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This map shows the location of a proposed anaerobic digester on the Peterson property at W10322 Highway 29 in the town of River Falls. The property is located in the River Falls Extraterritorial Zoning District.

RF City Council approves permit for anaerobic digester

RIVER FALLS – The River Falls City Council approved a special use permit Jan. 23 for an anaerobic digester, located at W10322 Highway 29, despite citizen pleas not to. Council members made … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 1/31/24

Jan Anderson, her family and supporters attend a Jan. 18 Prescott riverfront improvement project public information meeting and listened as Alderperson Pat Knox speaks to those gathered.

Leo’s Landing supporters rally around Anderson family

PRESCOTT – Supporters of Leo’s Landing Marina used a Jan. 18 Prescott riverfront improvement public information meeting to speak on behalf of the Anderson family’s business. The … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 1/31/24

The Pierce County Courthouse, built in 1905, is on the National Register of Historic Places. While beautiful, court officials say the 118-year-old building isn’t functional for today’s courts.

Sheriff, judge, DA speak in favor of new judicial facility

While the Pierce County Board did not vote Jan. 23 on bond issuance for a proposed judicial facility or to use funds toward its design, those in attendance heard from county officials on why the … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 1/31/24

Prescott softball will be first high school team in state with a videoboard

The Prescott Cardinal softball complex will become the first at a high school in Wisconsin to have a video board. The Prescott School Board unanimously approved a plan at its Wednesday, Jan. 17 … more

By John McLoone | 1/25/24

Ellsworth Chamber Board Treasurer, Raynee Farrell, presents Jason Marks, Broz Bar, with Best Restaurant, Bar & Tavern Award at last year’s Awards Banquet. 2023’s poster design theme was Movin’ & Groovin’, which is what our local businesses do every day of the year to serve our community. 2024’s Award theme is “Ellsworth AllStars.”. Each award winner will receive a personalized and framed version for display at their business. The design was inspired by this year’s Ellsworth Chamber’s Annual Awards Dinner theme, “Game Time!,” a play on the teamwork, discipline, and resilience it takes to be successful in business today.

Voting Now Open for Ellsworth’s ‘Best of 2024’ Awards

ELLSWORTH — The Ellsworth Area Chamber of Commerce “Best of 2024’”Awards Competition is now underway. The community is invited to acknowledge favorite local businesses with … more

1/25/24

Prescott School District voters to see $1.2 million operating expense referendum on spring ballot

The Prescott School Board unanimously passed a resolution at its meeting Wednesday, Jan. 17 to ask voter permission in an April 2 referendum for an additional $1.2 million annually. If approved, … more

By John McLoone | 1/24/24

Canines and their handlers were thrilled with the new Overdale Kennel & Canine Sports facility on its first day open in the Spring Valley Business Park. Co-owners Hilary Boyer and Valerie Anderson say it’s a dream 20 years in the making.

Mother/daughter duo open dream canine facility

SPRING VALLEY – As Hilary Boyer and her mother Valerie Anderson hosted their first dog training class Wednesday, Jan. 17 in the new facility they built in the Spring Valley Business Park, they … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 1/24/24

Prescott Chiropractic, under the leadership of Dr. Carina Patnode, was named as Business of the Year at the Prescott Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner. Patnode credited her staff for their dedication to helping patrons of the business with all aspects of healing.

Prescott Chiropractic is Business of the Year!

The Prescott Area Chamber of Commerce decked out the Old Ptacek’s Event Center for a big tailgate party. That was the theme of this year’s Annual Dinner on Wednesday, Jan. 17, and … more

By John McLoone | 1/24/24

Spring Valley Middle/High School is located at S1450 County Road CC.

Firearm found in backpack at Spring Valley MS/HS

SPRING VALLEY – Spring Valley Middle/High School students were required to remain in their classrooms at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 18 after an unloaded gun was found in a backpack. According … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 1/19/24

Barbell is a small batch specialty coffee company that offers the key features of small batch; single origin; and roast to order. Barbell offers both signature series coffee and seasonal coffee throughout the year.

St. Croix EDC announces 2023 businesses of the year

Krista Paulus, president of St. Croix Economic Development Corporation (EDC), announced the EDC’s selection of Barbell Coffee LLC (City of River Falls), Aves Studio (Town of Troy), and Ciranda … more

1/17/24

Signage advertises the upcoming Mann Valley Corporate Park at the project’s groundbreaking ceremony in September 2023.

City of River Falls secures $306,000 grant for trail construction at Mann Valley Corporate Park

River Falls — On Tuesday, Jan. 9, the City of River Falls received a $306,000 grant from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to help fund a two-mile multi-use recreation trail … more

1/17/24

Prescott Community Club Student of the Week: Amber Maier

The Prescott Community Club Student of the Week for Jan. 17 is Prescott High School freshman Amber Maier, nominated by teacher Amy Nadeau. “I have seen Amber grow academically since the … more

1/17/24

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

1/17/24

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

1/17/24

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

By Sarah Nigbor | 1/17/24

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

By Danielle Boos | 1/17/24

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

By Sarah Nigbor | 1/17/24

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

1/11/24

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

By Andrew Harrington | 1/11/24

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

By Andrew Harrington | 1/11/24