š± See whatās changing along Prescottās riverfront and Magee Park trails
Prescott, Wisconsin Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning to you Prescott! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- See whatās changing along Prescottās riverfront and Magee Park trails
- How a Prescott program could keep more struggling teens close to home
- When and where Prescottās Pirates open their WBA playoff run
Also on today's calendar: PokƩmon Trade & Play and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Hazy sunshine, with a high of 84 and low of 61 degrees.
- Friday: Humid with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 81, low: 57.
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 84 and low of 63 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. New historic signs will line Prescott's riverfront (piercecountyjournal.news) ā New historic and wayfinding signs are coming to Prescottās riverfront and parks after recent city council approval, including interpretive history panels and a refreshed downtown directory for boaters and visitors. The council also backed upgrades to the Magee Park Bike Skills Course, adding new beginner-to-advanced routes, a trail connection, and landscaping aimed at improving safety, maintenance, and overall park appeal. 
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2. Northwest Journey wants to expand Prescott program (piercecountyjournal.news) ā Prescott families may soon see expanded mental health day-treatment options as Northwest Journey asks the Prescott School Board to let its local program serve teens ages 14ā17 at its Malone Intermediate School site. Staff described rising referrals for suicidal or self-harming youth, outlined strict safety protocols, and said the proposal could return for board action in August, alongside updates on the new Riverās Edge Virtual Academy. Ā Ā Ā
3. Everything to know ahead of the WBA playoffs (piercecountyjournal.news) ā Prescottās Pirates are playoff-bound, heading to the Chippewa Falls Regional after a strong 9ā5 league season that placed them fourth in an 11-team field. Theyāll open against Hayward at 1 p.m. Saturday in a three-team pool that also includes perennial power Tilden, with all seven Pierce County WBA teams chasing spots in their respective State Championship brackets. Ā Ā Ā
4. James 'Jim' Lewis Dodge ā KDWA 1460 AM & FM 97.7 (kdwa.com) ā Longtime Prescott resident James āJimā Lewis Dodge, 74, has passed away, with services handled by OāConnell Family Funeral Home in Prescott. A 3M factory worker, devoted father and grandfather, and local musician known as āThe Reverend Dodge,ā he leaves a legacy of family-centered living and memorable performances across Prescott and the Twin Cities. Ā Ā Ā
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Upcoming Events in
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ā Featured events ā
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Reading with a Ranger ā Mississippi Park Connection ā
Prescott Public Library, 800 Borner St N, Prescott
10:00 am
Friday August 7
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Other local events
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City Council Meeting ā
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6:00 pm -
2026 Partisan Primary Election ā
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7:00 am -
PokĆ©mon Trade & Play ā
Prescott Public Library, 800 Borner St N, Prescott
4:00 pm -
Parks and Public Works Committee ā
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5:00 pm -
Gentle Yoga ā
Prescott Public Library, 800 Borner St N, Prescott
9:00 am -
Music in the Park-Prescott ā
Freedom Park, 200 Monroe St, Prescott
6:00 pm -
Gentle Yoga ā
Prescott Public Library, 800 Borner St N, Prescott
9:00 am
Monday August 10
Tuesday August 11
Thursday August 13
Monday August 17
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Monday August 24
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š Events Nearby
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Walk-In Nail Trims
Discover Hudson Angel's Pet World 105 2nd St Hudson, WI, 54016
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Hudson Job Fair 2026 ā
Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau Hudson High School 1501 Vine St.
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Thursday at CURRENT is our Ribeye Special For only $28!
Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau Current 3291 St. Croix Trail S. Afton, MN,55001
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Weitkamp Park - Villages of River Ridge ā
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4:00 pm
Thursday August 6
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Now's the time for hunters hoping to participate in the 2026 gun deer hunt for hunters with disabilities to contact and confirm their hunting location with a hunt sponsor before Sept.
15, 2026. Sponsors have enrolled nearly 70,000 acres of land across 47 counties for this year's hunt taking place Oct. 3-11, 2026. Some propertiesā¦ (Nextdoor )
- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in River Falls. Apply here.
- Harvard Maintenance, Inc. posted a job opening for Weekend Cleaner - Janitorial Services (Hudson, WI - 21737) in Hudson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Prescott here.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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