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Life is a Song: Reunionettes invited to sing it together

Few things are more compelling than a song. The mere mention of one conjures up memories of times gone by. Hearing one can either bring a person to tears or instill joy in one’s heart. Songs … more

8/17/23

Prescott Gathering Place' hosts many events, such as Art in the Park where seniors learned how to use fresh flowers to make abstract floral designs on paper.

Senior Gathering Place August update

PRESCOTT – Hi seniors! Don’t you find it interesting that it is mid-August and our lawns are still green !? In this year of drought I find it amazing! The youth in my … more

8/17/23

RF Senior Center highlights September events

The River Falls Senior Center (119 Union St.) invites all seniors to check out its September calendar of activities! September holidays include Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 4 and Grandparents Day … more

8/17/23

Join the fun at Yellowstone Trail Heritage Day on Saturday, Aug. 12 featuring three car shows. Yellowstone Trail era Model A Fords will be on display, with vintage and classic cars.

Yellowstone Trail Heritage Day is Saturday

Yellowstone Trail Heritage Day is an annual celebration of the historic Yellowstone Trail which was the first coast-to-coast automobile route across the Northern United States. Hudson, in St. Croix … more

8/10/23

A fast and furious downpour Friday, July 28 didn’t dampen spirits on Main Street during UFO Days festivities. In fact, kids took advantage of a new swimming option.

PHOTOS: UFO Days puts the ‘extra’ in extraterrestrial

Another UFO Days is in the books and it was a celebration to remember. Here's a look at a few of the festivities in Elmwood July 28-30. We're already looking forward to next year! more

8/10/23

Author Mary Beeler and her late friend, Dorothy Eaton Ahlgren, wrote “Log Buildings and Logging in Early Pierce County, Wisconsin.” She will sign copies at the Pierce County Fair.

Pierce County historian publishes book at age 92

Seventy-three years after publishing her first historical book, Prescott, Past and Present , at age 19, Mary Beeler is publishing Log Buildings and Logging in Early Pierce County, Wisconsin at age … more

8/10/23

A stationary bailer is one of many equipment pieces that will be operating at the St. Croix Valley Collectors Association Threshing Bee on Aug. 20.

Public invited to Aug. 20 Threshing Bee

The St. Croix Valley Collectors Association invites the public to its 38 th Annual Threshing Bee on Sunday, Aug. 20, at the Norm and Shirlee Feyereisen farm, 429 Townsvalley Road, Hudson, WI, … more

8/10/23

Pictured are (from left): Tim Wilson, Executive Director Dr. Lloyd Holm and Tom Zenk. Helm accepted the donation from Knights of Columbus #4902 on Tuesday, Aug. 1.

K of C donates to Options for Women

RIVER FALLS – On Tuesday, Aug. 1, Tom Zenk and Tim Wilson, representing the Knights of Columbus, Council #4902 from St. Bridget Catholic Community of River Falls, presented a donation of $400 … more

8/10/23

FLOTSAM! River Circus to appear in Hastings

FLOTSAM is a troupe of musicians, puppeteers, and circus artists who travel on a ramshackle raft giving free performances in riverfront towns along the way. During the tour, our boat is our mode of … more

8/6/23

Entrants have a chance to take home the champion ribbon for best bundt cake in the 2023 Pierce County Fair Recipe Challenge.

Bundt Cake Challenge 2023 – Will you be the winner?

After a lot of taste testing, Pierce County Fair staff came up with two Bundt Cake recipes they think Open Class contestants will enjoy entering at the Pierce County Fair. One has a spicy kick … more

Pierce County Journal newsroom | 8/3/23

One of the most popular events at the annual Plum City Summerfest celebration was the paper plate drop, involving paper plates being dropped from an airplane for children to catch.

GALLERY: Paper plate flyover highlights exciting Plum City Summerfest

Despite a nasty thunderstorm that cancelled the Summerfest parade on Saturday, July 22, the 65th annual Plum City Summerfest was three fun-filled days of community gatherings and activities. more

8/3/23

Join the fun at Yellowstone Trail Heritage Day on Saturday, Aug. 12 featuring three car shows. The 2022 Britfest Car Show first place winner was Tom Belongia with his 1953 MG TD/C.

Yellowstone Trail Heritage Day on Aug. 12

On Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, the annual Yellowstone Trail Heritage Day will celebrate the historic Yellowstone Trail in Hudson and across St. Croix County. Auto enthusiasts and history lovers are … more

8/3/23

The cast of “We Sold Our Homesteads” gathers at Stockholm Village Park. The show will run for three performances the first weekend in August.

Community Pageant of Swedish immigration returns to Stockholm Aug. 4-6

STOCKHOLM – The picturesque village of Stockholm, Wis. received a timeless gift to celebrate its 150 th Anniversary in 2004 when a Swedish theater group came to present a musical play about how … more

8/3/23

Proposed waste storage ordinance revisions meet with heat

While the Pierce County Board didn’t vote on a proposed waste storage ordinance, it sure heard a lot of feedback about it during public comment at the July 25 meeting. Land Conservation … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 8/3/23

Have you checked out the Park Packs or our Explorer Pack? They're full of books and materials to help you and your family enjoy the outdoors. The Park Packs even come with entrance passes to both Pierce and St. Croix County Parks! All are available for three-week check out.

Summer winds down at EPL

While summer activities are winding down at Ellsworth Public Library, plenty of fun activities are scheduled in August before school starts again. Last Poolside Storytime of the Summer: 2:30 … more

8/3/23

The 45th annual Beldenville Old Car Club Show and Swap Meet drew thousands of people to the Pierce County Fairgrounds Sunday, July 23 to view beauties such as this one.

Beldenville Old Car Club shares 2023 show results

The 45 th annual Beldenville Old Car Club Car Show, Swap Meet & Farm Toy Show took place Sunday, July 23 at the Pierce County Fairgrounds. There were more than 700 judged and Show & … more

8/3/23

Senior Gathering Place August update

PRESCOTT – Greetings to all seniors from the Prescott area. I hope you have been finding options to stay cool this past month! Gathering Place has been fortunate to enjoy the conference … more

8/3/23

AAW book sale coming – save your books!

RIVER FALLS – The River Falls AAUW will hold its annual book sale at 120 N. Main St. on Sept. 21-23 and 28-30. Book sale hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays and 10 a.m. to 3 … more

7/27/23

Ages 4 and under winners were, in first place, Emmitt Thoen with a 9 1/8 oz sunfish; second place, Ollie Klassen with a 2 3/8 oz sunfish.

Kids flood Mercord Mill Park for Kiwanis Fishing Contest

PRESCOTT – "Oh what a beautiful morning, oh what a beautiful day, the kids are out there fishing and soon all will be weighed." Fun was had by all at the 26 th annual Prescott Kiwanis Fishing … more

7/27/23

Local artist Trudi Schaefer is one of 37 artists featured in the Red Wing Area Studio Tour July 29-30.

Explore the Red Wing area one artist studio at a time July 29 & 30

RED WING, Minn. – This summer, the Anderson Center at Tower View and Red Wing Arts are inviting the public to explore the creative spirit of the Red Wing area during the free, weekend-long Red … more

7/27/23