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Tee Up for a Cause: Charity Memorial Golf Tournament to benefit RF Food Pantry

RIVER FALLS - Golfers, community members, and supporters of charitable initiatives are invited to participate in the upcoming fundraiser golf tournament scheduled for Friday, Sept. 5 at the River … more

8/13/25

Animals surrendered Saturday, Aug. 9 included turtles, birds, guinea pigs and fish.

Exotic pet surrender event saves more than 100 animals

PRESCOTT — On Saturday, Aug. 9, more than 100 exotic pets were safely surrendered at the Exotic Pet Surrender Event hosted at the Great River Road Visitor and … more

8/13/25

Prescott Gathering Place members enjoyed a visit and ice cream social with new Prescott School District Supt. Jim Reif recently.

Senior Gathering Place activities: Aug. 13-20, 2025

PRESCOTT – The 2025 Pierce County Fair is now history. I hope many of you were able to enjoy this yearly event. It always amazes me to see all the talent on display with the multitude of … more

8/13/25

Sixty-four winners were announced at the July 27 Beldenville Old Car Club Show.

47th Annual Car Show winners announced

Gates opened for the 47th Annual Beldenville Old Car Club Show, and swappers were coming in at 6 a.m. to get their spot. Cars and trucks came from a 150-mile radius to spend the hottest Sunday in … more

8/13/25

The 12th annual Rush River Folk Festival is set for Aug. 30, 2025 at Vino in the Valley.

Announcing the 12th Annual Rush River Folk Festival

The 12 th Annual Rush River Folk Festival will be held 1-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30 (Labor Day weekend) at Vino in the Valley. The Rush River Folk Festival is a collaboration between the venue … more

8/13/25

(From left): Wade Gardner, Ione Hayes, Jon Tanberg, Scott Thayer, Isabel Vance, Matt Summers, Riley Hackbarth. Not pictured: Ann Siegel.

Stagehands celebrate 40 years and all things Wisconsin in ‘Cheeseheads, the Musical’

SPRING VALLEY – The Spring Valley Stagehands are celebrating their 40 th year as a community theatre all year. The yearlong celebration will hit another high point when “Cheeseheads, the … more

8/13/25

Welcome to the Ellsworth Senior Center Happenings!

Folks of all ages are welcome to join us Tuesday, August 12th at Zion Covenant Church for a special visit with John Armbruster, author of Tailspin. WWII tail gunner Gene Moran fell four miles through … more

8/8/25

Yellowstone Trail Heritage Day on Aug. 9

On Saturday, Aug. 9 the annual Yellowstone Trail Heritage Day will celebrate the historic Yellowstone Trail in Hudson and across St. Croix County. Auto enthusiasts and history lovers are in for a … more

Submitted by Jacki Bradham | 7/30/25

Galaxy unites for historic UFO days

UFO Days 1 Alien crossing? Nope, that’s just the ZOR Road Runners of St. Croix Valley zigging and zagging to put on a show for parade goers. UFO Days 2 The Ellsworth Funster made it out to the … more

Photos by Andrew Harrington | 7/30/25

River Falls-native and Washington Nationals center fielder Alex Call hosted a free baseball clinic for River Falls youth baseball players on Friday at First National Bank of River Falls Field. Call had quite a weekend at the plate against the Twins. "Alex gets a ton of energy from stuff like this," said his high school baseball coach, Ryan Bishop. Call is excited about camper Parker Kealy's double to left field in the short scrimmage.

Homegrown Alex Call: The best two-strike hitter in baseball

River Falls-native and current Washington Nationals center fielder Alex Call has always had a plan. If his plan takes an unexpected detour, he has a plan for that, too. Call was in town this past … more

By Greg Peters | 7/30/25

Shaded and elevated, the Michelob Ultra Zone VIP decks provide upgraded seating with private amenities and clear sightlines of the stage.

From Creed to Carrie: Dockendorf’s vision shapes Treasure Island Amphitheater shows

Just a short drive from downtown Hastings, nestled against the scenic backdrop of the Mississippi River, Treasure Island Resort and Casino's outdoor amphitheater has quietly become one of Minnesota's … more

By Bruce Karnick | 7/30/25

One of River Urke's seven off-road story panels that is displayed at Art's House in River Falls.

Art Beat

The Art’s House Gallery welcomed a new exhibit by Kay Fritz and River Maria Urke from July 24-Aug 28, 2025. “Lost on Some Dirt Road” is the way River Urke’s poem begins and it … more

By Margreth Downing | 7/30/25

Senior Gathering Place: July 23-Aug. 1, 2025

PRESCOTT – Summer is gracing us with warm but humid days, but the result is beautiful flowers and bushes all around! The sweet corn has tasseled, so soon we will … more

7/23/25

The Ellsworth Senior Center is located inside English Lutheran Church (229. W. Main St.)

Welcome to the Ellsworth Senior Center Happenings!

At 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, join us for “A Trio of Blessings.” We will hear from three organizations in Ellsworth that are actively assisting individuals and families. Come learn about … more

7/23/25

Thousands of people and about 600 old cars appear at the annual Beldenville Old Car Club Show annually.

Beldenville Old Car Club Show set to celebrate 47th annual event

Northwest Wisconsin’s largest one-day car show is back again for another year. The Beldenville Old Car Show and Swap Meet is entering its 47th annual event from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. July 27 at the … more

By Andrew Harrington | 7/23/25

The 2025 Plum City Summerfest parade Grand Marshals were Dennis Sr. & Carol Haglund. Known for sponsoring Memorial weekend softball tournaments and owning businesses such as the Union House (Oasis) and The Pondview (now Molly’s On Main), the Haglunds also developed three new subdivisions in Plum City and Dennis served on the village board.

GALLERY: Nothing says ‘summer’ like Summerfest

PLUM CITY - Nothing says "summer" like Summerfest in Plum City, complete with a grand parade, softball games, fishing contest, classic car cruise and more. Plum City Summerfest took place July 18-20, … more

7/23/25

Michael “Laughing Fox” Charette will share stories and flute music with a focus on children’s programming from 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday, July 26 at the Lakefront Park Bandshell in Hudson.

RiverFest Native American Celebration on Saturday

HUDSON – RiverFest, a “Party with a Purpose” is off to a good start with Tuesday’s River Cleanup. The cleanup is the purpose behind the RiverFest celebration, to build … more

7/23/25

Plum City Care Center beats the summer heat

Monday morning dawned with the same warm temperatures as the weekend, and the activities inside the care center were just as hot as we began the week! Card Club met after breakfast for many exciting … more

By Noel Elsen | 7/23/25

T-shirts with past and present UFO Days logos will be for sale at the souvenir stand.

UFO Days gets ready for 46th celebration

ELMWOOD – UFO Days has become more than a hometown celebration with a quirky theme: It draws visitors and speakers from all over the country fascinated with aliens, the paranormal and things … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 7/23/25

The Minnesota DNR will join RiverFest with their invasive species field team for an electrofishing demonstration on Tuesday, July 22. Pictured: Invasive Carp Specialist Brian Glasow.

RiverFest celebrates the St. Croix River

RiverFest a “Party with a Purpose” invites you to join the celebration of the St. Croix River on July 22-26 in Hudson. While the goal of RiverFest is to get people out to enjoy the river, … more

7/16/25