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James M. Leonard
Ellsworth man charged with stealing vehicle, meth distribution
An Ellsworth man was caught in a stolen vehicle filled with illegal drugs after a New Year’s traffic stop near Hager City. James Myron Leonard, 30, was ordered to pay $5,000 cash bail … more
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Surrounded by advocates including students, teachers and legislators, Gov. Tony Evers displays the signed law that requires Wisconsin high school students study financial literacy.
Evers signs bipartisan bill requiring financial literacy in Wisconsin schools
Gov. Tony Evers signed  a bill  Wednesday that mandates high schools teach at least one semester of financial literacy to every student in the state. Starting with the class of 2028, … more
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River Falls business owner and resident Brianne Rehak “That Girl Brie” is amazed by how her charcuterie business has exploded since its founding. She works on a board in her new storefront, located at 123 W. Cascade Ave., River Falls.
Brie-lieving in a dream: Local charcuterie business ‘grate-ful’ for new space
Like many Americans, when the pandemic hit in 2020-21, River Falls resident Brianne “Brie” Rehak lost her job in the transportation industry. Home with her children, she needed something … more
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Sean Froelich
Former Pierce County DA dies at 44
A former River Falls police officer and Pierce County district attorney remembered for his compassion, commitment to community service and hard work ethic has died at age 44. According to his … more
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Several Pierce Co. Board seats see challengers
Local elections will headline ballots on April 2, 2024 in Pierce County, including seats for the Pierce County Board, village boards, city councils, school boards and town boards in River Falls, … more
Ellsworth Library Director Tiffany Meyer holds the ceremonial scissors, flanked by Village President Becky Beissel and Ellsworth Library Building Committee Chair Paul Bauer, Friends of the Ellsworth Public Library, members of the Library Board, Building Committee, Village Board, Chamber of Commerce and many others at the official ribbon cutting at the new Ellsworth Public Library on Monday, Jan. 23.
Year in Review 2023: Looking back over the front page headlines
As your local hometown newspaper, we strive to cover everything in our communities, from outstanding accomplishments to big court cases, from new businesses opening to tragic losses. The good, the … more
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Sgt. Eric Van Nocker of the Ellsworth Police Department was sworn in Nov. 13, 2023. He is pictured with Chief Eric Ladwig.
Ellsworth PD welcomes new sergeant to the family
ELLSWORTH – After a long search, the stars aligned for the Ellsworth Police Department when Eric Van Nocker decided to apply for the open sergeant position. He was officially sworn in on Nov. … more
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The wedding venue at Forevermore Forest Weddings & Events is reminiscent of a rustic, woodsy lodge. The fireplace makes a perfect centerpiece.
Forevermore Forest is a family affair
Forevermore Forest Weddings & Events is a “little slice of heaven” tucked away off Highway 10 just west of Ellsworth, adjacent to the David Lodge & Inn. “People tell me … more
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Students in the UW-River Falls Sales Promotions and Event Planning class recently raised $2,500 for a nonprofit organization that purchases wigs for cancer patients who lose their hair because of cancer treatments.
UWRF students raise money for wigs for cancer patients
RIVER FALLS – University of Wisconsin-River Falls Marketing Communications program students turned a holiday fundraiser into free wigs for people experiencing medical hair loss.  … more
River Falls School District in 2023 tied as the lowest district in the state in money it receives per pupil. In 2022, the district was 418 out of 421 districts.
SDRF voters will see 2 referendum questions Feb. 20
On Dec. 11, the River Falls School Board unanimously passed a set of resolutions that will bring two referendum questions to district voters on Feb. 20, 2024. One question will pertain to operating … more
PHS designates 1st trimester honor roll
PRESCOTT – Prescott High School is pleased to announce honor roll students for the first trimester of the 2023-2024 school year. A honor roll Freshmen: Kyra Dix, Zinoviya Fleming, … more
Vehicle weight restrictions added to segment of US 10 in Pierce County
A segment of US 10 between Prescott and Ellsworth in Pierce County has been load posted for 40 tons. The posting means vehicles over 80,000 pounds will need to find an alternate route east of … more
Trenton E. Gronau
Suspect nabbed for multiple rural PC vehicle thefts
A St. Paul Park, Minn. man has been charged in a string of vehicle thefts that occurred across rural Pierce County in 2021. Trenton Earl Gronau posted a $30,000 signature bond Dec. 21 in Pierce … more
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Truck access point provides roadblock for RF anaerobic digester
RIVER FALLS – After members of the River Falls community spoke their mind, a proposed anaerobic digester did not receive a motion from the River Falls City Council during the Dec. 12 meeting. … more
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Josie Erlandson, of Beldenville, launched Frosted Haven cookies after taking a royal icing cookie class. Her creations were an immediate hit.
Frosted Haven cookies spread joy for all occasions
“When I started Frosted Haven, I sort of centered it around my daughter Marlee. A haven is more of a getaway, but I thought it meant heaven.” And that’s exactly what Frosted … more
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Prescott Schools will seek additional $1.2 million annually
The Prescott School Board will vote on Jan. 17 on a referendum question asking district taxpayers for an additional $1.2 million in operating funds annually. The consensus of the board at its … more
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Kyra Dix
Community Club Student of the Week: Kyra Dix
The Prescott Community Club Student of the Week for Dec. 20 is Prescott High School freshman Kyra Dix, nominated by math teacher Kayla Kinneman. “Kyra has been a phenomenal student in … more
Abe the Eagle has found a permanent home at the Prescott riverfront.
Abe the Eagle will continue to fly at Prescott riverfront
At the Dec. 11 Prescott City Council meeting, the council approved a lease to own agreement with award-winning artist Dale Lewis for the riverfront sculpture, Abe the Eagle. City Administrator … more
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Father, played by Mason Johnson, and Daughter, played by Amira, welcome the audience to “Christmas Every Day” at the Spring Valley Stagehands Theatre on Sunday, Dec. 17. Father told a story about a little girl who wished for it to be Christmas every day.
GALLERY: ‘Christmas Every Day’ draws packed house
SPRING VALLEY - The Spring Valley Stagehands knocked it out of the park again with their holiday production "Christmas Every Day."  Directed by Liz Erickson, the show ran for two weekends in … more
The new Alcivia facility in Hager City will bring grain terminal assets to producers in west central Wisconsin and southeast Minnesota.
ALCIVIA to open new facility in Hager City
HAGER CITY – ALCIVIA is excited to announce the purchase of 40 acres and over 21,000 linear feet of Class I Burlington Northern Railroad track in Hager City, where a new state-of-the-art … more
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