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Raph and Pat Ptacek with Prescott School District Athletic Director Andrew Caudill at the Cardinal Pump at Ptaceks in Prescott.

Ptaceks Family Market supports local athletics with fundraising initiative

PRESCOTT – Ptaceks Family Market, a pillar of the Prescott community, is proud to announce its latest initiative in support of local athletics. Starting May 2, Ptaceks Family Market will donate … more

5/15/24

PPCS technician Matt Bauer (standing/center) delivered white pine seedlings to the fourth graders at Plum City Elementary on Arbor Day.

Pierce Pepin observes Earth and Arbor Days

ELLSWORTH – Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services (PPCS), a steadfast advocate for community well-being, celebrated Earth and Arbor Days by engaging in meaningful acts of service. As part of its … more

5/8/24

(From left): Publisher John McLoone, Editor Sarah Nigbor, Advertising Director Jack McLoone and Community Outreach Director Jeff Bjork accept the EDC Cornerstone award Thursday, May 2.

PCEDC celebrates 2023 award winners

Road construction and a tumultuous downpour didn’t dampen the spirits of those gathered for the Pierce County Economic Development 2023 Awards breakfast Thursday, May 2 at Ridgetop. While … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 5/8/24

Broadband readiness the focus of regionwide workshop in Chippewa Falls

How can communities and partners set themselves up for success for Broadband Equity, Access, Deployment (BEAD) funding? UW-Madison Extension’s Community Economic Development Program is … more

5/8/24

YB Urban? owner Angie Whelan has been counting down the days to the grand reveal of her shop’s makeover, made possible by a Wisconsin Main Street Makeover grant.

YB Urban? set for grand remodel reveal

ELLSWORTH – When Angie Whelan and her husband Chris were searching for a place to call home, she believes Ellsworth chose them instead of the other way around. Where many saw the East End as a … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 5/8/24

Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services unveils fresh logo

ELLSWORTH – Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services (PPCS), a trusted name in energy and broadband services, revealed its brand new logo to its membership at the 87 th Annual Meeting on Thursday, … more

5/1/24

Becky Bradburn joined Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services on April 22 as its Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer.

Industry veteran joins PPCS as CFO

ELLSWORTH – Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services (PPCS) announces Becky Bradburn as its next Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer. Bradburn is an industry veteran with a wealth of … more

4/24/24

Ellsworth Area Chamber of Commerce members celebrated the grand opening of the Mahn Family Funeral & Cremation Services Ellsworth chapel on Wednesday, April 3.

Mahn Family Funeral & Cremation Services celebrates new chapel

ELLSWORTH – Mahn Family Funeral & Cremation Services hosted an open house and ribbon cutting with Ellsworth Area Chamber of Commerce members Wednesday, April 3 to celebrate the completion … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 4/17/24

Rush River Brewing taproom, located at 990 Antler Court in River Falls, features 16 rotating selections.

Rush River Brewing celebrates 20th anniversary

RIVER FALLS – Rush River Brewing Co. is turning 20 and will celebrate the milestone Saturday, April 20 with a party to remember. Co-founder Nick Anderson said he’s “kind of low … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 4/17/24

Members of the River Falls Rotary Club, including Scott Morrissette, Terry McKay and Linda Yde presented the 2024 Burger Battle award to Tarnation Tavern staff.

Tarnation Tavern wins 2024 Burger Battle!

RIVER FALLS – We're excited to announce that this year's winner of the 2024 River Falls Rotary Burger Battle is Tarnation Tavern! This was one of the tightest battles we've ever seen with … more

4/10/24

This map shows where Danish renewable energy company Bigadan had wanted to put an anaerobic digester in the Village of Ellsworth, off County Road C.

Bigadan withdraws permit application for anaerobic digester

Representatives of Bigadan, the company proposing to build an anaerobic digester in Ellsworth, have withdrawn their special use permit application. The project is no more. According to an email … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 4/3/24

Wellhaven is located at 119 Union St. in River Falls.

Wellhaven Senior Living is under new ownership

RIVER FALLS – Wellhaven Senior Living in River Falls will be under new ownership, effective April 1, 2024. The Lutheran Home Association (TLHA) has made the decision to sell Wellhaven in order … more

4/3/24

Ptacek's IGA is located at 1005 Eagle Ridge Drive, Prescott.

Ptaceks Family Market awarded IGA Five Star Honor

PRESCOTT – The Independent Grocers Alliance (IGA) announced that Prescott-based Ptacek’s Family Market has been awarded the IGA Five Star honor for achievement in IGA’s Assessment … more

4/3/24

Kwik Trip announces discontinuation of bagged milk

LA CROSSE – Kwik Trip has made the decision to discontinue the sale of Nature’s Touch bagged milk across all stores beginning in May 2024. While bagged milk has been a part of Kwik … more

4/3/24

Dave & Chery Dintemann celebrate 20 years of owning Johnnie's Bar in River Falls. The bar is a community gathering spot for many.

Luck O’ The Linehan: Dintemanns celebrate 20 years of owning Johnnie’s Bar

RIVER FALLS – According to American folklore, Thomas Jefferson was sitting at the Indian Queen Tavern in Philadelphia one June evening in 1776. With a pint of freshly poured ale resting in one … more

By Greg Peters | 3/20/24

The Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery is located at 232 N. Wallace St. in Ellsworth.

Creamery odor cause has been fixed, official says

ELLSWORTH – Driving through East Ellsworth about two weeks ago, one may have wished they’d lost their sense of smell. A membrane failure with the Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery’s … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 3/20/24

As a result of its writing instrument giveback program, Koozie Group was able to raise $16,541.85 for three local United Way chapters in 2023, with each chapter receiving $5,513.95 apiece. Pictured (from left): Meghan Wipperling, Koozie Group® Human Resources Recruiter; Nicolle Mechelke, Executive Director of United Way of Goodhue, Wabasha & Pierce Counties; Stephanie Kiecker, Koozie Group® Product Lifecycle Manager; and Jill Rivard, United Way Board Member.

Koozie Group raises $5,513.95 for United Way

PIERCE COUNTY – Koozie Group is pleased to announce that it raised $5,513.95 for United Way of Goodhue, Wabasha & Pierce Counties in 2023 as a result of its writing instrument giveback … more

3/20/24

Alexi Schommer followed her dream and opened Ooh Ahh Massage & Spa at 1380 North Acres Road in Prescott.

Ooh Ahh Massage & Spa owner persisted in chasing dreams

PRESCOTT — Alexi Schommer, owner of Ooh Ahh Massage and Spa, was born and raised in Prescott. "My dream was always to open something in Prescott, nowhere else, always something in … more

By Riley Dorau | 3/13/24

Crews are working to prepare the infrastructure for fiber installation in the next construction phases of SwiftCurrent Connect, the fiber-optic internet service powered by PPCS.

PPCS awarded $7.96 million for broadband expansion

ELLSWORTH – On March 7, the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) awarded Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services (PPCS) $7.96 million to fund three projects across St. Croix, Pierce, and … more

3/13/24

For Tucky Bandaranaike, The Arbor at Young Acres is more than just a business - it's a manifestation of a lifelong dream, a testament to the power of passion, perseverance, and the simple joys of sharing a meal with loved ones.

A nomadic family settles down at an orchard oasis

PRESCOTT – Tucky and Rachel Bandaranaike and their Wolfegang, now 4 years old, had been living an unconventional life, traveling the county in an RV. They moved from their home in Orange … more

By Riley Dorau | 3/13/24