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The annual River Cleanup is the “purpose” for the RiverFest celebration. Join us on Tuesday, July 22 at 10 a.m. at the Hudson Bandshell to help collect trash along the riverfront.

Hudson’s 13th annual St. Croix RiverFest celebration is set for July 22-26. Hudson will celebrate the St. Croix River with this annual summer “Party with a Purpose” with … more

7/9/25

Plum City Care Center: A week of games and fun

Residents were ready to try their hand (and luck!) at Monday’s Card Club. We had two tables of players, with several residents engrossed in an independent game of Euchre and Noel at the next … more

By Noel Elsen | 7/9/25

The Diamond Bluff Fourth of July parade brought out people of all ages to stroll through the streets to toss out candy.

GALLERY: Diamond Bluff comes together for another Independence Day bash

DIAMOND BLUFF - Diamond Bluff is a great place for families to celebrate the 4th of July, with a parade, kids' activities, food and community togetherness. more

7/9/25

Senior Gathering Place activities: July 2-10

PRESCOTT – Wow! Six months of 2025 have passed and we are well into summer! Soon we will start hearing about Back to School sales, which of course won't bother any of us. That just tells us we … more

7/3/25

River Falls Rotary members (from left) George Ball, Jim DiPeso, Tony Pedriana, Roxie Gavin, Steve McCarthy, Rick Heuertz, Rick Wilson and Jan Wilson in front of a rented truck full of mobility devices going to Zambia.

River Falls Rotary supports Crutches to Africa

RIVER FALLS – On Thursday, June 19 the River Falls Rotary club loaded 300 crutches, wheelchairs, walkers, canes, braces, slings, and knee scooters into a huge, rented truck to start their trip … more

7/3/25

Local historian Jayne Hoffman has published “The River Falls Public Library: The Legacy of its Founding Mothers.”

River Falls Days: Library celebrates historical book debut

River Falls local historian and author Jayne Hoffman has published “The River Falls Public Library: The Legacy of its Founding Mothers” in time for its celebration during River Falls … more

7/3/25

Meet Wisconsin Author Judi Ohm — The public is invited to hear author and aviation enthusiast Judie Ohm at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 8 at the Ellsworth Senior Center. Ohm will share the moving story of WWII B-17 belly gunner Doug Ward — a powerful tale of courage, sacrifice, and inspiration behind her book Turret Tales.

Author shares book ‘Turret Tales’ at Discover Together Tuesday

ELLSWORTH– The Ellsworth Senior Center and Ellsworth Public Library invite the community to a special Discover Together Tuesday event at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 8, featuring author Judie Ohm and … more

7/2/25

Ellsworth Senior Center is located in the lower level of English Lutheran Church (229 W. Main St.)

Ellsworth Senior Center Happenings: July 3-10

The Ellsworth Senior Center is open on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 8:30-11:30 a.m., except closed on July 3. Feel free to stop in to select food from the food pantry, or a puzzle to put … more

7/2/25

Volunteers (and PCHA board members) Mary Erickson and Mary VanSchoonhoven have poured their hearts into a new exhibit, "Go Back in Time to Weddings Through the Years." They are highlighting wedding attire and photos in the PCHA collection to show how they have changed through the years.

PCHA features Vintage Wedding Display

The Pierce County Historical Association in Bay City is hosting a vintage wedding display beginning on Sunday, July 6 at their regularly scheduled Sunday Open House from noon to 4 p.m. The display … more

7/2/25

Parade goers line Plum City's Main Street in 2023 during the annual Summer Fest celebration.

Plum City Summer Festival is July 18-20

What are you doing July 18-20? If you're not in Plum City for the Frank Gilles American Legion Post No. 365 Summer Festival, you're missing a lot of fun for the whole family! Fireworks, fishing … more

7/2/25

Nominate someone for Most Admired Senior Citizen!

Pierce County is an amazing area known for the spirit of volunteerism instilled in the fabric of the community! Chances are many of us know people who are helping to make the programs and community … more

7/2/25

At 7 p.m. Friday, July 11, Robert Taunt will present "Recollections of a Steamboat Pilot - George Byron Merrick." This presentation is part of the Prescott Area Historical Society's Speaker Series

Learn about steamboat pilots on the Mississippi

PRESCOTT - At 7 p.m. Friday, July 11, Robert Taunt will present "Recollections of a Steamboat Pilot - George Byron Merrick." This presentation is part of the Prescott Area Historical Society's … more

6/26/25

"The Great Loop Adventure" by Kelly Johnson and Jean Halverson

‘Great Loop Adventure’ authors will speak July 12

PRESCOTT - At 11 a.m. Saturday, July 12, Kelly Johnson and Jean Halverson will present their book: "Grandma and Grandpa's Great Loop Adventure." Bring your whole family to this presentation, which is … more

6/26/25

Senior Gathering Place activities: June 25-July 4, 2025

PRESCOTT – With the Summer Solstice occurring last Friday, summer has hit us like a ball of fire! No more cool evenings and lots of watering of flowers and gardens. The newly mown hay … more

6/26/25

Fall 2025 community grant opportunities now open

RIVER FALLS — The St. Croix Valley Foundation and its network of local community affiliates are now accepting applications for the Fall 2025 grant cycle, open June 16 through Sept. 15, 2025. … more

6/26/25

Plum City Care Center Chatter

At Card Club Monday morning, Noel led a BIG group of residents through several hands of UNO! We had no shortage of fun and laughs as we played the game, so much so that the consensus was to keep … more

By Noel Elsen | 6/26/25

June 19 marked the second Summer Fun Series event at East End Park, with indie songwriter and guitar duo Patchouli and Terra Guitarra headlining.

Summer Fun Series returns after successful year

After bringing families to East End Park all summer long in 2024, the Summer Fun Series has returned for another slate of events, food and music in 2025. “A different local non-profit … more

By Andrew Harrington | 6/26/25

The Makerspace at Ellsworth Public Library is often a busy place, home to many programs and activities. This group was working on quilting.

Library offering seemingly endless summer programs

The events at the Ellsworth Public Library are always free and open to the public, and there are no shortage of them this summer. Ellsworth’s library is part of the Collaborative Summer … more

By Andrew Harrington | 6/26/25

Craft & Curd pits six regional breweries in a friendly face-off, each pairing a signature brew with a flavored Ellsworth Creamery cheese curd.

Cheese Curd Festival: A Wisconsin culinary celebration

ELLSWORTH — Ellsworth is getting ready to welcome thousands of hungry visitors as the Cheese Curd Festival returns to East End Park on June 27–28. While the fresh, squeaky curds from … more

6/26/25

Walk On Therapeutic Riding provides individualized equine-assisted activities for children and adults with disabilities.

Horsin’ Around Golf Scramble Benefit set for July 26

RIVER FALLS – It’s time to round up a team and grab your clubs for Walk On Therapeutic Riding Program’s seventh annual Horsin’ Around Scramble on Saturday, July 26, 2025. The … more

6/18/25