Country Messenger

13/07/2025

With another successful Fourth of July Race behind him, 95-year-old Bob Hagstrom is already looking ahead to next year. The longtime volunteer and unofficial face of the Marine on St. Croix tradition has no plans to step away from his role as Course…

With another successful Fourth of July Race behind him, 95-year-old Bob Hagstrom is already looking ahead to next year. The longtime volunteer and unofficial face of the Marine on St.

13/07/2025

12/07/2025

The headline read, Public Land Sell-Off In Senate Defeated After National Uprising By Hunters, Anglers, and Public Land Advocates, Spearheaded by Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, a strong public lands advocacy group. Congress in a never before seen …

The headline read, Public Land Sell-Off In Senate Defeated After National Uprising By Hunters, Anglers, and Public Land Advocates, Spearheaded by Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, a strong public lands advocacy

11/07/2025

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 brother-in-law and had an absolute blast. But my wife Kylee recently took her students to Valley Fair for an end-of-the-year…

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 brother-in-law and had an

11/07/2025

Public Works tackles roads, trees, and connectivity

10/07/2025

We are in the midst of the most wonderful time of the year — summer.

10/07/2025

The polls are open.
The sixth annual Best of the Valley contest is now accepting votes at http://www.countrymessenger.com/bestof.

The polls are open.

09/07/2025

🎉 Voting Starts July 9! 🎉
Who’s the BEST in the Valley? YOU decide!

🗳️ Cast your vote daily in the 6th annual Best of the Valley contest at www.countrymessenger.com/bestof!
🏆 Local favorites in dining, shopping, entertainment, health, and more are all on the ballot.
📅 Voting runs July 9 – August 3. Vote once every 24 hours!

✨ Registered voters get an easy link to skip login.
📢 Winners revealed in October—online and in print!

👍 Like, share, and tag your favorites to show your support!

06/07/2025

Bone Lake Jane Doe case reaches national audience

06/07/2025

“I’m going to take the pontoon out tonight, and you’re invited to join me,” my parents’ neighbor Rod told them.

05/07/2025

Did you know that the Federal Government wants to sell three million acres of your public lands? In a proposal released by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, that did not make the final bill, but could be reintroduced, would force th…

Did you know that the Federal Government wants to sell three million acres of your public lands? In a proposal released by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, that

04/07/2025

As a first-time father, I am amazed at who our son Graydon has grown up to be. He is the most loving little boy, and a true wild child at heart, making him a joy to call our son and an absolute riot to watch grow up. All that said, Graydon turned th…

As a first-time father, I am amazed at who our son Graydon has grown up to be. He is the most loving little boy, and a true wild child at