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    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
    May 10, 2018
    Wisconsin roundup: Woman sentenced to 1 year for injuring 7 at Wis. campground; more state news stories
    A Grant County judge has sentenced a Fennimore woman to one year in jail for injuring seven people by running over their tent.
    news/crime-and-courtsMay 10, 2018 - 8:44am
    May 3, 2018
    Wisconsin and Minnesota fishery officials are considering the first changes to bag and size limits on the Mississippi River, shown here at Hastings, in 50 years. File photo
    Wisconsin roundup: Fishery officials consider new bag, size limits for Mississippi River; more state news stories
    Wisconsin and Minnesota fishery officials are considering the first changes to bag and size limits on the Mississippi River in 50 years.
    news/government-and-politicsMay 3, 2018 - 8:42am
    May 2, 2018
    Sen. Patty Schachtner, D-Somerset, was among critics of a federal farm bill that, according to an analysis, would end food stamp program benefits for 75,000 clients in Wisconsin. File photo
    Wisconsin roundup: Democrats cry foul over reported food stamp-change impact; more state news stories
    A report from the Legislative Fiscal Bureau estimates changes to the food stamp program would end benefits for 75,000 clients in Wisconsin. ...
    news/government-and-politicsMay 2, 2018 - 8:29am
    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
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