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The intersection at Main Street and Division Street in River Falls.

Intersection improvements coming at Main and Division streets

RIVER FALLS – During the first week of August, the City of River Falls will install new high visibility striping and bollards, or tall plastic barriers, at the intersection of Main and … more

8/3/23

Prescott resident Melissa Rice shared her concerns with the Prescott City Council surrounding the downtown paid parking plan.

Downtown paid parking plan raises questions in Prescott

PRESCOTT – Prescott City Council approved the communication plan for the proposal to implement downtown paid parking at the July 24 meeting. City Planner Carter Hayes described the avenues … more

By Danielle Boos | 7/27/23

Future of county’s emergency sirens could look much different

ELLSWORTH – Outdoor emergency sirens could be no more in Pierce County after Xcel Energy’s recent changes presented by Emergency Management Director Christine McPherson at the Law … more

By Andrew Harrington | 7/20/23

Prescott Councilmember Bailey Ruona (right) expresses her frustration and concern over the recent confusing guidelines of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Prescott City Council submits well treatment option for DNR program approval amidst new EPA standards

PRESCOTT – Prescott City Administrator Matt Wolf addressed the Prescott City Council at the June 26 meeting to describe the current issues surrounding city Well #3, which was shut down on Sept. … more

By Danielle Boos | 7/6/23

The following concerned citizens attended the Pierce County Land Conservation committee meeting Tuesday, June 27 to speak in favor of a temporary livestock moratorium on CAFO expansions. (From left): Donny Brunner, Nancy Weiss, Weiss’ granddaughter Emma, Mary Anne Wise, Bill Hogseth, Ty Fisher, Doug Weiss, Judy Krohn, Danny Akenson and Rainbow Barry.

Land Conservation Committee votes 3-2 for CAFO livestock moratorium

The Pierce County Land Conservation Committee voted 3-2 Tuesday, June 27 to recommend establishing a temporary six-month moratorium on livestock expansion in Pierce County to the Board of … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 7/6/23

Kennedy Street residents express concerns over sidewalk proposal

RIVER FALLS – The River Falls City Council June 13 meeting saw public concerns over a potential sidewalk and the denial of a concert at City Hall. The 10 public comments during the meeting … more

By Andrew Harrington | 6/29/23

The fence installed at 154 Wacota St. by McCoulter Eaton currently sits on city property. While the city isn’t concerned with the fence, they are requesting that Eaton remove the remaining debris, abandoned materials, and other items as it violates city ordinance code 443-9b.

Prescott Plan Commission hesitates on remedial action for Wacota Street property

PRESCOTT – The Prescott Plan Commission began its June 5 meeting talking about remedial action regarding the property of 154 Wacota St., citing the process began in May 2022 with no resolution … more

By Danielle Boos | 6/22/23

This map shows where a proposed waste storage facility would go at Ridge Breeze Dairy, located on 390th Avenue in the town of Salem. This would be the third waste storage facility at the farm.

Waste storage ordinance revisions will be sent to F&P

At the June 13 Pierce County Land Conservation meeting, the committee voted to forward waste storage ordinance revisions to the county board for consideration after a closed session. Chair Jerry … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 6/22/23

Owned by the Anderson family, Leo’s Landing Marina is a full-service marina and indoor storage facility bought in 1984 by Dick Anderson who passed away in 2017. Photo

Prescott City Council’s decision on Leo’s Landing lease sparks public outcry

Residents of Prescott are in an uproar over the Prescott City Council’s recent decision to not renew the lease of Leo’s Landing Marina after December of this year. Hearing of the city … more

By Danielle Boos | 6/8/23

The current view of the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office and Jail, located at 555 W. Overlook Drive, from the southwest.

Committee says new court facility is needed

ELLSWORTH – A Pierce County Ad Hoc committee is taking the first steps toward a possible new judicial facility adjacent to the sheriff’s office at 555 W. Overlook Drive in Ellsworth. … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 6/1/23

(From left): Doug Weiss, Ty Fisher, Samantha Bowen, and Nancy (Matzek) Weiss are asking people to sign a petition asking Pierce County for a 12-month moratorium on CAFO expansions.

Petition aims to put moratorium on CAFO expansion

TOWN OF SALEM – Imagine being inexplicably ill for years with vomiting, stomachaches, headaches. You go to doctor after doctor, but they can’t figure out what’s wrong. Your children … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 5/18/23

Chad Johnson was officially sworn in as Chief of the Prescott Area Fire Association at the Prescott City Council meeting Monday, March 27. He took over as chief in November, but a state audit reported he was never officially confirmed by the city council.

Prescott purchases Badger Books to help with election

PRESCOTT – The Prescott City Council at its meeting Monday, March 27 approved the purchases of three Badger Book electronic devices to help poll workers and streamline the election process. … more

By John McLoone | 4/6/23

Pierce County April 2023 election results

Here are the unofficial election results of the April 4, 2023 nonpartisan election. Election results are not official until they are canvassed. Incumbents are marked with an asterisk*. Winners are … more

Staff report | 4/5/23

Officer Jesse Nealy and K-9 Caesar were introduced to the Prescott City Council at its meeting Monday, March 13.

Caesar hard at work helping in Prescott

PRESCOTT – The highlight of the Monday, March 13 Prescott City Council meeting was officials getting to know the city’s K-9 officer Caesar. Caesar and his handler, Officer Jesse Neely, … more

By John McLoone | 3/23/23

The Focus River Falls Comprehensive Plan is the product of thousands of points of contact between the public, city staff and consultants, who together formed a 20-year roadmap for the city’s future.

RF’s Comp Plan is in the home stretch

RIVER FALLS – After 18 months of hard work, the Focus River Falls Comprehensive Plan is nearly to the finish line. The plan commission voted March 7 to forward it to the city council for … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 3/23/23

Liquor, beer license denied for proposed dance club

RIVER FALLS – The River Falls City Council voted Feb. 28 to deny a combination Class B liquor and beer license for a new bar/night club at 106 N. Main St. River Falls Management LLC (Bold … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 3/9/23