RIVER FALLS – The ‘No Blank Checks for Big Tech’ rally in Veterans Park Wednesday, Sept. 23 demanded an end to Wisconsin’s state sales-and-use-tax exemption for qualified data centers and …
Sep 30 26September 30, 2026
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SPRING VALLEY – The 58 th annual Spring Valley Dam Days takes place this weekend, Sept. 18-20, with a large slate of events that promises community camaraderie and hometown pride. This …
Sep 16 26September 16, 2026
The reason behind the firing of the former Pierce County DARE officer Feb. 10, 2026 has been revealed. According to a public records request filed by “The Journal” June 23, former Pierce …
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 …
Aug 26 26August 26, 2026
ELMWOOD – On July 28, the Village of Elmwood Municipal Water Utility submitted a conventional rate case application to the Public Service Commission to adjust the village’s water rates. This is …
Sizzling temperatures didn't deter visitors from descending upon Elmwood for the annual UFO Days celebration July 23-26, 2026.
Jul 29 26July 29, 2026
Ellsworth schools were placed on lockdown Friday morning following numerous 911 calls to the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office indicating a potential school shooter at Ellsworth Elementary School. …
Jan 30 26January 30, 2026
SPRING VALLEY – Spring Valley Elementary is one of 98 schools statewide to earn Wisconsin Schools of Recognition honors for the 2023-24 school year from the Wisconsin Department of Public …
Jun 25 25June 25, 2025
There’s nothing like a looming graduation party to be held at your home to light the fire for the “honey-do” list. Except I’m not nagging Hubby to do anything on the list; …
Jun 18 25June 18, 2025
Beautiful things often sprout from the darkest of places. I’ve experienced this in my own life and it rings true in the River Falls community this week as well. When I read the criminal …
Jun 04 25June 04, 2025
By Sarah Nigbor RIVER FALLS – “The Earth is what we all have in common.” Those are the words of environmental activist and American novelist Wendell Berry. And the Earth will be celebrated in a big way at the inaugural Earth Fest 2-5 p.m. Sunday,…
Apr 20 22April 20, 2022
Funds will go to charities on the front lines By Sarah Nigbor ELLSWORTH – Several people in the Ellsworth community have deep, personal connections to Ukraine, including an Ellsworth High School exchange student who doesn’t know if he’ll be able to…
By Sarah Nigbor It might not feel like Spring, but that doesn’t mean it’s not here – event-wise, at least. Pierce County schools will be bedecked and bedazzled the next two weekends for junior proms. Grand marches are open to the public this year, so…
FROM THE The good old days As we navigate the grieving process after losing my husband’s grandpa, I can’t help but be reminded of my own grandpa, Harlan Lundgren. He died in 2013 and not a day goes by that I don’t think of him. I have written about…
Mar 02 22March 02, 2022
FROM THE The notorious Beagador When I think of Valentine’s Day, I don’t think of roses, love notes or candy. I think of my beloved yet exasperating dog, Ramona. May she rest in peace, as she died one year ago, one week shy of her 14th birthday,…
Feb 23 22February 23, 2022
In order to keep Pierce County competitive with other counties, the Finance & Personnel Committee voted to forward the following salary recommendations for elected officials to the full county board for a vote. The salaries would be for Clerk of…
Feb 16 22February 16, 2022
According to Pierce County Public Health Officer AZ Snyder, last week’s positive COVID cases were at an all-time weekly high in Pierce County. “We had 565 cases reported to us last week,” Snyder said. “Our previous high was 449 in November 2020.”…
Jan 19 22January 19, 2022
FROM THE A new take on a new year I’ve never been one to make New Year’s resolutions. I’ve also never been one to think that a date on the calendar can miraculously make everything bright, shiny, and new. Wow, I sound like a cynical wet blanket,…
Jan 05 22January 05, 2022
FROM THE How a year can change things So much can change in one year. One year ago, I had learned that I was being laid off from my insurance job, by the end of January. Not a fun thing to find out right before Christmas. In fact, it put a damper on…
Dec 29 21December 29, 2021
FROM THE Mascara alert To all of our readers, I wish you a Merry Christmas and hopes for a peaceful, prosperous and joyous New Year. For those of you who celebrate holidays other than Christmas, I wish you a wonderful holiday season. As my daughter…
Dec 22 21December 22, 2021
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