The University of Wisconsin – Division of Extension is moving to a structure of having Regional Dairy and Crops Educators across the state. These positions will provide research-based education to dairy and crop producers by assessing the needs of farmers in their region and designing and de…
St. Croix EDC helped recognize the important contributions of local businesses during National Apprenticeship Week, Nov. 15-21, with stops at Nolato Contour (Baldwin), WESTconsin Credit Union (Baldwin and River Falls branches), Kinnic Health and Rehab (River Falls), and Countryside Plumbing …
Wisconsin’s Assembly and Senate voted on party lines (Republicans for, Democrats against) to pass the required newly drawn voting district maps. Every Wisconsinite is affected by these maps because our representation in Madison and Washington, D.C. determines what resources are allocated to …
A small group of weary travelers discover the power of the season in the Stagehands next production, A Candle in the Window, by L.Don Swartz.
A Roberts man was charged last week in St. Croix County Circuit Court on two charges of injuring an officer and one count of fleeing/eluding an officer.
What are the most important priorities for the St. Croix Central School District moving forward?
The Baldwin Greenhouse donated $200 to the Baldwin Area EMS Nov. 27 during the Greenhouse’s Open House, which included music, door prizes and pictures with Santa. Pictured from left to right were Annette Stauffer, Chris Karlson, EMS Director Tom Boyer, James Karlson, Lynn Betzod and Abby Inl…
Baldwin’s Main Street will be busy with activity Saturday for the 32nd annual Horse Parade and visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, sponsored by the Baldwin-Woodville Chamber of Commerce.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that federal and state endangered native mussels first discovered above the St. Croix Falls dam in the St. Croix River in 1987 are still alive and estimated to be more than 100 years old.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reports local Wisconsin recycling programs are benefiting from record high values of recyclable materials driven by increased demand.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reports a rare barn owl nest was documented in Wisconsin for the first time in more than 20 years.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced it will host a virtual public comment meeting on the Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Response Plan Review on Friday, Dec. 3 from 9-11 a.m.
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announces the availability of two, new license plate options: Elkhart Lake’s Road America and Versiti. Both plates are available to order on the Wisconsin Department of Transportation website: wisconsindmv.gov/specia…
Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) last month announced municipalities across the state received nearly $130 million in the fourth quarterly payments for 2021 for General Transportation, Connecting Highway and Expressway Policing Aids.
Right between Black Friday and Cyber Monday — two of the largest shopping days of the year — is Small Business Saturday.
St. Croix County Area Nutrition Program
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) last week announced the 2022 state park and forest admission passes will go on sale Nov. 26.
The following students earned collegiate honors over the past few months.
Help keep the Memory of Loved Ones Bright this holiday season with Adoray’s Love Lights Fundraiser. Love Lights make memorable holiday gifts and offer a unique way to honor or memorialize family, friends, or beloved pets while giving back to the community.
The price of a Thanksgiving meal in 2021 is experiencing a 17.25% increase this year according to Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s annual Marketbasket survey that rang in at $71.49.
There’s no way to truly thank our Veterans enough for everything they sacrifice for our freedom, but on Veterans Day, Adoray tried to make it special for our patients. Each year Adoray Home Health & Hospice creates special Veteran’s Day appreciation baskets for each of our Veterans on se…
Baldwin-Woodville High School inducted the newest members into the National Honor Society during a ceremony Nov. 8. In the first row (left to right): Rylee McGee, Evan Peterson, Gabrielle Gossett, Dru Beebe, Abigail Rumpel, Marney Roemhild, Lyndsey Ramberg, Ceola Lindquist. In the middle row…
There will be at least one staff opening for the Baldwin-Woodville School District next year.
The Baldwin Village Board approved its 2022 budget during its monthly meeting earlier this month.
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) provides weekly updates on road construction projects in the following counties in northwest Wisconsin: Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Buffalo, Burnett, Chippewa, Clark, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Rusk, St. Croix, …
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources today announced the preliminary deer harvest and license sale totals for the opening weekend of the state’s 170th gun deer season.
Baldwin’s Main Street was buzzing Friday morning as firefighters had to evacuate some business due to a gas leak. Baldwin Police reported a woman was dropping off donated items to the back entrance of Treasures of Heart and while maneuvering to get out, hit the gas line by accident. No one w…
Family Friendly Workplaces announced last week Western Wisconsin Health has been recertified as a Family Friendly Workplace. The certification signals to prospective and current Team Members that Western Wisconsin Health is committed to supporting them and their families.
Please join UW-River Falls Chancellor Maria Gallo, Ph.D. and State Representative Shannon Zimmerman, Assembly District 30 (River Falls-Hudson areas), Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021 from 4:00 to 5 p.m. in the training room of the St. Croix Valley Business Innovation Center, 1091 Sutherland Avenue (S…
Don Leake is a retired math professor from UW-River Falls. He is not impressed with the new redistricting maps that the Republicans in the state legislature have introduced.
The Baldwin-Woodville Marching Band came in second at the Wisconsin State Marching Band Championships last month.
The St. Croix Central Drama Club held Cinderella’s Royal Tea Party Sunday in which children could come dressed as their favorite Princesses, dine on treats, decorate a Royal Crown and have their picture taken with the main cast on the set of Cinderella.
"All who served in the United States Armed Forces swore an oath to protect the country with their lives," said Jim Jansma, Baldwin American Legion Post Commander during the High School's ceremony Nov. 11. "It's up to all of us to provide a nation which is worthy of that sacrifice and service.
If you’re heading north on Hwy 128 the speed limit slows to 25mph as you enter onto the main street into Glenwood City. It’s a good thing too, or you might miss the small Fiddler’s Green Pub sign on your left, tucked back in the corner of town. Drawn in by the rumors of delicious meals, frie…
Jen Smith in moving onto bigger things in her career.
The worst parking lot in Baldwin is going to get repaired thanks to Village Board action last week.
Bill Lueders was a young journalist at Madison’s Isthmus newspaper in the late 1980s when he learned the value of public records. Lueders wanted to see the complaints filed by citizens against the Madison police.
Rep. Clint Moses (R-Menomonie) voted in favor on a series of bills that address Wisconsin’s growing housing shortage.
Chippewa Valley Technical College approved a $1 million decrease in the tax levy and set the amount at its District Board meeting last month. The approved tax levy for fiscal year 2021-2022 was set at $24.24 million, a reduction of 4% from the levy in fiscal year 2020-2021 of $25.27 million.
Aspen Institute named Chippewa Valley Technical College one of 150 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation's signature recognition of high achievement and performance among America's community colleges.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) last week announced the Village of Elmwood is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system.
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) provides weekly updates on road construction projects in the following counties in northwest Wisconsin: Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Buffalo, Burnett, Chippewa, Clark, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Rusk, St. Croix, …
St. Croix EDC is accepting nominations for its 2021 Business of the Year awards program.
It's that time again, autumn in Woodville! Along with those orange leaves, the Woodville Historical Society is bringing Countryside lefse to you again, just in time for Thanksgiving!
The Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of St. Croix County is excited to announce that we are reopening Senior Nutrition Sites for in-person dining Monday, Nov. 8. The Glenwood City and River Falls locations will only offer Grab-n-Go or Home- Delivered Meals for those who qualify.
United Way St. Croix Valley is encouraging all community members to take part in its first Acts of Kindness Week this Nov. 15-19. You can help start a chain reaction by performing random acts of kindness, big or small.
Wisconsin officials are challenging the community to put safety first, help prevent crashes, and save lives on state roads and highways.
The St. Croix County Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign is set to kick off Friday, Nov. 19. Area volunteers will be “Ringing the Bell” in Baldwin, Glenwood City, Hudson, New Richmond and Somerset. The St. Croix County Kettle Campaign goal is $175,000 for 2021. The funds raised through the ca…
Striker’s Lane and Sports Bar celebrated Halloween with a special activity Sunday, Oct. 31, when over 45 bowlers came together for an afternoon of bowling and lots of good fun which included plenty of prizes.
The St. Croix Central Drama Club presented “Wizard of Oz” the final week of the 2020-21 school year.
Veterans Day is a time for us to pay our respects to those who have served. For one day, we stand united in respect for the nation’s veterans. We celebrate and honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.
