A couple of the cats like to “cry” to get into the room to be on the bed, and when this didn’t work, Boo, the black cat we ...

Who are we without our precious social media? Where else can we snoop on our friends and family to compare our lives with ...

The City of Scandia will celebrate the winter season in style with the return of Vinterfest 2026, set for Friday, Jan. 23, ...

Every Sunday, Elim Lutheran Church’s historic pipe organ fills the sanctuary with music during worship services. Now, with a ...

After months of discussion, drafts, and public input, the Marine on St. Croix City Council has finally approved a letter of ...

The Washington County Sheriff's Office received a donation of a therapy K9 from Soldier’s 6, a Minnesota-based nonprofit organization.

“I miss our conversations!” Marilyn wrote to me. I don’t know Marilyn well, but I like her very much. “You want to get a coffee sometime after Christmas?” I asked.

Trollhaugen's ski patrol demonstrated the value of extensive emergency training Dec. 28 when a faulty auxiliary motor forced the team to manually evacuate 45 skiers from a stalled chairlift, ...

Looking ahead into 2026, strengthening long-term planning and encouraging open civic dialogue will be central priorities for Marine on St. Croix. Mayor Kevin Nyenhuis says resident involvement continu ...

Looking for a new place to go ice fishing? How about trying the Mississippi River on ice? The Mississippi River goes by many names. “Ole Man River,” “The Big Muddy,” “Old Blue,” and “The Gathering of ...

From expanded high-speed internet to new health care, arts, and trail amenities, 2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for the City of Scandia. Mayor Steve Kronmiller says the challenge will be ...