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Art Beat: Member Show is open through July 31
2+ hour, 4+ min ago (407+ words) RIVER FALLS " The Third Annual Member Show opened June 18 and will run through July 31. This show features 20 talented artists: Carolina and Frank Downs, Rachael Hovland, Cheryl Maplethorpe, Carol " For the joy of sheer color, visit the corner where Cudd's vase…...
From the editor's desk: No place like home
2+ hour, 26+ min ago (191+ words) Thank you to my coworker, the amazing and capable Andrew Harrington, for holding down the fort while I was out of town last week. I know everything is in good hands with Andrew at the helm. I got it in…...
Veteran leadership and youth energy proving to be perfect formula for Hawks
2+ hour, 34+ min ago (520+ words) SPRING VALLEY " As the early August postseason draws nearer by the day, each St. Croix Valley Baseball League team is looking to find something they can rely on to get wins. For some it is a deep pitching rotation. For…...
Home again: Country singer, UW-RF grad Hailey James to headline River Falls Days July 9
1+ hour, 56+ min ago (655+ words) RIVER FALLS " Hailey James was 14 years old when she heard'something on the radio that set her on'her'life's'path.'James always loved to sing but never'thought'she would go anywhere with it.' "I feel like I had an aha moment'when I heard Carrie…...
Shots from the Hip: MBC has high football expectations
2+ hour, 38+ min ago (132+ words) Preseason football expectations are already high for the Middle Border Conference. While the official Wisconsin high school football rankings won't be released until August, Travis Wilson of Bound " Head'Football Coach Jordan Hansen and his team will have a new opponent…...
Ask Andrew: Dealing with the paradox of summer relaxation
2+ hour, 31+ min ago (354+ words) All year long it feels like the great people of Wisconsin are counting down the days until summer. The hot weather, getting out on the water and the many summer festivals and events make the season worth the wait. Lucky…...
Pierce County tourism generates $67. 3 million
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (325+ words) ELLSWORTH " The Wisconsin Department of Tourism released 2025 economic impact data showing Pierce County tourism generated $67. 3 million in economic impact, an increase of 3. 6 percent over the previous year. Statewide, Wisconsin tourism generated a record $27 billion in economic impact in 2025. The highest-ever…...
Senior Gathering Place Activities: June 24-July 3
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (343+ words) PRESCOTT " I know summer has officially started but personally I don't miss heat and humidity, mostly humidity! These temperatures in the 70s and the sunny skies are just fine with me. I'm sure my " Wednesday, June 24: Come and enjoy a game…...
Soulful, bluesy Americana hits Music in the Park
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (78+ words) River Falls Music in the " River Falls'Music in'the'Park'presents'Little Wing'from 7-9 p. m. Thursday, July 2 at Veterans Park (1 N. Main St. , River Falls). Submitted by Denny Cooper PHS applauds Trimester 3 Honor Roll students Falcon Futures: Internship with barbershop chorus strikes a chord for UW-River Falls…...
EPL hosts Meet the Artist Reception for "Echoes of the Moment
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (437+ words) ELLSWORTH " The Ellsworth Public Library invites the community to a Meet the Artist Reception featuring local artist Carol Nelson Pruchnofski from 5: 30-6: 30 p. m. Tuesday, June 30. The free event offers visitors an opportunity to meet the artist, explore her exhibit, Echoes of the…...