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St. Croix Valley Habitat for Humanity to break ground on new home in Ellsworth

ELLSWORTH – St. Croix Valley Habitat for Humanity (SCVHFH) will break ground March 27 on the first of three properties purchased in Ellsworth last year. Current Ellsworth resident Taylor … more

3/6/24

Superintendent’s column: CTE classrooms and labs

This week’s article focuses on the High School Career and Technical Education (CTE) projects that are included in our April 2, 2024 Facilities Referendum. I encourage all residents to … more

By Barry Cain | 3/6/24

In Spring 2023, flooding Mississippi River waters closed many streets in Bay City.

Upper Mississippi flooding unlikely after relatively dry winter

Unless thunderstorms dump rain on the Midwest in the coming months, there's little chance of spring flooding on the upper Mississippi River this year, forecasters say. That news is likely to … more

By Madeline Heim, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | 3/6/24

Rendering of Well #3 water treatment project addition and renovation.

City Council approves plans, specifications for City Well #3 Water Treatment Project

PRESCOTT – At the Feb. 26 Prescott City Council meeting, City Administrator Matt Wolf gave a brief history regarding City Well #3 that hasn’t been in use since 2021. In September 2021, … more

By Danielle Boos | 3/6/24

The current Pierce County courthouse is located at 414 W. Main St. in Ellsworth. A new judicial facility next to the sheriff's office at 555 W. Overlook Drive will be home to new courtrooms and department office space.

Pierce County moves forward with new judicial facility

The Pierce County Board voted 15-1 Feb. 27 to authorize the borrowing of funds not to exceed $30,475,000 and issuance of bonds for a new judicial facility adjacent to the Pierce County … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 3/6/24

Detective Mike Davis, played by Luke Hayes, arrests murderer Nurse Withers, played by Paula Knutson, in the Stagehands’ production of “Murder’s in the Heir” Saturday, March 2.

Who’s the murderer? You decide in Stagehands’ latest hit

SPRING VALLEY – Spring Valley Stagehands has another hit on its hands with Billy St. John’s “Murders in the Heir,” directed by Lori Peterson. Luckily, you still have another … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 3/6/24

THE CAPITOL REPORT: Evers signs a GOP bill containing his legislative maps

Most analysts a month ago considered it a longshot that Democratic Gov. Tony Evers would sign a GOP bill containing his legislative maps. But that's what happened on Feb. 19, after majority GOP … more

By WisPolitics.com | 2/28/24

St. Croix County public safety referendum on the ballot

HUDSON – St. Croix County continues to be one of the fastest growing counties in Wisconsin. As we continue to grow, the demand for public safety services rises with it - creating a need for … more

2/28/24

2023 Business of the Year honorees (from left) Bill Rubin (Directors Award), Ender Gocmen of Barbell Coffee (Emerging Business of the Year), Dave Brummel of Aves Studio (Small Business of the Year), Doug Audette of Ciranda (Business of the Year) and St. Croix EDC Executive Director Melissa Meschke.

St. Croix EDC honors businesses of the year

On Feb. 22, St. Croix EDC honored its 2023 Business of the Year winners at a banquet hosted by Kilkarney Hills Golf Course in River Falls. The 2023 honorees included Barbell Coffee (City of River … more

2/28/24

Speaker to discuss food industry as part of Wyman Speaker Series at UWRF

RIVER FALLS – Joshua Specht, an expert on the food industry and its varied societal impacts, is the featured speaker for a Wednesday, March 6, presentation for the Walker and Helen Wyman … more

2/28/24

UWRF names Wes Chapin to interim provost position

RIVER FALLS – The University of Wisconsin-River Falls has appointed longtime faculty member and administrator Wes Chapin as interim provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs. … more

2/28/24

Last spring Meyer Middle School students participated in a day of service learning. This event aligns with character education, providing students with opportunities for moral action.

MMS earns prestigious State School of Character designation

RIVER FALLS – The School District of River Falls has once again been awarded the State School of Character designation. Character.org, a leading national advocate and authority in character … more

2/28/24

Dr. Jennifer Jorgensen joins Main Street Dental in River Falls

RIVER FALLS– Hudson native Dr. Jennifer Jorgensen recently joined Dr. Michael McFarland’s Main Street Family Dental in River Falls. Dr. Jorgensen is a graduate from the University of … more

2/28/24

Prescott Community Club Student of the Week: Andrew Henrich

The Prescott Community Club Student of the Week for Feb. 28 is Prescott High School freshman Andrew Henrich, who was nominated by English teacher Allison Langer. “I nominated Andrew … more

2/28/24

The Prescott High School Speech Team will compete in the district competition in March. Photo

Prescott Speech Team advance to district competition

The Prescott High School Speech team competed at the WISDAA sub district 3A tournament on Saturday, Feb. 24 in Hudson. All 24 students, which included 25 entries, advanced to the district … more

2/28/24

Superintendent’s column: EMS projects addressed in referendum

This is the second in a series of articles providing information about the Ellsworth Community School District’s April 2 Facility Referendum. In this article, I will focus on the middle school … more

By Barry Cain | 2/28/24

River Falls High School senior Perry Kotz with Sen. Jeff Smith (D-Eau Claire). Kotz took part in the Wisconsin Senate Scholars Program in Madison.

RFHS senior follows political aspirations, selected for Senate Scholars

RIVER FALLS – A River Falls High School senior is already making connections in politics, thanks to his participation in the non-partisan Wisconsin Senate Scholars program, designed for high … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 2/28/24

Members of the Ellsworth High School Introduction to Welding class, led by Rob Heller, welcomed visitors to observe last week, including representatives from CESA 11, Chippewa Valley Technical College, OEM, and Meyer Utility Structures.

Welding is for everyone: EHS sees increase in female students taking ‘shop’ classes

On Wednesday, Feb. 21, the Ellsworth High School career and technical education area was abuzz with sparks, not only from the oxyacetylene torches, but from the enthusiastic students themselves in … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 2/28/24

Ellsworth Chamber President Paul Bauer presented the Large Business of the Year Award to Nilssen’s Foods and store manager Shawn Eggen, who was joined by store staff at the Ellsworth Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Banquet.

Chamber hits home run with ‘Game Time’ gala

The Ellsworth Area Chamber of Commerce showed that business can be a lot like sports at its Annual Awards Banquet on Monday, Feb. 19 at Kilkarney Hills in River Falls. The “Game … more

By John McLoone | 2/28/24

Wisconsin Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski, left, and River Falls Community Services Director/City Clerk Amy White talk with UW-River Falls students Tuesday about jobs in local and state government and opportunities for young people to get involved. Students attending the discussion asked Godlewski and White questions about government jobs and how they can link to them.

UWRF hosts discussion about importance, role of government jobs

RIVER FALLS – Growing up in Eau Claire, Sarah Godlewski never envisioned that she would one day work in government, but she’s doing her part to ensure that young Wisconsinites see doing … more

2/21/24