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The loudspeakers played a continuous selection of 'Patriotic' songs as the crowd began to gather at 4 p.m. for the 5: 30 p.m rally which included...

An effort at Republican Victory Centers throughout Wisconsin to collect food, dog food and other essential supplies for victims of Hurricane Sandy took place in Hudson Tuesday. Hundreds of people arrived bringing their donations and the hope to see vice-presidential candidate Paul...

In Thursday's American Idol elimination night, the audiences in Los Angeles and at Junior's Bar and Grill in River Falls were taken on an emotional...

"American Idol" candidate Reed Grimm was a hit with the judges in his first live performance Tuesday night on Fox. Typical of Grimm's personality...

Voting is critical for American Idol contestants to stay in the running now that taped shows have ended and live broadcasts begin Tuesday. The top 12 males, one of which is local musician and singer Reed Grimm, perform tonight at 7 p.m. People may vote, via phone or texting, for...

Yes, Reed Grimm appears a little quirky on "American Idol," but it is that and his genuine kindness and compassion that makes him the real deal....

In an emotional recap of Grimm's journey from his audition in Pittsburg to his solo performance in Las Vegas, American Idol viewers traveled with him the whole distance Wednesday night. The judges reminded Grimm they are looking for a singer and confidently told him he has what it...

Washington County authorities allege that a group of people burglarized and vandalized Afton State Park over the holiday weekend, ransacking an office and damaging cabins while the park was shuttered because of the state government shutdown. Sheriff Bill Hutton said since the park...

It started six hours late, but the snowstorm is packing the punch forecasters predicted. As of Monday afternoon, the second wave of heavy snow...

A Wall Street meltdown, slow recovery and rising unemployment over the past three years led to a sluggish economy that has directly affected St. Croix County's revenue from property taxes. Foreclosure sales have kept at a steady increase for five years with little hope of a letup...