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Hager City woman charged in medication theft

Traci Ann Zaborowski, 55, Hager City, was charged Jan. 30 with a felony count of theft of a schedule 1 or II controlled substance, in Dakota County, Minn. Circuit Court. According to the … more

2/7/24

Elmwood celebrates 2nd quarter honor roll!

ELMWOOD – Elmwood Middle/High School is pleased to celebrate the students named to the second quarter honor rolls for the 2023-24 school year. A honor roll Seniors: Blake Allen, Riley … more

2/7/24

Brian Webster, a local farmer, died by suicide in August after living with depression. His family shares his story in order to help others.

FFA, Webster family shine light on farmer mental health

Bay City area farmer Brian Webster had a big heart and loved to help people. He didn’t like being the center of attention, but his family is hoping that by sharing his story, others will be … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 2/7/24

The Wisconsin DOT performed a speed study along a stretch of Highway 35 in Bay City Oct. 10-12. Their results indicate no speed limit change is needed, but some people disagree.

Bay City wants its speed limit lowered: Will the state listen?

BAY CITY – Bay City residents and business owners in favor of lowering the speed limit on Highway 35 through town are being asked to vocalize that support at the Feb. 14 village board meeting. … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 2/7/24

U.S. Rep Derrick Van Orden (right) with River Falls Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Russ Korpela at a Chamber Conversation event Friday, Jan. 26 at River Falls City Hall.

Van Orden working to help veterans and protect emergency services

U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden is dedicating much of his time representing Wisconsin’s 3 rd Congressional District to helping provide economic opportunities for veterans. Van Orden visited … more

By Jack McLoone | 2/7/24

Jeff Erickson is pictured with his wife Leah and their kids Lila, Blaise and Teddy.

Ellsworth piano tuner has found his calling

Not many people can say they know how to tune a piano, but rural Ellsworth resident Jeff Erickson can. His interest was piqued at a young age. “When I was a kid, I was playing piano and … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 2/7/24

This suspect is wanted in connection with an armed robbery Feb. 2 at BP in River Falls (700 N. Main St.)

RFPD seeks public assistance in ID’ing armed robbery suspect

RIVER FALLS – The River Falls Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a recent armed robbery. In an effort to gather crucial … more

2/4/24

New UWRF hire to raise funds for athletic facilities and programs

RIVER FALLS – A former University of Wisconsin-River Falls student athlete who found his life’s direction after enrolling at the university nearly three decades ago as a nontraditional … more

2/1/24

UW-River Falls Dance Theatre members will showcase their skills Jan. 31 through Feb. 3 at their annual spring concert.

UWRF Dance Theatre to present annual spring concert Jan. 31-Feb 3

RIVER FALLS - The University of Wisconsin-River Falls Dance Theatre will present their annual spring concert Jan. 31-Feb. 3 at 7:30 p.m. in the Blanche Davis Theatre of the Kleinpell Fine Arts … more

2/1/24

Casey Palbicki, lecturer of music at UW-River Falls, has signed a deal with Kendall Hart Publishing to write a textbook about video game music. The book, due for publication in October, will be used in a new course Palbicki is scheduled to teach next academic year.

Fun and games: UWRF professor writing book about video game music

RIVER FALLS – Music experts and historians study and discuss notes, sounds, tones and chords of all kinds, and a University of Wisconsin-River Falls music professor hopes to bring more … more

2/1/24

UWRF to host event Feb. 5 highlighting the importance of Indigenous people

RIVER FALLS – The University of Wisconsin-River Falls will host an address by a Native American educator on Monday, Feb. 5, about the importance of Indigenous lands and cultures and efforts to … more

2/1/24

Credent Wealth Management is located at 111 W. Walnut St., River Falls.

Credent Wealth Management named 2023 Top RIA Firm by Forbes Magazine

RIVER FALLS — Forbes Magazine named Credent Wealth Management one of America's Top RIA Firms of 2023. Of the 23,100 registered investment advisors invited to participate in the survey, Credent … more

1/31/24

RF teen arrested for armed robbery

A River Falls teen is facing serious charges after jumping another teen, brandishing a knife and stealing property in a downtown park. Cody Graham Buschmann, 17, was ordered to pay $5,000 cash … more

Pierce County Journal newsroom | 1/31/24

Prescott Community Club Student of the Week: Jacob Barker

The Prescott Community Club Students of the Week for Jan. 31 is Prescott High School sophomore Jacob Barker, nominated by Library Media Specialist Joan Simon. “Jacob is an avid reader and … more

1/31/24

Prescott High School Speech Team members on Jan. 27 (back row, from left): Cara Fiedler, Sophie Perez, Allie Tibayan, Andaria Henderson, Nora Boles, Katie Huppert, Kendra Ogilvie, MaKenna Ogilvie, Rory Zuehlsdorf, Riley Renteria, Sage Brock, Emma Schmitz; (front, from left): Max Dearborn, Hunter Dearborn, Owen Henderson, Mac Eggers, Grace Ryan, Sophia Kapsh, Abby Stubbe, Tylar Whaley.

PHS Speech Team places 2nd at home invite

The Prescott High School Speech Team competed at their home invitational on Saturday, Jan. 27. In a field of ten teams, Prescott placed second overall. A number of team members also took home … more

1/31/24

“Just as a reminder, voting is in April,” Alderperson Bailey Ruona (right) reminds meeting attendees after expressing her opinion on the financial and maintenance agreements. From left: Alderperson Pat Knox, Alderperson Maureen Otwell.

Prescott City Council frustrated over STH 35 and USH 10 Project agreements

Prescott City Administrator Matt Wolf reviewed the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s requested financial and maintenance agreements for the STH 35 and USH 10 projects with the Prescott … more

By Danielle Boos | 1/31/24

The cast of the Great River Road Theatre’s “Sin, Sex and the CIA” practice at The Old Ptacek’s Event Center. Pictured are (front, from left) Rebecca Denn, Judy Johnson, Krista Christiansen, Mark Andrle, Missy Kowalchyk; (back) Ken Roen, Aaron Denn, Scott Halverson. Not pictured: Marie-Anne Haudegand-Deiss.

‘Sin, Sex and the CIA’ will tickle your funny bone

PRESCOTT – One thing is certain: The cast of “Sin, Sex and the CIA” knows how to have fun. And audiences are sure to too when the Great River Road Theatre group takes the stage for … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 1/31/24

Superintendent’s column: Referendum info can be found in many places

Residents of the Ellsworth Community School District recently received a mailing from the district with introductory information about our upcoming April 2, 2024 Facilities Referendum. Over the … more

By Supt. Barry Cain, Ellsworth Community School District | 1/31/24

Shout out to Plum City honor roll students!

PLUM CITY – Plum City Middle/High School is pleased to announce second quarter honor roll recipients for the 2023-24 school year. A honor roll Seniors: McKenzie Bauer, Parker Bechel, … more

1/31/24

This map shows the location of a proposed anaerobic digester on the Peterson property at W10322 Highway 29 in the town of River Falls. The property is located in the River Falls Extraterritorial Zoning District.

RF City Council approves permit for anaerobic digester

RIVER FALLS – The River Falls City Council approved a special use permit Jan. 23 for an anaerobic digester, located at W10322 Highway 29, despite citizen pleas not to. Council members made … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 1/31/24