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Barb Bee (center), PPCS senior accountant, presented Ellsworth Area Ambulance’s Jessi Willenberg (left) and Tony Korder (right) with a $2,125 check to create mass casualty treatment kits.

PPCS members help stock food shelves and more

ELLSWORTH – Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services (PPCS) members helped stock Pierce and Pepin County food shelves through the co-op’s charitable foundation Pierce Pepin Cares. At their … more

11/30/23

YB Urban?, located at 243 N. Broadway in Ellsworth’s East End Business District, was selected as a winner of the Wisconsin Main Street Makeover contest.

YB Urban? chosen for transformational makeover

ELLSWORTH – When Ellsworth Village President Becky Beissel came into YB Urban? in East Ellsworth Nov. 16, owner Angie Whelan thought she was filming a video for the Ellsworth Chamber of … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 11/30/23

Nick Feira of UDG informs the Prescott Planning Commission that the new Dollar Tree could potentially open in July 2024.

New Dollar Tree, daycare expansion are coming to town

At the Prescott Planning Commission monthly meeting on Nov. 6, the commission reviewed plans for two new businesses. First, the site plan for 1455 North Acres Road, located on vacant Lot 11 at North … more

By Danielle Boos | 11/22/23

Liz Gunderson (center), PPCS communications coordinator and local pages editor received the Leifer Award on behalf of Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services from Dana Kelroy (left), Wisconsin Energy Cooperative News editor, and Mary Erickson (right), Wisconsin Energy Cooperative News associate editor on Wednesday, Nov. 8.

PPCS receives N.F. Leifer Memorial Journalism Award

An independent judge has selected Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services (PPCS) as the recipient of the 2023 N.F. Leifer Memorial Journalism Award, bestowed upon the co-op adjudged to have had the … more

11/16/23

Steve Hamilton, a Vietnam War veteran, was happy to receive cheese curds as a token of appreciation on Veterans Day.

Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery celebrates veterans on Veterans Day

ELLSWORTH – Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery was proud to celebrate Veterans Day and recognize the service of area veterans who bravely served our nation. On Saturday, all veterans who visited … more

11/16/23

Brewer Kevon Staatz (left) and manager Nathan Pelz are working to open Half Fast Brewing at S105 McKay Ave. in Spring Valley.

Veteran-owned brewery opening in Spring Valley

Even though Half Fast Brewing hasn’t officially opened its doors, it’s already made an impact on the Spring Valley community. Located at S105 McKay Ave. with a projected official … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 11/9/23

Ellsworth Village Board President Becky Beissel made Ellsworth's Small Business Season official with the reading of a proclamation at Monday's Village Board meeting. Representing the Ellsworth Area Chamber of Commerce and small business community were (from left) Kim Beebe, Ellsworth Chamber Executive Director; Janelle Lacy, owner of Wild Arrows Boutique; and Steph Rauzi, owner of Chef Steph’s; along with Becky Beissel, Village Board President.

Ellsworth Area Chamber of Commerce announces Small Business Season™: Support Local

ELLSWORTH — The Ellsworth Area Chamber of Commerce kicked off Small Business Season in Ellsworth on Nov. 1. The campaign, which runs through Dec. 31, supports small businesses and educates … more

11/9/23

YB Urban?, located at 243 N. Broadway St., is one of three finalists for a WEDC Main Street Makeover.

YB Urban? named finalist in WEDC Main Street Makeover contest

An East Ellsworth business is one of three downtown businesses from around the state named as a finalist in the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation’s (WEDC’s) annual Main Street … more

Pierce County Journal newsroom | 11/2/23

On Oct. 24, Pierce County Executive Director Joe Folsom (left) and St. Croix EDC President Krista Paulus (right) presented proclamations to Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery CEO Paul Bauer (second from left) and Nate Boettcher of Pierce Pepin Cooperative Service (third from left) for National Cooperative Month.

National Cooperative Month honored in Ellsworth

In celebration of October being National Cooperative month, St. Croix Economic Development Corporation and Pierce County Economic Development Corporation recognized two Pierce County cooperatives for … more

11/2/23

Laure Andrle, Heidi Jane, and Brandy Blanch (left to right) joined volunteers with Habitat for Humanity’s Rock the Block in Ellsworth.

PPCS focuses on acts of service during National Co-op Month

ELLSWORTH — Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services (PPCS) has been celebrating National Co-op Month this October with acts of service. Concern for community is one of the seven core cooperative … more

10/19/23

Funding your Rural Energy Project

Rural small businesses and agricultural producers seeking to improve the energy efficiency of their business operations or implement renewable energy systems may be able to utilize one or more … more

10/19/23

America's Best Restaurants will be filming at The Kitchen Table in Prescott on Friday, Oct. 20.

The Kitchen Table to be on ‘America’s Best Restaurants’

PRESCOTT – Local restaurant The Kitchen Table will be hosting a visit from America’s Best Restaurants on Friday, Oct. 20. America’s Best Restaurants, a national media and … more

10/12/23

Quinn Motors of Ellsworth recently installed a Level 3 EV fast chargers at its dealership in Ellsworth.

Quinn Motors to host community EV event

ELLSWORTH – Quinn Motors of Ellsworth recently completed the install of a Level 3, EV fast charger at their dealership location in Ellsworth. The Level 3 EV charger installation was a … more

10/12/23

Valerie Lundgren is the founder and owner of Mindful Wellness, a business she started six years ago to empower women who struggle with anxiety to heal from within.

Mindful Wellness offers holistic approach to healing

RIVER FALLS – At one point in her life, River Falls business owner Valerie Lundgren felt helpless and afraid, anxious and overwhelmed. A known force around town, she had a Main Street gift shop … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 10/12/23

BMO Bank employee retires after 44 years

PRESCOTT – The staff members of BMO Bank in Prescott would like to congratulate Deborah (Debbie) Perkins on her retirement after 44 years of service. Over the last 44 years Perkins has … more

9/28/23

Attorney General Kaul announces $250,000 judgment against Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery for alleged wastewater discharge violations

MADISON – Attorney General Josh Kaul announced Sept. 27 that the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) has obtained a civil judgment against Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery (ECC) requiring it to … more

9/28/23

Taste of River Falls is set for Oct. 1

RIVER FALLS – River Falls Business Leaders had such great success with the first downtown Taste of River Falls event, that they’re planning another for Oct. 1. “River … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 8/31/23

Scott Freier (middle), PPCS Chief Operating Officer, presented a $1,500 check to Maggie Pechacek (left) and Maya Bueso (right) of Ellsworth Elementary School. The check money will be used to help purchase supplies for the school’s fifth annual Back to School Event.

Pierce Pepin Cares awards 3RD quarter grants

ELLSWORTH – Pierce Pepin Cares, the charitable foundation of Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services (PPCS), recently awarded third-quarter grants to four nonprofits. The Pierce Pepin Cares board … more

8/17/23

Bigadan is proposing to build an anaerobic digester on 25 acres owned by Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery near County Road C in Ellsworth.

Digester consultants address odor, traffic questions

Nobody wants to live near something that produces atrocious odors. That’s what some Ellsworth residents are concerned about when it comes to a proposed anaerobic digester coming to town. … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 8/10/23

SCEDC column: Holy Cow! Back to school shopping

Wiki is the source of all things obscure. Really, really obscure. Take the term, Holy Cow! Wiki reports “Holy Cow!” is linked to other Midwest expressions like Holy Buckets!, Holy Cats!, … more

By Bill Rubin | 8/10/23