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High water closes St. Croix River boat launches; no-wake rule enforced
HUDSON, Wis. (FOX 9) - After a wet, rainy month of May, several boat launches along the St. Croix River closed this weekend because of high water levels. "With the water being high like this, there’s not much boats," See Lei Vang said. "Usually it’s really packed." "The...
Colfax Free Fair starts Thursday, no carnival Sunday
COLFAX — For the first time in decades – or perhaps even since carnivals became part of the fair – the Colfax Free Fair will not have a carnival on Sunday this year. The fair opens Thursday, June 13, and closes Sunday, June 16. On Sunday at...
The Center for Sustainable Communities at Stout looks at helping strengthen rural regions
MENOMONIE — Through the Center of Sustainable Communities, the University of Wisconsin-Stout is looking at ways to impact rural and local communities in western Wisconsin. In establishing this center through access to multiple grants, the goal is to identify opportunities which include aspects of research, service learning, outreach, community involvement and student experiences. “Various people on campus have done a lot of this community-based work that all fits under the...
Recent rain means rising water levels in Minnesota, which impacts trails and parks
MINNEAPOLIS — Warmer weather is here, and a lot of people are hitting the lakes and rivers to cool off.Stillwater was bustling with people strolling around or on St. Croix River on Saturday.Despite the warmer weather and lack of rain, the recent rainfall is causing our rivers to rise.Bruce Khang made the trip from St. Paul to Stillwater to prepare for a fishing competition on the St. Croix River."I was surprised this morning when I came here, water was high," Khang said.With the river level climbing to almost 685 ft, a no-wake order went into effect on the 52-mile St. Croix...
Woodville Lions confirm success of 73rd Annual Syttende Mai Celebration
WOODVILLE, WI – The numbers are in, and the Woodville Lions Club confirmed the success of the 73rd Annual Syttende Mai Celebration that was held this past May 16, 17 and 18, 2024. The great weather was wonderful and a blessing for bringing visitors to Woodville for the traditional Norwegian get together and the Lions were grateful for it!
Good times at WIAA Track Sectionals, but no advances
CAMERON, WI – There is always the goal of running your best time, jumping your longest or highest jump, throwing the furthest, in your last meet of the season. Plenty of the Spring Valley track team members that qualified for the sectional meet here did just that. Unfortunately, for...
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