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    July 6, 2018
    Greg Kraft currently practices his trade in making sculptures with steel, stone, cement and wood. This limestone carving of a buffalo will be one of the featured pieces at the Orange Dragon Gallery in Prescott. Submitted photo
    Woodbury artist featured at gallery in Prescott
    WOODBURY — Greg Kraft, sculptor and member of Artists of Woodbury, will be a featured artist in the summer exhibit at the Orange Dragon...
    community/peopleJuly 6, 2018 - 12:00pm
    The Worthy Grand Matron of the Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star is Brenda Gaulke of River Falls. She is pictured with her husband, Carl. Submitted photo
    Say hello to the Wisconsin Worthy Grand Matron
    The Worthy Grand Matron of the Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star is Brenda Gaulke of River Falls. Gaulke, who beams with enthusiasm,...
    community/peopleJuly 6, 2018 - 7:49am
    July 3, 2018
    The late Nicholas (Nick) Karolides is pictured in 2011. His family shared memories of his life and is planning a celebration of life set for Saturday, July 7. File photo.
    'He blows my mind': Karolides' celebration of life is July 7
    The loved ones of Nicholas (Nick) Karolides are preparing to celebrate his life on July 7. Karolides died "peacefully in his sleep" surrounded...
    community/peopleJuly 3, 2018 - 6:28pm
    June 28, 2018
    Shawn Collins spends his days and nights taking care of his wife Christine who was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's in 2012. The disease has forced both Shawn and Christine to quit their jobs in the medical field as Christine struggled with the effects of Alzheimer's. Sara Tischauser / RiverTown Multimedia
    Alzheimer's changed RF couple's future
    A River Falls couple was planning their future retirement life when they settled on their property out in the country. They had plans of having...
    community/peopleJune 28, 2018 - 7:00pm
    Leslie Dickinson and Rob Mooney sitting together on June 20 after Dickinson donated one of her kidneys to Mooney on June 19. Submitted photo
    Thankful for an 'angel': Woman steps up to donate kidney
    A Pierce County man recently received the unexpected news that a living kidney donor had been found for him and it was someone close by. Prescott...
    community/peopleJune 28, 2018 - 5:00am
    June 20, 2018
    Rhonda Petree, her husband Don Kirkpatrick and their two children, Lillian and Owen, prepare to travel to Estonia to live for a year after Petree received a Fulbright Award this spring. Photo courtesy of Rhonda Petree
    Fulbright Award allows UWRF professor to give her family an international experience
    UW-River Falls professor Rhonda Petree first lived abroad in Kazakhstan in her mid-20’s in 1999. She was a Peace Corps volunteer who taught...
    community/peopleJune 20, 2018 - 8:50pm
    June 13, 2018
    John Hughes with his daughter Mary in the Octagon House garden. Learn about the Moffat-Hughes family during the June 17 Fathers Day Tour at the Octagon House Museum. Submitted photo
    Free Fathers Day tours for dad at Hudson's Octagon House
    The St. Croix County Historical Society will offer a Fathers Day special on tours at the Octagon House Museum, in Hudson, from 11 a.m. to 4...
    community/peopleJune 13, 2018 - 5:17pm
    June 10, 2018
    Former Museum Director Kim Bennewitz (left) welcomes new Director Leila Albert (right) to the Octagon House Museum. Submitted photo
    SCCHS welcomes new director
    While it is the St. Croix County Historical Society's mission to collect and preserve historic information and artifacts, and to promote interest...
    community/peopleJune 10, 2018 - 2:00pm
    June 3, 2018
    Terry Pechacek, of River Falls, said when he went in for a routine colonoscopy he wasn't expecting to find out he had cancer as he was having no health problems at the time. Now, he tells everyone to make sure they get their routine screenings. Sara Tischauser / RiverTown Multimedia
    Cancer battle made easier by local treatment options
    Cancer: a six-letter word, that means something different to so many people. For those who have survived cancer, the word has taken on a whole...
    community/peopleJune 3, 2018 - 11:22am
    May 22, 2018
    Pictured are Kyle Haugen, District Governor for Rotary 5960 district, presenting an award to Heather Logelin, President of the River Falls Rotary Club. The River Falls Rotary Club was recognized for their work in youth services at a recent district meeting. Submitted photo
    River Falls Rotary honored for youth work
    On Friday, April 20, Rotarians from District 5960, which covers the southeast and east metro Minnesota and western Wisconsin, met at the District...
    community/peopleMay 22, 2018 - 5:00am
    May 21, 2018
    Tanya Misselt
    New library director 'thrilled' to serve community
    Tanya Misselt is jumping into preparations to start her new role as River Falls Public Library Director next month. "On both a professional and...
    community/peopleMay 21, 2018 - 5:00am
    May 16, 2018
    Pictured are Deb Dawson, CEO of African Soul, American Heart and some of the students who attend St. Noa’s boarding school in Uganda. Submitted photo
    Learn about education efforts in South Sudan
    On Tuesday, May 29, Deb Dawson, CEO of African Soul, American Heart will be the guest speaker at the River Falls Rotary Club meeting. Dawson...
    community/peopleMay 16, 2018 - 4:44pm
    May 14, 2018
    Meteorologist Paul Douglas signs books at an event held in April. He speaks about climate change from a faith perspective. Submitted photo
    A conservative climate change speaker
    Dave Ostendorf had been aware of Meteorologist Paul Douglas for a long time. "He's a pretty well-known figure up here," Ostendorf said. "I thought,...
    community/peopleMay 14, 2018 - 5:00am
    May 11, 2018
    Nancy Miller is shown after receiving the Wisconsin Library of the Year award on velar if the River Falls Public Library. Miller said she’s now ready to retire and pass the baton to a new director. Submitted photos.
    'It's time for somebody else to take the reins'
    Nancy Miller walked in to the River Falls Public Library in 1982 and asked the Librarian, Edith Bartosh, if she could do her practicum there....
    community/peopleMay 11, 2018 - 5:00am
    May 8, 2018
    Kristy Strain is shown after receiving the 2018 UW-River Falls Chancellors Award. Submitted photo
    'It's a very emotional process': Chancellor’s Award winner discusses hospice volunteer work
    UW-River Falls student Kristy Strain had volunteered to help with dementia patients at Hudson Hospital in the past. Later, she wanted to continue...
    community/peopleMay 8, 2018 - 7:49am
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