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Ender Göçmen at the Hudson Farmers Market representing Barbell Coffee.

What is specialty coffee?: Barbell Coffee strives to provide fresh, organic coffee

HUDSON — There are many different types of coffee in the world, from caffeinated to decaf, light roast to dark roast and commodity to specialty. Ender Göçmen, a founder and co-owner … more

By Andrew Harrington | 6/12/24

Randy and Lori Larson in front of their house at LoRan Rolling Acres.

Annual Dairy Breakfast heads to Plum City

PLUM CITY — The Pierce County Dairy Breakfast is returning for another year of food, fun and dairy education when it heads to LoRan Rolling Acres in Plum City on June 15. LoRan Rolling … more

By Andrew Harrington | 6/12/24

Claire John may be a young woman of few words, but she doesn’t need to be chatty to connect with her beloved horses.

A girl and her horse: Claire John’s special bond with all things equine

RIVER FALLS – There’s a saying that dogs are man’s best friend, and while that may be true for some, horses can also be a girl’s best friend. Just ask River Falls High School … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 6/12/24

Members of the Eau Galle-Rush River Sportsman’s Club have been planning a 50th anniversary celebration. Pictured are (from left): Arby Linder, Lin Linder, Scott Kiefer, Lanette Place and Bruce Place.

Eau Galle-Rush River Sportsman’s Club celebrates 50th Anniversary

Great ideas can be born in the middle of the night. Just ask the members of Eau Galle-Rush River Sportsman’s Club, who are about to celebrate the 50 th anniversary of their organization. … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 6/12/24

Pierce County’s Bob Traynor was inducted into the Wisconsin 4-H Hall of Fame in April at a ceremony in Wisconsin Dells.

Traynor inducted into Wisconsin 4-H Hall of Fame

MADISON — Wisconsin 4-H Youth Development is excited to announce the 2023 & 2024 Hall of Fame Laureates including 10 volunteers, supporters and staff who have impacted Wisconsin 4-H. … more

6/12/24

From Prescott grad to west coast director

Pierce County has hosted many people that have reached high heights in many different fields. One of those people, Prescott High School Class of 2016 member Andrew Taylor, is finding a place in film, … more

By Andrew Harrington | 6/5/24

The new owner of Eye Candi, Sierra Abbott (center), is pictured with her family in front of the store, located at 110 Broad St. N. in Prescott.

Eye Candi thrives under new ownership

PRESCOTT— Sierra Abbott is the new owner of Eye Candi, a motorcycle and boating clothing and accessories store in downtown Prescott. "I was born and raised in Prescott," Abbott … more

By Riley Dorau | 6/5/24

‘This may be my last meeting’: Board trustee walks out during Village Board public hearing

Through about an hour of listening to comments from the public, Board Trustee Tom Schutz walking out the door and a pair of amendments, the Ellsworth Village Board approved Grant Street and Piety … more

By Andrew Harrington | 6/5/24

The playground at Nugget Lake County Park is one of many amenities the park offers the public.

Pierce County is updating its Outdoor Recreation Plan

The Pierce County Board heard a first reading May 28 on a proposed 2024-2028 Outdoor Recreation Plan, which will be voted on at the June meeting. According to Land Management Director Andy … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 6/5/24

Mark Stoesz (left) and Tim Conway (right) take in the sunrise during their walk from Ellsworth to River Falls to raise awareness and money for Wyatt Nelson’s medical journey.

Former principals walk to RF to raise awareness for Ellsworth graduate

ELLSWORTH — After about 13 miles, over four hours and roughly 28,000 steps, Mark Stoesz and Tim Conway completed their journey of walking from Ellsworth to River Falls High School that started … more

6/5/24

Coby Clark with his lawnmower after the Make-A-Wish celebration May 24 at DeSanctis Park.

Wish comes true for 10-year-old River Falls boy who battled brain tumor

RIVER FALLS — If you could wish for anything, what would it be? Some people would say money, a new car or an extravagant vacation, but for Coby Clark, a 10-year-old from River Falls, it was the … more

By Andrew Harrington | 6/5/24

(From left): Recent Prescott High School graduates Nolan Thomley, Breckin Schommer, and Clinton Sizemore are receiving military scholarships, the most ever from one class in school history.

Triple threat: PHS grads earn military scholarships

There will be approximately 3.1 million U.S. students graduating with a high school diploma this year. Between four branches of the military (Air Force, Army, Marines, and Navy), there will be … more

6/5/24

Ellsworth High School students went to Elsie’s Barnyard to help construct a play area for the goats.

Students take to the community for intergenerational interaction and more

ELLSWORTH – Alternative education students at Ellsworth have taken to the community to make an impact in many ways, including playing pool at the Ellsworth Senior Center and building a play … more

By Andrew Harrington | 5/29/24

The River Falls Veterans Memorial, located at Greenwood Cemetery, was dedicated Monday, May 27 during the Memorial Day observance hosted by Fletcher-Pechacek Post 121 at Meyer Middle School. The ceremony moved from the cemetery to MMS due to the weather.

‘Our Veterans Memorial’ dedicated in River Falls

RIVER FALLS – Rainy weather may have forced American Legion Post 121 to move its 2024 Memorial Day program from Greenwood Cemetery to the Meyer Middle School gymnasium, but it didn’t … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 5/29/24

Former colleagues and good friends Kelly Johnson (left) and Jean Halverson with their children’s book, “Grandma and Grandpa’s Great Loop Adventure.” The pair will present their book at Freedom Park on June 2.

Adventure of a lifetime culminates in children’s book

PRESCOTT – The adventure of a lifetime has culminated in a children’s book, written and illustrated by two former Prescott teachers and good friends. Kelly Johnson and Jean Halverson … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 5/29/24

Francisco Lugo Valencia and Rose Caulum stand in front of their second Fiesta Rosita location.

Fiesta Rosita opens its doors, brings authentic Mexican food to Ellsworth

ELLSWORTH — When looking for a place to eat in Ellsworth, there are a variety of places to choose from that span many food types. The list just got one name longer, as Fiesta Rosita, an … more

By Andrew Harrington | 5/29/24

Easton Bundy hoists a worm he dug from the ground.

How a 2-year-old’s passion sparked a self-service nightcrawler shack

ELLSWORTH — What started off as a 2-year-old’s enjoyment for digging up nightcrawlers has become a local stop for fishers to pick up bait, lures and jigs before they hit the water. … more

By Andrew Harrington | 5/29/24

Elsie Fleming loves playing with the kittens on the farm at Elsie’s Barnyard. On Friday, May 17 she was chasing them all over the place.

Elsie’s Barnyard to host Animal Fashion Show

ELLSWORTH – What’s cuter than fuzzy animals in costume? Not much. Elsie’s Barnyard is hosting an animal fashion show in June sure to register a 100 on the cuteness scale. And … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 5/22/24

People crowded into River Falls City Council Chamber Tuesday, May 14 to address the departure of Mike Noreen and a mountain bike trail project.

Public raises concern of the future of sustainability in RF

A 30-minute public comment period saw many River Falls residents walk to the podium to share topics of concern which included the sustainability coordinator position and a mountain bike trail during … more

By Andrew Harrington | 5/22/24

Village of Ellsworth is asking residents to fill out an online outdoor/recreation survey.

Ellsworth: Make your voice heard in outdoor survey

ELLSWORTH – Ellsworth residents, now is your chance to have your opinions heard (and not just on the Ellsworth WI Community Happenings Page). The Village of Ellsworth is completing an Outdoor … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 5/22/24