Frederic Chamber announces route for Family Days 5K

By Robert Tabern|2025-05-05T08:31:48-05:00May 5, 2025|

The route of Family Days 5K in June. – Map provided   FREDERIC – The Frederic Chamber of Commerce announced the amended route for this […]

River Valley Shop Hop draws shoppers to St. Croix Valley

By Neal Griffin|2025-05-01T13:06:33-05:00May 5, 2025|

    ST. CROIX RIVER VALLEY – The River Valley Shop Hop 2025 began on April 24, focused on attracting visitors to 28 distinctive stores […]

Ice Age Trail and Polk County featured at New Richmond Wild Rivers Fest

By ICCPA News|2025-05-02T15:17:14-05:00May 4, 2025|

(L to R): Behind the table, volunteers Barb Ceder, Roxanne White and Carol Wickboldt engage expo attendees Terry Frederick and Shaney Johnson at the Traprock […]

Altoona’s Frosty Fun Series kicks off with the New Year

ICCPA News2024-01-03T13:32:33-06:00January 5, 2024|

ALTOONA, Wis. (WEAU) -Although it’s been a record-breaking warm winter, the Altoona Parks and Recreation Department is bringing back a series of winter events for […]

Former Packers center Ken Bowman, who played on three straight championship teams, dies at 81

Associated Press2024-01-03T12:22:14-06:00January 4, 2024|

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Ken Bowman, who played center for the Green Bay Packers from 1964-73 and was part of three consecutive championship teams, […]

Plans abounding for new sports stadiums across the US, carrying hefty public costs

Associated Press2023-12-25T17:58:48-06:00December 27, 2023|

Standing on a portable stage erected at home plate of the Milwaukee Brewers ballpark, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers recently praised the professional baseball team as […]

PODCAST: Natural Connections – Spongy Moth Discovery

A dozen yellow aspen leaves, each with a single trapezoid of green still vibrant on the blade, fluttered to the ground.

One Tank Trip: Scenic overlook above the Mississippi River

Everyone needs a fun getaway every now and again to recharge our energy. However, it seems like airfare, hotels and other travel costs have just […]

Tabern Live: Local high school sports; something to get excited about

I wanted to take a minute out of your time and use my column this week to thank all of the local high school athletes – and of course their coaches and assistant coaches, too – who work so hard to provide something positive and energetic in our communities.