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Gary Lubich accepting Citizen of the Year Thursday, Feb. 8 at the River Falls Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau annual dinner.

RF Chamber talks tourism, honors award winners for 2023

RIVER FALLS – “Little did we know when we planned on the theme back in November that we’d actually be able to golf in February,” joked Executive Director Russ Korpela as he … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 2/14/24

Betsy Byker, United Way of St. Croix Valley Success By 6 Program Director, and Olivia Girdeen, Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery Ellsworth Retail Store Manager.

Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery concludes successful charity drive

ELLSWORTH – Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery is proud to announce the results of its first Ellsworth Cares initiative, which exceeded its goal and will help provide for families in need across … more

2/8/24

This year’s ‘Best of 2024’ Awards poster design is entitled 'Ellsworth All-Stars’, which is what our local businesses are in the eyes of their customers, clients, and the community. Each award winner will receive a personalized and framed version for display at their business. The design was inspired by the Ellsworth Chamber’s Annual Awards Dinner theme, 'Game Time!", a tribute to the teamwork, discipline, and resilience it takes to be successful in business and an aspirational message for the organization’s goals for 2024.

Final voting underway for Ellsworth’s ‘Best of 2024’ Awards

The first round of voting in the Ellsworth Area Chamber of Commerce “Best of 2024” Awards competition ended at midnight last Wednesday, Jan. 31. Over 1,000 voters narrowed down the field … more

2/7/24

Jeff Erickson is pictured with his wife Leah and their kids Lila, Blaise and Teddy.

Ellsworth piano tuner has found his calling

Not many people can say they know how to tune a piano, but rural Ellsworth resident Jeff Erickson can. His interest was piqued at a young age. “When I was a kid, I was playing piano and … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 2/7/24

Credent Wealth Management is located at 111 W. Walnut St., River Falls.

Credent Wealth Management named 2023 Top RIA Firm by Forbes Magazine

RIVER FALLS — Forbes Magazine named Credent Wealth Management one of America's Top RIA Firms of 2023. Of the 23,100 registered investment advisors invited to participate in the survey, Credent … more

1/31/24

The Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery is located at 232 Wallace St. in Ellsworth.

Ellsworth CDA examines Creamery’s economic impact

A UW-River Falls economics professor headlined the Jan. 18 Ellsworth Community Development Authority meeting with a presentation on the Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery’s economic impact on the … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 1/25/24

Ellsworth Chamber Board Treasurer, Raynee Farrell, presents Jason Marks, Broz Bar, with Best Restaurant, Bar & Tavern Award at last year’s Awards Banquet. 2023’s poster design theme was Movin’ & Groovin’, which is what our local businesses do every day of the year to serve our community. 2024’s Award theme is “Ellsworth AllStars.”. Each award winner will receive a personalized and framed version for display at their business. The design was inspired by this year’s Ellsworth Chamber’s Annual Awards Dinner theme, “Game Time!,” a play on the teamwork, discipline, and resilience it takes to be successful in business today.

Voting Now Open for Ellsworth’s ‘Best of 2024’ Awards

ELLSWORTH — The Ellsworth Area Chamber of Commerce “Best of 2024’”Awards Competition is now underway. The community is invited to acknowledge favorite local businesses with … more

1/25/24

Canines and their handlers were thrilled with the new Overdale Kennel & Canine Sports facility on its first day open in the Spring Valley Business Park. Co-owners Hilary Boyer and Valerie Anderson say it’s a dream 20 years in the making.

Mother/daughter duo open dream canine facility

SPRING VALLEY – As Hilary Boyer and her mother Valerie Anderson hosted their first dog training class Wednesday, Jan. 17 in the new facility they built in the Spring Valley Business Park, they … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 1/24/24

Prescott Chiropractic, under the leadership of Dr. Carina Patnode, was named as Business of the Year at the Prescott Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner. Patnode credited her staff for their dedication to helping patrons of the business with all aspects of healing.

Prescott Chiropractic is Business of the Year!

The Prescott Area Chamber of Commerce decked out the Old Ptacek’s Event Center for a big tailgate party. That was the theme of this year’s Annual Dinner on Wednesday, Jan. 17, and … more

By John McLoone | 1/24/24

Barbell is a small batch specialty coffee company that offers the key features of small batch; single origin; and roast to order. Barbell offers both signature series coffee and seasonal coffee throughout the year.

St. Croix EDC announces 2023 businesses of the year

Krista Paulus, president of St. Croix Economic Development Corporation (EDC), announced the EDC’s selection of Barbell Coffee LLC (City of River Falls), Aves Studio (Town of Troy), and Ciranda … more

1/17/24

Liz Gunderson, PPCS communications coordinator, and Majority Leader Tyler August, author of Assembly Bill 741, both testified before the Assembly Committee on Children and Families in support of the bill authorizing a grant program for a national reading program on Wednesday, Jan. 10.

Care for Community: PPCS lobbies for state support of reading program

MADISON – On Jan. 10, Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services (PPCS) Communications Coordinator Liz Gunderson traveled to Madison to testify before the Assembly Committee on Children and Families in … more

1/17/24

From left: Volunteers Kallie Beissel and Allison Pazdernik with Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery Retail Store Manager Olivia Girdeen.

Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery launches Ellsworth Cares

ELLSWORTH – In case you missed it, Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery is partnering with the United Way to give back to the local community through its Ellsworth Cares initiative aimed at supplying … more

1/17/24

St. Croix EDC welcomes New Executive Director

St. Croix Economic Development Corporation (EDC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Melissa Meschke as its new Executive Director, effective Jan. 25, 2024. In this role, Meschke will lead the … more

1/17/24

Tiffany Dux of Blooms 4 Happiness celebrated a ribbon cutting with the Hudson Chamber of Commerce when she opened her flower shop at its new location in Rive Falls last October.

One year later: Blooms 4 Happiness finds new home

RIVER FALLS – When Tiffany Dux opened her flower shop last February at 123 W. Cascade Ave. in River Falls, she had no idea she’d outgrow the space in two short months. She made it work … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 1/17/24

River Falls business owner and resident Brianne Rehak “That Girl Brie” is amazed by how her charcuterie business has exploded since its founding. She works on a board in her new storefront, located at 123 W. Cascade Ave., River Falls.

Brie-lieving in a dream: Local charcuterie business ‘grate-ful’ for new space

Like many Americans, when the pandemic hit in 2020-21, River Falls resident Brianne “Brie” Rehak lost her job in the transportation industry. Home with her children, she needed something … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 1/11/24

Doug and Tasha (Schuh) Drogorub (center) are the 3000th customers connected to broadband internet through SwiftCurrent Connect. Pictured with Drogorubs are PPCS/SwiftCurrent Connect employees Scott Freier (left) and Jesse Nelson (right).

SwiftCurrent Connect celebrates 3,000th customer

ELLSWORTH – SwiftCurrent Connect, the broadband subsidiary of Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services (PPCS), connected its 3,000 th broadband customer on Dec. 28, 2023. SwiftCurrent Connect provides … more

1/3/24

The wedding venue at Forevermore Forest Weddings & Events is reminiscent of a rustic, woodsy lodge. The fireplace makes a perfect centerpiece.

Forevermore Forest is a family affair

Forevermore Forest Weddings & Events is a “little slice of heaven” tucked away off Highway 10 just west of Ellsworth, adjacent to the David Lodge & Inn. “People tell me … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 1/3/24

Josie Erlandson, of Beldenville, launched Frosted Haven cookies after taking a royal icing cookie class. Her creations were an immediate hit.

Frosted Haven cookies spread joy for all occasions

“When I started Frosted Haven, I sort of centered it around my daughter Marlee. A haven is more of a getaway, but I thought it meant heaven.” And that’s exactly what Frosted … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 12/28/23

New Prescott Chamber Coordinator appointed

PRESCOTT – The Prescott Area Chamber of Commerce proudly announces the appointment of Jasmine Westland as their new Chamber Coordinator. Westland brings a wealth of experience and … more

12/20/23

Mike and Deb Wilson received the Live Better Community Service Award from Charity Lubich (left), PPCS vice president of member services and human relations. The award included a certificate of recognition and a $100 MasterCard gift card.

Wilsons receive the Live Better Community Service Award

ELLSWORTH – Mike and Deb Wilson have been named the Live Better Community Service Award recipients for the fourth quarter of 2023. Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services presented the award to the … more

12/20/23