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Brooke Glaus, pictured with husband Erik, almost died after becoming septic after emergency surgery.

GoFundMe set up to support Glaus family after medical scare

ELMWOOD – A fundraiser has been set up by family friends for Elmwood School Board President Brooke Glaus, who is recovering from a life-threatening medical emergency. She and husband Erik are the … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 2/11/26

Lee Boles, a research manager at WinField United, uses a drone to spray a field of sunflowers which will later be assessed by students for plant health, both in person and through drone imagery. Boles is one of many UWRF alumni who help introduce current students and faculty to emerging technologies in the field.

AI in agriculture: UWRF partners with industry, alumni to train students in emerging technologies

RIVER FALLS – If you picture working with artificial intelligence involving sitting in front of a computer at a desk in an office, Brandt Berghuis, … more

2/4/26

Members of UW-River Falls Dance Theatre perform in 2025. The company will present their annual spring concert at 7 p.m. Feb. 12-14 and at 2 p.m. Feb. 15 in the Blanche Davis Theatre in the Kleinpell Fine Arts building, 420 E. Cascade Ave., River Falls.

UWRF Dance Theatre to present annual spring concert Feb. 12-15

RIVER FALLS – The University of Wisconsin-River Falls Dance Theatre will present their annual spring concert at 7 p.m. Feb. 12-14 and at 2 p.m. Feb. 15 in … more

2/4/26

Man eluding police crashes into snowbank

RIVER FALLS – A Beldenville man crashed his car while fleeing from police on a frigid night in River Falls. Joshua Jason Reeverts, 29, was ordered to pay $1,500 cash bond Jan. 26 in Pierce … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 2/4/26

UW-River Falls to present guest speaker for Black History Month

RIVER FALLS – In observance of Black History Month, the University of Wisconsin-River Falls Student Inclusion and Belonging Center will present guest speaker Larry Mboga … more

2/4/26

Jenna Lawrence attended the high school academy welding program at Chippewa Valley Technical College in River Falls when she was a senior. Today, she is attending Odessa College in Texas, where she plans to graduate from the welding and business programs.

Welding sparks lasting education

By the time Jenna Lawrence first struck an arc in the Welding Academy at Chippewa Valley Technical College, she already knew two things about herself: she loved working with her hands, and she … more

By Alyssa Van Duyse Chippewa Valley Technical College | 2/4/26

Tech entrepreneur Jeff Cernohous to speak at UW-River Falls Feb. 18

RIVER FALLS – The University Business Collaboration Center (UBCC) at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls is introducing a new monthly panel, the Innovators Speaker Series. The first guest … more

2/4/26

Prescott Community Club Student of the Week for Feb. 4 is Dylan Oie.

Prescott Community Club Student of the Week: Dylan Oie

The Prescott Community Club Student of the Week for Feb. 4 is Prescott High School freshman Dylan Oie, nominated by science teacher Cameron Meyers. “Dylan is a phenomenal student in class. He … more

2/4/26

Cedar Corporation’s proposed plan for a combined Public Safety Building. This rendering shows police, fire/EMS and city administrative offices.

New public safety building proposed in Prescott

PRESCOTT – The Prescott Area Fire and EMS Commission met Jan. 14 to discuss building a potential new fire/public safety building and cost sharing facilities. The Fire and EMS Commission members … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 2/4/26

At the Jan. 28 Prescott School Board meeting, Sarah Parkos and Cindy Femling from Afton Apple presented a check for $15,000 to Prescott School District to help fund numerous initiatives including Building Thinking Classrooms, technology, One School, One Book program, a speaker for the elementary school to talk to children about being brave and a contribution to the Angel Fund that helps students in need. Pictured are (from left) Malone Elementary Principal Sara Dusek, MacKenzie Parkos, Cindy Femling and Sarah Parkos.

Afton Apple donates $15K to PSD

PRESCOTT – The Jan. 28 Prescott School Board meeting began with some good news when Sarah Parkos and Cindy Femling of Afton Apple presented the district with a $15,000 donation. Parkos, whose … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 2/4/26

Congrats to the PHS Trimester 1 Honor Roll students

Prescott High School is pleased to announce the Prescott High School Trimester 1 Honor Roll for the 2025-26 school year. A Honor Roll Seniors: Isaac Akey, Addyson Allsop, Zoe Anthony, … more

2/4/26

The approved Wall and Morse Street reconstruction intersection design from the Feb. 2 Ellsworth Village Board meeting.

Flurry of street and sidewalk items approved by Village board

ELLSWORTH — As part of a list of approved motions regarding streets and sidewalks in the village, the Ellsworth Village Board approved a Wall and Morse Street intersection reconstruction design … more

By Andrew Harrington | 2/4/26

St. Patty’s Day drinks turn into legal troubles for group home employee

ELLSWORTH – An Ellsworth man is accused of drinking alcohol on St. Patrick’s Day, then going to work to care for vulnerable patients. Ronald Lee Rowland, 59, pleaded not guilty and posted a … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 2/4/26

Man charged with sexually assaulting girl he met on Snapchat

Editor’s note: This article may contain disturbing content not suitable for children and/or those who are survivors of sexual or domestic violence. Please take care when reading. ELLSWORTH – … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 2/4/26

Sun Country airline pilot Tim Schmit taught students about his career path and the education needed to become a pilot.

Career Day at EES gives kids ideas for their future

Ellsworth Elementary fourth and fifth graders participated in the third annual Career Day Jan. 15 with 12 amazing speakers throughout the day. “Our fourth graders had seven speakers which they … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 2/4/26

This year’s Best of 2026 commemorative poster design, The Big Hits, shines a spotlight on the Ellsworth businesses and organizations that resonate with our community. The design celebrates the businesses that continue to make a lasting impact through excellence, service, and local investment. Each award winner will receive a personalized, framed version of the poster to proudly display in their business. The design ties into the Ellsworth Chamber’s Annual Awards Dinner theme, Shake, Rattle ’n Roll, honoring our business community’s energy, action, and community spirit that keep Ellsworth thriving and growing.

Final voting underway for Ellsworth Chamber’s 2026 Best of Awards: The Big Hits

ELLSWORTH — The Ellsworth Area Chamber of Commerce has opened the final round of community voting for the 2026 Best of Awards, an annual campaign recognizing the businesses and organizations that … more

2/4/26

St. Croix County Jail: Jan. 26-Feb. 2, 2026

Monday, Jan. 26 Latrice Nicole Dalton, 37, Saint Anthony, Minn., by New Richmond police, trespass to land – private land/government, resisting or obstructing an officer, possession of THC. … more

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Pierce County traffic & forfeitures: Jan. 21-26, 2026

Michael Allen Dworsky, 62, Center City, Minn., refuse to take test for intoxication after arrest, dismissed. Cheryl Marie Huebner, 59, Elmwood, operating with PAC, dismissed; hit and run – … more

2/4/26

Pierce County Sheriff’s Office reports: Jan. 26-Feb. 2, 2026

The following incidents were reported to Pierce County Sheriff’s Office Jan. 26-Feb. 2, 2026. Monday, Jan. 26 Deputies were dispatched to a domestic between father and son at 6:51 … more

2/4/26

Pierce County Jail: Jan. 26-Feb. 1, 2026

Monday, Jan. 26 None Tuesday, Jan. 27 Kevin Duane Baker, 70, Ellsworth, by Wisconsin State Patrol, operating while revoked, ignition interlock device tampering/failure to install, … more

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