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Barry Cain
Ellsworth Supt. column: Referendum on the April 2 ballot
At the January board meeting, the Ellsworth Community School District Board of Education officially approved the resolution to move to a $25.445 million Facilities Referendum at the upcoming April 2, … more
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Liz Gunderson, PPCS communications coordinator, and Majority Leader Tyler August, author of Assembly Bill 741, both testified before the Assembly Committee on Children and Families in support of the bill authorizing a grant program for a national reading program on Wednesday, Jan. 10.
Care for Community: PPCS lobbies for state support of reading program
MADISON – On Jan. 10, Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services (PPCS) Communications Coordinator Liz Gunderson traveled to Madison to testify before the Assembly Committee on Children and Families in … more
From left: Volunteers Kallie Beissel and Allison Pazdernik with Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery Retail Store Manager Olivia Girdeen.
Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery launches Ellsworth Cares
ELLSWORTH – In case you missed it, Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery is partnering with the United Way to give back to the local community through its Ellsworth Cares initiative aimed at supplying … more
Melissa Meschke
St. Croix EDC welcomes New Executive Director
St. Croix Economic Development Corporation (EDC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Melissa Meschke as its new Executive Director, effective Jan. 25, 2024. In this role, Meschke will lead the … more
Shed burns in Town of Salem
TOWN OF SALEM – Ellsworth Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire at 9:54 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11 at N2432 490 th St. in the town of Salem. Crews arrived to find an approximately … more
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The proposed Judicial Facility addition at the current Pierce County Sheriff’s Office would look like this, according to a rendering provided by Wold Architects and Market & Johnson.
Financing options for new judicial facility explained
The Pierce County Board voted Tuesday, Dec. 19 to direct county staff to research financing options for a new judicial facility that would be built adjacent to the Pierce County Sheriff’s … more
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Scott Freier, Chief Operating Officer with Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services, shared the future plans of Swift Current Connect with the City of Prescott.
Swift Current Connect shares plans with Prescott Council
On Jan. 8, the first Prescott City Council meeting of 2024 consisted of old news and plans for the future as the council listened to 2023 updates and new business ventures. Scott Freier, Chief … more
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Pastor Pete Warren has been leading the congregation at English Lutheran Church in Ellsworth for just over one year.
Ellsworth pastor reflects on first year
ELLSWORTH – Sometimes a seemingly ordinary moment can be a turning point in one’s life. That was the case for Pastor Pete Warren of English Lutheran Church. Warren, who was installed … more
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Tiffany Dux of Blooms 4 Happiness celebrated a ribbon cutting with the Hudson Chamber of Commerce when she opened her flower shop at its new location in Rive Falls last October.
One year later: Blooms 4 Happiness finds new home
RIVER FALLS – When Tiffany Dux opened her flower shop last February at 123 W. Cascade Ave. in River Falls, she had no idea she’d outgrow the space in two short months. She made it work … more
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THE CAPITOL REPORT
THE CAPITOL REPORT: Kohl had rare, broad bipartisan appeal
These days major statewide elections in Wisconsin can be decided by just thousands of votes. There are the occasional blowouts -- Janet Protasiewicz's victory in the spring 2023 Supreme Court race … more
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Jose Ramon Xolo Chapan
RF man charged with sexual assault
A River Falls resident has been charged with sexually assaulting a female family member. Jose Ramon Xolo Chapan, 48, was ordered to pay $2,500 cash bond Dec. 22 in Pierce County Circuit Court on … more
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High school students work out a problem during a past Science Olympiad at UW-River Falls. About 900 students from Wisconsin, Minnesota and other Midwestern states will compete in the Science Olympiad competition at UWRF on Saturday, Jan. 20.
UWRF to host Science Olympiad competition on Jan. 20
River Falls – When about 900 high school students on 58 teams from Wisconsin, Minnesota and elsewhere across the Midwest convene at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls on Saturday, Jan. 20, … more
Mark Berchem
Knights for Dads Rally on Feb. 24
RIVER FALLS – What does it take to be a great dad? On Saturday, Feb. 24, St. Bridget Church in River Falls will host a free, half-day rally that offers answers. The Knights for Dads Rally … more
Collin Kosmalski
Prescott Community Club Students of the Week
The Prescott Community Club Student of the Week for Jan. 3 was freshman Collin Kosmalski, nominated by Prescott High School science teacher Cameron Meyers. “Collin has been a great … more
Ellsworth Village Board talks trash and sewers
The Ellsworth Village Board discussed and approved a renewed waste hauler contract with GFL which changes the way the village works with GFL. According to city documents, the most significant … more
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Barry Cain
Ellsworth SB acknowledges superintendent’s retirement after 16 years
Approving the referendum question, discussing open enrollment openings and the superintendent’s upcoming retirement were some of the topics of discussion at the Ellsworth Community School … more
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James M. Leonard
Ellsworth man charged with stealing vehicle, meth distribution
An Ellsworth man was caught in a stolen vehicle filled with illegal drugs after a New Year’s traffic stop near Hager City. James Myron Leonard, 30, was ordered to pay $5,000 cash bail … more
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Surrounded by advocates including students, teachers and legislators, Gov. Tony Evers displays the signed law that requires Wisconsin high school students study financial literacy.
Evers signs bipartisan bill requiring financial literacy in Wisconsin schools
Gov. Tony Evers signed  a bill  Wednesday that mandates high schools teach at least one semester of financial literacy to every student in the state. Starting with the class of 2028, … more
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River Falls business owner and resident Brianne Rehak “That Girl Brie” is amazed by how her charcuterie business has exploded since its founding. She works on a board in her new storefront, located at 123 W. Cascade Ave., River Falls.
Brie-lieving in a dream: Local charcuterie business ‘grate-ful’ for new space
Like many Americans, when the pandemic hit in 2020-21, River Falls resident Brianne “Brie” Rehak lost her job in the transportation industry. Home with her children, she needed something … more
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Sean Froelich
Former Pierce County DA dies at 44
A former River Falls police officer and Pierce County district attorney remembered for his compassion, commitment to community service and hard work ethic has died at age 44. According to his … more
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