Local retailers struggle with shortage of toilet paper and other essentials

As warmer and drier weather continues to spread throughout the state, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has added the following counties to the burn restriction list:

Making maple syrup a Rochel family tradition since 1897

Village Pizzeria of Dresser hands out free bread-baking kits to families 

The Osceola Medical Center is prepping for active cases of the coronavirus. The hospital has adopted new measures to protect workers, ensure the safety of current patients and effectively help as many people as possible. But Bob Wolf, the Director of Community Engagement, said the hospital i…

A Wisconsin endocrinologist answers your questions about diabetes and COVID-19.

Vaccine kits. “Silver Solution” treatment. Even coronavirus-fighting toothpaste.

Local businesses close, struggle with uncertainty during pandemic

The sun is out, the snow is melting, and someday soon you may go downstairs and discover that your basement is wet. What should you do?

The Walker Art Center in Minneapolis will screen the short film, Grandfather's Birthday, on Sunday, March 15 at 2 p.m.  It is included as part of a retrospective program featuring the work of female filmmakers.

Chase Saloka, age 9 of Osceola, with his buddy Henry Boesel, age 9 of Scandia, caught some beautiful pike Saturday, February 22, while fishing with their fathers in Chicago County.

A snowy winter, a bump in ski pass prices, and an upward trend in early ski pass sales have resulted in a rebound in the state’s dedicated cross-country ski grooming account fund balance.

The National Weather Service and Minnesota Climatology Department are both predicting another wet spring with major flooding in 2020. There is a high chance of flooding on the Mississippi and St. Croix Rivers, as well as in lakes, ponds, farm fields, and low lying areas, says Craig Schmidt, …

When Sara Jesperson was looking at starting a new business in Stillwater last year, she did research on various bar experiences that would be more engaging than darts and other activities. A small bowling alley was among the ideas. But with her Northwoods background, axe throwing hit the target. 

For the last several years, Sara's Tipsy Pies have been a staple at the Minnesota State Fair. Now that owner Sara Hayden has opened a retail storefront in Stillwater, locals need not travel far (or wait until August) to get their fix of her handheld pies, which also come complete with a litt…

The Scandia City Council created a new committee called the Internet Action Committee (the “IAC”) in November, 2019.  The IAC is tasked with facilitating the expansion of fast, reliable and affordable Internet service to all of Scandia.   

County highway department uses biodegradable brine to reduce salt use that threatens lakes, rivers, vehicles, roads

Even though we had our coldest night of the winter last week, signs are favorable for warmer weather. The sun is rising sooner in the morning and setting after we come home from work. You can feel it in the air, springtime is coming.

If you want to win your Oscar party pool, you’d be well served to be part of the Marine on St. Croix Oscar Night party. For the seventh consecutive year, those attending this event on the eve of the actual Oscar ceremony chose a short film nominee that ultimately won an Oscar the following night.

Learn more at a workshop: Feb. 20 in North Branch or March 2 in Stillwater

The cost of a ticket for a missing a head or taillight is often enough to ruin someone’s day. To others on the road, however, it could mean the difference between life and death. In an attempt to help keep Washington County Roads safe and prevent any financial hardship, Washington County She…

In October 2019, the Lee and Rose Warner Nature Center in Marine on St. Croix closed its doors to the public after more than 50 years of operation. 

In an effort to bring reliable Internet services to underserved Minnesota communities, $23 million dollars in aid have been granted to 30 projects with Scandia being a recipient of $510,358 to extend their current services. In a show of appreciation, Scandia Mayor Christine Maefsky awarded t…

Emma Blank, a sixth grade student at Scandia Elementary IB World School, had the winning design for the City of Scandia's Vinterfest on January 25. Vinterfest is Scandia's community festival celebrating winter.

“When we came in and pitched the idea, we were warmly accepted and we felt it gave Vinterfest the shot in the arm it needed at the time,” says the mastermind behind the annual Minnesotan Cup, Corey Roberts. “It hasn’t changed a whole lot since year one… We just wanted something small and aut…

The Marine Film Society and the Marine Community Library are thrilled to announce the next film of the Marine Documentary Film series, “The Biggest Little Farm.” 

Renowned photographer Craig Blacklock delivered a gift of a copy of the museum edition of his book, St. Croix and Namekagon Rivers – The Enduring Gift, to the Marine Community Library Saturday, January 12. This stunning, larger format version of the standard retail edition of the book, which…

“I do the lawyering, and Libby does the ‘daughtering,’” says owner of Scandia’s new business Apothecary’s Daughter, Kirsten Libby. The new store is an interesting melding of Kirsten’s career as an attorney with their fascination for natural herbs and remedies.