Barn down
Sunday’s late-afternoon storm downed this barn, owned by James Jean on 570th Avenue east of Ellsworth....
Spring Valley's Farmers Market up and running
The 2013 Spring Valley Wisconsin's Farmers Market had its first vendor set up on Friday, May 10, when John and Arlene Snoeyenbos of Ellsworth displaye...
Police, Hospital team up to help youngsters about bike-riding
Employees from Allina Health and River Falls Area Hospital joined forces with the Prescott Police Department and Prescott Parent Association members T...
EHS golfers qualify for sectional meet
For the first time since 2006 the Ellsworth High School boys' golf team will be competing at sectionals. The Panthers qualified after finishing fourth in today's WIAA Division 2 regional played at Krooked Kreek Golf Course.
RELATED CONTENTSave the trees
A group between 20-30 participated in a protest Tuesday morning to save the two oak trees that have stood on the Pierce County Courthouse front lawn for generations.
RELATED CONTENTCommittee: Ax the trees
What has been talked about for months, heck, even years, became official on May 14 during a Pierce County Building Committee meeting.
RELATED CONTENTPrescott native performs at Kennedy Center Sunday
A Prescott native will perform at the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., Memorial Day weekend.
RELATED CONTENTLove of outdoors sets Green's career path
Lucas Green loves the outdoors and wants to make sure future generations have the opportunity as well.
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4-H Foundation golf event set for June 10 at Kilkarney
The Wisconsin 4-H Foundation announces that the registration deadline for the Northern Golf Classic is May 27.
RELATED CONTENTRiver Falls man dead after party bus accident
A 23-year-old River Falls man died late Saturday night in Ellsworth after he fell from the rear door of moving bus as came into the village on Hwy. 10.
RELATED CONTENTAssistant principal prepares for retirement
In his 38 years as an educator, Bill Fuller has worked with grades kindergarten through 12th, but this year he’s graduating with the seniors.
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River Falls Golf Course in first season as public course
Area News
- The River Falls Golf Course on County Road M opens the season for the first time as a public golf course, having shed its semi-private club status plus made other improvements during the long winter.
New winery approved by Troy Township board
Area News
-- Wineries are popping up in western Wisconsin, and the town of Troy is no exception.
Batting cages offer River Falls new indoor 'Field of Dreams'
Area News
-- Baseball, America’s pastime, gets another boost in River Falls with the May 18 opening of Field of Dreams Indoor Sports & Batting Cages, LLC, 125 1/2 N. Main Street.
Western Wisconsin News Briefs: Eau Claire family whose house blew up still on vacation
Western Wisconsin News
-- The owners of a house that exploded near Eau Claire will not see the damage first-hand until they return from vacation tomorrow.
Afternoon State News Briefs: UW-Madison police arrest student for setting fire to dorm
Wisconsin Sports
-- Campus police at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have arrested a student for setting a fire in a residence hall.
Wausau Paper ends 114 years of papermaking in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Business
-- A Wausau firm ended 114 years of paper-making in Wisconsin yesterday. The Wausau Paper Corporation signed a final agreement to sell its mills in Rhinelander and Mosinee to a new company sponsored by KPS Capital Partners of New York.
Minnesota News Round-up: Body spotted in Mississippi River in St. Paul
Minnesota News
-- Authorities are working to recover a body from the Mississippi River in St. Paul.
Fish stocks decline in Lake Superior due to warming according to study
Regional News
-- Lake Superior has lost about 20-percent of its most abundant large fish over the last 30 years, as the average water temperature has warmed by two-and-a-half percent.
Editorial: Grow efficiently in yard, garden
When the great outdoors is right outside the back door, it’s possible to realize a beautiful landscape or reap a bountiful harvest without becoming extravagant.
RELATED CONTENTBoys champs galore from county at SCC regional track meet
While the top four qualify for sectionals, there were will be many Pierce County boys' prep track and field athletes heading to the WIAA Division 2 Bloomer Sectional Thursday as regional champions from Monday afternoon's meet at St. Croix Central.
RELATED CONTENTSpring Valley track squad shines in D-3 regional meet
Spring Valley High School's track and field teams didn't run their first meet until the end of April even though the season began almost a month an half earlier. But Monday's WIAA Division 3 Boyceville Regional the Cardinal boys and girls teams were finally at their best.
RELATED CONTENTPack begins OTA this week
Wisconsin Sports
-- The Green Bay Packers are starting their organized team activities this week.
Timberwolves take part in NBA Draft Lottery this evening
Minnesota Sports
-- The NBA Draft Lottery will take place tonight in New York. The Minnesota Timberwolves hold a 1.7-percent chance of landing the first overall pick after finishing with the ninth-worst record in the NBA at 31-51.
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THE FARM BLEATBirthdays and spinnerbaits
Imagine a future with more birthdays a future without cancer. It never hurts to dream big! The American Cancer Society is celebrating its 100th birthday May 22 and, with it, the many milestones it ...
5/21/13 at 4:07 PM
CAPITOL CHATTERCapitol, floods, veterans, disaster bills end 2013 legislative session
By Don Davis The Minnesota Legislature ended a historic 2013 session seconds before midnight Monday after voting to renovate the state Capitol building, help communities fight floods, give veterans...
5/21/13 at 1:16 AM
ASTRO BOBAre there waves on Titan's Ligeia Sea?
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5/20/13 at 1:30 PM
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I didnt bet on Orb, this years Kentucky Derby winner, but I should have. I should have noticed Orb was wearing the colors of one if not the greatest fillies of all time: Ruffian. Then, there would h...
5/17/13 at 10:46 PM
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5/17/13 at 11:33 AM
Featured Area Voices
THE WANNABE BIRDERWarbler fallout
Not to get too technical, but a fallout -- when it comes to migratory birds -- occurs when there are no birds one day and birds are thick the next. It's affected by weather conditions, or perhaps by m...
5/21/13 at 4:09 PM
LIVING IN RETIREMENT What Can Be Given To a Charity?
While most anything can be given to charity, these are the more common forms of donated property: Cash: Cash gifts are the easiest to give to a charity, both in terms of substantiating the deduction ...
5/21/13 at 3:35 PM
PIERCE COUNTY PARTNERSHIP FOR YOUTHHey Parents of Teens: "It's Party Time!"
Parent Tips If your teen is giving a party: Help your teenager plan the party. Make a guest list and invite only a specific number of people. Have your child pass out or send invitation...
5/21/13 at 9:43 AM
LIBERTARIAN PARTY OF PIERCE/ST. CROIX Maslow-The Poor- The System Part 2 and 3
Maslow - The Poor- The System Part 2 http://youtu.be/Pf9iCWL30dE Maslow - The Poor- The System Part 3 http://youtu.be/TqLfndmm_0Y...
5/21/13 at 8:29 AM
FAR SIDE OF FIFTY Day Off?
Appointments and meetings filled the day off. I did get about an hour nap to help recharge..and then was interrupted by a phone call..bummer. I have another busy week, appointments, tours for first g...
5/21/13 at 5:05 AM
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