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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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Crime and Courts Oct 21st 2019 - 3pm

Faribault man accused of burglarizing Cannon Falls home

Government and Politics Oct 21st 2019 - 3pm

ACLU sues Minnesota over voting laws, aims to restore vote to felons on probation

Volleyball Oct 21st 2019 - 3pm

Hudson volleyball ready for playoffs

News Oct 21st 2019 - 2pm

Way cool: Public celebrates upgraded Cottage Grove Ice Arena

Community Oct 21st 2019 - 11am

UWRF Homecoming/Shrine weekend a hit

Soccer Oct 21st 2019 - 11am

New Richmond boys proven playoff ready

Singer-songwriter Gina Chavez poses in a pool in Costa Rica. Submitted photo

Art Oct 20th 2019 - 11am

Pop singer, ambassador keeps ‘building bridges’

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

Entertainment Oct 16th 2019 - 3pm

WideSpot's 2019-2020 season schedule

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

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