Government - Pierce County Journal

Meet the candidates for El Paso Town Board

El Paso Town Board incumbents are all running unopposed this election. See what some of them had to say. Ronald Kannel* Position: Town chair Daniel B. Fischer* Position: … more

Compiled by Sarah Nigbor | 3/30/23

Clifton Township will have new town chair, 1 new supervisor

For the first time in 50 years, Chair LeRoy Peterson* will not be on the ballot, though a familiar face is on the ballot to fill the position. All candidates are running unopposed. Joseph J. … more

Compiled by Sarah Nigbor | 3/30/23

Koch challenges Brunkhorst for SV village president

Incumbent Village President Marsha Brunkhorst* is facing challenger Theresa Koch. Two challengers will face two incumbents for three open trustee seats: Liz Erickson*, Ruth Lukes*, Peter Koch and … more

Compiled by Sarah Nigbor | 3/30/23

Four candidates go head-to-head for 3 Ellsworth trustee spots

Village President Becky Beissel* is running unopposed, while four people have thrown their hat in the ring for three open trustee seats: Andrew Borner*, Lance Austin*, Ryan Bench and Thomas Schutz. … more

Compiled by Sarah Nigbor | 3/30/23

Incumbents running for 2 open Ellsworth School Board seats

Two incumbents are running unopposed for two open seats on the Ellsworth School Board. Kurt Buckner* Town of residence: Trimbelle Occupation: Operator at 3M Cottage Grove, Minn. Prior … more

Compiled by Sarah Nigbor | 3/30/23

Three vie for 2 open RF School Board seats

Three candidates are seeking to be elected to two open River Falls School Board seats, along with one write-in candidate. Their responses to a school district questionnaire are listed in alphabetical … more

Compiled by River Falls School District | 3/30/23

Prescott School has one candidate for one seat

Helen Stoeckel is the sole name on the ballot for the one available Prescott School Board seat, being vacated by Steve Sizemore, who chose not to seek reelection. Helen Stoeckel Town of … more

Compiled by Sarah Nigbor | 3/30/23

SV School Board has three open seats, three candidates

Spring Valley School Board has three seats open. Two write-in candidates, Jessica Fritz and Joan Ford, will be on the ballot along with incumbent Monica Vorlicek*. Incumbents are marked with an … more

Compiled by Sarah Nigbor | 3/30/23

Race is on for RF alderperson at large seat

Four alderperson positions are up for grabs this election, including those in districts 1-3 and one at large seat. District 1 Sean Downing* Did not respond District 2 Nick … more

Compiled by Sarah Nigbor | 3/30/23

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3/30/23

Mayor’s Message: Things begin to pick up in March

Happy March to all. I can't believe we're already three months into 2023, and almost to the first day of spring. Spring always makes me think about rebirth and growing, and planting and nurturing. At … more

By Dan Toland | 3/30/23

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

Village of Ellsworth Candidate Forum set for March 29

ELLSWORTH – The Ellsworth Area Chamber of Commerce and Pierce County Journal have teamed up to provide Village of Ellsworth voters with a virtual candidate forum at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 29 … more

Staff report | 3/23/23

The Prescott lift bridge will be undergoing inspection 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, April 3 through Thursday, April 6.

Inspection of Prescott Lift Bridge to result in lane closures on US 10

PRESCOTT – Motorists on US Highway 10 crossing the Prescott Lift Bridge, which carries traffic over the St. Croix River between Wisconsin and Minnesota, will encounter lane closures between 7 … more

3/23/23

Police chief wants Prescott Daze moved from Broad Street for safety concerns

PRESCOTT – Prescott Police Chief Eric Michaels is advocating for the main Prescott Daze activities to move from Broad Street to Front Street and the Mercord Mill parking lot because of safety … more

By John McLoone | 3/23/23

River Falls Police Chief Gordon Young (left) presents Derek Hokkanen with the 2022 Officer of the Year award. Hokkanen was recognized at the March 14 River Falls City Council meeting.

Hokkanen named 2022 RFPD Officer of the Year

RIVER FALLS – River Falls City Council members and Police Chief Gordon Young recognized Derek Hokkanen as the 2022 River Falls Police Officer of the Year at the March 14 meeting. Hokkanen … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 3/23/23

Fiscal Facts: Forum identifies five keys to the next state budget

As state lawmakers begin deliberations on Gov. Tony Evers’ proposal for the 2023-25 state budget, a record projected surplus of $8.8 billion hands them an historic opportunity to make … more

3/23/23

FISCAL FACTS: Due to one-time nature of much of state surplus, budgetary prudence key

With the largest surplus on record, state policymakers have an unprecedented opportunity in the 2023-25 budget to make once-in-a-generation progress on some of Wisconsin’s biggest challenges. … more

Wisconsin Policy Forum | 3/16/23

Commercial zoning changes that met opposition back on the table in Prescott

PRESCOTT – The Prescott Plan Commission continued its review of city zoning codes at its meeting last Monday. Commissioners met for 1.5 hours with Bob Colson of Cedar Corp. The city … more

By John McLoone | 3/16/23