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Technical Director Mark Koski and volunteers work in The Phipps shop, preparing the stage pieces for the production of “Singin’ in the Rain.” Much of the work for Phipps productions is done behind the scenes, by volunteers. Rebecca Mariscal / Rivertown Multimedia

Theater Oct 22nd 2019 - 2pm

Setting the stage: How the Phipps prepares for a production

WideSpot Performing Art Center in Stockholm, WI, is the second floor of the building that houses the Stockholm Pie Shop and Abode Gallery. Photo by Rachel Fergus/RiverTown Multimedia.

Entertainment Oct 16th 2019 - 3pm

WideSpot begins 10th season

River Falls resident Tom Platzer, 70, recently published his first book, "The Dyslexic Poet." The contains 80 of Platzer’s poems as well as a biography of his life. Jordan Willi / RiverTown Multimedia

Books Oct 10th 2019 - 12am

'The dyslexic poet': 70 year old River Falls resident publishes book of poems, biography

Heather and Brad Fox of HGTV’s “Stay or Sell,” which is currently airing at 7 p.m. on Tuesdays. (Courtesy of HGTV)

Television Sep 10th 2019 - 1pm

Minnesota couple helps growing families decide whether to stay or sell — on HGTV

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Hockey Nov 16th 2019 - 8pm

WATCH: Minnesota Gophers' hockey press conference for Nov. 16.

Sports Nov 16th 2019 - 7pm

Red Wing's De Jong third in 100 fly

Sports Nov 16th 2019 - 6pm

An overtime thriller for East Ridge girls' hockey ends in defeat

Sports Nov 16th 2019 - 1pm

Woodbury divers advance to finals, East Ridge swimmers finished the season at state

Crime and Courts Nov 16th 2019 - 5am

Four arrested in Red Wing Walmart theft

Swimming and Diving Nov 15th 2019 - 10pm

River Falls’ Ottem swims to two state titles

The Reminders, Big Samir and Aja Black, will offer two free classes in addition to performing Nov. 22, 2019, at the Sheldon Theatre. Submitted photo

Music Nov 14th 2019 - 2pm

Reminders coming with razor-sharp rhymes, Sheldon Theatre says

Natalie Freisinger, Benji Zupfer, Joe Lionetti, John Mutyaba, Elena Gordon, Maria Kolb and Paofue Thao (pictured from left to right) bring the iconic Addams family to life in Woodbury High School's Fall Play. Photo courtesy of the Woodbury High School Theatre Boosters Club.

Theater Nov 13th 2019 - 7am

Woodbury students explore the creepy and kooky in 'The Addams Family'

Hastings High School students rehearse for their production of "Once in a Lifetime." Characters played by Nate Klinger (left), Eliana Lawrence, Emma McLay and Zayne Schmitt argue over a scene being shot for the movie. Photo by Rachel Fergus/RiverTown Mulitmedia.

Theater Nov 12th 2019 - 12pm

Hastings High School presents 'Once in a Lifetime'

The cast of the NRHS production of the Addams Family work through a scene during a rehearsal on Thursday, Nov. 7, in the high school auditorium. Pictured are (from left) Madelyn Evans (as Pugsley), Chase Blasing (as Lurch), Lydia D'Amico (as Morticia Addams), Devon Hollom (as Gomez Addams), Lydia Trandahl (as Wednesday Addams), Landon Carney (as Lucas Beineke), Arianna Devereux (as Alice Beineke) and Alex Jarchow (as Mal Beineke). Jordan Willi / RiverTown Multimedia

Theater Nov 11th 2019 - 3pm

All together ooky - New Richmond students bringing it all together 'ooky' for 'Addams Family' musical

Ten Thousand Things Theater’s unusual production of Shakespeare’s “The Winter’s Tale” will be performed Nov. 15-17, 2019, in the Sheldon’s intimate third-floor studio space. Submitted photo

Theater Nov 10th 2019 - 9am

‘Accessible’ Shakespeare comes to Red Wing's Sheldon Theatre

In this scene Gabriella (Kari Hybben) and Troy (Elijah DuMond) give into the pressures of sticking to the status quo and give up on the school musical. Ashley Rezachek/RiverTown Multimedia

Art Nov 8th 2019 - 6pm

Bop to the top with Spring Valley High School

Hope Harcourt played by Jolene Schultz (left) holds hands with Billy Crocker played by Roy Roberts (right) at the Ellsworth High School Fall Musical. Ashley Rezachek/RiverTown Multimedia

Art Nov 8th 2019 - 3pm

'Anything Goes' for Ellsworth High School students

Life as usually in Truvy's salon pauses when a neighbor starts shooting at birds. Marcy Watzl (left), Heather Reynolds and Meghan Knapp. Photo by Rachel Fergus/RiverTown Multimedia.

Theater Nov 7th 2019 - 10am

A review: 'Steel Magnolias' steals the Sheldon stage

Bud Frump, played by Razik Saifullah, celebrates his new promotion at his uncle’s company in a production of “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” at Hudson High School. The play premieres Nov. 8 with performances running through Nov. 17. Rebecca Mariscal / Rivertown Multimedia

Education Nov 4th 2019 - 6am

Hudson High emulates the 'company way' with 'How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying'

Gina Chavez poses with a guitar. Submitted photo

Music Oct 31st 2019 - 3pm

Gina Chavez performs bilingual set in Red Wing

East Ridge High School's fall musical is "The Drowsy Chaperone," which starts with one man, sitting in a chair in his apartment, listening to a record. One person quickly escalates into a stage full of characters with bright costumes and unique plot lines. The chaperone, played by Lauren Nelson (right) is in charge of retiring actress Janet Van De Graaf played by Baylee Stevenson (sitting) on her wedding day. As the day progresses, more and more characters face comedic situations. Photo by Rachel Fergus/RiverTown Multimedia.

Theater Oct 31st 2019 - 12pm

'The Drowsy Chaperone,' anything but drowsy

The (lumin)theater lab will be performing "Tartuffe" from November 8-23 at Eye Candy REfind in Downtown Hastings. Image courtesy of (lumin)theater lab.

Theater Oct 31st 2019 - 6am

Hastings' (lumin)theater lab to hold next performance at downtown vintage boutique

Red Wing High School students will perform "Dracula: A Comic Thriller Starring Shirley Holmes and Jennie Watson," beginning on Halloween. Photo by Rachel Fergus/RiverTown Multimedia.

Theater Oct 29th 2019 - 4pm

Elementary -- make that Red Wing High School, dear Watson

Molly Hunt as Ariel, Emmet Atkinson as Flounder, Zach Ross as Scuttle and Lucas Ellingson as Sebastian pose for New Life Academy's "The Little Mermaid," which opens this weekend. Photo courtesy of New Life Academy

Theater Oct 29th 2019 - 8am

New Life Academy flexes tech skills for 'The Little Mermaid'

Aries LaChapelle, and Sadie Jones star in the Park High School Theater production of the comedy "Don't Drink the Water." William Loeffler / RiverTown Multimedia

Theater Oct 29th 2019 - 7am

Laughs and espionage in Park High School fall play

Don Lockwood, played by Austin Stole, sings, and dances, in the rain, during a performance of “Singin’ in the Rain” at The Phipps. The production runs through Nov. 17. Rebecca Mariscal / Rivertown Multimedia

Entertainment Oct 28th 2019 - 12pm

A Review: Singin' in the Rain at The Phipps

Costumer Mary Wellman makes some adjustments to the royal robe that will be worn by Nolan Jones in the Park HIgh School Theater production of "Don't Drink the Water." Wellman, of Woodbury, said she scoured Goodwill and other places to find period-appropriate clothing for the comedy, which is set in the 1960s. She praised Park students for helping her with her search. William Loeffler/RiverTown Multimedia

Theater Oct 27th 2019 - 1pm

Photos: Park High School presents 'Don't Drink the Water

Entertainment Oct 25th 2019 - 11am

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