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Thousands of bikers took part in the Flood Run from April 25-27, stopping at plenty of Pierce County bars along the way.

GALLERY: Flood Runners fill county bars to the brim

Editor's note: This story was originally published in March 2025. We are republishing it with a photo gallery from the Flood Run weekend, held April 25-27, 2025. The Flood Run has become one of … more

By Andrew Harrington | 4/30/25

Plum City Care Center battles gray days with spring fun

Monday dawned gray and dreary outside, but the care center was bright and shining inside as Noel gathered a great group of residents together for Monday Movers exercising! The crowd put in a great … more

By Noel Elsen | 4/30/25

Ellsworth Senior Center is located at English Lutheran Church (229 W. Main St., Ellsworth).

Ellsworth Senior Center weekly events: April 24-May 21

The Ellsworth Senior Center would like to invite all senior citizens aged 50 and greater to the following events to be held at the senior center: Come and join the Pool Players … more

4/24/25

Spice up your night at EPL’s Book Tasting!

ELLSWORTH – Get ready for a flavorful fusion of food, fun, and fiction at Ellsworth Public Library’s Book Tasting! Join us at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 8 for an unforgettable evening of … more

4/24/25

We were clowning around this afternoon at our Volunteer Social to say THANK YOU to all our lovely volunteers! We snacked on nachos, pretzels and popcorn while listening to the delightful tunes of the Lake Pups Ukulele Group!

Plum City Care Center residents enjoy spring weather

Card Club met Monday morning in the dining room and while a table of Euchre players were engrossed in their game, Noel played a couple of exciting hands of UNO and Skip Bo with other folks. Everyone … more

By Noel Elsen | 4/23/25

The calendar for May Staying Put activities.

Staying Put releases May schedule

Staying Put, Inc. (S312 McKay Ave. PO Box 193, Spring Valley) offers an array of non-medical volunteer services to help seniors and adults with disabilities maintain their independence in Spring … more

4/23/25

On April 29th, support 76 local nonprofits during Give Big Valleys, a 24-hour, virtual giving event that makes a huge difference in the lives of others.

Give Big Valleys: 24 hours of giving

United Way St. Croix and Red Cedar Valleys (UW Valleys) is excited to announce the return of Give Big Valleys (formally giveBig St. Croix Valley) on Tuesday, April 29. This year, the event expands to … more

4/22/25

Scan the QR code in the image to purchase tickets to River Falls Community Theatre's production of "Marvin's Room."

RF Community Theatre’s FishTale Players present ‘Marvin’s Room’

RIVER FALLS – The FishTale Players of River Falls Community Theatre are pleased to present the spring production of Marvin's Room , a dramatic play written by Scott McPherson and directed … more

4/22/25

Baba Yaga denim jacket by artist Sophie Koch.

Trashion Show brings materials back to life and onto the runway

With goals of influencing people’s fashion choices, showcasing local art and giving attendees a fun experience, Earth Fest 2025 at UWRF will feature a “Trashion Show.” The show is a … more

By Andrew Harrington | 4/22/25

Senior Gathering Place activities April 16-30, 2025

PRESCOTT – Pickleball players please take note. Games will continue to be played at the Prescott Intermediate school gym until further notice. At least for the rest of April and May as … more

4/17/25

Freedom Park column: Earth Day is the best!

For those traveling along the Great River Road, a stop at the Great River Road Visitor and Learning Center – Freedom Park offers more than just a break —it’s an opportunity to … more

By Executive Director Linda Schenk | 4/17/25

‘Fiesta de Libros’ to be held at EPL

Ellsworth Public Library can’t wait for you to join us for a fiesta celebrating children, books and literacy! The event will take place from 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 30 and features … more

4/16/25

English Lutheran Church is the home of the Ellsworth Senior Center.

Ellsworth Senior Center weekly events: April/May 2025

The Ellsworth Senior Center would like to invite all senior citizens aged 50 and greater to the following events to be held at the senior center: Come and join the Pool Players … more

4/16/25

Noelle and Nora Georgakas pose with the Easter Bunny at the April 12 Funsters Easter egg hunt at the Pierce County Fairgrounds.

GALLERY: Egg-citement abounds!

ELLSWORTH - The Pierce County Fairgrounds were full of excited children searching for Easter eggs at the annual Ellsworth Funsters Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 12. more

4/16/25

Plum City Care Center enjoys a busy spring week

And just like that, it was Monday again and Noel had a great group of residents out for Monday Movers! We moved and grooved, working up a sweat while exercising in our chairs. After a little … more

By Noel Elsen | 4/16/25

More than 500 people attended a rally protesting against President Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s government dealings on Saturday, April 5 downtown River Falls. The group started at River Falls Public Library and marched down Main to Veterans Park, where people gathered to speak at a mic.

‘Hands Off’ Rally draws hundreds of protesters to River Falls

As part of the national protests throughout the country, the local Indivisible River Falls group held a public rally on Saturday, April 5 at the River Falls Public Library. Armed with signs, over 500 … more

Pierce County Journal newsroom | 4/9/25

Senior Gathering Place activities

PRESCOTT – Thank you to all who joined us last Thursday for the very entertaining program by the barbershop quartet, Just 4 Fun! It was fantastic! Remember tickets are still available … more

4/9/25

John Cotter photo of a Prescott riverboat, the focus of this summer’s Prescott History Center exhibition.

‘Steamboats, Towboats, and River History Exhibition’ opens May 3

PRESCOTT – "Steamboats, Towboats, and River History Exhibition" will open the weekend of May 3, 2025 at The Prescott History Center. It will bring Prescott’s river history to life through … more

4/9/25

Prescott Fire Department is located at 260 Flora St. S.

PFD wraps up breakfast series, prepares for Spring Fling

PRESCOTT — The Prescott Fire Department (PFD) is closing out its popular breakfast series with a festive Easter-themed finale before shifting gears toward its biggest annual fundraiser, the … more

4/9/25

Mark Moran, of Iola, brings over 30 years of experience with antiques and other collectibles to Prescott Public Library on April 12 for an appraisal event. Limitations apply, and more information can be found on the library’s website.

‘Antiques Roadshow’s’ Mark Moran coming to Prescott

PRESCOTT – Prescott Public Library (PPL) will host an antique appraisal event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 12 in which participants can get family heirlooms and other possessions … more

4/9/25