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Superintendent’s column: September Success

I am happy to report that the first weeks of school have been filled with excitement. The beginning of a school year is a time for students and teachers to establish a focused learning culture, …
UW-River Falls Bahareh Hassanpour, assistant professor of environmental science and environmental engineering.

UWRF professors awarded National Science Foundation grant to study carbon and nitrogen cycling

RIVER FALLS – Two University of Wisconsin-River Falls faculty have been awarded a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to study carbon and nitrogen cycling in agricultural soils to …

UW-River Falls highlighted in 2024 Sustainable Campus Index

RIVER FALLS – The University of Wisconsin-River Falls has received international recognition for its continued, ongoing dedication to invest in efforts related to sustainability that have …

Prescott CC approves $1.9 million DNR grant and bond issuance for Well 3 project

At the Sept. 9 Prescott City Council meeting, Council President Dar Hintz stepped in for absent Mayor Robert Daugherty who was on vacation, as City Administrator Matt Wolf addressed the Council. …
Crime

MN man arrested decade after RF stalking complaint

Shane E. Wisniewski
A Minnesota man wanted for over a decade in a town of River Falls stalking/domestic abuse case was arrested by Pierce Couty Sheriff’s Office Aug. 16. Shane Eugene Wisniewski, 49, …
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Business

715 Steer & Beer reopens with new menu and atmosphere after 2023 fire

After a fire broke out at the 715 Steer & Beer months ago, they are back open for business.

ELLSWORTH — The 715 Steer & Beer is back in business after a June 1, 2023 fire tore through the building. It took a lot of hard work, but owner Josh Rhy said they are back open and have …

Government

Ellsworth Board approves parking violation fine increase

The Ellsworth Village Board on Sept. 9 approved an ordinance increasing from $10 to $40 the fine for parking violations. Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer Brad Roy said the $10 fine “is not …

Community News
Obituaries
Dr. Richard 'Zeke' Wells
Dr. Richard (“Zeke”) LeRoy Wells, age 91, passed away peacefully with his two daughters, Sarah and Karen by his side, on Aug. 18, 2024. Richard was the youngest son of four children, to …
Patricia Wiff
Patricia M. Wiff was born in Baldwin, Wis. on Aug. 12, 1939, to Guy and Alice (Klein) Wiff. She was raised on the family farm outside of Martell where she attended the Martell School – a …
Joyce Kendall
Joyce Ann Kendall 85, of Elmwood, died Sunday Aug. 25, 2024, at the Spring Valley Health & Rehab Center in Spring Valley. Joyce was born Sept. 4, 1938, to Elmer and Nora (Schutz) Holcomb in …
Marlene Salemie
Marlene Clara Salemie, 88 of North Branch, Minn., peacefully passed away Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024 at United Hospital in St. Paul with her children by her side. A private family service has been …
Ronald Getzie
A Life Well Lived. It is with heavy hearts that the Getzie family announces the passing of Ronald Getzie, Ronald was born on May 25, 1935, in Chippewa Falls, Wis., to William and Luella …
Local sports

SV volleyball’s confident play leads to early season wins

Addison Neidermyer and Evah Butts attempt a block during a win over Clear Lake at the Baldwin-Woodville quad Sept. 12.
BALDWIN — Spring Valley volleyball is off to a strong start this season, and as the 2023 Dunn-St. Croix Conference champions with an 8-0 record in conference play, the Cardinals are well on …

Shots from the hip: Girls golf, football off to phenomenal start

Friday night’s lightning strike touchdown from Teddy Bernick to Kobe Russell on the first play from scrimmage proved to be a precursor for what followed for the next 40 minutes. The …
With the onset of another school year and the kickoff of the fall sports season, it might be a good time to ponder behavior at school athletic events from the perspective of game officials. Since I …
EAU CLAIRE — Prescott is now six-for-six in Middle Border Conference events on the year, heading to the Princeton Valley Golf Club in Eau Claire and winning by 18 strokes over second place …
Football Prescott’s absolute dominance continued Friday, picking up a 49-0 win over Osceola. Now sitting at 4-0 overall and 2-0 in conference play, the squad has allowed just 30 points on …
The Elmwood/Plum City trap shooting team is entering the fall season with high expectations, as the team has a strong history and the willingness to improve. EPC has 15 student-athletes on the …
Education
ECSD Supt. Brian Nadeau

Superintendent’s column: Construction ahead of schedule

I am excited to provide you with an update on our referendum projects! We have entered our final phase of design for both the middle and high school projects. At the high school, we are creating a …

Features
Ellsworth second-grader Georgia Jones was crowned National American Miss Wisconsin Princess in August. Next she is on to the national competition in November.

A future Miss USA in the making: Miss Georgia Jones

ELLSWORTH – Ellsworth is home to one ambitious second grader, a Miss USA in the making, if she has anything to say about it. Six-year-old Georgia Jones, the daughter of Sarah and Robert …

Opinion

From the editor's desk: The Wisconsin Goodbye

Have you ever heard of the term “the Minnesota Goodbye?” It should also be called the Wisconsin Goodbye, because it’s just as prevalent here and I honestly cannot stand it. …

Woodworking again: The fabulous 'fifth quarter'

I’ve been turning stomachs lately during conversations about food favorites on my dining list. People say stuff like “ugh,” and “uff-da,’’ and …

Sen. Jeff Smith: In vitro fertilization, family and politics

Raising children is expensive, and solving infertility can be a fortune. Couples trying to conceive experience the joy of a positive pregnancy test and the horrendous heartbreak of miscarriage. …
Web Extras
One Woman's Path to Finding Treatment for Narcolepsy
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Innovative activation captures pet energy to raise awareness of renewable electricity
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These 22 conservation-minded presidents preserved the most national park land
Lawn Love shares the 22 U.S. presidents most passionate about national park preservation.
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Teachers vs. inflation: 83% struggling to afford essential back-to-school supplies in 2024
Study.com examines the effect of rising costs and flat salaries on teachers struggling to support their classrooms in 2024.