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Dave Schmelter and his wife Jill in front of The Goldsmith in River Falls as they prepare to close their doors.

The Fixer of the Unfixable: The Goldsmith to close its doors after owner’s retirement

RIVER FALLS -- After 17 years running a store in River Falls and several more years running them elsewhere, Dave Schmelter has decided it is time to close shop and retire from The Goldsmith. The … more

By Andrew Harrington | 11/27/24

Shoot 360 in Woodbury uses the same technology as many NBA teams to provide instant feedback.

Prescott brothers open basketball training location with pro-level technology

Brothers Brock and Trevor Steger of Prescott have always had a love for the game of basketball, so when the opportunity came to run a business dedicated to it, they knew they could not pass up the … more

By Andrew Harrington | 11/20/24

Spring Valley MS/HS acknowledges Term 1 honor roll

Spring Valley Middle/High School is pleased to announce the students named to the Term 1 honor roll for the 2024-25 school year. GPA 4.0 Seniors: Eowyn Adams, Lauren Bigaouette, Daniel … more

11/20/24

St. Croix EDC calls for nominations for 2024 Business of the Year Awards

CROIX COUNTY – The St. Croix Economic Development Corporation (SCEDC) is excited to announce the call for nominations for the 2024 Business of the Year Awards, recognizing exceptional … more

11/20/24

Charity Lubich, PPCS vice president of member relations and human services (left), and Barb Bee (center), PPCS senior accountant, presented Ellsworth Fire Department’s Kellen Langer (right) with a $1,000 check to purchase a battery-powered cut-off saw.

PPCS members boost local food shelves and community programs

ELLSWORTH – Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services (PPCS) members have once again demonstrated their commitment to the community by supporting local food shelves and other vital programs … more

11/13/24

Goswami selected to receive Sustainable Agriculture Grant from NCR-SARE

SPRING VALLEY - Alpa Goswami with Marbleseed in Spring Valley was awarded $118,629 for "Honoring Our Elders." "Honoring Our Elders offers mental health support through training, cultural … more

11/13/24

Blue Sky Self Storage, located at 1563 US Highway 63, will offer essential services like U-Haul trucks, trailers and towing equipment.

U-Haul Services now available at Blue Sky Self Storage

HAGER CITY — U-Haul Co. of Wisconsin, Inc. is pleased to announce that Blue Sky Self Storage signed on as a U-Haul® neighborhood dealer to serve the Hager City community. Blue Sky … more

11/6/24

CJ Pedersen of Country Fit in Ellsworth leads fitness classes for all abilities. She and Angie Whelan want everyone to have access to class options, regardless of income level.

Fitness for all income levels, abilities: Ellsworth women want everyone to feel welcome

Getting fit doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg, thanks to two small business owners in Ellsworth. Angie Whelan of YB Urban? and CJ Pedersen of Country Fit Nutrition have made it their … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 10/30/24

WESTconsin Credit Union employees performed community services acts, such as making tie blankets, on Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

WESTconsin gives back on CU Community Day

WEST consin Credit Union spread joy and supported their local communities on Indigenous Peoples’ Day as part of the Wisconsin Credit Union League’s CU Community Day. Nearly 200 WEST … more

10/23/24

PPCS staff are proud to donate $2,500 to purchase essential supplies for Hurricane Helene relief efforts.

PPCS provides Hurricane Helene relief

ELLSWORTH – Pierce Pepin Cares, the charitable foundation of Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services, is providing financial support to victims of Hurricane Helene. The Pierce Pepin Cares board of … more

10/16/24

Business owners Kayleen Jakes, Megan Gooselaw (not pictured), CJ Pedersen and Angie Whelan are raising money in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month for gas cards for those who must travel for treatment.

Local businesses raise funds to help cancer patients with fuel costs

ELLSWORTH – Four local business owners are raising awareness about breast cancer, a cause close to these women’s hearts. Brush Strokes Art Supply/East End Gifts, Country Fit … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 10/16/24

PPCS staff welcomed Governor Tony Evers to the Trenton Solar at Truttmann Field solar array on Monday, Sept. 23, as part of National Clean Energy Week activities.

PPCS celebrates Clean EnergyWeek with visit from Gov. Evers

As part of National Clean Energy Week, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers stopped in Hager City on Monday, Sept. 23, to visit Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services' (PPCS) new solar array, Trenton Solar at … more

10/2/24

Kwik Trip introduces Electric Vehicle Charging Program

LA CROSSE – Kwik Trip announced the addition of a new fuel offering coming to a strategic number of its stores across the Midwest. The Kwik Charge TM program will provide direct current fast … more

10/2/24

Post American Eatery was the winner of the recent Hot Air Affair Bloody Mary Walk fundraiser in Hudson. Pictured (from left) are Hot Air Affair treasurer Jacki Bradham, Hot Air Affair president Amanda Hein and Post American Eatery owner Don Palm.

Winner announced for Hudson Bloody Mary Walk

Post American Eatery took home the top award at the recent Hudson Bloody Mary Walk. The annual event was presented by Tonka Vodka and Grand Fete and the Hot Air Affair was the non-profit recipient of … more

10/2/24

New Adoray Home Health & Hospice Executive Director Christa Walz

Adoray announces Walz as new executive director

BALDWIN – The Adoray Home Health & Hospice Board of Directors is proud to announce the appointment of Christa Walz as the organization’s new Executive Director, effective Sept. 15, … more

10/2/24

Speedway closes in Ellsworth, Holiday rebrands to Circle K

Speedway in Ellsworth was officially boarded up on Monday, Sept. 30. Crews onsite were boarding the windows and removing items from the store. Travelers through Ellsworth might notice … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 10/2/24

After a fire broke out at the 715 Steer & Beer months ago, they are back open for business.

715 Steer & Beer reopens with new menu and atmosphere after 2023 fire

ELLSWORTH — The 715 Steer & Beer is back in business after a June 1, 2023 fire tore through the building. It took a lot of hard work, but owner Josh Rhy said they are back open and have … more

By Andrew Harrington | 9/11/24

Members of First National Bank of River Falls and UW-River Falls officials celebrate a $110,000 donation from the bank to the university’s Science and Technology Innovation Center (SciTech), pictured in the background. SciTech has been under construction for the past year and is scheduled to open in January 2026.

First National Bank of River Falls donates $110,000 to UWRF’s SciTech building

RIVER FALLS – For more than a century, First National Bank of River Falls has demonstrated its support for the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. The institution’s latest commitment … more

9/11/24

Paul Bauer, former CEO of Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery

Bauer let go from Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery

ELLSWORTH – The Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery Board of Directors announced that as of Sept. 3, 2024, CEO Paul Bauer is no longer employed with the company. The board declined to give a reason … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 9/11/24

River Falls Area Hospital recognized in patient survey

RIVER FALLS — Allina Health River Falls Area Hospital is proud to be recognized as one of the top Wisconsin hospitals patients would recommend to family and friends. River Falls Area … more

9/4/24