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Ellsworth High School seniors Maya Bueso (left) and Josie Pechacek show the poster for their April 20 Earth Day event, to be held at E-Town Collaborative.

ELLSWORTH – Community service and volunteering is an important curriculum component at Ellsworth High School, as evidenced by the number of service learning projects completed by students. … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 4/17/24

Ellsworth Cheese Curd Festival celebrates not only delicious cheese, but the culture and heritage behind the tasty morsel.

Cheese Curd Festival named #3 Best Specialty Food Festival

The Ellsworth Cheese Curd Festival has been recognized as the #3 Best Specialty Food Festival in the USA Today’s 10Best Competition. Kim Beebe, an Ellsworth Area Chamber of Commerce … more

Pierce County Journal newsroom | 4/17/24

This graph taken from Wisconsin Realtors Association data shows both number of homes sold by year as well as median sales price (in $1,000). Low inventory plus high costs are adding to the challenges communities are facing as they look to the future.

St. Croix Valley Habitat for Humanity receives $500,000 in federal funds

St. Croix Valley Habitat for Humanity has received $500,000 to support construction of affordable workforce housing in Pierce County, thanks to efforts by Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D). In this … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 4/17/24

Members of GROWW celebrate veto of bill threatening local control

On March 29, GROWW (Grassroots Organizing Western Wisconsin) joined community groups across Wisconsin celebrating a decision by Gov. Tony Evers to veto Assembly Bill 957 and protect a cornerstone of … more

4/17/24

Federal emergency food and shelter supplemental funds available in St. Croix and Pierce counties

St. Croix County and Pierce County have been awarded federal funds from the Department of Homeland Security under Phase 41 of the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program. St. Croix County … more

4/17/24

Watch out for Adopt A Highway crews as they clean up our roadsides this spring.

Watch for Adopt-A-Highway crews on Wisconsin roadsides

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is reminding drivers to stay alert and give space to Adopt-A-Highway volunteers, who routinely collect trash and recyclables along state highways. … more

4/17/24

A new train cam has been installed on the deck of Scab’s Place in Prescott overlooking the lift bridge. You can view it at ottertailchannel.com

Prescott railroad featured on new train cam

PRESCOTT – For a Perham, Minn., man, trains have a mystical draw that can’t really be explained. He loves everything about them, even the sound of them rumbling past his home in the … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 4/17/24

RF burglary ring cracked, two charged in connection

A River Falls couple has been arrested in connection with a string of burglaries in the city that amounts to more than $30,000 in stolen property. Dylan James Nestor, 32, Askov, Minn (formerly … more

Pierce County Journal newsroom | 4/17/24

Rush River Brewing taproom, located at 990 Antler Court in River Falls, features 16 rotating selections.

Rush River Brewing celebrates 20th anniversary

RIVER FALLS – Rush River Brewing Co. is turning 20 and will celebrate the milestone Saturday, April 20 with a party to remember. Co-founder Nick Anderson said he’s “kind of low … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 4/17/24

Alderperson Pat Knox (left) expresses his concern over discouraging businesses from coming to the City of Prescott while Alderperson Maureen Otwell (center) and Alderperson Bailey Ruona (right) agree.

Prescott City Council disagrees over controversial Small Box Discount Store Ordinance

At the April 8 regular Prescott City Council meeting, alderperson disagreed on an amendment to city code dealing with small box discount stores. Alderperson Dar Hintz said the addition … more

By Danielle Boos | 4/17/24

CAPITOL REPORT: Group launching a second recall effort against Vos

The strange election-year recall effort targeting the longest serving speaker in Wisconsin history has gotten stranger. The group seeking to recall Robin Vos has now launched a new attempt targeting … more

By WisPolitics.com | 4/10/24

River Falls Mayor Dan Toland presented 2023 Officer of the Year Steven Thomas with a plaque at the March 26 River Falls City Council meeting.

2023 Officer of the Year honored

RIVER FALLS – The 2023 Officer of the Year was honored at the March 26 River Falls City Council meeting: Steven Thomas. Chief Gordon Young touted Thomas for promoting the department’s … more

4/10/24

Code enforcement: River Falls has taken proactive approach

RIVER FALLS – Tyler Galde, planning and engineering technician, updated the River Falls City Council recently on how code enforcement is going in the city. In June 2021, the council … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 4/10/24

Ann and Manley Olson have endowed a scholarship that will provide $1,200 annually to an elementary education major attending UW-River Falls, with a preference that the recipient be a Hudson resident. The scholarship is named for Ann’s mother, Blanche Hansen Nygard, and her aunt, Meta Hansen, UWRF alums who had long, successful careers as educators.

Leaving a legacy: New scholarship at UWRF will assist aspiring teachers

RIVER FALLS – The University of Wisconsin-River Falls has received funding for a new endowed scholarship designed to benefit students from Hudson with a love of education. The … more

4/10/24

Members of the River Falls Rotary Club, including Scott Morrissette, Terry McKay and Linda Yde presented the 2024 Burger Battle award to Tarnation Tavern staff.

Tarnation Tavern wins 2024 Burger Battle!

RIVER FALLS – We're excited to announce that this year's winner of the 2024 River Falls Rotary Burger Battle is Tarnation Tavern! This was one of the tightest battles we've ever seen with … more

4/10/24

Prescott Community Club Students of the Week: Carter Allen & Dominic Weise

The Prescott Community Club Student of the Week for April 3 was Prescott High School freshman Dominic Weise, nominated by band teacher Jason Canfield. “Dominic is involved in our HS Garage … more

4/10/24

PHS celebrates Trimester 2 honor roll

Prescott High School has released its A and B honor rolls for Trimester 2 of the 2023-24 school year. Congratulations students! A honor roll Freshmen: Kyra Dix, Brady Engeldinger, Kassidy … more

4/10/24

Ellsworth supt. search narrowed to 3

The Ellsworth Community School District Board of Education has selected three finalists for the position of School District Superintendent. Final interviews will be conducted on April 16, 2024. The … more

4/10/24

Superintendent’s column: Thank you to the community

As I am sure many already know, the school district’s facility referendum passed with 1,463 votes in favor of the referendum and 1,341 votes opposed at the April 2 election. The … more

By Barry Cain | 4/10/24

Village President column: Charting a path forward

In recent times, the call for Village Board members to "listen to the residents" has echoed persistently throughout Ellsworth. Yet, amidst these demands lies a perplexing question: which segment of … more

By Becky Beissel | 4/10/24