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“Just as a reminder, voting is in April,” Alderperson Bailey Ruona (right) reminds meeting attendees after expressing her opinion on the financial and maintenance agreements. From left: Alderperson Pat Knox, Alderperson Maureen Otwell.
Prescott City Council frustrated over STH 35 and USH 10 Project agreements
Prescott City Administrator Matt Wolf reviewed the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s requested financial and maintenance agreements for the STH 35 and USH 10 projects with the Prescott … more
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This map shows the location of a proposed anaerobic digester on the Peterson property at W10322 Highway 29 in the town of River Falls. The property is located in the River Falls Extraterritorial Zoning District.
RF City Council approves permit for anaerobic digester
RIVER FALLS – The River Falls City Council approved a special use permit Jan. 23 for an anaerobic digester, located at W10322 Highway 29, despite citizen pleas not to. Council members made … more
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Jan Anderson, her family and supporters attend a Jan. 18 Prescott riverfront improvement project public information meeting and listened as Alderperson Pat Knox speaks to those gathered.
Leo’s Landing supporters rally around Anderson family
PRESCOTT – Supporters of Leo’s Landing Marina used a Jan. 18 Prescott riverfront improvement public information meeting to speak on behalf of the Anderson family’s business. The … more
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The Pierce County Courthouse, built in 1905, is on the National Register of Historic Places. While beautiful, court officials say the 118-year-old building isn’t functional for today’s courts.
Sheriff, judge, DA speak in favor of new judicial facility
While the Pierce County Board did not vote Jan. 23 on bond issuance for a proposed judicial facility or to use funds toward its design, those in attendance heard from county officials on why the … more
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RF superintendent speaks on looming referendum at council meeting
River Falls Superintendent Jamie Benson presented the need-to-know information ahead of the Feb. 10 referendum vote at the Jan. 9 River Falls City Council meeting. Benson cited the current … more
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Signage advertises the upcoming Mann Valley Corporate Park at the project’s groundbreaking ceremony in September 2023.
City of River Falls secures $306,000 grant for trail construction at Mann Valley Corporate Park
River Falls —  On Tuesday, Jan. 9, the City of River Falls received a $306,000 grant from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to help fund a two-mile multi-use recreation trail … more
The proposed Judicial Facility addition at the current Pierce County Sheriff’s Office would look like this, according to a rendering provided by Wold Architects and Market & Johnson.
Financing options for new judicial facility explained
The Pierce County Board voted Tuesday, Dec. 19 to direct county staff to research financing options for a new judicial facility that would be built adjacent to the Pierce County Sheriff’s … more
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Scott Freier, Chief Operating Officer with Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services, shared the future plans of Swift Current Connect with the City of Prescott.
Swift Current Connect shares plans with Prescott Council
On Jan. 8, the first Prescott City Council meeting of 2024 consisted of old news and plans for the future as the council listened to 2023 updates and new business ventures. Scott Freier, Chief … more
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THE CAPITOL REPORT
THE CAPITOL REPORT: Kohl had rare, broad bipartisan appeal
These days major statewide elections in Wisconsin can be decided by just thousands of votes. There are the occasional blowouts -- Janet Protasiewicz's victory in the spring 2023 Supreme Court race … more
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Ellsworth Village Board talks trash and sewers
The Ellsworth Village Board discussed and approved a renewed waste hauler contract with GFL which changes the way the village works with GFL. According to city documents, the most significant … more
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Surrounded by advocates including students, teachers and legislators, Gov. Tony Evers displays the signed law that requires Wisconsin high school students study financial literacy.
Evers signs bipartisan bill requiring financial literacy in Wisconsin schools
Gov. Tony Evers signed  a bill  Wednesday that mandates high schools teach at least one semester of financial literacy to every student in the state. Starting with the class of 2028, … more
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Sean Froelich
Former Pierce County DA dies at 44
A former River Falls police officer and Pierce County district attorney remembered for his compassion, commitment to community service and hard work ethic has died at age 44. According to his … more
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Lindsey Curtis
RF SB prepares delegate for state assembly
In an opportunity for legislative representation at the state level, the River Falls School Board selected board member Lindsey Curtis as the delegate to attend the 2024 Wisconsin Association of … more
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City of River Falls awarded $200,000 in federal funding for Roadway Safety Initiative
RIVER FALLS – The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded the City of River Falls $200,000 in federal funding through the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Discretionary Grant … more
DNR seeks public comment for Ellsworth Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced Dec. 20 that the village of Ellsworth is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program … more
Vehicle weight restrictions added to segment of US 10 in Pierce County
A segment of US 10 between Prescott and Ellsworth in Pierce County has been load posted for 40 tons. The posting means vehicles over 80,000 pounds will need to find an alternate route east of … more
Truck access point provides roadblock for RF anaerobic digester
RIVER FALLS – After members of the River Falls community spoke their mind, a proposed anaerobic digester did not receive a motion from the River Falls City Council during the Dec. 12 meeting. … more
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The Prescott Riverfront Concept Plan is expected to begin construction in 2025.
Prescott City Council approves 2024 tourism budget, riverfront concept plan
Todd London, member of the Prescott Tourism Committee, gave a presentation of the Tourism Committee’s year in review and the proposed budget for 2024 at the Prescott City Council’s Dec. … more
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Abe the Eagle has found a permanent home at the Prescott riverfront.
Abe the Eagle will continue to fly at Prescott riverfront
At the Dec. 11 Prescott City Council meeting, the council approved a lease to own agreement with award-winning artist Dale Lewis for the riverfront sculpture, Abe the Eagle. City Administrator … more
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“I just want to know why it’s so high,” Prescott resident Doug Reinhardt questioned the Prescott City Council regarding the increased price for two sewer laterals on his property.
Prescott residents question Locust Street final assessment
PRESCOTT – The Prescott City Council reviewed the final special assessment report and project overview for Locust Street at the Dec. 11 meeting. Greg Adams, civil engineer with Cedar … more
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