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The Pierce County Clerk’s office issued the following marriage licenses in December 2025.
Nathaniel Duane Bise, 43, Diamond Bluff, and Joni Marie Palodichuk, 42, Prescott.
Robert Donald …
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Sunday, Dec. 28
Joseph Judah Ritger, 24, River Falls, by River Falls police, disorderly conduct, battery, released on $5,000 signature bond.
Nakeyia Lynn Ruoho, 23, Emerald, by PCSO, …
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The following divorces were finalized in Pierce County Circuit Court in December 2025.
Leah Ruth Sheldon, 52, Maiden Rock, and Joshua Joseph Cammarata, 50, Rochester, Minn.
Jacquelyn …
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Initial appearances
Sarah Rose Beil, 37, Hastings, Minn., pleaded not guilty and posted a $5,000 signature bond Dec. 30 on disorderly conduct and misdemeanor bail jumping charges. A status …
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The following property transfers were recorded by the Pierce County Register of Deeds Dec. 26, 2025-Jan. 1, 2026.
Friday, Dec. 26
Realty Income Properties 3 LLC to Scott Furlong, 176 W. …
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The following incidents were reported to Ellsworth Police Department Dec. 22, 2025 through Jan. 4, 2026.
Monday, Dec. 22
Police received a CPS report at 2:42 p.m. at a home in the 400 …
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St. Croix Economic Development Corporation has announced the winners of the 2025 Business of the Year awards. The awards honor outstanding businesses for their exceptional growth, community impact, …
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Three different businesses, three different Pierce County locations, but they all share a love for the area and its people. Discover Wisconsin recently featured Pierce County’s Vino in the Valley, …
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By Andrew Harrington
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1/7/26
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ELLSWORTH — Many know Michael Huffman from running the Subway in Ellsworth and making their sandwiches over the years, but his double life is not as public. Huffman is a world champion magician …
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By Andrew Harrington
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1/7/26
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A River Falls man let his temper get the best of him last week while talking to officers about minors and vapes, resulting in his arrest for making felony threats.
Kevin Daniel Schaar, 47, …
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By Sarah Nigbor
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1/7/26
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One Ellsworth woman and one Amery woman died in a car crash on icy roads south of Ellsworth last week.
At 3:55 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30, the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office responded to a …
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By Sarah Nigbor
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the awardees of nearly $180,000 to funding initiatives aimed at supporting innovative, community-driven projects that address food insecurity and promote healthier lives across Wisconsin and …
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1/2/26
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Village President Becky Beissel announced last week that the Village of Ellsworth was awarded a $25,000 matching grant from the Wisconsin DNR through their Urban Forestry Program.
Ellsworth High …
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Saturday, Dec. 20
Willie Lee Ricks Jr., 45, South St. Paul, Minn., by New Richmond police, possession of controlled substances near certain places, probation hold, operating while revoked, …
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The following incidents were reported to River Falls Police Department Dec. 2-11, 2025.
Tuesday, Dec. 2
Officers responded to a theft report at 3:42 p.m. at Kwik Trip (1238 N. Main …
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The following incidents were reported to Prescott Police Department Dec. 13-18, 2025.
Saturday, Dec. 13
Ashly Marie Bonin, 42, Inver Grove Heights, Minn., was cited for operate without …
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Ella Grace Barthel, 18, Monticello, Minn., hit and run – unattended vehicle, $263.50.
Aida Lynn Bonneson, 18, Afton, Minn., underage drinking – possess alcohol, $263.50.
Genesis A. …
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The following incidents were reported to Pierce County Sheriff’s Office Dec. 15-22, 2025.
Monday, Dec. 15
After a traffic stop for an equipment violation at 1:01 a.m. at Crosscut and …
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Saturday, Dec. 20
Andrew Dominic Cieslak, 24, Prescott, by Prescott police, probation violation.
Janelle Marie Jarchow, 41, Sand Springs, Okla., by Ellsworth police, OWI, released.
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Initial appearances
A bench warrant was issued for the arrest of John Edward Drees, 19, Farmington, Minn., who missed a Dec. 22 initial appearance on possession of THC and possess drug …
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