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This rendition depicts Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services/Swift Current Connect as a Pierce County Fairgrounds sponsor, if the county agrees to an internet partnership.

Fairgrounds internet proposal sent back to F&P

The Pierce County Board voted to send a resolution concerning a proposed partnership between SwiftCurrent Connect (SCC) and the Pierce County Fairgrounds for internet service back to the Finance … more

9/2/26

Rep. Rob Kreibich (left) receives the AST Legislative Champion Award for his work on legislation to enhance patient safety and Wisconsin's healthcare workforce.

Rep. Kreibich recognized as a Wisconsin Association of Surgical Technologists Legislative Champion

MADISON – The Wisconsin Association of Surgical Technologists (WIAST) recently presented state Rep. Rob Kreibich (R-New Richmond) with its Legislative Champion Award for his leadership on the … more

9/2/26

Supt. column: Salute to educators

ELLSWORTH — There is nothing quite like the energy of a new school year starting up in Ellsworth. The quiet summer hallways are officially gone, replaced by the chaotic, wonderful noise of students … more

By Supt. Brian Nadeau Ellsworth Community School District | 9/2/26

This is one concept for the East End Master Park Plan, which shows what it would look like with a restored stream.

Park Board zeroing in on final East End Park Plan

ELLSWORTH — The Ellsworth Park Board took on items from the two draft East End Park Master Plans at the Aug. 26 committee meeting. Engineering firm MSA will now take into consideration the … more

By Andrew Harrington | 9/2/26

During the Aug. 24 Prescott City Council meeting, new Public Works Director Ryan Newland introduced himself. “I’m really excited to be here and to be involved in the community here and hopefully make and continue to have a really good public works department,” Newland said. He comes from a background in county public works, residential and civil construction.

Council approves alley/storm sewer improvement plan

PRESCOTT – Megan & Troy Langer are looking to redevelop the property at 216 Broad St. (formerly Lucille’s) since purchasing it; however, one issue needs to be fixed first. “One of the … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 9/2/26

Renee Alexander, a 1990 UW-River Falls graduate, poses for a photo with UWRF mascot Freddy Falcon on opening day of the Minnesota State Fair on Aug. 27, her fourth opening day as the event's CEO.

UWRF alum heads up the Great Minnesota Get-Together

RIVER FALLS – When Renee Alexander was a kid, she loved to go to the Minnesota State Fair, but she never thought it would lead to a career. "I never thought that the fair could be a … more

9/2/26

RF to restructure Park Impact Fee model

RIVER FALLS — The River Falls City Council approved a motion that removes specific park designations from Park Impact Fees, instead forming a single fund to go toward all the parks at the Aug. 25 … more

By Andrew Harrington | 9/2/26

Briss Boutique is located at 107 N. Main St. Suite A in downtown River Falls.

Briss Boutique brings style to Main Street

RIVER FALLS – You don’t have to drive to the Cities to experience a unique boutique with quality clothing. Briss Boutique, owned and operated by Katie Brisson, is located at 107 N. Main St. Suite … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 9/2/26

Arriety Lowell, a senior lecturer of physics, received the University Excellence in Service Award.

UWRF faculty recognized with awards for excellence in teaching, advising, research and service

RIVER FALLS — Four University of Wisconsin-River Falls faculty members have been recognized for outstanding contributions in the areas of research, service, teaching and advising. … more

9/2/26

2025 UW-River Falls graduate Sasha Resig stands at the Union Depot rail station in St. Paul, Minn. Since earning a triple-major bachelor’s degree in international studies, geography and Spanish, Resig has worked as an intern at the Metro Transit Police Department while pursuing a master’s degree in geographic information science at the University of Minnesota.

Falcon Futures: UW-River Falls grad serves his community while pursuing master’s degree

RIVER FALLS — When Sasha Resig of Minneapolis began his college career at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, he wasn’t sure where it would take him. He initially planned to be a teacher and … more

9/2/26

Students work in the greenhouse at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents approved a budget request Thursday that would replace the aging facility and fund planning and design for major upgrades to the university's Agricultural Sciences Complex. The projects are included in the capital budget request which will be delivered to the state Department of Administration for consideration by the governor and legislature as part of the 2027-2029 biennial budget.

Board of Regents approves UW-River Falls agricultural facilities projects

RIVER FALLS — The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents approved two major University of Wisconsin-River Falls capital project requests aimed at strengthening Wisconsin's agricultural … more

9/2/26

WEDC Secretary and CEO John Miller (left) learns about plans for a new Plant Science Discovery Center during a visit to the UW-River Falls campus on Tuesday. Funding for the project was recently approved by the Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents for consideration by the governor and legislature as part of the 2027-2029 biennial budget. Also pictured l-r: Kurt Vogel, professor of animal welfare and behavior and director of the Humane Handling Institute; Interim Chancellor John Chenoweth and Brandt Berghuis, associate professor of crop science.

WEDC Secretary and CEO John W. Miller visits UW-River Falls

RIVER FALLS — Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Secretary and CEO John W. Miller visited the University of Wisconsin-River Falls Tuesday, where he had an opportunity to learn about … more

9/2/26

American historian and author to speak at UW-River Falls

RIVER FALLS — The Walker D. and Helen Bryant Wyman Speaker Series will present featured speaker Daniel Immerwahr at 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls in the … more

9/2/26

Keaton Anderson, Seventh Grade Science, Meyer Middle School

RFSD welcomes new staff for 2026-27

River Falls School District is pleased to welcome the following new staff members for the 2026-27 school year. Keaton Anderson Position: Seventh Grade Science, Meyer Middle School … more

9/2/26

WISPOLITICS-STATE AFFAIRS: Crime wave ebbs

The COVID-induced crime wave appears to be ebbing. But crime and public safety likely will still be key fall campaign issues. Violent crime dropped 13.5% in Wisconsin last year, a bigger … more

By WisPolitics-State Affairs | 9/2/26

Pierce County residents and GROWW members cheering at celebration and press action Monday, Aug. 31.

Pierce Co. residents celebrate clean water victory in contested case

EAU CLAIRE — Pierce County farmers, residents, and GROWW members gathered outsi de the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Service Center in Eau Claire Monday, Aug. 31 to celebrate a major … more

9/1/26

Contested case petitioners and Midwest Environmental Advocate representative together after filing their challenge to the DNR permit for proposed Ridge Breeze expansion.

Judge sides with Pierce Co. residents in major victory in Ridge Breeze challenge

PIERCE COUNTY — Pierce County residents have won a major victory in their three-year fight to protect their water, homes, and farming communities from the consequences of Ridge Breeze Dairy’s … more

8/26/26

Students at Prescott School District will be required to power off and turn their phones into a secured storage area for the entire school day.

Prescott passes ‘bell-to-bell’ cell phone ban

PRESCOTT – The Prescott School Board unanimously approved a policy Aug. 19 banning the use of all personal communication devices (PCDs) bell-to-bell during the instructional school day, which goes … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 8/26/26

A listening session put together by Bridget Faricy and Julie Noyes in River Falls at the River Falls Public Library addressed residents’ questions about Flock cameras.

Koranda fields questions on Flock at community meeting

RIVER FALLS — The Pierce County sheriff, the River Falls mayor and multiple members of the city council joined dozens of community members at the River Falls Public Library on Aug. 18 to informally … more

By Andrew Harrington | 8/26/26

A photo from the 2023 Walk to End Alzheimer’s in New Richmond, an event with the aim of raising money and awareness to fight against Alzheimer’s.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s returning in September

There has been a lot of progress made in the fight against Alzheimer’s over the last two years, and the Sept. 19 Walk to End Alzheimer’s in New Richmond serves as a celebration of that progress. … more

By Andrew Harrington | 8/26/26