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Seen from above during high water earlier this year, Maiden Rock sits at the bottom of a coulee, water emptying into the Mississippi River via a drainage channel.

Deja Vu - the Maiden Rock Landslide of 1975 and its aftermath

Water, rocks, soil, slopes, and gravity—and a path of least resistance. Put these six together and you’ve got a landslide—at least potentially. Maiden Rock knows this … more

By Joseph Back | 10/23/24

At this site in 1972 on County Road S southwest of Elmwood, Hobbs Wilson allegedly saw a UFO.

1970s Decades feature: How UFO sightings shaped Elmwood’s history

Real or not, no one can deny that UFOs became a part of Pierce County's history in the 1970s. Elmwood has embraced this history with its annual UFO Days celebration. The quiet town of Elmwood … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 10/23/24

Jen Kathrine (left) joins the Prescott Area Food Pantry staff as the food pantry manager and Maddie Peterson (right) joins as the kitchen manager.

Prescott Area Food Pantry adds pair of staff to divvy workload

PRESCOTT — The Prescott Area Food Pantry recently welcomed two more staff members to join long-time leader Pete French. Jen Kathrine will be taking over as the food pantry manager and Maddie … more

By Andrew Harrington | 10/16/24

St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Prescott will celebrate its 150th anniversary Sunday, Oct. 20. Pictured are the church’s second building and third building, which still stands today as a private home.

St. Paul’s in Prescott celebrates 150 years

PRESCOTT – St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Prescott has a special celebration planned Sunday, Oct. 20 for its 150 th anniversary. Members past and present are invited to a … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 10/16/24

River Falls native Terry Linehan is one of the adventurers featured in the River Falls Historic Preservation Commission’s “Spirit of Adventure: Tales from River Falls” display in the lower level of the River Falls Public Library.

Unique history display recognizes RF adventurers

RIVER FALLS – A new display in the lower level of the River Falls Public Library pays homage to “amazing individuals from River Falls who have embarked on remarkable adventures. These … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 10/16/24

Kennett brings home new perspective from FBI Academy program

RIVER FALLS — River Falls Police Department’s Deputy Chief Matt Kennett had the opportunity to learn from some of the best and most experienced, taking on a 10-week course at the FBI … more

By Andrew Harrington | 10/16/24

Ryan Beierman and his son Owen Beierman.

RF man saved by son in gruesome bear attack

Ryan Beierman and his 12-year-old son Owen of River Falls thought they would be embarking on a normal hunting and fishing trip to their cabin near Siren, but everything changed in a hurry when Ryan … more

By Andrew Harrington | 10/16/24

Gov. Tony Evers (third from left) is pictured with members of the River Falls Public Library Board and Library Director Tanya Misselt during his visit Monday, Oct. 7.

River Falls Public Library receives $4.08 million in grant funding for upgrades

RIVER FALLS – The River Falls Public Library was awarded $4,080,488 through the Flexible Facilities Program (FFP) to be used toward renovations of the current library facility. To mark the … more

10/10/24

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Beldenville will host its 76th annual lutfisk supper from 2-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24. Tickets are selling out quickly, so make sure to reserve your spot.

Lutfisk dinner tradition lives on

BELDENVILLE – It takes a small army to put on Our Savior’s Lutheran Church’s annual lutfisk supper, celebrating its 76 th year on Thursday, Oct. 24. Only 480 tickets will be sold, … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 10/9/24

Lenora Hanson, daughter of Karissa and Mitch Hanson of Ellsworth, when she was in the NICU shortly after her birth last year in November.

Hanson family benefit set for Oct. 11

ELLSWORTH – Having children can be challenging enough but imagine having two babies less than a year apart, both needing to stay in Neonatal Intensive Care Units after birth. Meet Mitch and … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 10/9/24

Pictured (from left) with a display of the Placemat Challenge quilted placemats are Fair Manager Liz Dietsche, quilter Julie Peterson, Pierce County Nutrition Coordinator Lena Aumann and Pierce County Fair Open Class Home Furnishings Superintendent Marsha Shafer.

Placemat Challenge provides ADRC with cheer

Thanks to the inaugural Pierce County Fair Placemat Challenge, Meals on Wheels recipients through the Pierce County Aging & Disability Resource Center will receive a fun surprise: a quilted … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 10/2/24

Local filmmaker Michael Butt’s latest production “Withdrawal” will be shown at Red Wing Cinema 8 on Oct. 11.

Local filmmaker releases new motion picture

Elmwood, Wis. is famous for its UFO sightings and associated festival, but it’s also home to an indie filmmaker who has big pie in the sky dreams. Michael Butt’s latest film, … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 10/2/24

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