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The Prescott Business Park, located along US Highway 10, is 150 acres.

Prescott Council approves Business Park Visualization Project

PRESCOTT – At the June 22 Prescott City Council meeting, the council approved a professional services agreement with Ayres Associates, Inc. to create a visual master planning package for the … more

By Danielle Boos | 7/1/26

Electric bicycle regulation ordinance drafted to address citizen complaints

RIVER FALLS — An electric bicycle and scooter ordinance that defines, regulates and places equipment mandates on the vehicles went through its first reading and public hearing at the June 24 River … more

By Andrew Harrington | 7/1/26

The county is considering the sale of a 7.956-acre land-locked parcel in Section 33 of Oak Grove township. At one time, it was being considered for a county park or overlook.

Oak Grove property headed to the market after contested county vote

ELLSWORTH — The Pierce County Board approved an Oak Grove parcel going up for sale after an 11-5 vote at the June 23 meeting (Gulbranson, Knutson, Groen, Kosin and Barringer voted against the … more

By Andrew Harrington | 7/1/26

Jan Anderson (right) of Leo's Landing addresses the Prescott City Council during a public hearing on liquor license applications June 22.

Liquor license hearing includes comments from Leo's Landing rep

PRESCOTT - A public hearing on liquor license and fermented malt beverage license applications for the July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027 licensing period was held during the Prescott City Council's … more

By Danielle Boos | 7/1/26

City of RF aggressively pursuing grant funding for its largest projects

RIVER FALLS — Merchant McIntyre, which has had a partnership with the city since 2022, gave an annual presentation at a June 9 meeting to update City Council on its work toward acquiring federal … more

By Andrew Harrington | 6/23/26

Charlie Berens addresses crowd at Uniting West Wisconsin: A Regional Response to Data Centers.

Hundreds gather across western WI to launch regional movement around data centers and community power

EAU CLARE — More than 600 people gathered in Eau Claire on Saturday for Uniting West Wisconsin: A Regional Response to Data Centers, followed on Sunday by dozens more residents, local leaders, and … more

6/17/26

Spring Valley Village Board Trustee Matt Huepfel has received an outpouring of support, including this image someone made, after being taken off two committees by the village president.

Tensions flare in the Valley: Trustee removed from 2 committees

SPRING VALLEY – A longtime Spring Valley Village Board trustee has been asked to issue a public apology to the public works director and has been removed from two committee assignments, according … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 6/17/26

The River Falls City Council approved the annexation of property at the southeast corner of County Road M and 1060th Street from the Town of Clifton to the City of River Falls.

Property off County Road M sets stage for future development

RIVER FALLS — The River Falls City Council unanimously approved an annexation and rezoning that would allow for residential development on a site off of County Road M on June 9. Senior Planner … more

By Andrew Harrington | 6/17/26

The Glade Avenue bridge was recently closed permanently after inspection results, with the board discussing replacement options at the June meeting.

Glade Ave. bridge replacement options debated during public hearing

SPRING VALLEY — After the recent permanent closure of the Glade Avenue bridge, the Spring Valley Village Board is weighing options between a partial fill with a road on top and a retaining wall … more

By Andrew Harrington | 6/10/26

Ehlers to complete water utility rate study for Elmwood

ELMWOOD — Ehlers Public Finance Advisors were authorized to move forward with a water utility rate analysis to comply with the Wisconsin Public Service Commission’s (PSC) letter requesting a … more

By Andrew Harrington | 6/10/26

Prescott Mayor Mike Gerke reads a proclamation designating June 18 as "Bryson's Silly Goose Day" during the June 8 City Council meeting. The proclamation honors the memory of Bryson Scott McGrath and his impact on the community.

Prescott City Council proclaims June 18 as ‘Bryson's Silly Goose Day’

PRESCOTT — The Prescott City Council honored the memory of a remarkable young community member Monday evening by approving a proclamation designating June 18 as "Bryson's Silly Goose Day" in the … more

By Danielle Boos | 6/10/26

The Prescott City Council adopted the City of Prescott Comprehensive Plan 2026-2046 on June 8.

Prescott Council adopts Comprehensive Plan, approves downtown parking changes

The Prescott City Council took several steps aimed at shaping the city's future during its June 8 meeting, including adopting a new 20-year comprehensive plan, approving changes to downtown parking … more

By Danielle Boos | 6/10/26

According to a housing needs study, the City of River Falls has averaged 164 new housing units per year over the last 10 years. There has been a slow down on detached single family home construction, with twin homes and multi-family trending upward.

RF Council seeking solutions for rising housing prices, demand

RIVER FALLS — According to the 2026 Housing Needs Analysis, there is a demand for 1,650 general occupancy units to be built by 2035 in the City of River Falls. Joe Hollman of Maxfield Research … more

By Andrew Harrington | 6/3/26

Prescott City Planner Luke Wiese (right) discusses Prescott’s conditional uses with the Plan Commission at the June 1st meeting.

Prescott Plan Commission moves forward with Comprehensive Plan update

The Prescott Plan Commission held a public hearing on the proposed City of Prescott Comprehensive Plan for 2026–2046 during their meeting on June 1. This marks a pivotal step in the ongoing process … more

By Danielle Boos | 6/3/26

County considers selling parcel in Oak Grove

ELLSWORTH – The Pierce County Board heard a first reading of a resolution May 26 authorizing the sale of county-owned property in the town of Oak Grove that at one point had been marked for a … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 6/3/26

Pierce County Land Conservation and Public Health staff sporting their new “Don’t guess. Well test” shirts marking the launch of a county wide campaign to encourage well testing.

Pierce County launches ‘Don’t Guess. Well Test’ Campaign for private well users

ELLSWORTH - Every Pierce County resident relies on groundwater. Public water supplies are regulated by drinking water standards and are subject to mandatory testing. Private wells are not required to … more

5/20/26

Toole Design’s heatmap evaluation of high-risk areas for crashes in the City of River Falls.

Results of RF street safety analysis presented to council

RIVER FALLS — After the adoption of the Vision Zero Resolution in 2023, an application from the city was submitted to the U.S. Department of Transportation for funding to prepare a Safe Streets … more

By Andrew Harrington | 5/20/26

Spring Valley moves through long agenda

The Spring Valley Village Board moved through a lengthy agenda Wednesday evening, May 6, approving a series of community event permits, advancing infrastructure and economic development discussions, … more

By John McLoone | 5/14/26

U.S. Rep Derrick Van Orden (center) with River Falls Police Chief Gordon Young (left) and Fire Chief Justin Wilson (right) as they discuss federal funding for citywide emergency communication system upgrades May 5 at the Police Department.

Van Orden visits RFPD to discuss federal funding for emergency communication upgrades

RIVER FALLS — U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R – Prairie du Chien) visited the River Falls Police Department on May 5 to join Police Chief Gordon Young and Fire Chief Justin Wilson in discussing … more

By Andrew Harrington | 5/13/26

The Bluffs is a multi-family development in Prescott proposed for 1452 Glenridge Drive. The development will consist of 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom units. For a total of 106 units. The development has three buildings that will include a fitness center and accessory garage spots.

The Bluffs development agreement approved

PRESCOTT – Prescott City Council approved 3-1 May 11 The Bluffs development agreement with TB-Prescott LLC, which is planning to build 106-unit multi-family development on 3.5 acres at 1452 … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 5/13/26