Plum City students earn Red Cross recognition
In an effort to engage high school students on the life-saving experience of donating blood, the American Red Cross has initiated dual programs design...
Ellsworth Ambulance Service gets $5,000 donation
Ellsworth Area Ambulance Service (EAAS) has accepted a donation of $5,000 from Fairmount Minerals Foundation in support for the purchase of a lifesavi...
Local teens earn Eagle Scout awards
A pair of Ellsworth teens--one who just graduated and another who is beginning his senior year--was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout June 9 at a ceremo...
Minnesota man injured in motorcycle accident
A Minnesota man was taken to an area hospital Sunday night when he was ejected from the motorcycle he was riding.
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A 17-year old River Falls teen was injured in a one-vehicle accident just after midnight on Saturday.
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Alan Page, Minnesota Supreme Court Justice and former Minnesota Viking football player, along with his daughter, Kamie Page, will read from their new children’s book "Alan and his Perfectly Pointy Impossibly Perpendicular Pinky."
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D'Boys to perform during Cheese Curd Festival
The musical group D’Boys have one goal in mind when you listen to their performances.
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Within the Pierce County Courthouse one of the biggest challenges for years has been courthouse safety.
RELATED CONTENTBenefit for ex-Ellsworth resident with cancer June 22
A former local resident who’s been diagnosed with cancer will be the subject of a benefit this month.
RELATED CONTENTChamber releases third curd fest medallion clue
The Ellsworth Cheese Curd Festival Medallion Hunt is now underway.
RELATED CONTENTRetiring Ellsworth teacher changed careers, focused on children
Deb Foy has retired from 28 years of teaching in the Ellsworth School District.
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Soldier known for fight against cancer dies
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-- Lt. Col. Mark Weber, the Rosemount soldier who became an inspiration to many as he battled terminal cancer for nearly three years, died shortly after 4 p.m. Thursday, according to a post on his Caringbridge site.
Boat traffic on the St. Croix River blocked this morning
Area News
-- Boat traffic on the Saint Croix River is being blocked this morning, until a broken cable can be fixed on the Stillwater Lift Bridge between Houlton Wisconsin and Stillwater Minnesota.
Afton's Strawberry Fest June 22-23
The Afton Strawberry fest will be held from from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 22, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 23 in downtown historic Afton, Minn. The family-friendly event includes food, music, art, vendors and a European-style flea market.
RELATED CONTENTCrime and Court Roundup: Trial begins today for 14-year-old charged with homicide
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-- Attorneys are scheduled to make their opening arguments this morning in the Sheboygan County trial of Nathan Paape.
Government and Political Roundup: Full legislature to debate budget tomorow
Wisconsin News
-- The full Wisconsin Legislature will start acting on the new state budget tomorrow.
State News Roundup: Miss Connecticut named Miss USA
Wisconsin News
-- Neither of Wisconsin’s two candidates made the Top-15 at the Miss USA Pageant in Las Vegas.
Minnesota News Roundup: Son of accused Nazi denies allegations
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-- An Associated Press report identified a Minneapolis man as the commander of a Nazi-led military unit from World War II, and 94-year-old Michael Karkoc's son Andrij has made a statement denying the allegations, saying, "My father was never a Nazi."
Editorial: A June Dairy Month plus
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary Reggie Newson is right when he says the state’s vocational rehabilitation partnership keeps farmers working and supports America’s Dairyland’s agricultural heritage.
RELATED CONTENTOld Cowbelle: Sing something that matters
I like music, and most songs, but I like to be able to understand the words. So many singers seem to think that the “louder the better,” even on Idol, to the point of screeching. Uff da!
RELATED CONTENTBombers win key game over Osceola
Bay City topped Osceola 4-1 at Hortenbach Park Sunday and kept themselves in contention for a division title.
RELATED CONTENTBrewers Roundup: Brewers back in last place after losing series in Cincinnati
Wisconsin Sports
-- The Milwaukee Brewers are back in last place after losing 2-of-3 at Cincinnati.
Stricker finishes eighth at the US Open
Wisconsin Sports
-- Steve Stricker of Madison triple-bogeyed his second hole and never recovered yesterday, as he finished in a tie for eighth at the U-S Open near Philadelphia.
Record crowd attends Driver's charity softball game
Wisconsin Sports
-- A record crowd of just over nine-thousand attended Donald Driver’s annual charity softball game near Appleton yesterday.
Minnesota Sports Roundup: Hunter hits 300th homer as Tigers take series
Minnesota Sports
-- Former Twins All-Star outfielder Torii Hunter connected on his 300th career home run to back 7 2/3 strong innings from Doug Fister as the Detroit Tigers took the rubber match of a three-game series with the Minnesota Twins by posting a 5-2 decision at Target Field.
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