Government - Pierce County Journal

Meet candidate Dale Brathol for Martell Town Board

Most Martell Town Board positions are running unopposed, except for the Supervisor 2 position. A new name is also on the ballot for town clerk as Kelly Neidermyer* is not running. Incumbents are … more

Compiled by Sarah Nigbor | 3/30/23

Two compete for Isabelle supervisor seat

Voters in Isabelle will see two candidates each for town chair and one supervisor seat on the Isabelle Town Board. Incumbent are marked with an asterisk. Dennis Potts* Position: Town chair … more

Compiled by Sarah Nigbor | 3/30/23

Who is running for Gilman Town Board?

Gilman Town Board members/incumbents are all running unopposed this election. Here's a chance to get to know the names on the ballot. Phil Verges* Occupation: Farmer Position for which … more

Compiled by Sarah Nigbor | 3/30/23

Get to know the Town of Ellsworth candidates

Voters will see incumbents running unopposed for Town of Ellsworth positions this election. Here's a chance to get to know the board. Roger Billeter* Occupation : Retired … more

Compiled by Sarah Nigbor | 3/30/23

Meet the candidates for El Paso Town Board

El Paso Town Board incumbents are all running unopposed this election. See what some of them had to say. Ronald Kannel* Position: Town chair Daniel B. Fischer* Position: … more

Compiled by Sarah Nigbor | 3/30/23

Clifton Township will have new town chair, 1 new supervisor

For the first time in 50 years, Chair LeRoy Peterson* will not be on the ballot, though a familiar face is on the ballot to fill the position. All candidates are running unopposed. Joseph J. … more

Compiled by Sarah Nigbor | 3/30/23

Koch challenges Brunkhorst for SV village president

Incumbent Village President Marsha Brunkhorst* is facing challenger Theresa Koch. Two challengers will face two incumbents for three open trustee seats: Liz Erickson*, Ruth Lukes*, Peter Koch and … more

Compiled by Sarah Nigbor | 3/30/23

Four candidates go head-to-head for 3 Ellsworth trustee spots

Village President Becky Beissel* is running unopposed, while four people have thrown their hat in the ring for three open trustee seats: Andrew Borner*, Lance Austin*, Ryan Bench and Thomas Schutz. … more

Compiled by Sarah Nigbor | 3/30/23

Incumbents running for 2 open Ellsworth School Board seats

Two incumbents are running unopposed for two open seats on the Ellsworth School Board. Kurt Buckner* Town of residence: Trimbelle Occupation: Operator at 3M Cottage Grove, Minn. Prior … more

Compiled by Sarah Nigbor | 3/30/23

Three vie for 2 open RF School Board seats

Three candidates are seeking to be elected to two open River Falls School Board seats, along with one write-in candidate. Their responses to a school district questionnaire are listed in alphabetical … more

Compiled by River Falls School District | 3/30/23

Prescott School has one candidate for one seat

Helen Stoeckel is the sole name on the ballot for the one available Prescott School Board seat, being vacated by Steve Sizemore, who chose not to seek reelection. Helen Stoeckel Town of … more

Compiled by Sarah Nigbor | 3/30/23

SV School Board has three open seats, three candidates

Spring Valley School Board has three seats open. Two write-in candidates, Jessica Fritz and Joan Ford, will be on the ballot along with incumbent Monica Vorlicek*. Incumbents are marked with an … more

Compiled by Sarah Nigbor | 3/30/23

Race is on for RF alderperson at large seat

Four alderperson positions are up for grabs this election, including those in districts 1-3 and one at large seat. District 1 Sean Downing* Did not respond District 2 Nick … more

Compiled by Sarah Nigbor | 3/30/23

April election ballot - Pierce County

3/30/23

Mayor’s Message: Things begin to pick up in March

Happy March to all. I can't believe we're already three months into 2023, and almost to the first day of spring. Spring always makes me think about rebirth and growing, and planting and nurturing. At … more

By Dan Toland | 3/30/23

Officer Jesse Nealy and K-9 Caesar were introduced to the Prescott City Council at its meeting Monday, March 13.

Caesar hard at work helping in Prescott

PRESCOTT – The highlight of the Monday, March 13 Prescott City Council meeting was officials getting to know the city’s K-9 officer Caesar. Caesar and his handler, Officer Jesse Neely, … more

By John McLoone | 3/23/23

The Focus River Falls Comprehensive Plan is the product of thousands of points of contact between the public, city staff and consultants, who together formed a 20-year roadmap for the city’s future.

RF’s Comp Plan is in the home stretch

RIVER FALLS – After 18 months of hard work, the Focus River Falls Comprehensive Plan is nearly to the finish line. The plan commission voted March 7 to forward it to the city council for … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 3/23/23

Village of Ellsworth Candidate Forum set for March 29

ELLSWORTH – The Ellsworth Area Chamber of Commerce and Pierce County Journal have teamed up to provide Village of Ellsworth voters with a virtual candidate forum at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 29 … more

Staff report | 3/23/23

The Prescott lift bridge will be undergoing inspection 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, April 3 through Thursday, April 6.

Inspection of Prescott Lift Bridge to result in lane closures on US 10

PRESCOTT – Motorists on US Highway 10 crossing the Prescott Lift Bridge, which carries traffic over the St. Croix River between Wisconsin and Minnesota, will encounter lane closures between 7 … more

3/23/23

Police chief wants Prescott Daze moved from Broad Street for safety concerns

PRESCOTT – Prescott Police Chief Eric Michaels is advocating for the main Prescott Daze activities to move from Broad Street to Front Street and the Mercord Mill parking lot because of safety … more

By John McLoone | 3/23/23