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Ann and Manley Olson have endowed a scholarship that will provide $1,200 annually to an elementary education major attending UW-River Falls, with a preference that the recipient be a Hudson resident. The scholarship is named for Ann’s mother, Blanche Hansen Nygard, and her aunt, Meta Hansen, UWRF alums who had long, successful careers as educators.

Leaving a legacy: New scholarship at UWRF will assist aspiring teachers

RIVER FALLS – The University of Wisconsin-River Falls has received funding for a new endowed scholarship designed to benefit students from Hudson with a love of education. The … more

4/10/24

Members of the River Falls Rotary Club, including Scott Morrissette, Terry McKay and Linda Yde presented the 2024 Burger Battle award to Tarnation Tavern staff.

Tarnation Tavern wins 2024 Burger Battle!

RIVER FALLS – We're excited to announce that this year's winner of the 2024 River Falls Rotary Burger Battle is Tarnation Tavern! This was one of the tightest battles we've ever seen with … more

4/10/24

Prescott Community Club Students of the Week: Carter Allen & Dominic Weise

The Prescott Community Club Student of the Week for April 3 was Prescott High School freshman Dominic Weise, nominated by band teacher Jason Canfield. “Dominic is involved in our HS Garage … more

4/10/24

PHS celebrates Trimester 2 honor roll

Prescott High School has released its A and B honor rolls for Trimester 2 of the 2023-24 school year. Congratulations students! A honor roll Freshmen: Kyra Dix, Brady Engeldinger, Kassidy … more

4/10/24

Ellsworth supt. search narrowed to 3

The Ellsworth Community School District Board of Education has selected three finalists for the position of School District Superintendent. Final interviews will be conducted on April 16, 2024. The … more

4/10/24

Superintendent’s column: Thank you to the community

As I am sure many already know, the school district’s facility referendum passed with 1,463 votes in favor of the referendum and 1,341 votes opposed at the April 2 election. The … more

By Barry Cain | 4/10/24

Village President column: Charting a path forward

In recent times, the call for Village Board members to "listen to the residents" has echoed persistently throughout Ellsworth. Yet, amidst these demands lies a perplexing question: which segment of … more

By Becky Beissel | 4/10/24

Elmwood MS/HS heralds 3rd quarter honor roll

ELMWOOD – Elmwood Middle/High School has released its third quarter honor roll for the 2023-24 school year. Congratulations students! A honor roll Seniors: Aaden Birtzer, Ericka … more

4/10/24

Ellsworth water rate application will go to PSC

Village of Ellsworth residents will be seeing an increase in their water bills, but the amount is not yet known due to multiple factors. At the April 1 Ellsworth Village Board meeting, Brian … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 4/10/24

What could possibly go wrong in “The Play That Goes Wrong” at Ellsworth High School. Well, a little of everything.

'The Play That Goes Wrong’ debuts this weekend

ELLSWORTH – Who doesn’t need a little laughter after the doldrums of winter? At least, that’s what Ellsworth High School Dram Director Kimberley Catron thinks and we’re … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 4/10/24

This map shows where Danish renewable energy company Bigadan had wanted to put an anaerobic digester in the Village of Ellsworth, off County Road C.

Bigadan withdraws permit application for anaerobic digester

Representatives of Bigadan, the company proposing to build an anaerobic digester in Ellsworth, have withdrawn their special use permit application. The project is no more. According to an email … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 4/3/24

The Dr. Imtiaz Moosa Philosophy and Ethics Speaker Series at UW-River Falls was established in 2021 in memory of Moosa, a much-respected longtime philosophy professor who died in December 2020. This year’s annual event is on April 4 and features keynote presenter Lisa Heldke, a philosophy professor at Gustavus Adolphus College.

Food choices topic of Moosa Speaker Series event at UWRF April 4

RIVER FALLS – Humans are complex organisms, but each person has the ability to make ethical choices about what they eat, according to the featured speaker at this year’s Dr. Imtiaz Moosa … more

4/3/24

Military veterans and others celebrate Veterans Day at UW-River Falls on Nov. 9, 2023. The university has once again been named a Military Friendly School in a national survey.

UWRF recognized again as Military Friendly School

RIVER FALLS – The University of Wisconsin-River Falls has once again been named a Military Friendly School for the 2024-25 school year, a recognition of the university’s ongoing … more

4/3/24

Wellhaven is located at 119 Union St. in River Falls.

Wellhaven Senior Living is under new ownership

RIVER FALLS – Wellhaven Senior Living in River Falls will be under new ownership, effective April 1, 2024. The Lutheran Home Association (TLHA) has made the decision to sell Wellhaven in order … more

4/3/24

Participants at last year’s Ag Day on Campus at UW-River Falls learned about various aspects of agriculture at one of more than 20 information booths that were part of the event. This year’s Ag Day on Campus is April 11.

Ag Day on Campus at UWRF helps connect food to farming

RIVER FALLS – Agriculture is closely interwoven in the history of both the University of Wisconsin-River Falls and the state of Wisconsin, and organizers of this year’s annual Ag Day on … more

4/3/24

Ptacek's IGA is located at 1005 Eagle Ridge Drive, Prescott.

Ptaceks Family Market awarded IGA Five Star Honor

PRESCOTT – The Independent Grocers Alliance (IGA) announced that Prescott-based Ptacek’s Family Market has been awarded the IGA Five Star honor for achievement in IGA’s Assessment … more

4/3/24

At the March 25 meeting, the Prescott City Council was excited for the future improvements of Magee Park.

Alderpersons debate police station options

At the March 25 Prescott City Council meeting, Alderperson Pat Knox shared his hope for the future of Prescott. “I know we had talked about two meetings ago having Cedar Corp start … more

By Danielle Boos | 4/3/24

CAPITOL REPORT: New maps forcing many incumbents to make tough decisions about reelection plans

Lots of incumbent state legislators are having to make some tough decisions these days. Those decisions will help determine who controls the Assembly after the November elections. Since Democratic … more

By WisPolitics.com | 4/3/24

St. Croix Valley Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Kristie Smith and Pastor John Lestock introduce Taylor Johnson and her two children at the Panther Drive groundbreaking in Ellsworth Wednesday, March 27.

Habitat breaks ground on Ellsworth home

ELLSWORTH – The late March snowstorm and icy temperatures didn’t stop St. Croix Valley Habitat for Humanity from holding a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday, March 27 on Panther Drive in … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 4/3/24

County Board authorizes 2 new dispatcher positions

The Pierce County Board unanimously approved an emergency staffing request to add two more 911 dispatcher positions at its March 26 meeting. The dispatchers, for the remainder of 2024, will cost … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 4/3/24