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Our advertisements and stories cover an area in west central Wisconsin from Highway 8 south to Menomonie and from Sand Creek west to Clear Lake.

News Updates

Sustainable Yards: Crafting Your Master Plan

In 2021, the Hay River Review ran a four-part series by Douglas Owens-Pike, about how to transform your yard into a more sustainable...

Brook Trout Are in Trouble

Wisconsin’s only native trout species, the brook trout, is in trouble. Learn how you can help.

Federal Farm Programs Open House

Beginning farmers in Barron, Eau Claire, Polk, Chippewa, & Dunn counties are encouraged to attend.

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Past Editions

April 2025

Sugarbush Spotlight, Dallas Cemetery Rescue, Badger Boys and Girls State Program, Ridgeland Civic Club, Mission Restoring Hope, Wheeler...

Mar 26

March 2025

Prairie Farm American Legion Fundraiser, Traditional & Green Skills Event, Brook Trout in Trouble, DNR Seeker Hunting Mentors, Home &...

Feb 26

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Circulation & Distribution

We have a circulation of 2,000. Approximately 1,500 copies are mailed out, either free of charge to households in Prairie Farm, Ridgeland, and Dallas, or to paying subscribers elsewhere. Another 500 copies are placed in newsstands and on business counters throughout our coverage area:

Prairie Farm: River Country Co-op, Sara’s Hometown Market & Deli

Dallas: BP Gas Station

Ridgeland: Post Office (newsstand), Synergy Cooperative Convenience Store

Wheeler: The Grain Bin Butchery & Market, Bridge Stop Gas Station (newsstand)