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Eight-year-old Georgia Jones, of Ellsworth, was crowned MAC Victory Sweetheart at the Miss American Coed National Pageant in Orlando. She also won five Optional National titles.

Ellsworth’s Georgia Jones wins national pageant titles

Eight-year-old Georgia Jones of Ellsworth recently traveled to Orlando, Fla., to compete in the Miss American Coed National Pageant, where she proudly represented Miss Great Lakes Sweetheart. … more

10/1/26

Bob Larson AIFD, CFD, award-winning floral and cake artist and owner of Bo-Jo’s Creations Floral, Cakes & Gifts in Ellsworth, will lead the October Growing Connections program at the Ellsworth Public Library.

Growing Connections invites older adults to create fall centerpiece

ELLSWORTH – Older adults are invited to get creative and connect with others at the next Growing Connections program at the Ellsworth Public Library on Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. … more

10/1/26

Nature photographer Amy DeLong holds a bird, reflecting her passion for capturing the beauty and wonder of the natural world. DeLong’s photography is featured in “The Symphony of Wild Places” at the Ellsworth Public Library.

Meet nature photographer Amy DeLong at Artist Reception Oct. 1

ELLSWORTH — The Ellsworth Public Library invites the community to meet River Falls nature photographer Amy DeLong during an artist reception for her exhibit, “The Symphony of Wild Places,” from … more

10/1/26

This photo shows the confluence of the Mississippi River and Lake St. Croix in July 1907. The flour mill can be seen on the right.

What’s Up at PAHS? A busy October

Thanks to the over 250 people who stopped in over the wonderful Prescott Daze weekend. Captain Tom Struve gave two excellent presentations on river history for us. The entire Prescott Daze Committee, … more

10/1/26

The UW-River Falls Cheer Team revs up the crowd during the 2025 Homecoming Game. The Falcons will play UW-Oshkosh at the 2026 Homecoming game Saturday, Oct. 10. Homecoming events will take place Oct. 5-11, with the parade on Saturday, Oct. 10.

UW-River Falls to celebrate Homecoming Oct. 5-11

RIVER FALLS – The public is invited to the University of Wisconsin-River Falls to celebrate Homecoming festivities featuring a wide range of activities throughout the week of Oct. 5-11. Events will … more

10/1/26

Katie Reeves’ ceramics are currently a part of the “Imprints” show at Art’s House Gallery in River Falls.

Art Beat: ‘Imprints’ show opens at Art’s House

RIVER FALLS – Lorie Spiegel, Miguel Joven and Katie Reeves combine to create this a show called “Imprints,” now on display at Art’s House Gallery (127 N. Main St., River Falls). … more

By Margreth Downing | 9/30/26

The Spring Valley Lions Club was hard at work Friday, Sept. 18 preparing their “world-famous” burgers, complete with onions and cheese for those who desired it.

GALLERY ‘We give a duck about Dam Days’

9/24/26

Folldal Chris Falteisek’s ancestor's home – Tøfthaugen.

Sons of Norway Valkyrien Lodge 53 presents ‘Norway 2026: A Concert Through the Eyes of a Photographer and Musician’

WOODVILLE — The Sons of Norway Valkyrien Lodge 53 invites the community to a special evening of music and storytelling featuring local musician and photographer Chris Falteisek. The event, … more

9/24/26

The River Falls High School Class of 1956 held their 70th reunion Saturday, Sept. 12. Pictured are (front, from left): Peg Pechacek, Betty Merta, Judy Frye; (middle, from left) Shirley Matzek, Marynel Relander, Bernita Wienke, Audrey Dettinger, Alice Yanish, Marlys Killian; (back row) Chuck Meyer, Ray Meyer, Dean Bergseng, Bill Anderson, Tom Ruemmele, Barbra Riley, Wayne Cernohous.

RFHS Class of 1956 gathers for reunion

The River Falls High School Class of 1956 gathered for a reunion Saturday, Sept. 12 at St. Croix Lanes in River Falls. Here are their reflections: Has time played a trick on us? Are these … more

9/24/26

Local restaurant Mariachi Loco was the winner of the River Falls Bacon Bash’s Sizzlin' Bacon Showdown with their bacon tamales with roasted poblano pepper and cheese.

GALLERY Bacon Bash perseveres through rain

9/24/26

Joy Lutheran Church to host tailgate event featuring UW-River Falls Pep Band

PRESCOTT – Joy Lutheran Church is excited to host its second annual tailgate party from 4-7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25. This year they are stepping up their game with more food trucks and exciting … more

9/24/26

Senior Gathering Place activities: Sept. 23-30, 2026

PRESCOTT – The rain came and it was wonderful! I hope not many of you had your plans changed but getting the consistent steady moderate rainfall was just what we needed. Of course, … more

9/24/26

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

Ellsworth Senior Center Happenings: Sept. 29-Oct

Join us at our events and activities at the Ellsworth Senior Citizens Center, located at 229 W. Main St. (lower level of English Lutheran Church). Someone should greet you at the door, but if not … more

9/24/26

Jim Coughlin of Ellsworth views the Col. Ellsworth history display at the Ellsworth Public Library. Coughlin generously loaned many of the artifacts featured in the exhibit, titled “The Man Behind the Name: Colonel Ellsworth & the Founding of Ellsworth.” The display explores Col. Elmer Ellsworth’s life and the history behind Ellsworth’s name and will be on display through December 2026.

Discover the story behind Ellsworth’s name at library’s new history display

ELLSWORTH – Who was Col. Elmer Ellsworth, and why did a small Wisconsin community choose to name itself after him? Visitors to the Ellsworth Public Library can explore those questions in a new … more

9/24/26

The Spring Valley Area Ambulance team was selected as the 2026 grand marshals for Dam Days, to be held Sept. 18-20.

58th annual Dam Days is this weekend

SPRING VALLEY – The 58 th annual Spring Valley Dam Days takes place this weekend, Sept. 18-20, with a large slate of events that promises community camaraderie and hometown pride. This … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 9/16/26

The University of Wisconsin-River Falls Chalmer Davee Library will host a live reading of the U.S. Constitution from 2-4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, at the library, located at 330 E. Cascade Ave. The event is free and open to the public.

UW-River Falls Library to host reading of U.S. Constitution Sept. 23

RIVER FALLS – The University of Wisconsin-River Falls Chalmer Davee Library will host a live reading of the U.S. Constitution from 2-4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, at the library, located at 330 E. … more

9/16/26

Art on the Kinni featured nearly 80 artist booths lines up at Heritage Park and along the White Pathway, including these festive scarecrows Lazy Goat Studio.

Art Beat: The 30th Art on the Kinni

The 30th Annual Art on the Kinni in River Falls landed on Saturday, Sept. 12. It was a perfect day for vendors and art shoppers alike. The 79 artists and crafters began pitching their tents at 4 p.m. … more

By Margreth Downing | 9/16/26

The first Prescott football team in 1951, pictured in the 1952 Prescott Missicroixan Yearbook.

Prescott Sharing, Show-and-Tell: Prescott Football and Homecoming

Please join us for the Prescott Sharing and Show-and-Tell series at the Prescott History Center at 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, 2026. The topic for this gathering will be Prescott … more

9/16/26

Front Street was packed Friday night, Sept. 11, for the Prescott Daze Street Dance, featuring Chris Kroeze performing.

‘Surviving’ Prescott Daze 2026

Prescott Daze 2026 was a memorable one with the "Survivor" theme permeating events such as the car show, vendor market, kids games, parade, tournaments, fishing contest and much more during a … more

9/16/26

Senior Gathering Place activities: Sept. 16-24, 2026

PRESCOTT – We just completed a very busy weekend. Not only all the events of Prescott Daze but also a high school football win and sadly a Packer loss. The weather cooperated … more

9/16/26