerset and St. Croix Central school districts, will be among many area schools to host Veterans...
    community/eventsNovember 8, 2018 - 5:00pm
    November 6, 2018
    Holiday Angels start flying in Hammond, Roberts
    It is that time of year when Holiday Angels start flying. Holiday Angels is designed to provide gifts to children in need who live in the St. Croix Central School District during the holiday season. The program is supported by the Roberts and Hammond Lions Clubs, along with other...
    community/eventsNovember 6, 2018 - 9:00am
    November 5, 2018
    A home cooked meal for the holidays
    The fourth annual Thanksgiving Box Meal Giveaway is up and running again. Those interested in signing up for the giveaway can do so at Five Loaves...
    community/eventsNovember 5, 2018 - 1:00pm
    Jan Killian's love of photography and nature is the basis of her paintings, with a twist of imagination to bring about the whimsy in her art. Submitted photo
    Artz Gallery presents three area artists, Earth Arts Fall Salon
    For the month of November, artZ Gallery presents three area artists and the Earth Arts Fall Salon. Jan Killian Art has always filled Killian's...
    community/eventsNovember 5, 2018 - 9:00am
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