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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is hosting an open house in River Falls Aug. 15 to obtain public input on a potential environmental restoration project on the Kinnickinnic River in River Falls.

USACE to host open house on Kinni project

RIVER FALLS – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is hosting an open house in River Falls Aug. 15 to obtain public input on a potential environmental restoration project on the … more

8/10/23

This map shows the nitrate levels in wells tested from 2018-2022 in Pierce County by UW-Stevens Point’s Center for Watershed Science and Education. The testing was voluntary and encouraged by Pierce County Land Conservation.

Temp livestock moratorium language fails 2-3

The Pierce County Land Conservation Committee may have approved sending a temporary six-month livestock expansion moratorium to the Pierce County Board last month, but on July 25, the ordinance draft … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 8/3/23

Melissa Hildebrandt has been appointed the new Pierce County Veterans Service Officer. Photo

Pierce County appoints new Veterans Service Officer

The Pierce County Board unanimously approved the appointment of Melissa Hildebrandt to the position of Veterans Service Officer at its July 25 meeting. Pierce County was without a VSO for … more

8/3/23

Dallas Eggers asked the Prescott City Council to consider developing “Eyesore Lot” or as he shared, “Maybe it’s time for us to think a little differently.”

Safety fence to be installed at Public Square Park

PRESCOTT – At the July 24 meeting, the Prescott City Council (except for Alderperson Bailey Ruona who was absent) voted unanimously to install a fence at Public Square Park as fourth- and … more

By Danielle Boos | 8/3/23

The intersection at Main Street and Division Street in River Falls.

Intersection improvements coming at Main and Division streets

RIVER FALLS – During the first week of August, the City of River Falls will install new high visibility striping and bollards, or tall plastic barriers, at the intersection of Main and … more

8/3/23

The Mayor's Message: Happy Summer!

The Mayor’s Message By Dan Toland City of River Falls Happy summer, everyone! I hope you’re taking the time to relax and soak it in before it starts snowing again in about … more

By River Falls Mayor Dan Toland | 7/27/23

Prescott resident Melissa Rice shared her concerns with the Prescott City Council surrounding the downtown paid parking plan.

Downtown paid parking plan raises questions in Prescott

PRESCOTT – Prescott City Council approved the communication plan for the proposal to implement downtown paid parking at the July 24 meeting. City Planner Carter Hayes described the avenues … more

By Danielle Boos | 7/27/23

Prescott Alderperson Pat Knox (left) asks for clarification concerning the cash incentive process during the July 10 bimonthly council meeting.

Food pantry project payments approved

PRESCOTT – The Prescott City Council approved two change orders for the Prescott Food Pantry at 911 Pearl St. at a cost of $12,550.11 at the July 10 meeting. City Administrator Matt Wolf … more

By Danielle Boos | 7/27/23

Brian Long (Pierce County Public Health), Retta Isaacson (Pierce County Land Conservation) and Brenda Randleman (UW Extension) were on hand Saturday, July 15 at River Falls Days offering well water nitrate screenings.

Your water quality questions answered by Pierce County staff

The Pierce County Land Conservation Committee voted 3-2 Tuesday, June 27 to recommend establishing a temporary six-month moratorium on livestock expansion in Pierce County to the Board of … more

Compiled by Sarah Nigbor | 7/27/23

Homeless advocate lambastes River Falls City Council

RIVER FALLS – River Falls resident Dana Linscott didn’t mince words at the July 11 River Falls City Council meeting when expressing his disdain for a newly passed ordinance prohibiting … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 7/20/23

Future of county’s emergency sirens could look much different

ELLSWORTH – Outdoor emergency sirens could be no more in Pierce County after Xcel Energy’s recent changes presented by Emergency Management Director Christine McPherson at the Law … more

By Andrew Harrington | 7/20/23

Capitol Report: $1B in new fed money could make promise of ‘internet for all’ a reality

Getting good broadband to every corner of the state has been an elusive goal. Now a $1 billion investment from the federal government makes "internet for all'' more realistic. Public Service … more

By WisPolitics.com | 7/6/23

Prescott Councilmember Bailey Ruona (right) expresses her frustration and concern over the recent confusing guidelines of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Prescott City Council submits well treatment option for DNR program approval amidst new EPA standards

PRESCOTT – Prescott City Administrator Matt Wolf addressed the Prescott City Council at the June 26 meeting to describe the current issues surrounding city Well #3, which was shut down on Sept. … more

By Danielle Boos | 7/6/23

The Prescott Riverfront Improvements Conceptual Layout calls for a proposed fishing dock, in addition to a proposed boat launch dock.

Prescott Parks & Public Works highlight plans for Leo’s Landing Marina

PRESCOTT – Greg Adams of Cedar Corporation was on hand at the June 19 Prescott Parks & Public Works committee meeting to propose a revised layout of the downtown riverfront area. … more

By Danielle Boos | 7/6/23

Streetlight utility charges decrease for residents

RIVER FALLS – Residents saw a decrease in streetlight utility charges as the council unanimously approved a proposal that increases the percentage of the annual $234,000 lighting expense that … more

By Andrew Harrington | 7/6/23

AARP awards grant to River Falls as part of its nationwide program to make communities more livable

MADISON – Last week, AARP Wisconsin announced that the City of River Falls has received a 2023 Community Challenge Grant – part of the largest group of grantees to date with $3.6 million … more

7/6/23

Pictured in Madison at the Wisconsin Association of Local Health Departments and Boards annual awards are (from left): Dr. Lola Awoyinka, Joy Tapper, Courtney Geiger, Chair Jon Aubart, Eileen Eckardt, Public Health Director AZ Snyder, Annette Siebold, Linda Conlon, Dr. Susan Zahner and Kirsten Lezama.

Pierce County receives Outstanding Board of Health Award

The Pierce County Board of Health was recently named Board of Health of the Year by the Wisconsin Association of Local Health Departments and Boards (WALHDAB) for encouraging partnerships and … more

7/6/23

The following concerned citizens attended the Pierce County Land Conservation committee meeting Tuesday, June 27 to speak in favor of a temporary livestock moratorium on CAFO expansions. (From left): Donny Brunner, Nancy Weiss, Weiss’ granddaughter Emma, Mary Anne Wise, Bill Hogseth, Ty Fisher, Doug Weiss, Judy Krohn, Danny Akenson and Rainbow Barry.

Land Conservation Committee votes 3-2 for CAFO livestock moratorium

The Pierce County Land Conservation Committee voted 3-2 Tuesday, June 27 to recommend establishing a temporary six-month moratorium on livestock expansion in Pierce County to the Board of … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 7/6/23

THE CAPITOL REPORT: Trump, Tiffany top WisPolitics.com straw poll at state GOP convention in La Crosse

Donald Trump has been indicted. But many state GOP activists still like him. That's according to a WisPolitics.com straw poll at the state GOP convention in La Crosse on Father's Day … more

By Wis.Politics.com | 6/29/23

Gov. Evers signs Shared Revenue Bill

RIVER FALLS – The City of River Falls is proud to announce that after almost a year of work with its partners, the legislature, and the governor, Gov. Tony Evers signed the Shared … more

6/29/23