Book Review: The General's Daughter

Should you read this book?

Gov. Scott Walker Signs Bill Removing Roadblock on River Crossing Project

Gov. Scott Walker signed Senate Bill 26 into law on Friday, June 24, at The Valley House. The bill eliminates the receipt of federal funding requirement prior to state bonding.

Home Sales in St. Croix County Show Signs of Improvement Despite Declines

May 2011 home sales and median prices for St. Croix County declined from one year ago, but other signs point to an improving market.

St. Croix Valley Sales Tax Distributions Are Near Pre-Recession Levels

The Wisconsin Department of Revenue posted 2011 sales tax distributions, and St. Croix increased 8.52 percent. Sales taxes are now near pre-recession levels.

Traffic Made Simple… Not!

Most of the time I’m a simple driver. Lately, however, I’ve been getting a good dose of traffic that “simple” just doesn’t cover.

Fiber to the Home and Business Aids Economic Development

Baldwin Telecom continues the installation of fiber cable in Troy. BTI was the first independent telephone company in Wisconsin to deploy fiber-to-the-home technology.

Book Review: The Confession

Is John Grisham's new book worth your time? Find out here!

Harsdorf's Plan for Rural Wisconsin: Back to the Stone Age

Harsdorf co-authored a last-minute motion to prohibit the UW System from supporting WiscNet, a high-speed research and education cooperative that was started in 1989.

St. Croix EDC: Passage of SB 26 Advances River Crossing Project

The Wisconsin Assembly passed SB 26 on June 8, bringing the St. Croix River Crossing project closer to reality. SB 26 passed the Senate last month, and will move to Gov. Walker’s office.

June 2011 St. Croix Valley Economic Dashboard Released

The UWRF-CER and SCEDC has released the June 2011 edition of the St. Croix Valley Economic Dashboard. A new feature in June is the addition of statistics for the 13-county Twin Cities metro area.

St. Croix EDC Recognizes Milestones of Local Medical Facilities

St. Croix EDC recognizes milestones of local medical facilities. The Cancer Center of Western Wisconsin's grand opening on June 7 and the Baldwin Area Medical Center's 75th anniversary on June 8.

St. Croix County’s Unemployment Rate Drops Again in April

DWD announced preliminary April unemployment rates for Wisconsin. St. Croix’s rate was estimated at 6.6 percent, which is lower than the March (7.5 percent) and February (7.6 percent).

Game Review: L.A. Noire

L.A. Noire is like a song that's remade for every generation. This detective video game looks good, and is fun, but it's not the first of anything.

The Long Way Home: An Introduction

The hardest thing I have ever done was to move back to Wisconsin from California, but I had come full circle in my journey of taking the long way home.

A Happy, Well-Balanced Dog: Part III

Three things to focus on for effective communication with your pooch.

2011 Home Sales & Prices in St. Croix Continue to Improve

While home sales and median prices in St. Croix County, Wisconsin declined from April 2010 to April 2011, there are signs of improvement according to St. Croix Economic Development Corporation.

Book Review: Odd Thomas

A good read for summer!

Wanted: Leaders Who Will Listen

The priorities of western Wisconsin are too important to be compromised by partisan bickering. We need innovative leadership – not the same old politicians doing everything same old way.

Graduation and Transformation

What does graduation mean?

A Happy, Well-Balanced Dog: Part II

Providing interactive toys is one of the easiest ways to provide these constructive outlets.

St. Croix EDC Thanks Small Businesses in St. Croix County

In recognition of National Small Business Week, SCEDC extends an important ‘thank-you’ to small businesses — they represent 99.7% of all employers in the U.S.

May 2011 St. Croix Valley Economic Dashboard Released

UWRF-CER and SCEDC release the May 2011 edition of the St. Croix Valley Economic Dashboard and Dr. Logan Kelly offers his observations.

A Happy, Well-Adjusted Dog: Part I

Want a happy well-balanced dog? There are three things required that every dog owner should know about. This is the first in a three-part blog series.

2010 Traveler Expenditures Up in St. Croix County

Traveler spending in St. Croix County increased 2.18% in 2010 according to the Wisconsin Department of Tourism. Expenditures were also up in the St. Croix Valley and the 10-County region.

St. Croix EDC Elects New Officers at Annual Meeting

St. Croix EDC elected new officers on May 10th. Ryan Sicard as president, Roger Humphrey as 1st VP, Marian Furlong as 2nd VP, and Mark Casey as secretary/treasurer.

Cholesterol is Good? Research Says Yes, But Warns of Underlying Problems

Research at Texas A&M reveals that LDL cholesterol is not "bad" at all but a very important part of the healing process. Will this new information turn a billion dollar drug industry on its head?

Live United... What Does it Mean?

What's the philosophy behind the United Way LIVE UNITED T-shirts?

The Best Way to See the Twins, and What It’s Like to Be There!

There’s a positive, happy feel to the entire experience that I didn’t find at other ballparks. Everyone is excited and enthusiastic, and the feeling is contagious.

New Study Reveals Natural Relief for Allergy Symptoms

Study shows that extracts from the Butterbur plant significantly more effective than anti-histamines.

Hello, Hudson!

What would you like to see blogs about? What's going on in the community that hasn't been discussed?

St. Croix EDC: What’s in a Name?

What is St. Croix EDC and what do they do?

Where Is Your Walking Path?

It's a nice surprise to stumble upon a wooded path in the heart of Hudson.

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Mopeds, But Were Afraid to Ask

It still usually costs me less than $8 to gas up my moped.