The Journal has been covering the efforts of People Protecting Pierce, a group of concerned residents and family farmers who want Pierce County to pass a temporary livestock expansion moratorium to …
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By Sarah Nigbor
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8/3/23
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ELLSWORTH – Dozens of community members flocked to Ellsworth’s Village Hall Thursday, July 20 as the Plan Commission held a public hearing regarding the anaerobic digester proposed for …
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By Andrew Harrington
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7/27/23
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ELLSWORTH – A Danish renewable natural gas company is proposing to build a contained anaerobic digester and nutrient recovery facility in Ellsworth near the East End Industrial Park on 25 acres …
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By Sarah Nigbor
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7/13/23
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RIVER FALLS – Dunkin’ Donuts has been the east coast’s top coffee and donut chain for decades, and owner Sahil Taneja has brough the craze to Wisconsin, opening a shop in River …
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By Andrew Harrington
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7/6/23
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ELLSWORTH – As part of National Electrical Safety Month, Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services (PPCS) and the Wisconsin Electric Cooperative Association (WECA) teamed up in May to host an …
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6/29/23
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ELLSWORTH – Ever since she was a little girl, local hair stylist Carissa Pfaffe knew she wanted to help people feel better about themselves. After taking a brief break from the profession, …
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By Sarah Nigbor
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6/15/23
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ELLSWORTH – For many, woodworking involves lots of nails and screws, but for Jon Anderson of Star Hill Timberworks, the process involves neither of these. Star Hill Timberworks builds …
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By Andrew Harrington
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6/15/23
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No one can make it alone!
Partnerships and collaboration were the theme that tied together all the award winners at the Pierce County Economic Development Corp. Awards Breakfast Friday, June 9 …
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By John McLoone
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6/15/23
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ELMWOOD – When driving through Elmwood, it is not difficult to notice a local meat market called Sailer’s.
After walking in, one can browse over 100 awards on the wall, but what may …
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By Andrew Harrington
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6/1/23
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ELLSWORTH – Mahn Family Funeral & Cremation Services is planning to build a new funeral home/chapel on land next to Knutson Dental in Ellsworth’s Crossing Meadows Business Park.
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By Sarah Nigbor
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3/23/23
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RIVER FALLS – “The Flower Girl,” a.k.a. Tiffany Dux, has been a familiar face at local floral shops over the years and now she has made the leap to open her own shop. Dux and her “blooming …
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2/21/23
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