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River City Stitch reveals brand new addition

The Prescott Chamber of Commerce usually holds their monthly "Coffee and Chat" at Ptacek's IGA in Prescott. "It's a time to come and chat with members and have some donuts and coffee,” … more

By Greg Peters | 6/11/25

Kim Johnson (left) of Basics for Local Kids received a $1,000 check presented by Donna Taranto (right), PPCS member relations representative, to support their mission of providing winter clothing to children.

Pierce Pepin Cares announces 2nd Quarter grants

ELLSWORTH – Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services (PPCS) is proud to announce the recipients of the Pierce Pepin Cares grants for the second quarter of 2025. Pierce Pepin Cares is funded by PPCS … more

6/4/25

Ridge Breeze Dairy is a Pierce County-based dairy farm owned by Breeze Dairy Group of Appleton.

Ridge Breeze Dairy highlights economic, environmental benefits of modern farming

PIERCE COUNTY - In celebration of Dairy Month this June, Ridge Breeze Dairy is recognizing the vital role of modern farming in strengthening Wisconsin’s economy, protecting natural … more

6/4/25

The St. Croix Economic Development Corporation’s newly elected board members (from left): Tom Loonan – President, Brian Hinz – Vice President, Neil Kine – Second Vice President and Scott Morrissette – Secretary-Treasurer.

St. Croix EDC elects 2025-2026 officers, welcomes new board members

ST. CROIX COUNTY – St. Croix Economic Development Corporation (SCEDC) held its annual meeting Wednesday, May 14 where the 2025–2026 officers were elected, and five new members were … more

6/4/25

Nearly 100 people took to the Bay City Village Hall to hear from GrassRoots Organizing Western Wisconsin on the status of the contested case with Ridge Breeze Dairy regarding its expansion.

‘We aren’t giving up’: Residents continue to push back on Ridge Breeze expansion

Area residents gathered in Bay City to hear from GrassRoots Organizing Western Wisconsin (GROWW) leaders on the contested Ridge Breeze Dairy expansion permit’s status and the latest news with … more

By Andrew Harrington | 6/4/25

Melody Anderson and her teacher Kendyl Horn were very excited with Anderson’s first place win in the PPCS poster contest and her third place win in the statewide contest sponsored by WECA.

PPCS announces winners of electrical safety poster contest

ELLSWORTH — Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services (PPCS) is proud to announce the winners of its annual Electrical Safety Poster Contest. This year, students from across the region submitted an … more

5/28/25

Lauren Highfill greeted the crowd at the Pierce County Economic Development Corp. Annual Awards Breakfast.

Pierce County Economic Development Corp. honors local achievements at Annual Awards Breakfast

PRESCOTT - A packed house of community and business leaders gathered Thursday, May 15, at The Ridgetop in Prescott to celebrate the Pierce County Economic Development Corporation (PCEDC) Annual … more

By John McLoone | 5/28/25

Joe Wieser (right) accepting the Robert E Yoakum Award, the highest honor of the National Precast Concrete Association.

Wieser Concrete celebrates 60 years: New processes but the same values

Wieser Concrete, a precast concrete manufacturer, celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2025, spanning three generations, tons of technology advancements and dozens of site additions. Current CEO … more

By Andrew Harrington | 5/28/25

Dunkin Donuts owner Sahil Taneja has been in business in River Falls for two years. He learned from his 3-year-old son he's not selling coffee and donuts, he's selling smiles.

Life is a circle for Dunkin Donuts’ owner

River Falls Dunkin Donuts' owner Sahil Taneja has one simple rule he follows for business and life: "If you take care of people, then they will take care of you. Life is a circle." A donut is a … more

By Greg Peters | 5/28/25

(From left:) Jared Hines, Justina Lansing, and Phaedra Raethke have a new powerful business marketing tool... Jared's Magnum P.I.-style mustache.

Protect your crash with the ‘Stache’

ELLSWORTH – For most every huge corporation, business branding is big business. Billions of dollars are spent annually trying to focus an all-encompassing message connecting the company to its … more

By Greg Peters | 5/22/25

Quinn Motors donates funds to local fire stations for purchase of fire blankets Ellsworth

ELLSWORTH – Quinn Motors of Ellsworth, a proud family business, is pleased to bring attention to the needs of the Ellsworth Fire and Spring Valley Fire Departments. For the past 14 years, … more

5/22/25

From 1-5 p.m. Saturday, May 31, Healing Roots will host and help launch the new Change Resiliency Zone Masterclass, an empowering afternoon designed for local business leaders, teams, and individuals seeking to transform how they experience and lead through change.

River Falls roots deepen: Women-owned wellness businesses launch resiliency masterclass

RIVER FALLS – In a town known for its vibrant community spirit and thriving local businesses, two women-owned powerhouses—Healing Roots Wellness Center and The Shift Matters—are … more

5/22/25

A map of the proposed 75 MWac solar facility proposed for the Town of Hartland.

AES pushing for communication ahead of Isabelle Creek Solar permit application

TOWN OF HARTLAND — An AES proposal to bring a 75 MWac solar facility that would generate enough power to fuel about 18,000 Wisconsin homes annually to the Town of Hartland has faced community … more

By Andrew Harrington | 5/14/25

St. Croix EDC to share results of new county-wide housing study

HUDSON - St. Croix Economic Development Corporation (SCEDC) has announced plans to hold a series of events to share results and discuss a new study of housing issues across the county. The … more

5/7/25

St. Croix EDC announces finalists for inaugural Scale-Up Challenge pitch competition

ST. CROIX COUNTY – The St. Croix Economic Development Corporation (SCEDC), in partnership with the St. Croix Valley Business Innovation Center and the UW-River Falls Small Business Development … more

5/7/25

Ellsworth resident Maria Reyes stocked her store in River Falls, Maria’s Tienda y Boutique Mexicana, with authentic Latino goods, much of which she brought from Chicago.

RF Mexican boutique owner decides to close store

RIVER FALLS – Despite the struggles she and her family have faced, Maria Reyes has faith. Faith in the Lord’s protection, faith in the community, faith that good will prevail, faith in … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 5/7/25

Leah Gavin, celebrating her 65th birthday at Freeman Drug, was named the 2021 Citizen of the Year by the River Falls Area Chamber of Commerce.

RF’s Leah Gavin leaves behind loving legacy

Editor’s note: In November 2022, I had the privilege to interview Leah Gavin about Freeman Drug’s 150 th anniversary. Gavin died Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 4/30/25

Rosa Magnus is ready to hit it out of the park as the new River Falls Chamber CEO.

New Chamber CEO using fundamentals in business & batting

The River Falls Chamber of Commerce had the official ribbon cutting for the brand-new River Falls' business, D-BAT, this past week. Whether it was extra focus of the cameras, the over-sized scissors, … more

By Greg Peters | 4/22/25

Waystone Coffee Co. on Walnut Street in River Falls is one of the businesses involved in Seasonal Spotlight, pairing with Oxheart Farm for fresh spinach and yogurt.

Seasonal Spotlights pairs local restaurants, farms to offer seasonal dishes

Earth Fest 2025 may be a one-day event, but the goal is for the impact of the day to last significantly longer. One way is through the Seasonal Spotlight initiative, pairing local food service stops … more

By Andrew Harrington | 4/22/25

New River Falls Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau CEO Rosa Magnus introduced herself, thanking the gathering at the State of the Chamber breakfast, sponsored by the River Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, on Thursday, April 10 at Westwind Supper Club.

River Falls Chamber celebrates community, vision at ‘State of the Chamber’ breakfast

The River Falls Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its second annual State of the Chamber breakfast on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at the West Wind Supper Club, bringing together local business leaders, … more

Pierce County Journal newsroom | 4/17/25