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South Wasson Lane construction to begin

RIVER FALLS – The City of River Falls is excited to announce a significant infrastructure improvement for the community. This summer, the city will partner with the Wisconsin Department of …
The restaurant-quality kitchen the pantry uses to cook for pantry participants and for fundraisers.

Prescott Area Food Pantry hosts variety of fundraisers with fun and food for all

PRESCOTT — Through noticeable increases in visits and demand for food, challenges with food sourcing, reductions in donations and decreasing volunteers, food pantries in the state of Wisconsin …

PSD increases cost of school meals minimally

PRESCOTT – Food Service Director Nicole Lenzner returned to present the Prescott School District Nutrition Services Financial Review during the Prescott School Board meeting on July 17. There …

THE CAPITOL REPORT: Democrats swamping GOP on airwaves but not in the polls

President Joe Biden and his Democrat allies enjoyed a more than 18-to-1 advantage in ad spending in Wisconsin over the past 18 months, even as polls have shown little movement among state voters in …
Both Gary Eloranta and Gene McKahan have served with the River Falls Fire Department for 50 years. They were recently honored July 15 for their service.

River Falls Fire Department celebrates a century of service

RIVER FALLS – On Monday, July 15, River Falls Fire Department members past and present gathered at Glen Park to celebrate a rare milestone in the fire service. Firefighters Gene McKahan and …
Government

DMV offers information on obtaining an ID for voting

Ahead of the Wisconsin Fall Primary, Aug. 13, 2024, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reminds U.S. citizens how to obtain identification, free of …
Crime

SV man attempts to take officer’s Taser

Tyler Stich
A Spring Valley man attempted to disarm a police officer who responded to his home last week toinvestigate a bail jumping claim.Tyler James Stich, 34, was ordered to pay $500 cash bond July 22 in …
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Legion Post 207 shares July news

At their July 10 monthly meeting the Crain-Ottman American Legion Post 207 and Auxiliary Unit 207 installed their new Officers for Fiscal Year 2025. Legion Officers (from left): David Hauschildt, Chaplain; Dean Marsh, Adjutant; Jerry Thompson, Commander/Finance Officer; Pat Hines, Vice-Commander; Jim Baier, Sgt-at-Arms; not pictured Marilyn Galoff, Historian. (Photo on right) Auxiliary Officers (from left): Colleen Flanscha, Secretary; Donette Stewart, Vice-President, Brenda Bechel, President/Treasurer/Sgt-at-Arms; not pictured Marilyn Galoff, Chaplain.

Local sports

Elmwood continues push for one of league’s top spots

ELMWOOD — With the pitchers for both squads absolutely dealing, Pierce County rivals the Elmwood Expos and Spring Valley Hawks played nine hotly-contested innings, with the Expos prevailing 2-1 …
Wyatt Meyer is taking an at-bat during his 11th birthday party in his backyard at Waffles Field, built by him, his brother, Nolan, and their dad, Dave.

The best wiffle ball field in Wisconsin

Dave Meyer has been playing at First National Bank of River Falls Field for the River Falls Groupers over-35-year-old team for the last eight years in the Federal League. The guy loves baseball. It's …
Former Ellsworth head coach Mark Matzek shared his thoughts on the new hire as well as the keys to success in the future.

Matzek passes torch to Huppert as next coach of historic program

After the first four coaches helped build and sustain a historic program with eight Wisconsin Team State Championships, Carson Huppert is set to become the fifth head coach of Ellsworth wrestling. …
Seniors Ella Stewart capped off their Prescott softball careers by leading the Cardinals to the WIAA State Championship.

Late-season adversity built Cardinals into state championship team

“It’s been an unbelievable ride, girls.” Those were the opening words of an emotional Cardinal Coach Nick Johnson as he addressed his WIAA Division 3 State Softball Champion …
Ella Stewart was on fire on the mound for the Cardinals throughout the WIAA State Tournament. She allowed just three Laconia hits in the title game and struck out 55 batters through nine tournament games.

Cardinal energy after rain delay propels team to WIAA Division 3 Softball title

The Prescott Cardinals took advantage of a break in the action Saturday and emerged from the 1-1/2 -hour rain delay with energy and momentum that culminated three innings later with the team’s …
Maggie Johnson is headed to the University of Wisconsin-Madison to study biology on a pre-physical therapy route.
A State Tournament appearance for the first time since 2018 and the third time in school history did not go unnoticed for River Falls girls’ soccer, as a pair of student-athletes and a coach …
The Hubbers’ runners celebrate after Kasey Bass’ second home run of the game scored three.
ELMWOOD — The Sunday morning storms that brought a delay to the game also gave a jolt to the Ellsworth Hubbers’ offense, with the squad barreling a whopping five home runs in a 16-4 win …
A pair of runs cross the plate during River Falls’ 14-3 win over the Prescott Pirates on July 13.
RIVER FALLS — The Fighting Fish took full advantage of the bustling crowd brought in from River Falls Days, taking a 14-3 win in seven innings over the Prescott Pirates on Saturday, July 13. …
Zach Turpin
Zach Turpin, who has spent the last five years as a math teacher, assistant basketball coach and assistant football coach in River Falls, will take on a new role as the next River Falls varsity boys …
Community

Elmwood UFO Days celebrates 45 years

Boston Engeldinger's design was chosen for this year's UFO Days button. He won $25 for his winning design.
ELMWOOD–Pierce County’s most out-of-this-world festival is celebrating 45 years this weekend,complete with UFO tours, new speakers, free activities and more, all paying homage to …
River Falls Food Pantry Community Coordinator Mandy Black (left) accepts pet food donations from Among Friends Board Director Bonnie Jones-Witthuhn.

Among Friends donates pet food to River Falls Food Pantry

RIVER FALLS – Among Friends Dementia Social Respite Program donated more than 400 packages of dog and cat food to the River Falls Food Pantry in July. Thanks to the generosity of local …

Embracing the summer travel season at The Great River Road Visitor and Learning Center

As the warmth of summer envelops the Midwest, the Great River Road Visitor and Learning Center is thrilled to welcome travelers exploring the picturesque Great River Road Highway 35. This season, our …

Entry tags and tickets for the Pierce County Fair

Entries are in and the preparation is ramping up! The 141st Pierce County Fair is just around the corner! Now that entries are all received, the printing of entry tags has begun! Entry tags will …

Ellsworth Senior Center activities for July 24

The Ellsworth Senior Center would like to invite all senior citizens ages 50 and greater to the following events to be held at the senior center: Pool Players meet every Monday and Friday from …
Education

New GED program approved for School District of RF

RIVER FALLS – River Falls students could see an alternate path to graduation, as Director of Student Services Mark Inouye provided information to the board regarding a GED program during the …

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The Adult Summer Library Program at River Falls Public Library is all about engaging in the community and learning what the library has to offer.

Adventures await at River Falls Public Library

RIVER FALLS – If you’re looking for fun things to do this summer, look no further than the River Falls Public Library’s Adult Summer Library program. From Bingo to walking, running …

Opinion
Columns
Big River Rich recruited me to help out with some food plots, even though I come from a long line of nonfarmers.

Outdoor Tales & Trails: Dave as a farmer

I know it’s the heart of the fishing season, but I wanted to circle back to planting season, specifically May 24. I was recruited by Big River Rich to help out with some deer food …

Mayor's Message: Tolerance is crucial to our society

It is finally summer! After about nine months of cool, sometimes cold, and wet weather, we are finally into the heat - which is the best part of the year. Just remember to get out and enjoy it as …

Senior Gathering Place activites for July 24

PRESCOTT – Due to exterior brick work above the entrance to the Senior Gathering Place as well as some electrical work inside, our meeting site is still closed at Prescott Middle School. Until …

Woodworking again: Another fish tale

Recently the Kinnikinnick Society of Tasty Hamburger Questers met at the 66 th restaurant we have evaluated in the past, this one called Muddy Waters in Prescott, and found one of the tastiest yet, …

From the editor's desk: A needed vacation

I finally took Dave Wood’s advice and I went on vacation last week. I spent five days camping with four teens/tweens, a dog and my husband, no running water and no indoor bathroom. Maybe not a …

Barth column: Courts to presidency, crashed by partisans

Most of the time these columns stick pretty close to home, on topics about the people and places around the region and state. This one ranges a little farther afield, about the current state of …

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Letters
 Letter to the editor: RF, do what you say
To the editor, I have been part of the River Falls community for 42 years, and a city resident for the last six years. I am a retired teacher, having taught biology at River Falls High School …
Letter to the editor: Vote YES Aug. 13
To the editor, Did you know we have a very important state-wide vote happening on Aug. 13?  Aug. 13 is the Primary Election! On your ballot you will see two referendum …
Letter to the editor: Voting for Cooke
To the editor, I’m a resident of Prescott, and I’m voting for Rebecca Cooke for Congress in the primary on Aug. 13. I can’t turn on the TV, head to the store, or have a …
Letter to the editor: Party loyalty has NOTHING to do with how I vote
To the editor, I usually read the Letters to the Editor, shrug my shoulders at some of the claims and inconsistencies, and move on. Today, however, I take serious issue with two letters in the …
Letters to the editor for the Week of July 17
Thanks a million   To the editor,   On April 12 of this year an accident at home broke my five vertebrae and stopped my breathing. This is thank you letter to Officer Huppert of …

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Obituaries
Linda Ross
Linda Marie Ross (Gregorius) passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer on July 19, 2024. Born in Appleton, Wis. on Feb. 6, 1952, Linda lived a life full of love! She settled and raised …
Charles Hildebrandt
Charles (Chuck) Howard Owen Hildebrandt, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2024 after a short battle with cancer. Chuck was born July 29, 1952 and was one of the last babies born in the St. …
Esther Kirchner
Esther Kirchner, 91, of Hudson, Wis., passed away on July 17, 2024 due to complications after heart surgery. She was born Sept. 24, 1932 to William and Anne (Cotter) Kirchner and was the fifth of 13 …
Betty Gregor
Betty Ann Gregor, 93, of Hudson, Wis., passed away at the Hudson Hospital on Monday, July 15, 2024, with her loving family at her side. Betty Arneson was born on Aug. 24, 1930, in Milwaukee, Wis., …
Jerome Theis
Jerome Allen “Junior” Theis, age 73, a lifelong resident of Ellsworth, Wis., passed away on July 6, 2024, of natural causes. Born on Jan. 17, 1951, at St. John’s Hospital in Red Wing, Minn., …

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