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End of an era

May 21, 2013 in Pierce County Herald

What has been talked about for months, heck, even years, became official on May 14 during a Pierce County Building Committee meeting. Continue Reading

Downtown efforts kicking off in New Richmond

May 17, 2013 in New Richmond News

Mayor Fred Horne and City Administrator Mike Darrow will be sharing coffee and trash detail every Thursday morning this summer. Continue Reading

Public works director accepts new post

May 16, 2013 in New Richmond News

New Richmond’s director of public works, Dan Koski, will be leaving his position at the end of the month. Continue Reading

Farmington officials take a fresh look at Vermillion River Crossings

May 16, 2013 in The Farmington Independent

Farmington city planner Lee Smick knows how much things can change in eight years. That’s why she wants to know if the pre-existing plans for the Vermillion River Crossings commercial development are still good. Continue Reading

Home upkeep rules may change in Farmington

May 16, 2013 in The Farmington Independent

Failure to finish an exterior housing project could lead to misdemeanor charges against the homeowner if a new city code amendment is approved by the Farmington City Council. Continue Reading

Health and Human Services Board votes to transfer program

May 11, 2013 in New Richmond News

St. Croix County apparently will be getting out of the pre-vocational service business. Continue Reading

Home brew, classic car requests heard by SV board

May 11, 2013 in Pierce County Herald

The Spring Valley Village Board considered several requests earlier this month. Continue Reading

Farmington residents will save on recycling

May 10, 2013 in The Farmington Independent

Talk about a win-win situation.
On Monday, the Farmington City Council approved a new six-year contract with the city’s recycling provider, Dick’s Sanitation. The deal will mean quite a few benefits to the city and residents not to mention, the environment. Continue Reading

City of New Richmond all a Twitter

May 10, 2013 in New Richmond News

The City of New Richmond has kicked off its new social media strategy by establishing a new Twitter account.
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Park Board seeks new member

May 9, 2013 in New Richmond News

The city has an opening for a person interested in joining the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and who can offer their input, help inspire, and make decisions for the parks. Continue Reading