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Legion Commander calls out VSO absence

The lack of a full-time and present veterans service officer in Pierce County is not acceptable, Pierce County Commander of the American Legion Kenneth Lampro told the Pierce County Board April 18. … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 4/27/23

The building at 106 N. Main St. in downtown River Falls most recently housed Bold Burger and Club Bold. It will soon be home again to a burrito restaurant. Photo

BurritoX.com will replace Bold at 106 N. Main

RIVER FALLS – It looks like the property at 106 N. Main St. will house a burrito restaurant and game room instead of a nightclub. The River Falls City Council April 11 approved a … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 4/27/23

Last year, Wisconsin Adopt-A-Highway groups collected more than 140 tons of trash and recyclables. More than 11,400 volunteers spent over 3,800 hours cleaning Wisconsin roadsides last year.

WisDOT reminds drivers to be alert for Adopt-A-Highway crews

With spring weather here, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is reminding drivers to stay alert for Adopt-A-Highway volunteers, who routinely collect trash and recyclables along … more

4/20/23

WisDOT seeking comments on Pierce County culvert work

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is holding a virtual public involvement on proposed culvert projects on US Highway 10 and State Highway 65 in Pierce County. Materials: … more

4/20/23

Mann Valley Corporate Park project in full swing

RIVER FALLS – Mann Valley Corporate Park, the City of River Falls’ fourth and largest corporate park, is on track to be completed by October 2024. According to Economic Development … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 4/20/23

Complete at last: RF City Council adopts Comp, Rec and Bike/Pedestrian plans

RIVER FALLS – It’s official. After 18 months of hard work, multiple community meetings and engagements, steering committee discussions and resident feedback, the River Falls City Council … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 4/20/23

Pierce County will see more money from opioid settlements

The Pierce County Board unanimously passed a resolution March 28 authorizing Pierce County to enter into settlement agreements with several pharmaceutical manufacturers and retail pharmacy chains to … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 4/13/23

This is a map of the Crossing Meadows development when Gerrard Companies was first developing it near the north Ellsworth water tower.

Crossing Meadows resident wants covenant enforced

ELLSWORTH – Crossing Meadows development resident Gwen Swanson appeared before the Ellsworth Village Board Monday, April 3 to speak her mind about a covenant she said isn’t being enforced … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 4/13/23

St. Croix Liquor and the former restaurant building to the north would be demolished to make way for this building, which would feature three floors of condominiums, retail at street level and two levels of parking.

New condo development proposed for Prescott riverfront

The Prescott Plan Commission gave a greenlight – albeit very preliminary – to plans for a retail and condominium development that would replace St. Croix Liquor, 20 Orange Street, and the … more

By John McLoone | 4/13/23

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

Two take aim at winning Trenton Board Chair seat

Two people are asking for Trenton citizens to vote them in as town chair: Randy Trok and Mike Miller. All other township positions are running unopposed. Incumbents are marked with an asterisk. … more