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"I ain't dead yet." That was Dad's way of saying yes before he passed September 10. 2024.
It wasn't morbid. Quite the opposite. It meant, let's go. Let's have some fun. Let's do something. We're here today and there is no guarantee about tomorrow, so why would we sit around waiting for life to happen?
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By Bruce Karnick
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9/10/26
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The lush green fields and lawns of Pierce County have been replaced by dusty, dry brown vegetation this summer thanks to little rainfall.
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, which is a map …
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By Sarah Nigbor
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9/9/26
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PRESCOTT – Kris Sampson’s first reaction to being named the 2026 Prescott Daze grand marshal was one of disbelief. Chamber Coordinator Trisha Huber informed her of the nomination at her Croix …
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9/9/26
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Marine Joshua Shores of Ellsworth became the 71st Hogs for Heroes motorcycle recipient at an Aug. 8 ceremony at the GasLite Bar and Grill. Shores dreamed of being a Marine as a kid, enlisting as a …
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By Andrew Harrington
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9/9/26
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ELLSWORTH - Pierce County commenced the second year of sampling well water throughout the community. Wells in the study are tested for nitrate-nitrogen, chloride, pH, hardness, conductivity, and …
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9/9/26
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PLUM CITY – Plum City School District welcomes the following new staff members for the 2026-27 school year.
Melanie Ammons
Position: Reading Interventionist, Plum City Elementary
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9/9/26
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ELMWOOD – Elmwood School District is pleased to welcome the following new staff members to the Wolves Den for the 2026-27 school year.
Anna Lasley
Position: District/Elementary …
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9/9/26
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SPRING VALLEY — Resident Dianne Thomas presented a petition to the Spring Valley Village Board Sept. 2 to reinstate Trustee Matt Huepfel to committees he had been removed from. Huepfel was removed …
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By Andrew Harrington
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9/9/26
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Today, Jen Struensee is teaching EMS hopefuls in her classroom at Chippewa Valley Technical College.
But seven years ago, she was at the height of her career as a firefighter-paramedic when a …
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By Alyssa Van Duyse
Chippewa Valley Technical College
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9/9/26
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The Ellsworth Chamber of Commerce welcomed the new Kwik Trip, located at 558 W. Lucas Lane, with a ribbon cutting on Thursday, Sept. 3. Speakers included CEO Scott Zietlow, State Sen. Rob Stafsholt, …
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9/9/26
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The Prescott Community Club Student of the Week for Sept. 9 is Prescott High School junior Ruby Magee, who was nominated by PHS staff.
Ruby was nominated by PHS Staff to be the WILS …
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9/9/26
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How would a Gov. Crowley differ from a Gov. Tiffany? One big difference is how they would use a projected $3 billion surplus if they took office in January. With state revenues coming in higher than …
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By WisPolitics-State Affairs
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9/9/26
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RIVER FALLS – The University of Wisconsin-River Falls welcomed new students to campus for Orientation on Sunday. The newest Falcons gathered at Ramer Field for rallying music with the Marching …
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9/9/26
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RIVER FALLS – University of Wisconsin-River Falls student Jena Hanson of Owatonna, Minn., has been named Minnesota's 73rd Princess Kay of the Milky Way, the state's official dairry ambassador. …
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9/9/26
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RIVER FALLS – “We built this program from the ground up for you," said Kurt Vogel, director of the Humane Handling Institute (HHI) at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, as 17 meat industry …
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9/9/26
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RIVER FALLS – Colleges of Distinction has named the University of Wisconsin-River Falls a College of Distinction for the 2026-2027 academic year. The designation is reserved for institutions whose …
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9/9/26
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ELLSWORTH – The Witch on West Warner is growing into a family-friendly Halloween festival designed to bring neighbors, families, local businesses and the community together for a day of Halloween …
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By Sarah Nigbor
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9/2/26
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A River Falls area contractor is again facing felony charges related to accusations of failing to complete contracted home remodels, misusing customers funds and failing to provide proper contracts.
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By Sarah Nigbor
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9/2/26
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ELLSWORTH – The Pierce County Board 16-1 approved an ordinance Aug. 25 amending the zoning code and table of uses regarding data centers and contractor yards. Supervisor Claire McCarty (District 5, …
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By Sarah Nigbor
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9/2/26
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SPRING VALLEY – You’re never too old for a bit of magic. At least, that’s what Danu the Bubble Fairy and Tae the Berry Fairy of The Wandering Wings team thinks. The mother-daughter duo are …
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9/2/26
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