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Antarctica was nothing like what I expected. I imagined a flat white dome of snow and ice—but instead I saw towering mou...
12/15/2025

Antarctica was nothing like what I expected. I imagined a flat white dome of snow and ice—but instead I saw towering mountain ranges reminiscent of the Matterhorn and the Eiger in Switzerland. The scale and majesty were overwhelming. I was thoroughly impressed and genuinely moved by what I saw.

Antarctica was nothing like what I expected. I imagined a flat white dome of snow and ice—but instead I saw towering mountain ranges reminiscent of the Matterhorn and the Eiger in Switzerland. …

Pierce County Emergency Management Director Brad Jorgenson always seems to have a smile on his face and it’s apparent he...
12/14/2025

Pierce County Emergency Management Director Brad Jorgenson always seems to have a smile on his face and it’s apparent he loves his role and helping others.

Pierce County Emergency Management Director Brad Jorgenson always seems to have a smile on his face and it’s apparent he loves his role and helping others. Jorgenson was appointed the …

All are invited to join the Prescott Area Historical Society at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15 at the Prescott History Center, 2...
12/14/2025

All are invited to join the Prescott Area Historical Society at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15 at the Prescott History Center, 235 Broad Street, Prescott for an informal Prescott sharing - show and tell series. Coffee will be provided.

All are invited to join the Prescott Area Historical Society at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15 at the Prescott History Center, 235 Broad Street, Prescott for an informal Prescott sharing - show and tell …

Santa and Mrs. Claus will visit Mei Mei’s Cookies & Creamery from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13 and they are asking f...
12/14/2025

Santa and Mrs. Claus will visit Mei Mei’s Cookies & Creamery from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13 and they are asking for the community’s help.

RIVER FALLS – Santa and Mrs. Claus will visit Mei Mei’s Cookies & Creamery from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13 and they are asking for the community’s help. Santa is …

A man fleeing police after a domestic disturbance in the town of Union crashed his vehicle off Highway 10 last week.
12/14/2025

A man fleeing police after a domestic disturbance in the town of Union crashed his vehicle off Highway 10 last week.

A man fleeing police after a domestic disturbance in the town of Union crashed his vehicle off Highway 10 last week. Tony Allan Hurlburt, 35, Durand, was ordered to pay $1,000 cash bond Dec. 3 …

An emergency medical technician (EMT) with Allina Health Emergency Medical Services (EMS) received the American Red Cros...
12/13/2025

An emergency medical technician (EMT) with Allina Health Emergency Medical Services (EMS) received the American Red Cross Certificate of Extraordinary Personal Action, a national award recognizing individuals who step up in a crisis to help save or sustain a life.

RIVER FALLS — An emergency medical technician (EMT) with Allina Health Emergency Medical Services (EMS) received the American Red Cross Certificate of Extraordinary Personal Action, a national …

Light Up the Fair at the Pierce County Fairgrounds has added an extra date by popular demand, so if you haven't had a ch...
12/13/2025

Light Up the Fair at the Pierce County Fairgrounds has added an extra date by popular demand, so if you haven't had a chance to make it out there yet, you can head there tonight!

Light Up the Fair at the Pierce County Fairgrounds has added an extra date by popular demand, so if you haven't had a chance to make it out there yet, put it on the calendar. …

Trailing 24-14 early, Ellsworth needed to dig deep to find something in order to win. That they did, constantly forcing ...
12/13/2025

Trailing 24-14 early, Ellsworth needed to dig deep to find something in order to win. That they did, constantly forcing turnovers, running the fastbreak and getting to the free throw line to win the conference opener against Osceola 58-51.

ELLSWORTH — Trailing 24-14 early, Ellsworth needed to dig deep to find something in order to win. That they did, constantly forcing turnovers, running the fastbreak and getting to the free …

Eight teams remain, and River Falls is set to take on Wheaton College at 2 p.m. Saturday. The Falcons would host playoff...
12/12/2025

Eight teams remain, and River Falls is set to take on Wheaton College at 2 p.m. Saturday. The Falcons would host playoff matchups all the way to the title game as long as they continue to win.

RIVER FALLS — UWRF football continued its bracket annihilation in the NCAA Division III playoffs, crushing St. John’s 42-14 to make the quarterfinals of the playoffs. The opening drive …

The Canadian Pacific Kansas City Holiday Train is already en route to Hastings!Residents can expect the train to stop in...
12/12/2025

The Canadian Pacific Kansas City Holiday Train is already en route to Hastings!

Residents can expect the train to stop in town tonight around 8:45 p.m. Make sure to bundle up!

The Canadian Pacific Kansas City Holiday Train is already en route to Hastings! Residents can expect the train to stop in town this Friday, Dec. 12 around 8:45 p.m. As usual, the free event is a …

River Falls, Spring Valley/Elmwood, Prescott and Ellsworth all were on hand for the annual opening week wrestling tourna...
12/12/2025

River Falls, Spring Valley/Elmwood, Prescott and Ellsworth all were on hand for the annual opening week wrestling tournament, the Ellsworth Invitational on Saturday. The tournament featured 14 talented squads from all over the area, with Holmen earning the team win.

ELLSWORTH — River Falls, Spring Valley/Elmwood, Prescott and Ellsworth all were on hand for the annual opening week wrestling tournament, the Ellsworth Invitational on Saturday. The tournament …

Ellsworth held its signing day Dec. 3, watching four students sign to continue their academic and athletic journeys. Con...
12/11/2025

Ellsworth held its signing day Dec. 3, watching four students sign to continue their academic and athletic journeys. Congratulations to George Rohl, Chase Kressin, Lexi Marks and Gavin Klos on your next collegiate steps!

Ellsworth held its signing day Dec. 3, watching four students sign to continue their academic and athletic journeys. Lexi Marks signed to play golf at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Chace …

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