www.riverfallsjournal.com · River Falls, WI
Outside River Falls City Hall. The River Falls Plan Commission on Nov. 4 recommended that the city restore its full extraterritorial subdivision review authority, a move the town of Troy has contested.The decision comes as Hudson and Troy work on a cooperative boundary agreement without River Falls as a party. Hudson moved from a fourth-class to a third-class city in 2022, a change city staff said at the time was driven mainly by the chance to extend its extraterritorial plat approval jurisdiction from 1.5 to 3 miles.This year, Hudson has been working with the town of Troy on an agreement that would extend city services to a proposed commercial development zone largely within River Falls’ extraterritorial jurisdiction.
www.riverfallsjournal.com · Hudson, WI
Nearby: Hudson, WIFile photo: Voters in Hudson on election day in 2024. Photo: Jack White/Star-Observer. Polls closed across Wisconsin at 8 p.m. Tuesday, and the Star-Observer is tracking results for the races relevant to St. Croix and Pierce County voters.Democrats won a trifecta — control of the Senate, Assembly and governor’s office — for the first time in 16 years.At the top of the ticket, Democrat David Crowley defeated Republican Tom Tiffany in the race for governor. In the 7th Congressional District, Republican Michael Alfonso beat Democrat Fred Clark for the open seat. In the 3rd Congressional District, Democrat Rebecca Cooke defeated Republican incumbent Derrick Van Orden.Locally, the city and town of Hudson each had a referendum tied to Hudson Fire Department staffing. Both passed.
www.riverfallsjournal.com · Hammond, WI
Nearby: Hammond, WIUW-River Falls graduate Ronald Owen stands near the Kinnickinnic River in downtown River Falls in August. Owen, a U.S. Navy, Wisconsin National Guard and U.S. Army veteran, recently began a new career as a geographic information systems (GIS) analyst for the Southwest Florida Water Management District. UWRF photo. Ronald Owen has had to chart a new course more than once in his life. After graduating from St. Croix Central High School in Hammond in 2009, Owen enlisted in the U.S. Navy, working as a Navy corpsman at medical centers in Virginia and California and serving two deployments to Afghanistan. His path then took some twists and turns before he earned his bachelor’s degree in geography from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls in May and began a new career in late August as a geographic information systems (GIS) analyst for the Southwest Florida Water Management District.
hometownsource.com · Stillwater, MN
Nearby: Stillwater, MNBrent Peterson, Executive Director of the Washington County Historical Society There are many businesses downtown Stillwater. There are those that help keep the community clean. Over the years, there were many different laundry businesses but the one that stood out for nearly fifty years was the Eureka Steam Laundry.This Laundry business, which was on Chestnut Street, started in late 1895. The Stillwater Messenger introduced the business to the Stillwater customers, “The Eureka laundry is a new enterprise just started at 116 east Chestnut St. The proprietors, Geo. E. Reed & Son, are wide awake business men, well equipped for their business and determined to win success by deserving it.” The proprietors had “abundant experience in suiting the most fastidious patrons and they challenge comparison of their work with that of St.
www.riverfallsjournal.com · Stillwater, MN
Nearby: Stillwater, MNKenneth O'Shea, age 73, of Houlton, WI, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2026 surrounded by loved ones. He was born September 29, 1953 to Lorin Clovis and Gertrude Marie (Polansky) O'Shea in Stillwater, MN.Fondly known as KENNYFIXIT, Ken found passion and fulfillment in helping others. He spent much of his time wrenching on vehicles, repairing anything from electric hair clippers to scuba diving equipment, wiring circuits, or building tools and structures. Whether it was changing brake pads, replacing injectors, installing the electrical in an entire building, resolving IT woes, building a computer from scratch, or pulling a car out of a ditch mid-winter storm, Kenny could be counted on to help fix it and to impart knowledge along the way. During his career as an R&D Technician at 3M in Maplewood, MN, Ken contributed to the development of many well-known products, and was often consulted for his broad expertise and skill set.
Post-Bulletin · Red Wing, MN
Nearby: Red Wing, MNRed Wing Grain will replace its aging Mississippi River barge loadout with help from a $10.2 million federal port grant. The company’s general manager said the work keeps an export route open for the more than 1,200 Minnesota and Wisconsin farmers who sell grain there. The $10,161,985 award comes from the Maritime Administration’s Port Infrastructure Development Program, with the money going to the city of Red Wing and Red Wing Grain LLC to rebuild the barge loading system, conveyors, electric winch and dust collection systems at the Port of Red Wing, according to U.S. Rep. Angie Craig's office. Jim Larson, general manager of Red Wing Grain, said the plant turns 71 this fall. Some of its parts are 40 to 70 years old. “We’ve done a lot of upgrades through the last 25 years,” Larson said.
Post-Bulletin · St Paul, MN
Nearby: St Paul, MNST. PAUL — Fillmore Central finished third at the Class 1A state volleyball tournament after sweeping Sacred Heart 30-28, 25-17, 25-21 on Saturday at Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul. The Falcons were on their third straight state run this season and were the No. 2 seed in the tournament. FC's Norah Nagel, Madi Zwart and Lauren Dahly chipped in 13, 12 and 10 kills each. Braelynn Diekes put up 26 assists in the win. Nagel added seven aces. Josiana Corson tallied 12 digs on defense for FC. The Falcons took down No. 7 seed Sleepy Eye Saint Mary's in the Class 1A state quarterfinals on Thursday to advance to the semifinals, where they fell to No. 6 seed Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa in a five-set marathon on Friday. FC finished with a total of 17 aces and seven blocks. The Falcons end the season with a 26-7 record. Fillmore Central 3, Sacred Heart 0 Sacred Heart#28#17#21 Fillmore Central#30#25#25 BOX SCORE ]]>
Grand Forks Herald · St Paul, MN
Nearby: St Paul, MNSATURDAY'S GGF SCHEDULE College hockey UND at St. Thomas, 6 p.m. Men’s basketball Montana at UND, 8 p.m. Women’s basketball UND at Detroit Mercy, 1 p.m. College volleyball UND at South Dakota, 5 p.m. Prep volleyball EGF Sacred Heart in Minn. Class A third-place match, 12:30 p.m., in St. Paul Girls swimming N.D. state meet in West Fargo Girls hockey EGF Senior High at Bemidji, 2 p.m.
Post-Bulletin · St Paul, MN
Nearby: St Paul, MNST. PAUL — During the postgame press conference, Fillmore Central head coach Travis Malley was visibly emotional while talking about his players. Malley, who took over as the Falcons’ head coach in 2014, has been present for all four of the volleyball program’s state berths. He served as an assistant coach when the Falcons finished as Class 1A state runners-up in 2013 and as head coach during their state tournament streak over the past three seasons. The bond his players share with him and with each other was evident despite a heartbreaking loss in the Class 1A state semifinals on Friday afternoon at Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul. “I just love how much he cares for us,” junior setter Hannah Vaalemoen said. “There's not a single person on the team that he wouldn't do anything for. If you ask him to do something, he will always say yes. It’s such a privilege to have him care for us, and it's not even like a coach. He's like a dad to us. … I'll go to Travis for anything.” The No.
Atlanta Black Star · St Paul, MN
Nearby: St Paul, MNLionel Richie has spent much of 2026 giving his fans reasons to worry. Now the legendary singer is giving them something else to talk about. This time, it is not another trip to the hospital. The 77-year-old returned to the stage this week for the first time following a series of health issues. For months, every new performance raised questions about whether the beloved crooner was pushing himself too hard. But Richie apparently wasn’t ready to trade his microphone for a rocking chair. He looked energized and ready to remind everyone why he remains an entertainment fixture after five decades during his Nov. 11 performance. Richie made his triumphant return during his “Lionel Richie — King of Hearts” residency at Wynn Las Vegas. Before launching into his familiar catalog of hits, the former Commodores frontman grabbed the microphone. “I’m back!” he repeatedly shouted into the mic. “I don’t know where I was, but I’m back. I’m doing just fine.
Sahan Journal · St Paul, MN
Nearby: St Paul, MNTwin Cities artists of color are leaving everything on the stage this weekend. At the Fitzgerald Theater, a cast of Hmong actors and singers will bring audiences back to 1960s Laos, while three artists get experimental at the Pillsbury House and Theatre for the annual Naked Stages series. At St. Paul’s Amsterdam Bar and Hall, the second annual “Mni Sota Mystery Box” brings Indigenous drag performers, burlesque artists, poets and musicians together on one stage. Flight through Hmong history Austin Ly’s “Lee Lue The Musical” tells the story of a village teacher who became one of the first Hmong pilots recruited to fly combat missions during the Secret War in Laos. The musical follows Lee Lue’s journey through war and the mass exodus that sent thousands of people fleeing across the Mekong River into Thailand before eventually resettling in the United States. The musical began as a high school production at the Hmong American Peace Academy in Wisconsin.
MinnPost · St Paul, MN
Nearby: St Paul, MNYour daily Minnesota news roundup starts … NOW. Former Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara resigned in May amid an investigation into workplace sexual misconduct (not to be confused with the workplace sexual misconduct in the St. Paul mayor’s office) and Mayor Jacob Frey installed 31-year veteran Bill Peterson on an interim basis. Standing before the city council on Thursday, Peterson’s bid to become the permanent police chief was denied by an 8-5 vote. The driving concern among the no votes was concern about his ability to drive reform in the department. Fire gutted an apartment building on St. Paul’s Randolph Avenue on Monday and the building has already been torn down, leaving dozens of people without a place to live. Deemed unsafe by the Department of Safety and Inspections, the building was leveled without residents being allowed to retrieve any possessions. Fundraisers have been set up for some tenants. DFL State Rep. Dan Wolgamott has been arrested on a suspected DWI in St.
Post-Bulletin · St Paul, MN
Nearby: St Paul, MNST. PAUL — Stewartville is no stranger to Cretin-Derham Hall. For three straight years, the schools have met in the Class 3A girls volleyball state tournament, the Tigers prevailing each time. In 2024, they faced off in the state quarterfinals and the Tigers won in four sets. They played again in the Class 3A third-place game last year. That time, Stewartville found victory in five sets. Wednesday’s match — this one in the state Class 3A quarterfinals — combined factors from both previous meetings with Stewartville winning a five-set marathon 25-16, 25-18, 20-25, 22-25, 15-12 at Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul. The No. 5-seeded and No. 8-ranked Tigers advance to the state semifinals Friday for the third consecutive year. The Tigers are at state for the third straight season and the 27th time overall. Cretin-Derham Hall (25-8) was the No. 4 seed and ranked fifth in the state. “Crazy game,” Stewartville third-year head coach Sammy Pedersen said.
Hmong Times · St Paul, MN
Nearby: St Paul, MNBy Kim Yang The sights, sounds, and traditions of Hmong culture will once again fill downtown St. Paul as the Minnesota Hmong New Year celebration returns November 28-29, 2026, bringing together families, performers, community leaders, and visitors for one of the region’s most anticipated cultural celebrations. Hosted by the United Hmong Family, the annual event at the Saint Paul RiverCentre and Roy Wilkins Auditorium is more than a holiday gathering. It is a celebration of cultural identity, family connections, and the traditions that have united generations of Hmong people. This year’s festivities promise an expanded lineup of cultural performances, traditional competitions, and special programming designed to showcase both established performers and emerging talent. For Mee Vang, President of the United Hmong Family, the upcoming celebration represents an exciting opportunity to strengthen the event’s cultural programming while welcoming participants from beyond Minnesota.
MinnPost · St Paul, MN
Nearby: St Paul, MNWASHINGTON – Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has helped his party enjoy a fantastic midterm, with Democrats flipping at least seven Republican U.S. Senate seats and coming into the new Congress with a strong majority. But Schumer’s electoral victories aren’t good enough for Sen.-elect Peggy Flanagan, who during a press call on Wednesday said she prefers someone else to lead Senate Democrats. “I am tremendously grateful for Chuck Schumer’s leadership, but I think it’s time for new leadership,” Flanagan said. Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, DFL candidate for US Senate, gives a victory speech during a DFL election night party at InterContinental Hotel in St. Paul, Minn. on Nov. 3, 2026.