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...
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.
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.
RELATED CONTENT4-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.
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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.
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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 CONTENTKershaw silences Brewer bats in 3-1 win for Dodgers
Wisconsin Sports
-- Clayton Kershaw tossed a three-hitter last night, as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Milwaukee Brewers 3-1 at Miller Park.
Big Ten Baseball Tournament comes to Twin Cities
Minnesota Sports
-- The top six baseball teams in the Big Ten Conference will visit the Twin Cities this week for the Big Ten Baseball Tournament at Target Field, beginning on Wednesday.
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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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?
Cassini will soon make its next flyby of the planet's largest moonTitan to look for waves on the surface ofLigeia Mare(lie-JEE-uh MAH-ray), a large sea of bitterly-cold liquid ethane in the moon's n...
5/20/13 at 1:30 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
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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
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
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
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