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The St. Croix County Board of Adjustment approved a variance request May 23 concerning setback requirements for a 6.5-acre parcel in the town of Warren on which St. Croix Animal Friends plans to build a shelter-boarding facility. The building currently on the site was a former business. Sarah Nigbor / RiverTown Multimedia
SCAF given long-awaited green light to build animal shelter
St. Croix Animal Friends founder and president Diana Neubarth left the St. Croix County board room in tears Thursday, May 23, but they were...
 News/government and politics May 23, 2019 - 2:44pm
Rebecca A. Robbins
Montana woman charged for River Falls theft, partner to multiple-state scammer
An 83-year-old River Falls man was scammed out of $7,150 in March 2015 after agreeing to have check-up work done on a lightning rod protection...
 News/crime and courts May 21, 2019 - 2:00pm
Aaron Schaffhausen confers with public defender Donna Burger at the conclusion of testimony Wednesday afternoon, April 10. St. Croix County Circuit Judge Howard Cameron is in the background.
Man who dated Jessica Schaffhausen testifies he received threatening call
Day 8 in the jury trial to determine if Aaron Schaffhausen was legally insane when he murdered his three young daughters brought testimony from...
 News/crime and courts April 11, 2013 - 11:44am
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101 Things To Do
RiverTown Multimedia invites you on a journey, an adventure involving 101 Things To Do in our publication areas. Each week we will select one place or activity to highlight.
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Wisconsin state news briefs: Madison man involved in teen's disappearance sentenced to 10 years, and more state news
MADISON -- A 31-year-old Madison man is going to prison for at least 10 years under a plea agreement reached this week. Bryan Rogers was involved...
 News/government and politics May 23, 2019 - 8:34am
Benson said being able to coach his children -- including No. 2 Sam Benson who was a senior for the Raiders this past winter -- has been a highlight of his coaching career. Photo courtesy of Beck Photography
Goodbye to Benny
He's known as Benny to hockey fans across generations in Hastings, but his name is Steve Benson and after almost two decades with the Hastings...
 sports/hockey May 22, 2019 - 12:27pm
A suspect was taken into custody in connection with a Red Wing shooting early Tuesday morning, May 21, 2019. Police said the suspect had barricaded himself in a residence at 1910 Twin Bluff Road. Matthew Lambert / RiverTown Multimedia
UPDATE: Red Wing shooting victim identified; attempted murder charges filed
A Red Wing man faces two attempted murder charges in Tuesday’s shooting. John Charles Roberts, 18, appeared in Goodhue County District Court...
 News/crime and courts May 22, 2019 - 3:48pm
Water droplets hang from stalactites in Crystal Cave on Sept. 7, 2018. Steve gardiner / RiverTown Multimedia
101 Things To Do: Crystal Cave in Spring Valley, Wisconsin
A visit to Crystal Cave, the longest cave in Wisconsin, is an underground adventure, as well as an education. At least that's what Eric McMaster,...
 lifestyle/travel May 23, 2019 - 4:00pm
Jessica Ann King
Hudson woman charged after violent encounter with law enforcement, EMS
A female reported to be unconscious and allegedly using intoxicants and cocaine turned violent after a Hammond police officer responded to 1110...
 News/crime and courts May 10, 2019 - 1:36pm
The view from the boarded overlook to the lower portion of Willow Falls and the bridge over Willow River on October 12, 2018. Steve Gardiner / RiverTown Multimedia
101 Things To Do: Willow River State Park
More than 1 million visitors per year stop at Willow River State Park, five miles northeast of Hudson, Wis., according to Aaron Mason, park...
 lifestyle/travel May 9, 2019 - 11:00am
Ten-year-old Silas Ruprecht of Cottage Grove on the job for his new dog poop removal service. He's managed to earn the business and hearts of dog owners across the county. Jackie Renzetti / RiverTown Multimedia
Cottage Grove kid scoops his way to cash
After digging out of a record snowfall, residents like Kris Heywood faced another challenge last month: clearing the yard of six months worth...
 community/people May 23, 2019 - 5:00am
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WATCH: A whole lot of respect at Raiders United Respect Game
sports/basketball May 21, 2019 - 6:00pm
Hudson Council briefs: Liquor licenses renewed, St. Croix Meadows update
The Hudson Common Council approved renewing 39 liquor licenses at its meeting Monday, May 20 that were due for renewal this year. Those up for...
 News/government and politics May 21, 2019 - 2:00pm
Dave Welshons (right) and Richard Welshons own of DCA Titles. Kelsey Roy/RiverTown Multimedia
From Here to There: Brothers take over the family business at a young age
In the summer of 1989, a 22-year-old Dave Welshons and a 25-year-old Richard Welshons took over their father's title insurance agency, Dakota...
 community/people May 22, 2019 - 11:53am
Editorial: Some memories vets shouldn't have to bear
Lest we forget, Memorial Day is about the living as well as the dead. Americans set aside the last Monday of May to honor the men and women...
 opinion/editorials May 23, 2019 - 10:08am

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