Food pantry looks toward Main Street, improved efficiency
After looking for years and preparing for months, the River Falls Community Food Pantry soon moves out of Ezekiel Lutheran Church and into the downtown space at 222 N. Main St., behind Bo Jon’s Flowers.
Cats learn from their mistakes
It didn’t take long for the first-time starters on the Wildcat football team to learn how fast the varsity game can be.
Get to know Westside’s new principal
Phil Pfuehler photo Rita Humbert brings three decades’ worth of teaching and administrative experience as she quickly assumes the role of Westside Elementary School acting principal. She was born and raised in Altoona.
A glimpse into guide dogs; local family works with one, trains another
Debbie Griffin photo The Johnsons consider it special that September is National Guide Dog month. They soon finish training their puppy pupil. In front are Jordan with guide dog Mikey, Sally with leader dog-in-training Takk, and Dave standing in back.
Big boost for Habitat ReStore
The Otto Bremer Foundation presented a $40,000 check recently to the St. Croix Valley Habitat for Humanity to go toward the ReStore in New Richmond, a discount home-improvement store the organization opened this year.
RELATED CONTENTCommunity prayer vigil in Hudson Sept. 9
Women United for Liberty (WU4L) plans a community wide prayer vigil Thursday, Sept. 9, at 6:30 p.m. in front of the St. Croix County Government Center.
RELATED CONTENTRF School District gears up for referendum
At its Sept. 20 regular meeting, the school board will take up the topic of a levy referendum, possibly for spring, that basically makes upgrades and improvements for all the local public schools so they remain functional for 30-40 years.
RELATED CONTENTTaste of Home Cooking Show tickets still available
The annual "Taste of Home" cooking school presentation is on Wednesday, Sept. 8, beginning at 5 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m., at Hudson High School, 1501 Vine Street.
RELATED CONTENTIf you're missing branches on your family tree, UW Archives can help
Kathryn Otto, new archivist at UW-River Falls, is inviting the community to free classes for those interested in learning about the archives, doing historical research, or seeking ancestors.
RELATED CONTENTRivers Cancer Center offers cancer education & support meetings
The Rivers Cancer Center will be hosting support and educational gatherings to adults facing cancer, as well as friends and family who want to learn more and connect with others on this unexpected journey.
RELATED CONTENTUW-RF football coach O’Grady says 2010 season will be his last
UW-River Falls football head coach John O’Grady informed his team after practice Monday evening that he will retire at the end of the 2010 season. The Falcons left Tuesday morning for their 2010 season opener Thursday at Ohio Northern University in Ada, Ohio.
RELATED CONTENTWoman who gets the boot, gives the boot
A 22-year-old woman from Minnesota who claims she’s homeless got into a row at Boomer’s Bar downtown after midnight Monday. She was kicked out, then went after the same man she was fighting with in the bar. She allegedly attacked him at closing when he left. Ignoring the woman’s grabbing and punches, the man walked straight toward a patrol officer and asked for help.
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Obama to visit Wisconsin on Labor Day
Wisconsin News
For the third time in just over two months, President Obama is planning a visit to southeast Wisconsin.
Similar accidents claim victims’ lives
Wisconsin News
Two accidents, similar in nature, claim two lives in two days.
State sweeps for illegal aliens
Wisconsin News
A roundup of criminal illegal aliens across the Midwest resulted in two dozen behind bars in Wisconsin.
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Editorial: School opens; time to review safety procedures
The River Falls School District resumed classes Wednesday, Sept. 1, and it means a time of adjustment — not only for students and parents but all citizens.
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Extremely satisfying
The Wildcat cross country teams sure know how to kick off a season.
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