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    June 15, 2017
    Safety was beefed up at the Wisconsin Capitol in Madison in the wake of Wednesday's shooting of a congressman in Washington, D.C. File photo
    Wisconsin roundup: State Capitol security beefed up, but no procedural changes planned; tornadoes reported in state; 8 more state news stories
    MADISON — More police were on hand for Wednesday's state legislative meetings, but GOP Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says there's no reason for...
    News/regionJune 15, 2017 - 9:04am
    June 6, 2017
    The five student graduates of the 2016-17 class of the Hudson Area Young Entrepreneurs Academy proudly display their company logos at a graduation party held May 23. From left to right: John Volovsek (Hudson), Kadin Bartlett (Hudson), Andrew Newman (Hudson), John Volovsek (Hudson) and Abby Fry (River Falls). Photo courtesy of the Hudson Chamber of Commerce
    Young entrepreneurs graduate as CEOs
    Five students from Hudson and River Falls received CEO status May 23 upon graduation from the Hudson Area Young Entrepreneurs Academy. After...
    News/educationJune 6, 2017 - 7:00am
    June 1, 2017
    Receiving the Family Friendly Workplace certification are, front row, from left to right: Angie Stanke, Andrea Ruschmeyer, Jennifer Gibson, Tom Holland of United Way, Sam Cari and Nicole Geffre. Back row: Chris Anderson, Kevin Urbik, Ryan Cari, Leslee Ojala, Jenny Fitzgerald and Amy Weaver. Submitted photo by Kate Smith
    Local business earns Family Friendly Workplace certification
    Heywood, Cari & Anderson SC recently received bronze certification as a Family Friendly Workplace from the United Way St. Croix Valley's Success...
    News/businessJune 1, 2017 - 2:13pm
    May 30, 2017
    The Chipotle at the Shoppes of Woodbury Village was among the several Minnesota locations impacted by a nationwide malware attack that gave hackers potential access to customer credit card data. Youssef Rddad / RiverTown Multimedia
    Credit card stealing malware hits dozens of MN and WI Chipotle locations
    Chipotle restaurants announced that a cybersecurity allowed hackers to gain access to customer credit card data at a majority of its locations,...
    News/businessMay 30, 2017 - 11:36am
    May 24, 2017
    The Woodbury Whole Foods opened May 24, 2017 at CityPlace. Company leaders, joined by Woodbury Mayor Mary Giuliani Stephens, held a "bread breaking" ceremony in place of a traditional ribbon cutting. Youssef Rddad / RiverTown Multimediaplay button
    Video: Whole Foods opens at Woodbury's CityPlace
    The Woodbury Whole Foods is officially open. The organic and natural foods grocer held an opening day event Wednesday that drew more than a thousand...
    News/businessMay 24, 2017 - 12:53pm
    May 18, 2017
    Pictured (from left to right): Cindy Redmon, Jeff Redmon, Tom Holland (United Way), Rich Lau and Erica Finnegan. Photo courtesy of Redmon Law Chartered
    Redmon Law earns Family Friendly Workplace certification
    Redmon Law Chartered recently received "Gold" level certification as a Family Friendly Workplace from the United Way St. Croix Valley's Success...
    News/businessMay 18, 2017 - 2:14pm
    Wisconsin roundup: Report places Wisconsin last again in startup activity; 11 more state news stories
    KANSAS CITY — For the third year in a row, Wisconsin is the worst state for the activity of startup businesses. The Kauffman Foundation of Kansas City said Thursday that Wisconsin ranks 50th, same as last year, with Alabama second to last in a survey that gauges new entrepreneurs...
    News/regionMay 18, 2017 - 12:47pm
    May 12, 2017
    Wisconsin roundup: Panel wants legislative oversight of veterans fund transfers; bill to punish campus speech disruptions gets public hearing; and 11 more state news stories
    MADISON -- State lawmakers want more of a say in a trust fund for veterans' benefits, after $55 million were transferred to that fund from the King Veterans Home. The Joint Finance Committee voted unanimously Thursday to make the veterans' agency notify the panel about proposed fund...
    News/governmentMay 12, 2017 - 9:12am
    May 8, 2017
    After breaking ground in January, Portillo's has set a July 11 opening date for its first Minnesota restaurant in Woodbury. Youssef Rddad / RiverTown Multimedia.
    Portillo's announces opening date in Woodbury
    Portillo’s has announced an opening date in Woodbury. The Chicago-style eatery plans to open its first Minnesota store at 10:30 a.m. July 11....
    News/businessMay 8, 2017 - 11:52am
    May 2, 2017
    St. Croix County's March unemployment rate at 3.7%
    The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development announced the preliminary March 2017 unemployment rates for Wisconsin's 72 counties and the...
    NewsMay 2, 2017 - 10:29am
    April 21, 2017
    Body Works to host 5K
    Attention runners and walkers! After last year's fantastic attendance, Body Works will be hosting its second annual 5K Fitness Walk and Run at 8 a.m. Saturday, June 3, at Body Works, 1380 N. Acres Road, Prescott. Proceeds from the 5K will benefit the Prescott Middle School Choir....
    News/Upcoming EventsApril 21, 2017 - 12:07pm
    Wisconsin roundup: State unemployment lowest since 2000; Ohio dairy files suit against Wisconsin's butter grading law; and 10 more state news stories
    MADISON -- Wisconsin's unemployment rate has dropped to 3.4 percent, the lowest in 17 years. The seasonally adjusted rate for March dropped by 3 tenths-of-one-percent from February. A survey of almost 1,000 households estimates that total employment for the month grew by 16,000 --...
    News/governmentApril 21, 2017 - 7:31am
    April 18, 2017
    Sarah Bruch, co-owner of The Purple Tree, promotes civility with a new line of shirts. Submitted photo.
    Purple Tree continues to make positive change
    As a family owned business, the success of The Purple Tree is shared by two generations of the Bruch family of Hudson. "We opened our store in...
    News/businessApril 18, 2017 - 3:00pm
    April 17, 2017
    On April 7, the St. Croix Valley Habitat for Humanity was presented with an $8,400 donation on behalf of the store guests of the four Family Fresh Market and Econofoods stores in New Richmond, River Falls, Somerset and Hudson. From left to right: St. Croix Valley Habitat for Humanity Community Outreach Coordinator Sarah Rose and Executive Director Dave Engstrom; Family Fresh Market Store Director John Wild; Habitat bookkeeper Amy Henry and AmeriCorps VISTA Tiffany Franck. Submitted photo
    St. Croix Valley Habitat for Humanity receives donation
    RIVER FALLS, Wis. — As a result of the St. Croix Valley Habitat for Humanity's partnership with the SpartanNash Foundation and the four...
    NewsApril 17, 2017 - 9:04am
    April 12, 2017
    After months of anticipation, Whole Foods will open May 24 at Woodbury's CityPlace. Youssef Rddad / Bulletin
    Whole Foods to open May 24 in Woodbury's CityPlace
    It's almost here: Whole Foods Market will open May 24 in Woodbury, the company said. The organic grocer will anchor the 100-acre CityPlace development...
    News/businessApril 12, 2017 - 11:19am
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