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STAFF BLOG CAPITOL CHATTER Local officials ask state for more flexibility
Local government officials say they could help citizens better if the state got off their back. State and local officials relationship has eroded, according to Executive Director Jim Miller of the ...
Posted on 1/23/12 at 5:53 PM
Barkla announces resignation 
Paul Barkla announced Monday he is resigning from the Pierce County Board, effective Jan. 6.
By Jason Schulte , December 20, 2011
Wind company sues Belle Creek Township
Minnesota News-- Belle Creek Town Board Chair Chad Ryan was served papers Thursday night, informing him that AWA Goodhue was suing Belle Creek Township for “declaratory judgment” and “injunctive relief.”
December 18, 2011
County extends banking contract with First National Bank
The Pierce County Finance and Personnel committee approved Monday the extension of its banking contract with First National Bank of River Falls for the next four years.
By Jason Schulte , December 08, 2011
Ellsworth Village Board quickly approves 2012 budget
It didn’t take long for the Ellsworth Village Board to approve the 2012 budget Monday.
December 06, 2011
Filing period opens for seats on Pierce, St. Croix county boards
Persons interested in running for local county boards may begin collecting signatures on nomination papers.
By Judy Wiff , December 03, 2011
County Board passes 2012 budget
The Pierce County Board of Supervisors passed the 2012 budget Tuesday, but not without a few debates.
By Jason Schulte , November 12, 2011
County Board approves new positions
The Pierce County Board of Supervisors approved five new personnel positions for 2012 during its meeting Tuesday.
By Jason Schulte , November 11, 2011
Area residents urged to register for CityWatch
Evacuations, missing or endangered children, crime alerts, shelter in place advisories and other emergency announcements can all necessitate a large number of people be notified in a short amount of time.
November 11, 2011
St. Croix County weapons ban extends to all county buildings
Area News-- The St. Croix County Board of Supervisors approved an amended resolution Nov. 1 that restricts the carrying of concealed weapons into all county-owned buildings.
By Jon Echternacht - Hudson Star-Observer , November 08, 2011
Plans set for Ellsworth's 150th birthday celebration
The Ellsworth Village Board Monday gave its unanimous approval to plans for having the Cheese Curd Festival and the village’s 150th Sesquicentennial celebration at East End Park next summer.
By Sean Scallon , November 08, 2011
SV board responds to concealed carry law
Early last week, the Spring Valley Village Board considered an ordinance on concealed weapons, drawn up by Village Counsel Jorv Gavic, in response to Wisconsin's new concealed carry law, which went into effect at midnight Tuesday.
By Sari Gordon , November 04, 2011
County prohibits concealed weapons on county grounds
By a 15-2 vote, the Pierce County Board of Supervisors voted Oct. 25 to prohibit the carrying of concealed weapons on all county properties.
By Jason Schulte , November 02, 2011
Committee debates Pierce County Fair's future
How important is the Pierce County Fair to Pierce County? It’s a question that is going to be asked a lot in the future.
By Jason Schulte , November 01, 2011
Nine months later: AG says sitting county board member can't be hired as AC
The same week Pierce County announced its new administrative coordinator, one of its past options to fill the position was declared illegal by Wisconsin's attorney general.
By Jason Schulte , October 27, 2011
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