EPC girls edge out Spring Valley to win D-SC meet title
Pierce County had the two best girls track and field teams in the Dunn-St. Croix Conference at Tuesday's meet and it came down to the final event to d...
County diamond teams earn state rankings, Prescott No. 1 in baseball
Pierce County has two prep teams highly thought of by coaches all across Wisconsin for their good play this season....
Ellsworth native gives birth in water at RFAH
Leah Hoikka was born on May 8 at 12:53 a.m. into a tub of warm water....
Ellsworth man injured while working on home
An Ellsworth man was injured Wednesday morning when a lift fell on him while he was working at a home.
RELATED CONTENTMay is Tavern Month state-wide
May is Tavern Month and members of the Tavern League of Wisconsin (TLW) remind everyone of the important role the local tavern plays in communities throughout Wisconsin.
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Prescott senior's journey to graduation
Graduation day is fast approaching for Prescott seniors who will receive recognition for the milestone of successfully completing secondary school.
RELATED CONTENTMaintenance, technology proposals heard by Ellsworth School Board
Maintenance and technology projects for the 2012-13 term were proposed at the Ellsworth School Board meeting Monday.
RELATED CONTENT"Click It or Ticket" mobilization upcoming
The Pierce County Sheriff's Department will intensify its enforcement of Wisconsin's mandatory seatbelt law during the annual "Click It or Ticket" mobilization from May 21 to June 3.
RELATED CONTENTOwners recognized
Team Oil Travel Center in Spring Valley was recognized last month for its Subway addition.
RELATED CONTENTPrescott Farmers' Market moves to new location
The Prescott Farmers’ Market will open this Thursday at its new location, Tractor Supply.
RELATED CONTENTEllsworth Ambulance service hosts open house
The Ellsworth Ambulance Service will host an open house this Saturday in honor of National EMS Week which continues through Saturday, May 26.
RELATED CONTENTGroup addresses suicide, sudden death
Area News
-- Circles are a structured process that typically involved individuals from different aspects of a situation. SCVRJP began using the process to address sudden loss and specifically suicide in April of 2010. The next series of Restorative Response Circles is scheduled for 6-8 pm, May 24, weekly until June 28th. The session will be facilitated by SCVRJP co-founder Keith Rodli.
Nordic walkers take to the streets
Area News
-- They’ve been walking their neighborhood for about 11 years, but these days three New Richmond, Wis. women are shaking up their routine just a bit.
Pilots encourage kids to get their heads in the clouds
Area News
-- Little kids tend to be fascinated by trains and airplanes, but for many of them the interest tapers off with age.
State News Roundup: Appleton family questions the Army's findings about Reservist's death
Wisconsin News
-- The family of an Appleton Army Reservist takes issue with the military’s finding that the soldier killed himself in Afghanistan.
Afternoon News Briefs: Wisconsin households are doing better financially than others
Wisconsin News
-- Wisconsin households are doing better financially than most others around the country.
New study shows ethanol helping consumers at the pump
Wisconsin News
-- If it wasn’t for ethanol, a new study suggests that we might be paying a lot more for gasoline today.
Government and Political News: Gov. Walker's staff released its own job figures showing a net gain last year
Wisconsin News
-- Governor Scott Walker’s administration released its own figures yesterday showing that Wisconsin gained 23-thousand public-and-private jobs during 2011.
Minnesota News Roundup: State economy should be outperforming the national
Minnesota News
-- Minnesota should continue outperforming the national economy this year.
Editorial: Open Public records: Check before saying no
Late last month, the Herald was told that names, ages and addresses of those involved in accidents and other law-enforcement incidents would no longer be made public.
RELATED CONTENTSV/PC softball gets past Elmwood 4-1
Spring Valley/Plum City's softball team was able to break away from Elmwood in the late innings to win 4-1 Tuesday.
RELATED CONTENTSmith, Campbell triple champs at MBC meet
Prescott's Sam Smith and Ellsworth's Alex Campbell won three championships at the Middle Border Conference track and field meet Tuesday.
RELATED CONTENTPanther softball team storms back to beat River Falls 11-7
A six-run fourth inning propelled Ellsworth to an 11-7 victory Tuesday against River Falls in Ellsworth.
RELATED CONTENTIshikawa an one-man offense as Brewers win easily
Wisconsin Sports
-- Travis Ishikawa hit two homers and drove in a career-high five runs, as the Milwaukee Brewers crushed the Mets in New York last night 8-0.
Jolly released from prison; playing status questionable
Wisconsin Sports
-- The Green Bay Packers still hold the rights to defensive lineman Johnny Jolly.
Lowe blanks Twins on six hits
Minnesota Sports
-- Cleveland right-hander Derek Lowe threw a six-hitter as the Indians blanked the Twins 5-0 at Target Field yesterday.
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5/16/12 at 4:29 PM
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As the solar eclipse approaches, we watch with anticipation as the moon slims to a thin crescent in the morning sky. Each day it slips a fist eastward toward the sun as if drawn by a tractor beam to...
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FATHER KNOWS LEAST Dear Son...Allow me to explain
Hey kiddo, Did you have a nice time at daycare today? Oh! Look! The daily report says you took two good naps and ate like a champ! Great work! Listen - we're going to get home here in about 5 minute...
5/16/12 at 3:34 PM
EXPLORE MINNESOTAExplore Minnesota Concerts & Performances
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5/16/12 at 9:25 AM
LIVING IN RETIREMENT Paper Social Security Statements No More
Social Security Statements are not going to mailed any longer to most Americans under age 60. Theywill need to retrieve their Social Security statements online. The Social Security Administr...
5/16/12 at 8:10 AM
FAR SIDE OF FIFTY Wistful Wednesday: The Farm
Far Guys Paternal Grandparents were farmers. They began farming on this farm in 1916( I think..I hope I have that year correct.) I am not sure what year this aerial photo was taken. ...
5/16/12 at 6:02 AM
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Where to begin? A bunch of pictures have come in during the past few days. They include, curiously enough, pictures from different photographers of red admiral butterflies. But let's start big: Kurt ...
5/15/12 at 10:17 PM
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