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Travis Crow is Wyman Visiting Professor in Art at UWRF April 29

RIVERF FALLS - Travis Crow, the Spring 2024 Walker D. and Helen Bryant Wyman Visiting Professor in Art at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, will deliver a free public lecture on Monday, April … more

4/24/24

River Falls Public Library is hosting the Student Art Show through May 2. Art Beat: Student Art Show a must see through May 2. Two seniors split Grant Wood’s “American Gothic” in two.

Art Beat: Student Art Show is astounding

The following information was submitted to the submit news form on www.piercecountyjournal.news: first name: Margreth last name: Downing address: 555 N Main city: River Falls … more

By Margreth Downing | 4/24/24

Over 2 months last summer, the healthy soil in the Mittag's pasture was able to demolish the cotton on these briefs. Healthy soil means more nutrients are recycled back to the plants and more rainwater is infiltrated into the ground instead of running off the farm.

River Falls beef farmers win 'Soil Your Undies' contest

RIVER FALLS - The Soil Your Undies contest combines crude humor and crude science to help farmers see how the management choices they make impact the soil they work in. For two years now, local … more

4/24/24

RFSD honored nationally for 4th consecutive year for music education support

RIVER FALLS - The School District of River Falls (SDRF) has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music … more

4/24/24

UW-River Falls Bee Club members Autumn Frederick (left) and Lucy Cahn staffed their club booth Saturday, April 20 during Earth Fest in the University Center. They handed out information on pollinator habitat and No Mow May.

Striking gold: Efforts to improve sustainability net UWRF its highest ranking

RIVER FALLS – From helping stage Earth Fest in conjunction with Earth Day, to creating a bee hotel and a surrounding pollinator-friendly garden, the University of Wisconsin-River Falls … more

4/24/24

Board of Regents president to speak at UWRF commencement

RIVER FALLS – The president of the Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents will be the keynote speaker at this year’s University of Wisconsin-River Falls spring commencement on … more

4/24/24

Ten UW-River Falls students were awarded the Chancellor’s Award for Students during a banquet and ceremony on campus Wednesday, April 27. (Front, from left): Chancellor Maria Gallo, Kendra Jentz, SirrNay Ku, Veronica Klenke, Lauren Schmelzer, and Kalli Kubly. Back row: Mayala Keita, Mark Buchmann, Sam Peters, Chloe Heifner, and Lexi Janzer.

Ten UWRF students honored with Chancellor’s Award

RIVER FALLS – Ten University of Wisconsin-River Falls students on Wednesday received the Chancellor’s Award for Students , the highest non-academic honor they can receive at the … more

4/24/24

Prescott Community Club Student of the Week: Ethan Kranig

The Prescott Community Club Student of the Week for April 24 is Prescott High School freshman Ethan Kranig, nominated by teacher Shana Clauson. “Ethan has such a great attitude and he is … more

4/24/24

Prescott man charged with sexual assault

Editor’s note: This article may contain disturbing content not suitable for children and/or those who are survivors of sexual or domestic violence. An 18-year-old Prescott man is being … more

Pierce County Journal staff | 4/24/24

Prescott High School speech team members competing at state included (back, from left): Rory Zuehlsdorf, Alissa Zerneke, Kendra Ogilvie, MaKenna Ogilvie, Allie Tibayan, Nora Boles, Riley Renteria, Coach Sponholz; (middle, from left): Coach Langer, Katie Huppert, Mack Eggers, Grace Ryan, Abby Stubbe, Sophia Kapsh, Cara Fiedler, Sophie Perez, Hunter Dearborn, Kassidy Hanson, Sage Brock; (front, from left): Andaria Henderson, Tylar Whaley, Kyra Dix, Camryn Rickers, Max Dearborn, Owen Henderson.

PHS speech team earns 9 gold medals

The Prescott High School Speech team competed at the Wisconsin Interscholastic Speech and Dramatic Arts Association State Festival on April 19, 2024 at DeForest High School. The team collectively … more

4/24/24

CAPITOL REPORT: GOP U.S. Senate candidate Hovde putting millions into his own campaign

The U.S. Senate race in Wisconsin is well underway. Ads are running. And money is flowing. GOP U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde loaned his campaign $8 million during the first quarter while … more

By WisPolitics.com | 4/24/24

Pierce County Board sees four new faces

Pierce County Circuit Court Judge Elizabeth Rohl administered the oath of office to the new Pierce County Board, which convened Tuesday, April 16. Those elected are as follows (incumbents are … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 4/24/24

Athletic Director Andrew Caudill presents option 1 to the Prescott School Board, which eliminates all athletic C-teams to the school board.

Prescott School Board weathers aftermath of failed referendum

At the March 20 Prescott School Board meeting, President Mike Matzek had reassured all that what will happen to the operations of the district is not a scare tactic but is based on facts and drastic … more

By Nicole Rogers | 4/24/24

Have A Heart Director Wanda Burnley (in jean jacket) accepts the $10,000 Power of 100 Women – Roberts/Hammond award on April 18.

Have A Heart welcomes new director

TOWN OF RIVER FALLS – Have A Heart Inc. recently welcomed a new program director and the future looks bright for this nonprofit organization dedicated to adults with physical and developmental … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 4/24/24

Gerrard Corporation is planning to build a 54-unit apartment building off Alexander Avenue in Crossing Meadows Business Park in Ellsworth.

New apartment building proposed for Crossing Meadows

ELLSWORTH – The Ellsworth Village Board meeting April 16 saw not only board reorganization, but plans for a new housing development in Crossing Meadows. The board approved a Certified … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 4/24/24

Becky Bradburn joined Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services on April 22 as its Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer.

Industry veteran joins PPCS as CFO

ELLSWORTH – Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services (PPCS) announces Becky Bradburn as its next Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer. Bradburn is an industry veteran with a wealth of … more

4/24/24

Ellsworth okays water rate increase application

ELLSWORTH – The Ellsworth Village Board, on the advice of municipal advisor Ehlers, voted April 16 to submit a water rate application to the Public Service Commission different from the rate … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 4/23/24

Scout Emery, right, the 2024 UW-River Falls Queen of the Rodeo, and Faith Watz, left, carry a baby goat and supplies at the start of UWRF’s Ag Day on Campus. The UWRF Collegiate Farm Bureau Chapter annually hosts Ag Day on Campus, which began in 2012. This year’s theme was “Growing for Generations.” The event included numerous informational booths, fun contests and more throughout the day on the campus mall. It concluded with a free evening meal in the Agricultural Science building and a panel discussion in the University Center about the future of agriculture.

UWRF event highlights importance of agriculture

RIVER FALLS – Agriculture was visible in many ways during the Ag Day on Campus event April 11 at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. The event began with speeches by numerous … more

4/18/24

Animal behavior expert Temple Grandin describes a more humane animal processing design she invented to a class of UW-River Falls students Wednesday during her visit to UWRF. Students discussed animal welfare, Grandin’s career, and other issues with her.

UWRF students interact with animal welfare icon Temple Grandin

RIVER FALLS – When University of Wisconsin-River Falls student Kelsey Kuehni had a question on April 10 about what is best practice when a mother pig scheduled for slaughter has babies, she had … more

4/18/24

BFA candidates at UW-River Falls hold exhibition

RIVER FALLS - University of Wisconsin-River Falls senior BFA candidates Serena Ben-Avraham, Emily Bos, Hannah Ferguson, Isabelle Hammond, Mina Lee, Piper Richter, and Megan Spott will present their … more

4/18/24