Because the unworn dresses in my closet feel like promises to myself, waiting to be fulfilled. Someday, I will be asked to go ...

Each year while watching the St. Croix County Fair Open Class Quilt judging, the quilters present during judging are asked to ...

There is a swimming advisory at South Twin Lake because high levels of Fecal Coliform Bacteria have been found in water tests at the beach. The first tests were done ...

Area counties, including St. Croix and Polk, have long absorbed the high costs associated with the transporting of individuals long distances for treatment of mental health issues. Western Wisconsin ...

Mail costs are going up July 13. Stamps for regular letters move from 73 to 78 cents, a 6.4% bump. Marketing or bulk mail is ...

Winners and finalists will receive a certificate (suitable for framing), a window or door cling, and bragging rights for the next 12 months. The recommendations of the readers of the Free Press carry ...

The Amery School board bid farewell to Jeff Fern, welcomed a new elementary principal and heard updates on closing ...

At its June meeting, the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Board of Control reviewed and acted on several recommendations from Winter Coaches Advisory Committees regarding season ...

Duane Riley has had a distinguished career working for the City of Amery and through his public service. Riley will now step ...

A new member to the Amery City Council was sworn in during the July meeting.

Tucker’s key provisions of the proposed Term Limit Amendment: Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of ...

With the low bid of $1,174,000, V&S Construction Services, Inc., from Rice Lake, was awarded the bid to build a new grandstand at the Polk County Fairgrounds. The announcement was made at the Polk ...