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    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
    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
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