I haven’t been on a rollercoaster since I was 15 years old. I went to Six Flags in Illinois with my mom, sister, and my late ...

The fiber expansion involves boring or plowing new lines along roadways, installing pedestals and control boxes, and eventually connecting homes. Once finished, most of Scandia’s homes, especially ...

During summer, the population in the area increases as our summer friends come to visit. It’s the ideal time to celebrate the ...

Readers of the Country Messenger have nominated businesses and individuals in seven categories: eating and drinking, sports and recreation, health and fitness, shopping, arts and entertainment, local ...

Did you know that the Federal Government wants to sell three million acres of your public lands? In a proposal released by ...

From July 2 to July 9, nine residents of Scandia will travel to our sister city of Mellerud, Sweden, as part of the ongoing ...

Sheriff Dan Starry has worn many hats in his law enforcement career, from sheriff’s deputy to administrator, but he’s worn them all in one place: Washington County. However, last week marked the end ...

“I’m the only daddy you got. I am the damn paterfamilias” — Ulysses Everett McGill, played by George Clooney in the film “O Brother, Where Art Thou.” This December will mark the 25th anniversary of ...

The St. Croix Valley area is full of artistic minds, and many will be displaying their work in downtown Marine on St. Croix at the upcoming artOPENer tour. This annual tour extends along both the ...

Supervisors from May Township and officials at Liberty Classical Academy (LCA) have reached a settlement agreement regarding the lawsuit that LCA filed against the township in U.S. District Court last ...

Following the acceptance of Councilmember Charlie Anderson’s resignation, the city council of Marine on St. Croix will appoint a new member to complete Anderson’s term. Anderson was first elected to ...

Volunteer fire departments are critical to communities like Scandia, and Scandia Fire & Rescue is opening their doors to those who are up to the task to join their department.