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Prescott's Malone Intermediate School, currently housing Grades 4 and 5, is located at 125 Elm St. N.

Prescott SB continues building sale discussions

PRESCOTT – The Prescott School Board May 20 heard updates from the district’s listening sessions regarding the possible sale of the Malone Intermediate School building at 125 Elm St. N. … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 6/3/26

Prescott City Planner Luke Wiese (right) discusses Prescott’s conditional uses with the Plan Commission at the June 1st meeting.

Prescott Plan Commission moves forward with Comprehensive Plan update

The Prescott Plan Commission held a public hearing on the proposed City of Prescott Comprehensive Plan for 2026–2046 during their meeting on June 1. This marks a pivotal step in the ongoing process … more

By Danielle Boos | 6/3/26

Family Friendly Workplaces and EDC Partners receive grant to support talent attraction

BALDWIN – Family Friendly Workplaces (FFW), in partnership with the Pierce, Polk, St. Croix, and Burnett county economic development corporations (EDCs), announced receipt of a $165,000 grant from … more

6/3/26

The county is considering the sale of a 7.956-acre land-locked parcel in Section 33 of Oak Grove township. At one time, it was being considered for a county park or overlook.

County considers selling parcel in Oak Grove

ELLSWORTH – The Pierce County Board heard a first reading of a resolution May 26 authorizing the sale of county-owned property in the town of Oak Grove that at one point had been marked for a … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 6/3/26

CVTC board approves 2026-27 budget

EAU CLAIRE – Chippewa Valley Technical College District Board approved its budget at the board meeting on Thursday. Caleb Cornelius, vice president of administration and chief strategy … more

6/3/26

St. Croix Valley Habitat for Humanity launches Critical Home Repair Program

HUDSON – St. Croix Valley Habitat for Humanity is proud to announce the launch of its new Critical Home Repair Program, an initiative designed to help low-income homeowners address urgent home … more

6/3/26

St. Croix EDC recently held the Second Annual Scale up Pitch Competition, which was a great success! They heard from seven local businesses and had a really tough time narrowing down the winners.

SCEDC announces winners of 2nd Annual Scale-Up Challenge

ST. CROIX COUNTY — St. Croix Economic Development Corporation (SCEDC) hosted the Second Annual SCEDC Scale-Up Challenge on May 21, bringing together entrepreneurs, business leaders, and community … more

6/3/26

Give Big Valleys raises $349,751 to support nonprofits

Communities across western Wisconsin came together once again for Give Big Valleys 2026, raising $349,751 in support of local nonprofit organizations serving Burnett, Dunn, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, and … more

6/3/26

CAPITOL REPORT: Marklein-Evers ad gets insiders' attention

It's said that politics creates strange bedfellows. And some strange ads. Witness a new ad to boost longtime GOP state Sen. Howard Marklein. The southwestern Wisconsin lawmaker is … more

By WisPolitics-State Affairs | 6/3/26

Body found in Mississippi River near the confluence of the St. Croix

According to authorities, at approximately 10:17 a.m. on the morning of Sunday, May 31, Dakota County Dispatch received a report of a body floating in the Mississippi River just north of the … more

By Bruce Karnick | 6/3/26

Inmate found dead at St. Croix County Jail

HUDSON – A 22-year-old inmate was found unresponsive at St. Croix County Jail in the early morning hours of May 30. Authorities identified the inmate as Ethan Tjader, of River Falls, on June 1 … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 6/1/26

Senior Class President Nathan Rollins passed the traditional propeller to the junior class president at the May 18 Senior Awards Program.

GALLERY: EHS host Senior Awards Night

Ellsworth High School honored scholar-athletes at the 2026 Senior Awards Night on Monday, May 18 in the EHS Auditorium. more

5/27/26

The cap toss provided a great opportunity to check out some of the students’ uniquely decorated caps at the May 22 ceremony.

GALLERY: Panthers graduate 123 on emotional day

Jay Ainsworth Parent: Sarah Ainsworth Activities: Football manager Who influenced you most? Ms. Poulos What will you miss? Getting fired up Future plans: Working Gabe … more

5/27/26

Charity Lubich, PPCS VP Member Relations & Human Resources (left) and SwiftCurrent Connect Customer Relations Representative Donna Taranto (right), present Marshall Skule and Norma Revels with an $800 check to assist with the cost of providing nutritious lunches for their participants.

Pierce Pepin Cares awards $6,250 in community grants

ELLSWORTH — Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services (PPCS) is pleased to announce the recipients of its Pierce Pepin Cares grants for the second quarter of 2026, awarding a total of $6,250 to seven local … more

5/27/26

Ellsworth High School April Students of the Month (from left) Addy Dodge, Breken Young and Michael Jablonsky. Missing from photo: Miles Petersen.

EHS honors April, May Students of the Month

Ellsworth High School is pleased to announce the April and May Students of the Month. For April: senior Michael Jablonsky, junior Breken Young, sophomore Miles Petersen and freshman Addy Dodge. For … more

5/27/26

Sophomore Ruby Magee was named the Wisconsin Leadership Seminars Representative, which teaches students across the state leadership through pillars of responsibility, service, inclusiveness and decision making.

Academic and character success recognized by PHS at Honors Breakfast

The Prescott School District held its annual Academic Honors Breakfast on Thursday morning at The Ridgetop, giving some students a much-deserved morning off after a year of hard work inside and out … more

By Andrew Harrington | 5/27/26

Prescott Chamber Golf outing is June 10

The Prescott Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to join us for our 2026 Chamber Golf Outing on Wednesday, June 10 at Clifton Highlands Golf Course. Spend the afternoon connecting with fellow … more

5/27/26

WisGOP: Call for unity more about getting behind Tiffany, not ousting Schimming

While Democrats are wrestling with a crowded gubernatorial primary race, Republicans are stressing unity with their presumptive and now-endorsed candidate, Tom Tiffany. But Republicans have some … more

By WisPolitics-State Affairs | 5/27/26

Gregory Ruegsegger, an associate professor of health and human performance at UW-River Falls.

UWRF faculty selected for Wisconsin Teaching Fellows and Scholars Program

RIVER FALLS — Two University of Wisconsin-River Falls faculty have been selected as 2026-2027 Wisconsin Teaching Fellows and Scholars (WTFS), a recognition of their … more

5/27/26

Destany Pedersen, 20, of Hudson, graduated May 22 with a degree in criminal justice from Chippewa Valley Technical College in River Falls. She has already been hired by the River Falls Police Department as an officer and will attend CVTC’s Law Enforcement Academy in June, a requirement for becoming a law enforcement officer.

Answering the call: CVTC student graduates with position as officer at RFPD

RIVER FALLS – At 20 years old, Destany Pedersen is wiser than her years let on. Since the age of 14, she has honed her law enforcement skills through the Hudson Police Department’s Police … more

By Alyssa Van Duyse Chippewa Valley Technical College | 5/27/26