St. Croix Falls Historical Society

10/14/2026

10/07/2026

Here is a copy of the Fall 2026 Antiquarian! Click the link below to view.

09/30/2026

Join St. Croix Falls Historical Society Vice President Robert Tabern TONIGHT AT 5:00PM at the Polk County Historical Society at 120 Main Street in Balsam Lake for a FREE presentation about Soo Line Railroad History in our area. Personally signed copies of the 300-page "The Soo Line's Sixth Subdivision" Book will be available for $39.95 following the approximate one-hour program.

09/27/2026

Curious to know more about our speaker next week? Look no more! From the Intercounty Leader's website:

Robert Tabern has been Senior Editor of the Inter-County Leader since July 2022.

Raised in the north suburbs of Chicago, Robert discovered a passion for journalism while attending Glenbrook North High School in Northbrook, Illinois. In 1997, Robert moved to Jonesboro, Arkansas, to attend Arkansas State University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism.

After graduating from college in December 2001, Robert held various media and communication roles here in the Midwest. Robert later decided to return to his roots—a career in journalism—as Senior Editor of the Inter-County Leader in July 2022.

In his spare time, Robert enjoys traveling around the country and the globe. Robert co-founded and currently manages a 501(c)(3) non-profit railroad organization called the Midwest Rail Rangers, which provides historical programs on trains across a seven-state region. Robert has also written and published more than 20 railroad history books and railroad route guides.

Robert, who currently lives on Big Lake in Eureka Center, Wisconsin, is only the sixth editor in the Inter-County Leader’s 93-year history. Robert follows in the footsteps of earlier Inter-County Leader Editors, including Bennie Bye (1933-1953), Romain Brandt (1953-1958), Elmer Haumant (1958-1963), Bernice Asper (1963-1983), and Gary King (1983-2022).

Come check out Robert's Speaker Series event on the Soo Line railroad from Dresser to Duluth next Wednesday, September 30 at 5:00 PM at the Polk County Museum. We hope to see you then!

09/23/2026

Wednesday nights seem to be popular for visitors!! Come visit us tonight Sept 23 and Sept 30 from 530-830!!

09/18/2026

SCFHS Vice President Robert Tabern is selling our Soo Line book today and tomorrow at the North Shore Scenic Railroad. If you are headed to Duluth... be sure and stop by and say hello!! $5 of every purchase goes to the SCFHS.

09/16/2026

Lots of great things to do at WI Interstate Park.

09/15/2026

Our next open house takes place on Wednesday, Sept. 16 from 5:30 - 8:30pm. SCFHS VP and Midwest Rail Rangers President Robert Tabern will be talking all this trains! Copies of his new Soo Line Sixth Subdivision book will also be for sale. This is open house style so no need to come at a specific time... just drop in when its convenient for you!!