Torntore, Koch named new sergeants
Erin Torntore and Pete Koch were named last month as Sergeants within the Jail and Patrol divisions of the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department....
Prescott Law Explorer Post competes in state tournament
Members of the Prescott Police Department Law Enforcement Explorer Post No. 3627 fared well in competition at the 38th annual Minnesota Law Enforcemen...
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...
River 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.
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UPDATE: Eau Claire woman airlifted following motorcycle crash
A 21-year-old Eau Claire woman was airlifted from the Plum City High School football field to the Mayo hospital in Eau Claire late Saturday morning, May 18th, following a motorcycle accident on Hwy. 10, just north of the village.
RELATED CONTENTPrescott Kiwanis fishing contest June 1
The Prescott Kiwanis Club is hosting the 17th annual Kids fishing contest, 9-11 a.m., Saturday, June 1.
RELATED CONTENTMatzek eyes Pharmacy career after EHS
Rebecca Matzek has always been interested in Science. The question for a long time was what field she would study after graduating from Ellsworth High School.
RELATED CONTENTMoving forward with school plans
After extensive review of past recommendations, current facilities and long term needs, a facility committee recommended a new high school building and reallocation of grades throughout the Prescott School District.
RELATED CONTENTArea state senator greets Dalai Lama
State Sen. Sheila Harsdorf (R-River Falls)_welcomed the Dalai Lama to Wisconsin Tuesday, May 14 during his two-day visit to Madison to give a teaching, take part in a panel discussion at UW-Madison and address a joint session of the State Legislature.
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Camp Pepin open for business after cleaning from top-to-bottom
A camp in far western Wisconsin is re-opening today, after about four dozen fifth-graders got sick during their annual spring visit last week.
RELATED CONTENTImprovements to lift bridge almost complete
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-- Improvements are almost finished on the Stillwater Lift Bridge between Stillwater and Houlton.
Western Wisconsin Roundup: More storms coming for western Wisconsin
The western half of Wisconsin has been hit with several waves of heavy thunderstorms since yesterday afternoon.
RELATED CONTENTGovernment and Political Roundup: Decision to be made on wheter to expand DNA database
A legislative panel will decide on Thursday whether the new state budget should let police collect D-N-A samples from people who have not been convicted of felonies.
RELATED CONTENTCrime and Court Roundup: Another elderly woman victim of a scam
An elderly Tomahawk woman lost a-thousand-dollars in a contest scam – but she could have lost over eight-thousand if her daughter hadn’t come to the rescue.
RELATED CONTENTState News Roundup: Two winning Powerball tickets were sold in Antigo and Milwaukee
Wisconsin had two winners of a million-dollars each in Saturday night's Powerball drawing.
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There's less than one day left in the legislative session, and Republicans in the Minnesota House are blasting Democrats for passing a bill early this morning (Mon) that increases taxes on high-income Minnesotans and hikes the cigarette tax a dollar-60 per pack.
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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.
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High school graduation is the end of one thing and the beginning of many others. It’s actually leaving childhood behind and venturing out into the adult world. So many choices to make; so many decisions involved.
RELATED CONTENTWIAA regional baseball tournament pairings released
Two Pierce County prep baseball teams will receive byes in their respective regional tournament brackets and two others have first round games next Friday.
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The Milwaukee Brewers ended a 2-8 road trip yesterday with a 4-2 loss at Saint Louis.
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The field is set for the N-C-A-A Division-Three Baseball World Series that begins on Friday near Appleton.
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Atlanta Hawks’ coach Larry Drew is at least the sixth person to be interviewed by the Milwaukee Bucks for their head coaching vacancy.
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Boston's Dustin Pedroia belted a two-run homer and knocked in three as the Red Sox topped the Twins 5-1 to sweep the three-game series at a rainy Target Field.
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CAPITOL CHATTERBill mixes paint, bees and farmers ... and includes an island, too
By Don Davis Paint will cost more and be recycled. Bees will be protected. Financially troubled farmers will be able to access state aid. And an island to provide more wildlife habitat could be built...
5/19/13 at 5:06 PM
ASTRO BOBDon't let Comets PANSTARRS and Lemmon out of your sight ... yet
What the heck have comets L4 PANSTARRS and Lemmon been up to anyway? Well, they're still visible in 50mm binoculars and small telescopes. You can see them both sans moonlight in the morning sky afte...
5/19/13 at 12:31 PM
HORSE SHOESOrb, Ruffian and the Triple Crown
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
HEALTH BEATHealth care's new paternalism?
Is the patient's blood pressure at 120 over 80 or below and controlled with one or more medications if necessary? Check. Normal body mass index? Check. Recommended screenings carried out according t...
5/17/13 at 11:33 AM
SAM COOK'S OUTDOORSStill time to register for Hawk Ridge Birdathon
It isn't too late to register to participate in the 27th annual Hawk Ridge Birdathon, which will be held this Saturday, May 18. The object is to count as many bird species as you can within the 24-hou...
5/15/13 at 1:06 PM
Featured Area Voices
THE DIRTGetting stuff done
What a productive weekend we had! It was amazing. I need to get back to work so I can get some rest. ;) Friday my mom and I took our annual pilgrimage out to Sheldon to the Sheyenne Country Greenhous...
5/20/13 at 7:57 AM
FAR SIDE OF FIFTY Sunday Drive
We went for a drive yesterday to see the area burned in the wildfire last week. Quite by accident we happened upon the spot where it might have started. I am not a Fire Investigator..but if I was I wo...
5/20/13 at 5:05 AM
RURAL REFLECTIONSSometimes failure is an option
I am proud of my accomplishments. However, each accomplishment is built upon the silent soldiers of any task well done; failure. I was recently at my yoga class and found one particular move quite di...
5/19/13 at 7:19 AM
COURAGE IN THE KITCHEN Pan-Fried Asparagus
Chuck, Ive found a real good place for brook trout, said my father when he picked me up at the bus station in Hayward. The spring semester was over and I was home for a few days before heading back to...
5/18/13 at 8:15 AM
WISCONSIN VOICES Amid a New Study, Questions Surround the Ongoing Mining Issue in Glenwood City
[first published on WIvoices.org] A new and comprehensive study on frac sand mining was released Wednsesday featuring input from a local man.Tom Quinn is the Executive Director of the Wisconsin Far...
5/17/13 at 11:21 PM
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