December 27th, 2025
NEW RICHMOND, Wis. – The New Richmond Friday Memorial Library celebrated its final “Party in the Park” on Wednesday, Oct. 1. The event, held adjacent to the library at Glover Park, marked one last family-filled evening with live music, kids’ karaoke and an update on the new library construction. Upon completion, the building will be […]
December 27th, 2025
RIVER FALLS, WI. – It’s been a month since Charlie Kirk was assassinated at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10. The founder and president of Turning Point USA died while speaking at the first stop of what was to have been his fall “American Comeback Tour,” according to MPR News. At the University of Wisconsin-River […]
December 27th, 2025
RIVER FALLS, Wis. –University of Wisconsin-River Falls hosted Hiromi Mizuno on Tuesday Oct. 28 as part of the “Edward N. Peterson Lecture Series.” University of Minnesota history professor’s presentation, titled “Global WWII: The Atomic Bomb and Empires,” examined the creation and aftermath of the atomic bomb. Mizuno split her presentation into two sections focusing on […]
December 27th, 2025
New Richmond, Wis. – The New Richmond City Council unanimously approved the upcoming budgets in their latest monthly meeting on Monday Nov. 10. The council voted yes on accepting the 2026 operating budget and the capital improvement budget for 2026 through 2030. Assistant City Administrator and Finance Director, Rae Ann Ailts said that the 2026 […]
December 27th, 2025
LAKELAND, Minn. – The Lakeland City Council delayed action on a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) amendment for the Bungalow Inn on Tuesday, directing staff to draft a proposal and broaden resident notification before revisiting the issue in November. Mayor Robert Craggs and council members agreed to table the decision after a public hearing drew mixed […]
December 27th, 2025
HUDSON, WI. – Residents residing in the Hudson School District attended a community meeting on Monday Sept. 22, to discuss the futures of Willow River Elementary and Houlton Elementary. According to the Hudson Star-Observer, the Hudson School Board last month voted to either close one or both schools, ruling out an option that would keep […]
December 27th, 2025
The NFL’s oldest rivalry returned to the spotlight this week as America’s Game of the Week featured the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears. The matchup dates to 1921, when the teams first met and when the Bears were still known as the Staleys, according to Yahoo Sports. The franchise adopted the Bears name the […]
December 27th, 2025
The Minnesota Timberwolves season is off to a strong start at the beginning of the 2025-26 campaign. This was expected after a 2024-25 season that saw them once again make the Western Conference Finals, only to lose to the Thunder in five games. The deep run in the playoffs last year brought high expectations coming […]
December 27th, 2025
Esports have emerged as one of the fastest-growing competitive activities around the world over the past decade. The University of River Falls joined that movement, forming its own esports team in 2022 and beginning competition during the 2023-24 season. The River Falls team competes in games such as Overwatch, Super Smash Bros., Rocket League, Fortnite, […]
December 27th, 2025
The St. Croix Art Festival has been a staple in Hudson. Bringing in many different artists from all over the country, performing live music, providing a wide variety of vendors, and creating a wonderful environment for 17 years now. With over 50 different artists to share their art with the people around. Art comes in […]
December 27th, 2025
Studying abroad has become one of the most popular ways for college students to earn credits while gaining educational and unique experiences away from home. These programs take students outside the U.S. for varying lengths of time (depending on the trip) and immerse them in different cultures and environments. This exposure allows students to expand […]
December 27th, 2025
After a disappointing 70-92 season that landed them in fourth place in the AL Central, the Minnesota Twins parted ways with manager Rocco Baldelli on Sept. 29, 2025. This offseason, the Twins will search for a new skipper to lead the club. According to Dan Hayes of the Athletic, the team has narrowed its list […]
December 27th, 2025
After a disappointing 2024-25 campaign that saw the Minnesota Twins finish 70-92 and miss the postseason, the organization has decided to make a major change at the top. The team announced the firing of manager Rocco Baldelli following the season and has hired former Pittsburgh Pirates skipper Derek Shelton as his replacement. Shelton comes in […]
December 27th, 2025
The Town of River Falls is considering an impact fee proposal that would raise around $1.65 million for community infrastructure projects, including facility upgrades, road improvements, and park enhancements over the next several years. According to Park Committee Chair Garrett Gill, who also serves on the town’s impact fee committee. The majority of the funds […]
December 27th, 2025
The Town of River Falls Park Committee, which oversees maintenance and safety at all town-owned parks, has adopted a new method to help with physically demanding park work: supervised inmate labor. The committee is responsible for several local parks, including Anderson Park, Birch Cliff Park, Halverson Park, Hillwood Park, Rocky Branch Park, South Ridge Park […]
December 27th, 2025
The Town of River Falls Park Committee oversees the maintenance and safety of all the parks that rest inside the town of River Falls, which include Anderson Park, Birch Cliff Park, Halverson Park, Hillwood Park, Rocky Branch Park, South Ridge Park and South Valley Park. The committee relies on volunteer efforts and contributions from its […]
October 16th, 2025
AMC Fitchburg is the highest-grossing theater in the Madison, WI area, serving its approximately 285000 residents and seeing some of the largest movie theater crowds in the state. Without much competition, a typical weekday night sees a fully packed parking lot, with excited moviegoers crowding the theater. The theatre features a unique lodge-style design, […]
October 16th, 2025
Buzzing motors, the smell of rubber, and a bunch of anxious but locked-in drivers. That is the scene on a typical Friday night at the Madison Mini RC racetrack. This hidden gem of an R/C facility features a large carpet track complete with many pit stations for the drivers who use it. It serves as […]
October 16th, 2025
The Olbrich Botanical Gardens in Madison, WI, characterize an oasis of plant growth within a city of concrete and metal. This garden sits in northeast Madison just past downtown, on the edge of Lake Monona. The large conservatory can be seen from the parking lot outside. But what can’t be seen is the seventeen-acre garden […]
October 16th, 2025
Madison, WI, is known to be a very artsy urban city. It’s the host of many concerts, shows, and events throughout its hot and busy time of year. The streets are more alive, and spaces normally left alone suddenly become grounds for celebrations. The summer is when the city feels like it’s breathing. Everyone just […]