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    October 5, 2018
    U.S. Sens. Tammy Baldwin, a Democrat, and Ron Johnson, a Republican, are split over support for U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. File photos
    Wisconsin roundup: Wisconsin’s senators split on Kavanaugh; bear attack in Douglas County; more state news stories
    Wisconsin's two U.S. senators are following the party line, splitting their vote on Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.
    news/government-and-politicsOctober 5, 2018 - 9:38am
    October 4, 2018
    Wisconsin roundup: DNR sets aside chronic wasting disease rule for deer season; more state news stories
    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is setting aside a rule for harvested deer just three weeks before the bow hunting season starts....
    news/government-and-politicsOctober 4, 2018 - 9:45am
    October 2, 2018
    Clear Lake hunter injured after Star Prairie teen fires gun
    A 33-year-old woman was critically injured Sunday after being shot on private hunting land in Polk County. The Polk County Sheriff's Office said...
    news/accidentsOctober 2, 2018 - 3:58pm
    September 18, 2018
    St. Croix County Chair Roger Larson (foreground) and County Supervisor Ron Roettger (background) listened as USFWS staff provided an overview of the habitat management activities, water quality monitoring, Karner Blue Butterfly research activities and outdoor recreation opportunities that take place on Oak Ridge WPA. Photo courtesy of Patrick Hernandez, USFWS
    USFWS hosts floating forum for legislators
    news/government-and-politicsSeptember 18, 2018 - 7:36am
    September 17, 2018
    Authorities in Polk County worked Sunday, Sept. 16, to remove a globe from a bear cub's head. Photo courtesy of Polk County Sheriff's Office
    Wisconsin roundup: Polk County authorities, citizens rescue globe-ensnared bear; more state news stories
    Authorities in northwest Wisconsin helped rescue a bear cub Sunday that got its head stuck in a large plastic globe. The Polk County Sheriff's...
    news/government-and-politicsSeptember 17, 2018 - 8:53am
    September 14, 2018
    USFWS Wildlife Biologist Chris Trosen emphasized the important role volunteers play in the collection of data at the St. Croix Wetlands Management District. Pictured are visiting interns and staff. Tom Lindfors / RiverTown Multimedia
    Learning in the field, interns visit Oak Ridge WPA
    It starts with the same reason so many choose to live here: the outdoors, nature, close to rivers and lakes, hunting, fishing, birding and kayaking....
    sports/outdoorsSeptember 14, 2018 - 5:00am
    August 3, 2018
    State Sen. Patty Schachtner greeted paddlers at the new landing as they pulled off the river. Tom Lindfors / RiverTown Multimedia
    Willow River water trail opens to the public
    sports/outdoorsAugust 3, 2018 - 8:00am
    July 22, 2018
    Competitors in the Women’s Open Division perform Sandbag Get Up box overs during the Challenge Course portion of the Train to Hunt competition June 30 at the Chilakoot Bowhunters Club in Somerset. Tom Lindfors / RiverTown Multimedia
    Train to hunt tests bowhunters mettle
    Sweltering heat and humidity multiplied the challenge faced by archers participating in the Train to Hunt (TTH) event sponsored by the Chilakoot...
    sports/outdoorsJuly 22, 2018 - 5:00pm
    July 17, 2018
    Give your input on County Outdoor Rec Plan
    From 4:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 31 St. Croix County will host an open house at the St. Croix County Government Center, 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson. This open house will provide attendees the opportunity to learn more about the County Outdoor Recreation Plan. There will be a short...
    news/government-and-politicsJuly 17, 2018 - 3:30pm
    July 5, 2018
    The Grand Duchess will set sail at 6 p.m. from Lakefront Park in Hudson to give guests a scenic and informational cruise of the St. Croix River. Submitted photo
    Cruising the St. Croix River
    Explore the St. Croix River from another perspective. From mussels to raptors and a variety of living river critters, experience the St. Croix...
    sports/outdoorsJuly 5, 2018 - 9:41am
    June 12, 2018
    Wisconsin roundup: CWD confirmation leads to more than 100 deer killed at game farm; more state news stories
    An Iowa County farm is shut down after 21 whitetail deer tested positive for chronic wasting disease.
    news/crime-and-courtsJune 12, 2018 - 10:42am
    June 3, 2018
    Volunteer Linda Whyte untangles a Catbird from the mist net. “We always have the option, if the bird gets too stressed while we're trying to free it, we can just let it go. We don't need to put it though the whole banding process and stress it further. We don't want to cut the net, but if we have to, we will,” explained Whyte. Tom Lindfors / RiverTown Multimedia
    USFWS program explores the science of bird banding
    To feel the tiny heartbeat in the palm of your hand, knowing that yours might be the only human hand to ever intersect with its life in flight,...
    news/science-and-natureJune 3, 2018 - 5:00am
    May 31, 2018
    Wisconsin roundup: Groundbreaking state Supreme Court justice won’t seek re-election; more state news stories
    Eighty-four-year-old Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Shirley Abrahamson says she has decided not to seek re-election. Abrahamson has been sick...
    news/government-and-politicsMay 31, 2018 - 9:06am
    May 20, 2018
    Kyle Daly describes wing characteristics and how that influences noises woodcock’s make during their "dance" and also how they are used to sex the species. Photo submitted
    In search of the elusive sky dance
    On April 22, a week after the last memorable snowfall of the Spring, staff members of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service St. Croix Wetland Management...
    sports/outdoorsMay 20, 2018 - 3:00pm
    May 13, 2018
    The unique design of an all-inclusive playground includes equipment that engages all of a child's senses making it more interactive at all levels than a typical playground. Equipment is likely to incorporate elements of sound like drums, reflective surfaces for visual effects, different textural surfaces, and additional railings, the poured rubber surface and a fence for safety. Graphic submitted
    Park project has potential to change the landscape of play
    Last November, the Leadership Training Initiative (LTI) graduated its ninth class adding to its more than 150 graduate leaders working in the...
    communityMay 13, 2018 - 5:00pm
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