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    June 24, 2019
    Authorities released this image of a camper that crashed and burned June 22 in Polk County. A person's remains were found inside. Photo courtesy of Polk County Sheriff's Office
    Person found dead after camper crashes, burns in Polk County
    A person was found dead last weekend inside a camper that crashed and caught fire in Polk County. The Polk County Sheriff's Office said deputies...
    news/accidents22 hours 54 min ago
    April 12, 2019
    John Michael Haag
    Dentist pleads not guilty to felony arson, two misdemeanors
    The Woodbury dentist from New Richmond accused of setting fire to his neighbor's boathouse pleaded not guilty in St. Croix County Circuit Court...
    news/crime-and-courtsApril 12, 2019 - 10:53am
    March 20, 2019
    Ashley Christiansen said her missing cat, Tater, may be skittish without her. She's asking anyone who thinks they might see him to take a photo and send it to her.
    Following fire, local woman seeks help finding cat
    When she lost her apartment in a fire on Jan. 26, Ashley Christiansen lost more than her home and possessions. She lost a piece of her family:...
    community/peopleMarch 20, 2019 - 8:00am
    March 8, 2019
    The remaining rubble of the Plourde's home in the Clifton Township after a subsequent fire. Submitted photo
    Family survives Clifton house explosion, neighborhood helps out
    Homeowner Tony Plourde figures it was a miracle his family members weren't closer to the source of an explosion that rocked his house and set...
    news/firesMarch 8, 2019 - 8:11am
    March 7, 2019
    Wisconsin roundup: Man pulled from burning Menomonie house; analysts cast gloom on Foxconn; more state news stories
    An elderly man is safe after a passerby helped him out of his burning house. Firefighters say 77-year-old John Hase was the only person home...
    news/government-and-politicsMarch 7, 2019 - 10:29am
    February 27, 2019
    Wisconsin state news briefs: Wisconsin Gov. Evers calls for nonpartisan redistricting process, and more state news
    MADISON -- Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers will include a call for a nonpartisan redistricting process when he submits his state budget Thursday. ...
    news/government-and-politicsFebruary 27, 2019 - 7:22am
    February 26, 2019
    A firefighter tends flames on the remainder of a deck that was blown off the house. Submitted photo
    Clifton house explosion sends residents and firefighter to hospital
    Three residents and one firefighter were sent to the hospital with minor injuries after a house was demolished from an explosion and subsequent...
    news/firesFebruary 26, 2019 - 5:34am
    February 18, 2019
    John Michael Haag
    Woodbury dentist faces arson charge following Bass Lake fire
    A Woodbury dentist accused of setting fire to a boathouse roughly half a mile from his rural New Richmond residence "looked as if he were a deer...
    news/crime-and-courtsFebruary 18, 2019 - 9:04am
    Wisconsin roundup: Former Sen. Vinehout’s family safe, but all else lost in house fire; Evers eyeing pot decriminalization; more state news
    A fundraising page is up and running for Kathleen Vinehout after a house fire. The former state senator and candidate for governor's home in...
    news/government-and-politicsFebruary 18, 2019 - 8:53am
    Wisconsin roundup: Lame-duck legislation would face longer odds under senator’s bill; Superior inferno; more state news stories
    Following passage of a controversial package of bills during the lame-duck session, a Democratic state senator wants to make it harder to do...
    news/government-and-politicsDecember 18, 2018 - 9:24am
    December 3, 2018
    Wisconsin roundup: Evers vows to forge ahead amid lame-duck session targeting executive authority; more state news stories
    Gov.-elect Tony Evers vows he will do what he can to keep his power. Members of the Republican-controlled Legislature are meeting in a lame-duck...
    news/government-and-politicsDecember 3, 2018 - 10:24am
    November 23, 2018
    Firefighters extinguish flames at a structure Nov. 23 at 1649 85th St. in the town of Somerset. Mike Longaecker / RiverTown Multimediaplay button
    Watch: Crews called to Somerset-area structure fire
    Multiple agencies responded Friday afternoon to a structure fire in the town of Somerset. Crews were called around 12:30 p.m. to 1649 85th St....
    news/firesNovember 23, 2018 - 3:22pm
    November 16, 2018
    The River Falls fire Department responded to a fire in a home at 5 County Road U (Mann Lane) Thursday evening, Nov. 15. Photo courtesy of Steve Dzubay
    Troy home damaged by fire, one man hospitalized
    A town of Troy home was heavily damaged by fire Thursday, Nov. 15. Firefighters dispatched at about 6:45 p.m., after a passer-by reported flames...
    news/firesNovember 16, 2018 - 10:40am
    October 11, 2018
    Neighbors — who were alerted to the emergency by loud noises caused by the explosion of oxygen tanks stored in the garage — assisted those in the residence out of the home safely before the fire department arrived. Jordan Willi / RiverTown Multimedia
    UPDATE: Early morning fire sends NR resident to hospital
    Five New Richmond Fire & Rescue units responded to a single home fire at 1430 Meadowlark Lane at 12:43 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 11. The New Richmond...
    news/firesOctober 11, 2018 - 12:28pm
    September 28, 2018
    The home of the Helms was severely damaged by a large fire on Saturday, Sept. 15. The family has since seen large support from the community. Submitted photo
    Community buoys Helm family after fire
    The weekend was supposed to be one of celebration for Wendy and Doug Helm. They were marking their 15th wedding anniversary with a trip to Nashville,...
    news/firesSeptember 28, 2018 - 12:00pm
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