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Looking over Ellsworth last week (Pierce County Courthouse and Fairgrounds are in the center), it doesn’t look like February. No snow has fallen so far this month and temperatures reached nearly 60 degrees.
Village reps will travel to Denmark to tour digesters
ELLSWORTH – The Ellsworth Village Board voted Monday, Feb. 5 to send two board members and the administrator/clerk-treasurer to Denmark to tour Bigadan’s anaerobic digester facilities. … more
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St.Croix Valley Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Kristie Lewis attended Habitat on the Hill in Washington, D.C. She spoke with U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and U.S. Congressman Derrick Van Orden, along with Senator Ron Johnson and Congressman Tom Tiffany's housing policy aides, to share more about the tremendous housing cost burdens that hard-working neighbors in our communities are experiencing.
St. Croix Valley Habitat for Humanity calls on WI congressional members to take action on affordable housing crisis
HUDSON — Nationwide, housing costs are skyrocketing as more families lack access to a safe, affordable and decent place to call home. Here in Wisconsin, every 1 in 9 households pay half or more … more
The Wisconsin DOT performed a speed study along a stretch of Highway 35 in Bay City Oct. 10-12. Their results indicate no speed limit change is needed, but some people disagree.
Bay City wants its speed limit lowered: Will the state listen?
BAY CITY – Bay City residents and business owners in favor of lowering the speed limit on Highway 35 through town are being asked to vocalize that support at the Feb. 14 village board meeting. … more
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U.S. Rep Derrick Van Orden (right) with River Falls Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Russ Korpela at a Chamber Conversation event Friday, Jan. 26 at River Falls City Hall.
Van Orden working to help veterans and protect emergency services
U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden is dedicating much of his time representing Wisconsin’s 3 rd Congressional District to helping provide economic opportunities for veterans. Van Orden visited … more
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“Just as a reminder, voting is in April,” Alderperson Bailey Ruona (right) reminds meeting attendees after expressing her opinion on the financial and maintenance agreements. From left: Alderperson Pat Knox, Alderperson Maureen Otwell.
Prescott City Council frustrated over STH 35 and USH 10 Project agreements
Prescott City Administrator Matt Wolf reviewed the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s requested financial and maintenance agreements for the STH 35 and USH 10 projects with the Prescott … more
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This map shows the location of a proposed anaerobic digester on the Peterson property at W10322 Highway 29 in the town of River Falls. The property is located in the River Falls Extraterritorial Zoning District.
RF City Council approves permit for anaerobic digester
RIVER FALLS – The River Falls City Council approved a special use permit Jan. 23 for an anaerobic digester, located at W10322 Highway 29, despite citizen pleas not to. Council members made … more
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Jan Anderson, her family and supporters attend a Jan. 18 Prescott riverfront improvement project public information meeting and listened as Alderperson Pat Knox speaks to those gathered.
Leo’s Landing supporters rally around Anderson family
PRESCOTT – Supporters of Leo’s Landing Marina used a Jan. 18 Prescott riverfront improvement public information meeting to speak on behalf of the Anderson family’s business. The … more
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The Pierce County Courthouse, built in 1905, is on the National Register of Historic Places. While beautiful, court officials say the 118-year-old building isn’t functional for today’s courts.
Sheriff, judge, DA speak in favor of new judicial facility
While the Pierce County Board did not vote Jan. 23 on bond issuance for a proposed judicial facility or to use funds toward its design, those in attendance heard from county officials on why the … more
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Signage advertises the upcoming Mann Valley Corporate Park at the project’s groundbreaking ceremony in September 2023.
City of River Falls secures $306,000 grant for trail construction at Mann Valley Corporate Park
River Falls —  On Tuesday, Jan. 9, the City of River Falls received a $306,000 grant from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to help fund a two-mile multi-use recreation trail … more
The proposed Judicial Facility addition at the current Pierce County Sheriff’s Office would look like this, according to a rendering provided by Wold Architects and Market & Johnson.
Financing options for new judicial facility explained
The Pierce County Board voted Tuesday, Dec. 19 to direct county staff to research financing options for a new judicial facility that would be built adjacent to the Pierce County Sheriff’s … more
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Scott Freier, Chief Operating Officer with Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services, shared the future plans of Swift Current Connect with the City of Prescott.
Swift Current Connect shares plans with Prescott Council
On Jan. 8, the first Prescott City Council meeting of 2024 consisted of old news and plans for the future as the council listened to 2023 updates and new business ventures. Scott Freier, Chief … more
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Ellsworth Village Board talks trash and sewers
The Ellsworth Village Board discussed and approved a renewed waste hauler contract with GFL which changes the way the village works with GFL. According to city documents, the most significant … more
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Surrounded by advocates including students, teachers and legislators, Gov. Tony Evers displays the signed law that requires Wisconsin high school students study financial literacy.
Evers signs bipartisan bill requiring financial literacy in Wisconsin schools
Gov. Tony Evers signed  a bill  Wednesday that mandates high schools teach at least one semester of financial literacy to every student in the state. Starting with the class of 2028, … more
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Sean Froelich
Former Pierce County DA dies at 44
A former River Falls police officer and Pierce County district attorney remembered for his compassion, commitment to community service and hard work ethic has died at age 44. According to his … more
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Vehicle weight restrictions added to segment of US 10 in Pierce County
A segment of US 10 between Prescott and Ellsworth in Pierce County has been load posted for 40 tons. The posting means vehicles over 80,000 pounds will need to find an alternate route east of … more
Truck access point provides roadblock for RF anaerobic digester
RIVER FALLS – After members of the River Falls community spoke their mind, a proposed anaerobic digester did not receive a motion from the River Falls City Council during the Dec. 12 meeting. … more
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Abe the Eagle has found a permanent home at the Prescott riverfront.
Abe the Eagle will continue to fly at Prescott riverfront
At the Dec. 11 Prescott City Council meeting, the council approved a lease to own agreement with award-winning artist Dale Lewis for the riverfront sculpture, Abe the Eagle. City Administrator … more
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“I just want to know why it’s so high,” Prescott resident Doug Reinhardt questioned the Prescott City Council regarding the increased price for two sewer laterals on his property.
Prescott residents question Locust Street final assessment
PRESCOTT – The Prescott City Council reviewed the final special assessment report and project overview for Locust Street at the Dec. 11 meeting. Greg Adams, civil engineer with Cedar … more
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Sen. Rob Stafsholt (left) and St. Croix County Sheriff Scott Knudson testify on legislation that would name part of Highway 128 in honor of fallen Deputy Kaitie Leising.
Stafsholt Bill honors fallen sheriff’s deputy Kaitie Leising
MADISON –Sen. Rob Stafsholt (R-New Richmond) testified last week on legislation that would designate a portion of State Highway 128 in St. Croix County in honor of fallen Deputy Kaitie Leising … more
Waystone Coffee Co. is located at 115 E. Walnut St. in River Falls. Owner Olivia Barwick asked River Falls City Council members to keep small businesses in mind.
Local shop owners ask city to support them
RIVER FALLS – At the Nov. 28 River Falls City Council meeting, two local business owners asked the council to consider small businesses when allowing chains to build in town. Olivia … more
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