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Leo’s Landing Marina and Indoor Storage, a family-owned business located on the St. Croix River in downtown Prescott, has been in Prescott for 37 years.

New stage of waterfront development may not include Leo’s Landing

PRESCOTT – The Prescott riverfront revival project may be moving forward without Leo’s Landing as part of the landscape. The Prescott City Council began the Monday, May 8 meeting … more

By Danielle Boos | 5/18/23

Ellsworth ETZ residents can build bigger sheds

ELLSWORTH – For those living in the extraterritorial zoning area in the towns of Trimbelle or Ellsworth, an amendment has been made to the zoning ordinance regarding the sizes of unattached … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 5/12/23

Your Right to Know: Bill to fix records problem deserves support

A unanimous voice vote by the Wisconsin Senate on a piece of legislation is a rare occurrence. But that’s what happened on April 19, when state senators approved a bill to undo a decision by … more

By Beth Bennett | 5/11/23

The current exterior of the former Churchill Market is log siding. The Prescott Plan Commission has been debating if an addition to the building for the new Ace Hardware should match.

New hardware store exterior debated in Prescott

PRESCOTT – The Prescott Planning Commission met on Monday, May 1 to discuss the proposed Waltz Ace Hardware Store project and addition in the former Churchill Market building at 1003 Campbell … more

By Danielle Boos | 5/11/23

Ellsworth students Abigail Crabtree, Amilya Hren, Leah Diercks, Kendra Maas-Ziegler, Juan Mateo Cordes and Lydia Selzler participated in Pierce County Youth Government Day on April 26.

Youth Government Day draws area students to Ellsworth

The 61 st annual Pierce County Youth Government Day, sponsored by the Pierce County Council of the American Legion and Auxiliary took place Wednesday, April 26 at the Pierce County Courthouse. … more

5/11/23

Taste of RF will be downtown June 4

RIVER FALLS – After extensive debate, the River Falls City Council voted 4-2 April 25 to allow open containers at the June 4 Taste of River Falls event in downtown River Falls. Two voted … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 5/11/23

RF City Council organizes committees, debates bylaws updates

RIVER FALLS – Three incumbent alderpersons received the oath of office at the April 18 River Falls City Council organizational meeting, including Sean Downing (District 1), Alyssa Mueller … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 4/27/23

Thomas Oss (far left) was honored with a resolution ready by Mayor Robert Daugherty at the April 13 Prescott City Council meeting. Congratulating Oss were city council members (from left) John Peterson, Darlyn Hintz, Mayor Robert Daugherty, Pat Knox, Maureen Otwell and Bailey Ruona.

Oss honored with resolution at final meeting

PRESCOTT – The Prescott City Council bid farewell to outgoing Alderperson Thomas Oss at its April 13 meeting. With city redistricting, Oss was no longer eligible to run for his Ward 3-4 … more

By John McLoone | 4/27/23

Ellsworth Village Board trustees (from left) Andrew Borner, Ryan Bench and Tom Schutz were sworn into office at the April 18 organizational meeting.

Ellsworth VB organizes after April election

ELLSWORTH – Village Administrator Clerk/Treasurer Brad Roy administered the oath of office to two new trustees and two incumbents at the April 18 Ellsworth Village Board organizational meeting. … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 4/27/23

Federal emergency food, shelter funds available in St. Croix and Pierce counties

St. Croix County and Pierce County have been awarded federal funds from the Department of Homeland Security under Phase 40 of the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program. St. Croix County … more

4/27/23

The benches and tables at Point Douglas Park off Prescott were underwater Saturday as the St. Croix registered major flood stage at Stillwater.

LMC approves policy for temp vehicle storage during flooding

ELLSWORTH – With major flooding on the Mississippi River overtaking buildings and vehicles along the Great River Road, people are having to move campers and other recreational vehicles to safer … more

4/27/23

Pine Coulee, located south of Freedom Park in Prescott, is a rocky chasm that flows into the Mississippi River. It is part of a property that will be purchased as part of the Coulee River Trails initiative.

ARPA funding requests continue

Representatives from the Village of Ellsworth and Coulee River Trails appeared before the Pierce County Ad Hoc ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) Committee Tuesday, April 18 with revised requests for a … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 4/27/23

Legion Commander calls out VSO absence

The lack of a full-time and present veterans service officer in Pierce County is not acceptable, Pierce County Commander of the American Legion Kenneth Lampro told the Pierce County Board April 18. … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 4/27/23

The building at 106 N. Main St. in downtown River Falls most recently housed Bold Burger and Club Bold. It will soon be home again to a burrito restaurant. Photo

BurritoX.com will replace Bold at 106 N. Main

RIVER FALLS – It looks like the property at 106 N. Main St. will house a burrito restaurant and game room instead of a nightclub. The River Falls City Council April 11 approved a … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 4/27/23

Last year, Wisconsin Adopt-A-Highway groups collected more than 140 tons of trash and recyclables. More than 11,400 volunteers spent over 3,800 hours cleaning Wisconsin roadsides last year.

WisDOT reminds drivers to be alert for Adopt-A-Highway crews

With spring weather here, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is reminding drivers to stay alert for Adopt-A-Highway volunteers, who routinely collect trash and recyclables along … more

4/20/23

WisDOT seeking comments on Pierce County culvert work

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is holding a virtual public involvement on proposed culvert projects on US Highway 10 and State Highway 65 in Pierce County. Materials: … more

4/20/23

Mann Valley Corporate Park project in full swing

RIVER FALLS – Mann Valley Corporate Park, the City of River Falls’ fourth and largest corporate park, is on track to be completed by October 2024. According to Economic Development … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 4/20/23

Complete at last: RF City Council adopts Comp, Rec and Bike/Pedestrian plans

RIVER FALLS – It’s official. After 18 months of hard work, multiple community meetings and engagements, steering committee discussions and resident feedback, the River Falls City Council … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 4/20/23

Pierce County will see more money from opioid settlements

The Pierce County Board unanimously passed a resolution March 28 authorizing Pierce County to enter into settlement agreements with several pharmaceutical manufacturers and retail pharmacy chains to … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 4/13/23

This is a map of the Crossing Meadows development when Gerrard Companies was first developing it near the north Ellsworth water tower.

Crossing Meadows resident wants covenant enforced

ELLSWORTH – Crossing Meadows development resident Gwen Swanson appeared before the Ellsworth Village Board Monday, April 3 to speak her mind about a covenant she said isn’t being enforced … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 4/13/23