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Douglas Van Dyke, Jr., is the author of seven fantasy books, many of which are set in a world first created in the backroom of a downtown Hudson building. Van Dyke will host a book signing at Chapter2Books on Sept. 21. Submitted photo

Books Sep 20th 2019 - 1pm

Hudson author shares fantasy world made in Wisconsin

When Jerry Zimmer posted this photo on Facebook, a friend told him it looked like Wisconsin. The photo taken June 1, 2019, has been shared thousands of times. Photo by Jerry Zimmer

Entertainment Jul 14th 2019 - 11am

Here's how a photographer captured that viral Wisconsin-shaped lightning bolt

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Sports Oct 15th 2019 - 4am

La Crescent-Hokah edges PIZM boys' soccer

Government and Politics Oct 14th 2019 - 7pm

Supervisors eye sales tax to fund 2 St. Croix County jobs

Government and Politics Oct 14th 2019 - 7pm

Democrat Yacoub launches Assembly campaign

Crime and Courts Oct 14th 2019 - 5pm

Maplewood man charged with strangulation

Government and Politics Oct 14th 2019 - 4pm

St. Paul Park mayoral candidate Q&A: Sharon Ornquist

Education Oct 14th 2019 - 3pm

District to consider apartment proposals for vacant Jefferson School in Red Wing

River Falls Community Theatre rehearses for "Blithe Spirit," to be performed Oct. 18-26 at the River Falls Public Library. Submitted photo

Entertainment Oct 14th 2019 - 9am

Art happenings in Hudson, River Falls and New Richmond area

A.J. Croce will perform his music, some of his father Jim Croce’s hits and songs that influenced them both when he comes to the Sheldon Theatre on Oct. 19, 2019. Submitted photo

Music Oct 13th 2019 - 6am

Croce will play Croce at Red Wing's Sheldon

Reina del Cid headlines the ninth annual Caravan du Nord, which comes to Red Wing Oct. 18, 2019, with workshops and a concert at the Sheldon Theatre. submitted photo

Music Oct 12th 2019 - 6am

Red Wing concert promises big 'knight' of music

Music Oct 12th 2019 - 6am

Minnesota music-makers offer workshops, performance in Red Wing

The 83 x 86 inch mural is protected from the elements by the building's overhang. Ashley Rezachek/RiverTown Multimedia

Community Oct 11th 2019 - 3pm

Fond of the pond: Student artwork is installed at the Ellsworth community pool

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

"Promises," by emerging artist Becca Cruger. Photo provided by Cruger.

Art Oct 9th 2019 - 12am

Red Wing Arts celebrates emerging artists

Entertainment Oct 7th 2019 - 9am

Sheldon Theatre plans full Traditions Series: Classic styles, timeless tunes

Comedian Tom Papa took the stage at the Sheldon Theatre Friday, Oct. 4. Papa, who performed in Red Wing in 2017, filled the main floor and balcony of the theater. Before leaving the stage, audience members asked him to promise that he would return to Red Wing again. He did. Photo by Dan Dion.

Theater Oct 7th 2019 - 9am

A review: Tom Papa live from Red Wing

Each year the Flyway Film Festival features a new poster. This year, it was created by Flyway's executive director, Diana Masters-Penegor, and Jon Hunt, a Twin Cities based graphic designer.

Movies Oct 6th 2019 - 11am

Flyway Film Festival makes it a dozen

The kingdom tries to stop Princess Rose, played by Stella Hayward, from pricking her finger and activating a sleeping curse cast upon her and the entire kingdom in “Sleeping Beauty and the Beast” at The Phipps. The Children’s Theater play runs through Oct. 13. Rebecca Mariscal / Rivertown Multimedia

Entertainment Oct 4th 2019 - 5pm

Phipps Review: A new twist on fairy tales in 'Sleeping Beauty and the Beast'

Carolyn Hanson was acknowledged by the Red Wing Sister Cities Commission after it was announced that her drawing was a finalist of the 2019 young artists and authors competition. Photo provided by Kristin Bray.

Art Oct 4th 2019 - 3pm

A Red Wing student's art is traveling the country with Sister Cities International show

UW-River Falls students Emma Smith and Kate Maude look on while Cayden Walsh writes down their input about this piece featured in the university's 28th-annual outdoor art installation. This piece was created by various students in Nikki Schneider's intro to printmaking course. Mike Longaecker / RiverTown Multimedia

News Oct 4th 2019 - 3pm

UW-River Falls outdoor art installation turns heads

Hudson Ambassador Abbie Matuke receives a henna tattoo from Jane Mannetter of Zaney Janey at the Spirit of the St. Croix Art Festival at Lakefront Park on Sunday, Sept. 29. Rebecca Mariscal / Rivertown Multimedia

Art Sep 30th 2019 - 3pm

Photos: Hudson celebrates Spirit of the St. Croix

Ray Gonzalez will read some of his works Sept. 28 at the Anderson Center in Red Wing, kicking off the "Books in the Barn" series.

Books Sep 23rd 2019 - 8am

Poetry readings come to 'Books in the Barn' in Red Wing

Books Sep 20th 2019 - 1pm

Hudson author shares fantasy world made in Wisconsin

Kathy O'Keefe is stepping-in as the president of the Hastings Prescott Area Arts Council. Richard Graham, the previous president, is still involved in the non-profit as he works with Urbane Drk Consulting to create a study that looks at the economic impact of arts and culture in the Hastings/Prescott region and how to sustain and grown arts and culture. Photo from the HPAAC website.

Entertainment Sep 18th 2019 - 9am

Hastings Prescott Area Arts Council sees new changes, opportunities

The Narrator, played by Brian Cern, sets the scene during a performance of “Population 485” at The Phipps. The play, based off MIchael Perry’s book, runs through Sept. 29. Rebecca Mariscal / Rivertown Multimedia

Theater Sep 16th 2019 - 12pm

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entertainment

Hudson author shares fantasy world made in Wisconsin

Here's how a photographer captured that viral Wisconsin-shaped lightning bolt

La Crescent-Hokah edges PIZM boys' soccer

Supervisors eye sales tax to fund 2 St. Croix County jobs

Democrat Yacoub launches Assembly campaign

Maplewood man charged with strangulation

St. Paul Park mayoral candidate Q&A: Sharon Ornquist

District to consider apartment proposals for vacant Jefferson School in Red Wing

Art happenings in Hudson, River Falls and New Richmond area

Croce will play Croce at Red Wing's Sheldon

Red Wing concert promises big 'knight' of music

Minnesota music-makers offer workshops, performance in Red Wing

Fond of the pond: Student artwork is installed at the Ellsworth community pool

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

Red Wing Arts celebrates emerging artists

Sheldon Theatre plans full Traditions Series: Classic styles, timeless tunes

A review: Tom Papa live from Red Wing

Flyway Film Festival makes it a dozen

Phipps Review: A new twist on fairy tales in 'Sleeping Beauty and the Beast'

A Red Wing student's art is traveling the country with Sister Cities International show

UW-River Falls outdoor art installation turns heads

Photos: Hudson celebrates Spirit of the St. Croix

Poetry readings come to 'Books in the Barn' in Red Wing

Hudson author shares fantasy world made in Wisconsin

Hastings Prescott Area Arts Council sees new changes, opportunities

A review at the Phipps: Answering the call in 'Population 485'