New Wisconsin alcohol laws bring new challenges for local businesses

Local businesses, such as The Garage Bikes + Brews in River Falls and The Barns of Lost Creek wedding venue in Beldenville, are struggling to interpret new alcohol laws in Wisconsin which make things …

Pierce County performs emergency response drill

The 2024 FEMA Evaluated 2024 Prairie Island Nuclear Power Plant - Radiological Reception Center for Residents and Emergency Workers exercise took place at Elmwood High School on June 20 where emergency workers were trained and evaluated on procedures in the event of a radiological emergency.

If there is ever a nuclear power plant accident at Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant, which is not likely said Emergency Management Director Christine McPherson, Pierce County is well-prepared …

EPC science students head to Africa

(From left): Landen McDonough, Nathan Winger and Luke Battaglia with a giraffe in the background.

Not many people can say they’ve assisted scientists in Africa on a rhino horn trimming study – but a group of Elmwood/Plum City students can. Led by Elmwood High School science …

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Supt. Barry Cain shared referendum information with voters through multiple avenues, including educational videos posted online.

End of an era: Cain retires as Ellsworth superintendent

Ellsworth Community School District Superintendent Barry Cain considers himself lucky to have spent a big chunk of his career in his hometown. But all good things must come to an end: Cain’s …

Angie Whelan addresses the crowd assembled May 15 for the reveal of YB Urban?’s makeover, courtesy of the Wisconsin Main Street Makeover contest.
Members of the Ellsworth Area Chamber of Commerce, Pierce County Economic Development Corporation and community members gathered to support the grand reveal and ribbon cutting of the YB Urban? Wisconsin Main Street Makeover renovation.

Future is bright for YB Urban?, Ellsworth’s East End

The atmosphere was electric in Ellsworth’s East End Business District on Wednesday, May 15 and Angie Whelan, owner of YB Urban? at 243 N. Broadway St., hopes to keep the momentum going. …

CAPITOL REPORT: More higher education dominos fall

The higher education landscape in Wisconsin is rapidly changing. Two more higher ed dominos have recently fallen at private and public institutions -- and there's probably more to come because …

Republican Party of Pierce County opens Victory Center

RIVER FALLS – On Saturday, June 22 the Republican party of Pierce County opened its Victory Center at 715 N. Main St. in River Falls. An estimated 50 people attended the grand opening which …

Project SEARCH empowers individuals with disabilities for employment success

RIVER FALLS - Project SEARCH, a transition-to-employment program for individuals with disabilities, recently celebrated the achievements of its latest cohort. Licensed through the School District of …

Government

Prescott City Council sets sights on future development and growth

At the Prescott City Council meeting on June 10, City Administrator Matt Wolf described the past repairs for Cherry and Kinnickinnic streets. In March 2024 the council approved the mill and overlay …

Crime

RF couple charged in business burglary

A River Falls couple arrested in April in connection with a string of burglaries has added more burglary-related charges to their rapsheet. Dylan James Nestor, 32, Askov, Minn., posted a $10,000 …

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The Metered launches data center in Hager City

Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services has announced the addition of its newest member, The Metered, LLC. The Metered will launch one of the first data centers in western Wisconsin, offering cloud-based …

Former Ellsworth head coach Mark Matzek shared his thoughts on the new hire as well as the keys to success in the future.

Matzek passes torch to Huppert as next coach of historic program

After the first four coaches helped build and sustain a historic program with eight Wisconsin Team State Championships, Carson Huppert is set to become the fifth head coach of Ellsworth wrestling. …

Seniors Ella Stewart capped off their Prescott softball careers by leading the Cardinals to the WIAA State Championship.

Late-season adversity built Cardinals into state championship team

“It’s been an unbelievable ride, girls.” Those were the opening words of an emotional Cardinal Coach Nick Johnson as he addressed his WIAA Division 3 State Softball Champion …

Ella Stewart was on fire on the mound for the Cardinals throughout the WIAA State Tournament. She allowed just three Laconia hits in the title game and struck out 55 batters through nine tournament games.

Cardinal energy after rain delay propels team to WIAA Division 3 Softball title

The Prescott Cardinals took advantage of a break in the action Saturday and emerged from the 1-1/2 -hour rain delay with energy and momentum that culminated three innings later with the team’s …

Barrett Temmers has been selected as Middle Border Conference 1st Team as WBCA Northwest All District 2nd Team this season.

Shots from the hip: Cards win first softball state championship

After winning the WIAA Division 3 State Championship last week the Cardinals say goodbye to senior pitcher Ella Stewart. The Cardinals rode the right arm of the soft spoken, respectful, and …

River Falls' Maggie Johnson shields the ball from Onalaska's Natalie Tevis, stopping the Hilltoppers' offense in the second half of Saturday's Division 2 sectional final game.

Wildcats headed back to WIAA State Tournament

The resilient Wildcat girls’ soccer team is taking its game to the biggest stage in the state, as they defeated Onalaska by a 1-0 margin Saturday afternoon to punch their ticket to the WIAA …

Logan Brand earns Wisconsin Dairy Male Athlete of the Month

Ellsworth Class of 2024 graduate Logan Brand was rewarded for his work as a dairy farmer, student and athlete, receiving the honor of Wisconsin Dairy Male Athlete of the Month by Dairy Farmers of …

Shots from the hip: Prescott runners take on marathon, AD Caudill moves on to Altoona

Congratulations to Prescott running duo Breckin Schommer and Jayde Canfield. The recent Cardinal alumni both ran and finished Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth, Minn., the first 26+ mile race …

Bombers can’t find the timely hits in loss to New Richmond

BAY CITY — While the defense was strong for the majority of the game for the Bay City Bombers, a pair of timely rallies boosted the New Richmond Millers to a 6-2 road win Sunday. It was …

Shots from the hip: Congrats to All State athletes

Congratulations to pitcher Ella Stewart and catcher Leah French on being named Division 3 First Team All State by the Wisconsin Softball Coaches Associations. The senior/junior battery led the …

Community

Beast, Belle, Maurice & Enchantress come to life in Stagehands' production

The cast of Spring Valley Stagehands’ “Beauty and the Beast:” Wade Gardner, Christopher Harney, Lindsey Bundgaard, Tiffany Shultz

SPRING VALLEY – In a magical kingdom, there loomed an ancient and ominous castle poking out of a constant mist. The lord of this castle was simply known as “The Beast” …

The Jensen family came to Ellsworth from St. Paul to enjoy cheese curds: (from left) Lisa, Madelyn, age 13, and Clayton, age 11.

GALLERY: A little rain doesn’t dampen Cheese Curd Fest

Mother Nature was a bit temperamental June 21-22, but that didn't stop visitors from having a cheesy good time at the 2024 Ellsworth Cheese Curd Festival.

Senior Gathering Place activities for June 26-July 3

Please excuse me for another reminder for all Gathering Place members and friends. NOTE: Due to no electricity in the building, the Gathering Place at Prescott Middle School will be closed through …

Freedom Park column: Music in the Park

Our community has enjoyed one musical treat this summer already with the launch of the "Music in the Park" series, a delightful event designed to bring neighbors together for evenings filled with …

Ellsworth Senior Center activities for June 26-July

The Ellsworth Senior Center would like to invite all senior citizens ages 50 and greater to the following events to be held at the senior center: Come and join the Pool Players …

Education

Retiring River Falls Superintendent Jamie Benson is pictured with other district retirees, including (from left): John Witt, Lisa Lockie, Pam Friede, Jamie Benson, Christine Engel, Rita Sommerfeldt, and Carrie Loney.

Benson retires as River Falls superintendent

Superintendent Jamie Benson has steered the ship for 11 years in the River Falls School District, but he’s set to hand the wheel over to a new skipper. His last day is June 28. …

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