RF marathon dedicated to the man who couldn’t do Boston’s run
Steve Schroeder was conflicted. The 70-year-old town of Kinnickinnic man could run his fifth straight Boston Marathon or chair the River Falls School District advisory committee that recommends the next superintendent.River Falls Journal, 04/29/2013
Rally supporters make statement, demand change
It could be a long night, but shedding light on one of society’s dark, ugly problems makes it seem worth the time and effort.River Falls Journal, 04/24/2013
Shoplifter seemed most concerned about smelling good
A 24-year-old Coon Rapids, Minn., man was stopped after he tried walking out of Dick's Fresh Market, 1121 S. Main St., last Thursday afternoon, April 18, without paying for a bottle of aftershave. The container of Afta allegedly was in his hand. A clerk called River Falls police. Back inside the store, it was found the man also had an unpaid four-pack of Ivory soap inside his coat.River Falls Journal, 04/23/2013
Local education zips across the globe and back
Some classes in River Falls next school year will have student teachers representing an ancient culture and the most populated country in the world.River Falls Journal, 04/19/2013
RF police try to find those responsible for rash of auto break-ins
A half-dozen vehicles parked in the Heritage Park lot, 200 block of West Maple Street, had either windows or windshields smashed overnight Tuesday into early Wednesday morning, April 16-17. Miscellaneous personal items visible inside, such as jacket, cellphone, cellphone charger cord, key and more, were also stolen. No one's been caught.River Falls Journal, 04/19/2013
Restaurant firing goes ballistic
A manager and the employee he fired ended up in combat outside Copper Kettle restaurant, 1005 S. Main St., after 6 p.m. Saturday, April 13. After the fighting was done, the manager’s pickup truck had been vandalized by the fired employee. Both men were given municipal citations for their actions.River Falls Journal, 04/17/2013
New blood replenishes ranks of RFFD
A class of 15 began training to become full-fledged members of the River Falls Fire Department last month. Those recruits, who finished a screening process, boosted RFFD’s roster to about 55 members.River Falls Journal, 04/15/2013
UPDATE: Body of River Falls man believed to be recovered
River Falls police were notified Saturday night, April 13, that law enforcement authorities in Emery County of southeastern Utah believe they have found the body of Donovan Alexander Campbell, 19, of River Falls. Police Chief Roger Leque says that next of kin have been notified. Campbell has been reported missing by his mother since April 5.River Falls Journal, 04/13/2013
Schaffhausen murder trial could go to jury by Tuesday
HUDSON – The trial to determine the sanity of Aaron Schaffhausen in the murder of his three daughters in River Falls last July could be in the hands of the jury by Tuesday, April 16.River Falls Journal, 04/12/2013
River Falls Eco Village dedicated
A crowd of about 100 turned out for the Sunday afternoon, April 7, dedication of the Eco Village in River Falls, 114 S. Apollo Road. Phase One of the Eco Village, four twin homes, is nearly completed and the homeowners will soon be moving in. Two more phases will be completed for this St. Croix Valley Habitat for Humanity environmental home building project by the end of 2014.River Falls Journal, 04/08/2013
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