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As I looked around, I knew this was the final goodbye. A new person will own it and I pray she will love it as much as w...
04/29/2026

As I looked around, I knew this was the final goodbye. A new person will own it and I pray she will love it as much as we did. May the yard and fields come alive again, with renewed vigor and purpose. The little farm on Saddle Club Road will always be in my heart.

I dislike goodbyes. I’ve never been one to want a long, lingering goodbye. For one thing, they’re often sad. I’m a sentimental, sensitive person, but I prefer to make goodbyes short and sweet …

An armed man attempting to steal money from a River Falls bank Tuesday stabbed an employee and fled the scene, though he...
04/28/2026

An armed man attempting to steal money from a River Falls bank Tuesday stabbed an employee and fled the scene, though he was later arrested.

An armed man attempting to steal money from a River Falls bank Tuesday stabbed an employee and fled the scene, though he was later arrested. According to a news release from the River Falls …

This year’s adventure marked the 20th anniversary of Ellsworth Public Library’s Mystery Quilt Program, originally launch...
04/28/2026

This year’s adventure marked the 20th anniversary of Ellsworth Public Library’s Mystery Quilt Program, originally launched by former librarian Julie Belz, who now serves as a substitute librarian.

ELLSWORTH – In January 2026, quilters embarked on a landmark creative journey when they received the first clue in a six-part mystery project that culminated in the quilt titled “Twinkle.” This …

The University of Wisconsin-River Falls will host its 50th annual Colts in Training Sale May 2 at the Campus Farm, 1475 ...
04/28/2026

The University of Wisconsin-River Falls will host its 50th annual Colts in Training Sale May 2 at the Campus Farm, 1475 S. Wasson Lane, River Falls. Preview rides will begin at 11 a.m. A live auction with both in-person and online bidding will begin at 2 p.m.

RIVER FALLS — The University of Wisconsin-River Falls will host its 50th annual Colts in Training Sale May 2 at the Campus Farm, 1475 S. Wasson Lane, River Falls. Preview rides will begin at 11 …

I submitted a turkey article for the PCJ today but had to put it on the back burner for a subject that has a shorter she...
04/27/2026

I submitted a turkey article for the PCJ today but had to put it on the back burner for a subject that has a shorter shelf life. Turkey hunting will be going on for another month or so which makes it easier to preempt. The reason is a good one: sturgeon spawning. Yep, the modern-day dinosaurs have moved up the Wolf River and have arrived at the Shawano Dam to spawn. Recently I just happened to be there to greet them.

I submitted a turkey article for the PCJ today but had to put it on the back burner for a subject that has a shorter shelf life. Turkey hunting will be going on for another month or so …

At the April 15 Prescott School Board meeting, High School Principal Josh Fiege presented on his work exploring the poss...
04/27/2026

At the April 15 Prescott School Board meeting, High School Principal Josh Fiege presented on his work exploring the possibility of a virtual charter school option coming to Prescott.

PRESCOTT – At the April 15 Prescott School Board meeting, High School Principal Josh Fiege presented on his work exploring the possibility of a virtual charter school option coming to Prescott. …

Town of River Falls Cemetery Committee Chair Jerome Rodewald said he has been approached by several people with question...
04/27/2026

Town of River Falls Cemetery Committee Chair Jerome Rodewald said he has been approached by several people with questions and interest about green burials being allowed at Glass Valley Cemetery, located on County Road E just south of River Falls.

According to the Green Burial Council, “A green burial (or natural burial) is an eco-friendly funeral practice designed to allow a body to decompose naturally and return to the earth, …

At its April meeting, AAUW-River Falls announced the winners of its 2026 Role Model for Equity Award recipients: Jayne H...
04/26/2026

At its April meeting, AAUW-River Falls announced the winners of its 2026 Role Model for Equity Award recipients: Jayne Hoffman, author and former third grade teacher at Westside and Melissa (Mei Mei) Abdouch, owner of Mei Mei’s Cookies and Creamery and newly elected River Falls City Council member.

RIVER FALLS – At its April meeting, AAUW-River Falls announced the winners of its 2026 Role Model for Equity Award recipients: Jayne Hoffman, author and former third grade teacher at …

The River Falls school farm has provided a hands-on learning opportunity that most schools cannot provide, and those les...
04/26/2026

The River Falls school farm has provided a hands-on learning opportunity that most schools cannot provide, and those lessons have been taught alongside a focus on sustainable practices in the field.

The River Falls school farm has provided a hands-on learning opportunity that most schools cannot provide, and those lessons have been taught alongside a focus on sustainable practices in the field. …

City of River Falls duo Conservation and Parks Manager Brooks Ostendorf and Natural Resources Coordinator Levi Myers hav...
04/26/2026

City of River Falls duo Conservation and Parks Manager Brooks Ostendorf and Natural Resources Coordinator Levi Myers have both placed a heavy emphasis on sustainability and conservation in their time with the city, and the two are focused on making an impact on the area that lasts centuries.

City of River Falls duo Conservation and Parks Manager Brooks Ostendorf and Natural Resources Coordinator Levi Myers have both placed a heavy emphasis on sustainability and conservation in their time …

Ellsworth Public Library can’t wait for you to join us for a fiesta celebrating children, books and literacy! The event ...
04/25/2026

Ellsworth Public Library can’t wait for you to join us for a fiesta celebrating children, books and literacy! The event will take place from 4-5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 30 and features bilingual fun for all ages!

ELLSWORTH –Ellsworth Public Library can’t wait for you to join us for a fiesta celebrating children, books and literacy! The event will take place from 4-5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 30 and features …

In April, the board again went into closed session to discuss the sale price of the nursing home property. According to ...
04/25/2026

In April, the board again went into closed session to discuss the sale price of the nursing home property. According to Clerk Holly Malaszuk, there was an interested party in the nursing home, and no action was taken upon reconvening.

ELMWOOD — Action regarding the village-owned nursing home has been a top priority for the Village of Elmwood in recent years, and the process of its sale is on the agenda at nearly every monthly …

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