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...
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...
End of an era
What has been talked about for months, heck, even years, became official on May 14 during a Pierce County Building Committee meeting.
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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 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.
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 CONTENTUPDATE: 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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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.
Raw milk trial enters second day
Wisconsin News
-- The raw milk trial of Sauk County dairy farmer Vernon Hershberger enters its second day in Baraboo.
State milk production continues to increase
Wisconsin News
-- Wisconsin dairy cows continue to pump out more milk than the national average. New federal figures show that Wisconsin made just over 2.3 billion pounds of milk in April.
State Government and Political Round-up: Budget measure would make all state juniors take ACT test
Wisconsin News
-- A state budget measure that’s being considered today would make all high school students take the ACT college entrance exam during their junior years.
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.
Legislature gets session done before clock strikes 12:00
Minnesota News
-- The Minnesota State Legislature finished its 2013 session last night at midnight with rare precision as both the House and Senate adjourned at the same moment.
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.
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 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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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
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
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