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One of the timberframe structures completed through Star Hill Timberworks. The structures use hardwood pegs rather than screws or nails.

Star Hill Timberworks builds a community through a traditional construction method

ELLSWORTH – For many, woodworking involves lots of nails and screws, but for Jon Anderson of Star Hill Timberworks, the process involves neither of these. Star Hill Timberworks builds … more

By Andrew Harrington | 6/15/23

As a volunteer at the Cheese Curd Festival Block Party, Victoria Lynner helped guide festival guests on a taste tour of the best cheeses from our state.

Cheese Curd Fest: Volunteers make it happen

ELLSWORTH – The countdown is on for Ellsworth’s Cheese Curd Festival. Taking place on Friday, June 23, and Saturday, June 24, the event is one of the region’s largest events drawing … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 6/8/23

The Pathfinders, a group of students from River Falls School District, presented their plans to American Legion Post 121 members to restore Old Mann Valley Cemetery.

Pathfinders plan to restore old cemetery

RIVER FALLS – A group of determined kids have big plans to restore an abandoned and long-neglected cemetery outside of River Falls, thanks to the leadership of a retired Army veteran. … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 5/25/23

Bryce Lindevig at the shooting range for motorcade training on a live range with Emergency Response Team and Counter Assault Team members.

River Falls’ Secret Agent is living his childhood dream

When former River Falls resident Bryce Lindevig was a young boy, he fantasized about being one of the guys in the dark suits and shades protecting the president of the United States. As he grew … more

By Beth Cedarholm | 5/18/23

As Clifton Town Chair, LeRoy Peterson spent countless hours leading meetings in the schoolhouse that houses the town hall. After 50 years, someone new will take up the gavel.

End of an era for Clifton Township

LeRoy Peterson isn’t quite sure if he has served on the Clifton Town Board for 50 years or 52 years. “I can’t remember if I started in 1971 or 1973,” he says thoughtfully, … more

By Beth Cedarholm | 4/27/23

Heavy snow across the upper Midwest this winter will make it very likely that the upper Mississippi River will flood this spring, according to National Weather Service forecasters.

Heavy, wet snow raises risk of spring flooding in upper Mississippi River basin

Heavy, wet snow that pounded upper Wisconsin and Minnesota is expected to cause flooding this spring along the upper Mississippi River, and it could be considerable. The National Weather Service … more

By Madeline Heim, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | 3/30/23

(From left) River Falls Renaissance Academy students Ciara Roberson, Halvard Herfindahl, and Savannah Stern chat with St. Croix Valley Restorative Services facilitator Kelvin Pooler, who recently received a Wildcat Pride award for his work at the Ren.

Kelvin Pooler helps Renaissance students open up, succeed

RIVER FALLS – When Kelvin Pooler received a Wildcat Pride award at the River Falls School Board meeting Feb. 20, it came as a complete surprise. He was seated in the audience but had no idea … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 3/16/23

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