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...
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...
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 Kiwanis fishing contest June 1
The Prescott Kiwanis Club is hosting the 17th annual Kids fishing contest, 9-11 a.m., Saturday, June 1.
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Matzek 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.
RELATED CONTENTIn the name of progress
Travelers of Hwy. 35N just outside of River Falls experienced a 15-minute road-closure mid-morning Wednesday, May 15, as crews from Xcel Energy strung new electrical cables as part of construction for the new interchange at Radio Road.
RELATED CONTENTSheriff's wish for 2013 -- more staff
Pierce County Sheriff Nancy Hove, in her department’s 2012 annual report, presented seven goals the department is trying for in 2013.
RELATED CONTENTHwy. 35 crash results in injury, citation
The commute home to River Falls at the intersection of southbound Hwy. 35 and Radio Road was slowed late Tuesday afternoon, May 14, by a car vs. motorcycle collision. The injured motorcyclist, Michael D. Fisher, Jr., 33, Hammond, was heading south toward River Falls when a 1996 Honda Accord driven by Katie L. Anderson, 20, River Falls, allegedly failed to yield from a stop sign while pulling out from Radio Road.
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Black bear sightings reported in Cottage Grove
Area News
-- Police said a black bear was spotted multiple times early Wednesday in this Twins Cities suburb, first in a residential neighborhood, then in a park and later along Highway 61.
Hospice memorial service scheduled May 19
The community is invited to remember family and friends who have died by attending the annual ADORAY Hospice Memorial Program on Sunday, May 19, at 4 p.m. The non-denominational program is being held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 503 County UU, Hudson. Everyone is welcome. ADORAY Hospice takes this time to honor and remember patients who have died on their hospice service during the past year.
RELATED CONTENTAll Curt Brown ever wanted to do was fly
Area News
-- Hudson can now boast of being home to not only an astronaut -- but a Hall of Fame astronaut.
Western Wisconsin News Briefs: Federal judge to decide if Helder competent to stand trial
Western Wisconsin News
-- Remember the alleged “Smiley Face” pipe bomber? After 11 years of being confined, a federal judge will soon consider whether former UW-Stout student Luke Helder is mentally competent to stand trial.
Evening State News Briefs: Madison marine reunited with dog he served with
Wisconsin News
-- A Marine from Madison cried today, when he was re-united with a dog he served with in Afghanistan.
MInnesota News Briefs: Rainy weather containing wildfire in Wadena County
Minnesota News
-- Showers and thunderstorms are expected to move into Wadena County later today, further tamping down the wildfire that roared through the area earlier this week.
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 CONTENTOld Cowbelle: Graduation - Opening New Doors
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 CONTENTPrescott nine snatches 1-0 win over No. 4 Ellsworth
A fine display of pitching and defense led Prescott to a 1-0 win over Ellsworth Thursday at Firehall Field.
RELATED CONTENTCounty teams win in softball regionals
Prescott and Spring Valley's high school softball teams advanced through the first round of their respective regional tournaments Thursday.
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Featured Staff Blogs
ASTRO BOBAurora alert tonight May 17-18, 2013
If it were clear here in Duluth, I'm sure we'd be seeing northern lights. The Kp index, an indicator of magnetic activity around the Earth, shot up to "5" or minor storm level around 11 p.m. Central...
5/17/13 at 11:57 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
CAPITOL CHATTERBudget pieces slowly begin moving toward governor's office
By Don Davis Minnesota legislators have taken baby steps in passing a $38 billion, two-year budget that must be finished by midnight Monday. The biggest step so far was set to come late Friday or ear...
5/17/13 at 8:49 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
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
FAR SIDE OF FIFTY Dakota RIP
The grand girls dog died on Wednesday May 15th. Dakota was a Sheltie and they got her when they lived in Illinois. She must have been about twelve years old. She didnt do old age well, she suffere...
5/18/13 at 5:05 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
THE WANNABE BIRDERDo the Minnesota Vikings hate birds?
Probably not. But Minnesota Public Radio reports that some bird watchers are concerned about all that glass in the plans for their new football station. Birds, as anyone who has windows knows, don't a...
5/17/13 at 5:16 PM
FITNESS WITH LISAWhat is a Bosu?
In hanging around the gym and working with my clients, I have found thatthe Bosu is a piece of gym equipmentthat creates a lot of questions as well as a little fear. TheBosu really isn't something to ...
5/17/13 at 1:07 PM
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