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Diversifying his operation including sheep farming is one of the many stories Michelle Stangler heard from this farmer in Ireland.

College student communicator hosts European agriculture discussion

RIVER FALLS – After studying and completing her final semester as an undergraduate college student in European countries including Ireland, Italy, Denmark and the Netherlands, Michelle … more

5/2/24

Outgoing school board members Cindy Holbrook and Bob Casey received Wildcat Pride awards for their years of service at the April 15 River Falls School Board meeting.

RFSB honors Casey, Holbrook for school board service

RIVER FALLS – The River Falls School Board honored outgoing members Cindy Holbrook and Bob Casey with Wildcat Pride awards at the April 15 meeting. Casey has served on the board for four years, … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 5/1/24

ECSD hires Nadeau as new superintendent

The Ellsworth Community School District Board of Education has selected Brian Nadeau to become the district’s next superintendent. Nadeau is completing his third year as the … more

Pierce County Journal newsroom | 5/1/24

Athletic Director Andrew Caudill presents option 1 to the Prescott School Board, which eliminates all athletic C-teams to the school board.

Prescott School Board weathers aftermath of failed referendum

At the March 20 Prescott School Board meeting, President Mike Matzek had reassured all that what will happen to the operations of the district is not a scare tactic but is based on facts and drastic … more

By Nicole Rogers | 4/24/24

Ellsworth High School seniors Maya Bueso (left) and Josie Pechacek show the poster for their April 20 Earth Day event, to be held at E-Town Collaborative.

EHS seniors plan Earth Day event

ELLSWORTH – Community service and volunteering is an important curriculum component at Ellsworth High School, as evidenced by the number of service learning projects completed by students. … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 4/17/24

Ellsworth supt. search narrowed to 3

The Ellsworth Community School District Board of Education has selected three finalists for the position of School District Superintendent. Final interviews will be conducted on April 16, 2024. The … more

4/10/24

Elmwood MS/HS heralds 3rd quarter honor roll

ELMWOOD – Elmwood Middle/High School has released its third quarter honor roll for the 2023-24 school year. Congratulations students! A honor roll Seniors: Aaden Birtzer, Ericka … more

4/10/24

Participants at last year’s Ag Day on Campus at UW-River Falls learned about various aspects of agriculture at one of more than 20 information booths that were part of the event. This year’s Ag Day on Campus is April 11.

Ag Day on Campus at UWRF helps connect food to farming

RIVER FALLS – Agriculture is closely interwoven in the history of both the University of Wisconsin-River Falls and the state of Wisconsin, and organizers of this year’s annual Ag Day on … more

4/3/24

Shafer selected for prestigious scholarship

SPRING VALLEY – The Herb Kohl Educational Foundation announced that Madeline Shafer will be a recipient of one the organization’s 2024 Student Excellence and Initiative … more

3/27/24

The referendum video narrated by Prescott students stirred up emotions among the board members.

Prescott School Board explains what’s at stake for the kids

PRESCOTT – One of main discussions of the March 20 Prescott School Board meeting centered once again around the upcoming referendum. The board recommunicated what would be at stake if the … more

By Nicole Rogers | 3/27/24

UW-River Falls student Brandi Weiland and others have restarted a university chapter of Active Minds as part of efforts to address student mental health on campus. On Monday Weiland, wearing a pink sweatshirt, spoke with students visiting the Active Minds booth, an effort to connect with students and make them feel less alone.

Active Minds, Mental Health Mondays addressing mental health needs at UWRF

RIVER FALLS – Two years ago, as one aspect after another of her life unraveled, Brandi Weiland felt like she hit rock bottom. Her brother died in 2020, and that incident seemed to … more

3/13/24

Ave Maria Academy Middle School class: Braydon Diesing, Seth Holmstadt, Weston Bocksell, Bristal Books, Mary Peterson and Ava Bocksell.

Ave Maria Academy recaps ‘Hawaiian Luau Gala’

PLUM CITY – The weather was perfect as guests arrived at Molly’s on Main for the 2024 Hawaiian Luau Gala sponsored by Ave Maria Academy on Saturday, March 2. Guests were greeted in … more

3/13/24

Prescott School District Financial Coordinator Sue Gerdes points out the financial scenarios resulting from the referendum vote.

Town hall meeting goes over proposed referendum

At the Feb. 21 town hall meeting, Prescott School District’s Financial Coordinator Sue Gerdes prefaced the meeting by sharing the reasons why the district needs to pass the operational … more

By Nicole Rogers | 3/13/24

Steve Papp, leader of the Greenwood Carving Club, received a Wildcat Pride Award at the Feb. 19 River Falls School Board meeting. Several of the club members spoke about the club.

Papp honored for Greenwood Carving Club

RIVER FALLS – The River Falls School Board honored educator Steve Papp at the Feb. 19 meeting with a Wildcat Pride Award for his leadership of the Greenwood Carving Club. Papp described … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 3/6/24

Superintendent’s column: EMS projects addressed in referendum

This is the second in a series of articles providing information about the Ellsworth Community School District’s April 2 Facility Referendum. In this article, I will focus on the middle school … more

By Barry Cain | 2/28/24

Members of the Ellsworth High School Introduction to Welding class, led by Rob Heller, welcomed visitors to observe last week, including representatives from CESA 11, Chippewa Valley Technical College, OEM, and Meyer Utility Structures.

Welding is for everyone: EHS sees increase in female students taking ‘shop’ classes

On Wednesday, Feb. 21, the Ellsworth High School career and technical education area was abuzz with sparks, not only from the oxyacetylene torches, but from the enthusiastic students themselves in … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 2/28/24

Ellsworth Elementary students learned about police work from Ellsworth officers Sgt. Eric Van Nocker and Cedric Kosnopfal.

Inaugural EES Career Day deemed a success

Many children dream of what they are going to be when they grow up. Ellsworth Elementary School STEM Coordinator Tami Place knows this and implemented the inaugural EES Career Day on Jan. 17. … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 2/21/24

The River Falls School District Feb. 20 referendum results.

RF School District voters pass 2 referendum questions

The River Falls School District operational and facilities referenda, on the Feb. 20 ballot, both passed. Superintendent Jamie Benson and River Falls School Board President Stacy Johnson-Myers issued … more

Pierce County Journal newsroom | 2/21/24

Ellsworth School Board begins supt. search

ELLSWORTH – Ellsworth Community School District residents/parents are being invited to complete a community survey about the qualities and skills wanted in a new district superintendent. … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 2/21/24

EHS released 2nd quarter honor roll list

ELLSWORTH – Ellsworth High School congratulates the students named to the second quarter honor roll for 2023-24 school year. Freshmen Molly Abbas, Cayman Anderson, Mason Anderson, … more

2/14/24