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Food pantry looks toward Main Street, improved efficiency

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

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

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

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

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.

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Community prayer vigil in Hudson Sept. 9

Community 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.

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RF 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.

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Taste of Home Cooking Show tickets still available

 Taste 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.

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If you're missing branches on your family tree, UW Archives can help

If 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.

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Rivers 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.

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UW-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.

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Woman who gets the boot, gives the boot

Woman 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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Taste of Home

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.

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Similar accidents claim victims’ lives

Wisconsin News
Two accidents, similar in nature, claim two lives in two days.

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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

Extremely satisfying

The Wildcat cross country teams sure know how to kick off a season.

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Mississippi kite observed at Hawk Ridge in Duluth
A Mississippi kite flew over Hawk Ridge at 1:45 p.m. Wednesday, just the 11th time that the species has been observed at the hawk migration station. The bird appeared to be an adult, but it was extremely high as it … Continue reading
9/2/10
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DNR asks bear hunters not to shoot radio-collared bears
Hunters participating in this fall’s bear hunt, which opens Sept. 1, should avoid shooting radio-collared or ear-tagged animals, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Taking a bear with a radio collar is legal unless the bear is … Continue reading
9/2/10
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Wild rice management
Minnesota has more acres of natural wild rice (Zizania palustris) than any other state in the country. Wild rice has been historically documented in 45 of Minnesota’s 87 counties and in all corners of the state. Anecdotal information suggests an … Continue reading
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When it comes to Twitter, I’m more of a troller than a producer. I think my 52 tweets over two years can attest. Guess I’ve found it to be a better news tool than anything else. Occasionally, I check the … Continue reading
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