Pierce County Board member takes issue with way sanitarian handled farming complaint
ELLSWORTH - The Public Health Department overstepped its bounds by becoming involved in a complaint regarding a farm operation, said Pierce County Board member Bill Schroeder, Hager City.
'Chain of Hearts' campaign underway at WESTconsin
WESTconsin Credit Union is hosting a "February Chain of Hearts" campaign to help sick and injured children.
Council privy to officer's award, outburst over utility bonuses
Like unmatched bookends, a commendation for a member of the city's police force and an angry discussion about bonuses for utility employees began and ended items addressed by the City Council Tuesday night.
Grant helps public health's fight against birth defects
A $5,000 grant has been awarded to the Pierce County Public Health Department for an awareness effort about folic acid's effectiveness in preventing birth defects.
Dow's proposal gets 'stamp of approval'
Did you ever feel driven to sit down with a piece of paper and tell an elected official exactly what you wanted them to do for you?
House blaze forces family outside
A fire in the middle of the night chased a family from its home. Kind neighbors provided temporary shelter.
Forum set for hot mayor's race
City voters will have a chance to question the four candidates for mayor at a forum Monday from 7-8:30 p.m. at the high school library.
Library: Stop in on Sunday
People wanting longer hours at the public library have their wishes answered.
New study reveals shortage of affordable housing in River Falls
A 2-year housing study identified potential homebuyers with incomes at or below $50,000 annually and UW-River Falls students who want to live off campus as having the greatest need for affordable housing in the city limits.
Not a 'small world after all'
Think about the things that really mean something to you - maybe a postcard from a special vacation, a family photograph, a good luck charm.
Emphasis on education, 4-H, music, drama make up Baumann's award-winning profile
"I may not know exactly what I want to do in the future, but I am appreciative of the education I've received here. The people of River Falls are very, very supportive of education," said Mike Baumann, a senior at River Falls High School.
MOPS group welcomes new members
At their first meeting on Jan. 11, the hallways at First Covenant Church echoed with the sounds of young children.
Volunteer opportunities available in Pierce/St. Croix
Community Action of St. Croix and Pierce Positive of Pierce County have joined together to partner with the Community Volunteer Service of the St. Croix Valley area to sponsor a volunteer referral service for residents of Pierce, Polk and St. Croix counties.
Pierce Co. Board adopts law to regulate tattoo parlors
ELLSWORTH - The Pierce County Board adopted an ordinance Tuesday night that will allow the county to regulate, inspect and license tattoo parlors.
Totals up for helping army and its scores of volunteers
People in River Falls and the surrounding area continue their generous ways.
Chancellor's search: list narrows
A local committee has trimmed the number of applicants to succeed UW-River Falls Chancellor Gary Thibodeau to less than 10.
Teen thieves caught after fleeing to campus
Two St. Paul boys, ages 15 and 16, were captured last Friday afternoon after ramming a squad car with their stolen vehicle. Patrol officer Greg Lotze was injured in the collision, though he assisted with the capture.
A roof over our heads:
Psychologists know it and now so do members of the City Council.
Suicide victim was murder suspect
NEW RICHMOND - The victim of an apparent suicide Thursday was a suspect in the shooting death of a 17-year-old Turtle Lake High School student last August.
Thibodeau: On the road to recovery, retirement
In one respect, UW-River Falls Chancellor Gary Thibodeau has beaten the odds.
River Falls chamber director resigns
"I've really grown attached to River Falls. Working in this community has been wonderful. It is especially great to know how involved its citizens want to be," said Tricia Hinckley, director of the River Falls Area Chamber of Commerce.
Troy property owner asks court to reverse town zoning decision
A woman who owns 120 acres in the town of Troy and the men who want to buy the land have filed a lawsuit asking a St. Croix County judge to overturn a Town Board zoning decision.
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