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    St. Croix County towns slated for broadband funding
    Three St. Croix County towns were among several rural communities awarded funding last week by the state to expand broadband connectivity. Northwest...
    news/government-and-politics1 hour 38 min ago
    The Mississippi River, shown here at Prescott, could be poised for flooding in some areas, depending on the outcome of the melting process. File photo
    Wisconsin roundup: After winter’s sucker punch, concerns turn to melting snow; more state news stories
    Wisconsin residents looking forward to a forecast promising temperatures in the 50s by the weekend may want to re-think that.
    news/government-and-politics4 hours 17 min ago
    April 19, 2018
    Plans for renovations at Glen Park call for Plans call for a new pavilion building and storm shelter, improvements to the parking and trail system, a splash pad, improvements to the paved trail loop, and repurposing existing buildings for maintenance use. File photo
    City moves forward with Glen Park plans
    River Falls is moving forward with Glen Park renovation plans after the City Council approved a series of resolutions at its regular Tuesday,...
    news/government-and-politics18 hours 49 min ago
    A foot chase that led to a confrontation with officers in the middle of the Apple River resulted in a Clear Lake man's arrest Wednesday in northern St. Croix County. File photo
    Man arrested after alleged river fight with St. Croix County deputies
    A foot chase that led to a confrontation with officers in the middle of the Apple River resulted in a Clear Lake man's arrest Wednesday in northern...
    news/crime-and-courtsApril 19, 2018 - 11:20am
    Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett said he's considering challenging Gov. Scott Walker in November. File photo
    Wisconsin roundup: Barrett mulls fourth run for governor; more state news stories
    He has a lot of money in his campaign account and some doubts about the quality of the field of Democratic candidates for Wisconsin governor....
    news/government-and-politicsApril 19, 2018 - 8:29am
    April 18, 2018
    Snow covered streets, iced over cars, and strong winds marked the mid-April blizzard that dumped several inches of snow on River Falls this past weekend. Bob Burrows / RiverTown Multimedia.
    Let it snow, let it snow ... wait, it's April!
    Visitors to this weekend's River Falls Roots and Bluegrass Festival had to make their way to events through the snow. A lot of snow. Six bands...
    news/weatherApril 18, 2018 - 12:00pm
    Wisconsin roundup: Will Wednesday's snowy blast represent Old Man Winter's last gasp?; more state news stories
    More wintry weather is expected in western Wisconsin. Snow and possibly a wintry mix is forecast for Wednesday in some locations. The National...
    news/weatherApril 18, 2018 - 9:01am
    April 17, 2018
    Kayle Alan Fleischauer
    First-degree homicide charge filed against New Richmond man in son's shooting death
    HUDSON, Wis. — Bail remained at $500,000 for a St. Croix County man accused of killing his 19-year-old son. The St. Croix County District...
    news/crime-and-courtsApril 17, 2018 - 4:33pm
    Gov. Scott Walker issued a pledge to reporters Monday that he won't leave office during his third term to take a position in President Donald Trump's administration. File photo
    Wisconsin roundup: Walker pledges not to leave Wis. for Trump administration; more state news stories
    Gov. Scott Walker says he is running for a full term leading Wisconsin state government.
    news/government-and-politicsApril 17, 2018 - 9:25am
    UW-River Falls Dairy Pilot Plant renovation project receives official go-ahead
    The State of Wisconsin Building Commission has given final approval to the UW-River Falls Dairy Pilot Plant renovation project. This permission follows action last week by the UW System Board of Regents in authorizing a $1.94 million budget for the project which will renovate and...
    news/educationApril 17, 2018 - 7:49am
    April 16, 2018
    Authorities said this town of Richmond home was the scene of a homicide early Saturday, April 14. Jordan Willi / RiverTown Multimedia
    District attorney: New Richmond man killed son, 19
    St. Croix County authorities said one person is in custody following a suspicious death early Saturday in rural New Richmond. According to a...
    news/crime-and-courtsApril 16, 2018 - 3:21pm
    Dennis Allan Frank
    Prescott man gets prison in stabbing case
    ELLSWORTH — A Prescott man convicted of plunging a knife into a woman's neck was sentenced last week to prison. Pierce County Circuit Court...
    news/crime-and-courtsApril 16, 2018 - 1:47pm
    Wisconsin roundup: Activists hold weekend pro-gun rally at state Capitol; more state news stories
    One of many pro-gun rallies held nationwide brought an estimated 100 gun-rights advocates to the Wisconsin Capitol Saturday.
    news/government-and-politicsApril 16, 2018 - 8:48am
    Area schools delayed Monday morning
    Many area schools announced two-hour late starts Monday, April 16 after getting socked with a spring snowstorm over the weekend. Plows are still cleaning up and in some cases, snow is still falling. Schools that will see two-hour delays include (as of 6:20 a.m.):
    news/educationApril 16, 2018 - 8:36am
    April 15, 2018
    The Kinnickinnic River has been added to a list of endangered rivers by the American Rivers organization. It joins others including the Mississippi River. File photo
    Kinni listed as 'endangered' by American Rivers
    The organization American Rivers recently announced that the Kinnickinnic River is number 10 of 10 rivers included on its list "America's Most...
    news/government-and-politicsApril 15, 2018 - 7:49am
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