LOCAL NEWS
Minnesota smokers deal with new Wisconsin smoking ban 
Beginning Tuesday, Minnesota smokers can no longer use Wisconsin as their ash tray.
The Badger State smoking ban brings to an end the opportunity for smokers in Minnesota border communities like Red Wing to skip across the border for a cigarette inside a tavern.
By Mike Longacker - Red Wing Republican-Eagle , July 06, 2010
Polka Festers to dance the coming weekend away
People who’ve got to dance will be the main movers and shakers when Polka Fest comes back to the Pierce County Fairgrounds in Ellsworth this weekend.
By Bill Kirk , July 05, 2010
Deadline July 17 for admired fair senior
The Pierce County Fair Office announced in May the addition of “The Pierce County Fair Most Admired Senior Citizen” to the fair’s line-up has been a great success and will again make an appearance at this year’s premier event of the summer--the Pierce County Fair, Aug. 12-15.
By Ann Webb, Pierce County Fair Coordinator , July 04, 2010
Swanson reflects on her time in the Navy
The moment happened nearly 65 years ago, but Evelyn Swanson can remember like it was yesterday.
By Jason Schulte , July 04, 2010
Hwy. 29-35 sections to be closed to traffic July 20-22
To create a safer environment for visitors and workers at the 2010 Wisconsin Farm Technology Days, Hwy. 29-35 will be detoured part of each day July 20-22, said Pierce County Highway Commissioner Chad Johnson.
July 03, 2010
Tent City taking shape for Farm Technology Days
The magnitude of “Tent City” becomes apparent from a knoll looking northwest over the show site. Greg Andrews, Pierce County ag agent and executive secretary for the organizing committee, stands in the foreground. The 200-foot long tent in the upper right will host Fleet Farm's displays. An arena will be built nearby.
By Steve Dzubay , July 02, 2010
Assembly candidate Weix sent to Peru
In the beginning of July, Isaac Weix of Elmwood, Republican candidate for the 93rd Assembly District, will fulfill his Marine Corps Reserve obligation for the summer.
July 02, 2010
Michaels, Vennerstrom join Prescott police
The Prescott Police Department announces the hiring of two new part-time patrol officers, Eric Michaels and David Vennerstrom.
July 02, 2010
Volunteers for Ellsworth school ‘action teams’ sought
Organizers are seeking volunteers from the community to serve on five “action teams” being formed as part of the Ellsworth School District's strategic planning initiative.
July 01, 2010
New Ellsworth veterinarian makes career of interest in animals
Jennifer Belz has joined Pierce Veterinary Clinic as a veterinarian.
By Bill Kirk , July 01, 2010
Spring Valley resident's stick-to-itiveness leads to contest winner
Elizabeth Lee ended up parlaying her creative ways into the 3M Tape Sculpture contest’s top prize of $5,000 and a year’s supply of tape.
By Bill Kirk , July 01, 2010
UPDATED: Ellsworth area pair unhurt after twister flips vehicle
On June 25, a tornado near Ellsworth tossed this Durango occupied by Dan Hines and Jessica Lansing onto its roof and into a ditch.
July 01, 2010
Fallen attorney remembered as 'Balsam Lake landmark'
An accident during a demolition project killed a well-known Balsam Lake attorney and former judge sometime Sunday evening. A law enforcement official eulogized him as a "landmark" in the community.
June 30, 2010
Willetts look back on over 50 years of marriage
Ron Willett has been a resident of the Ellsworth Care Center for nearly the last three years. During that time, he can always count on getting one visitor every day.
By Jason Schulte , June 30, 2010
Appeals court rejects challenge to town's impact free process
In a decision released last week, Wisconsin’s District III Court of Appeals upheld a judgment dismissing the St. Croix Home Builders Association’s challenge to a town’s impact fees.
By Judy Wiff , June 30, 2010
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