Pain or gain, the bar crawl cometh
The news of a River Falls Bar Crawl -- about to happen for the fourth year in a row -- climbed to a higher profile as people mentioned in recent public meetings that neither the city nor the chamber host, organize or sanction the event. The event happens noon-7 p.m. Saturday, April 13, along Main Street. It involves about 15 downtown businesses including 12 bars.River Falls Journal, 04/08/2013
River Falls salon offers hair, hearing help
Andrew Gott opened a salon on 703A N. Main St. two weeks ago offering what many people might see as an unusual combination of services: Haircuts and coloring, as well as free hearing tests and customized hearing aids.River Falls Journal, 04/04/2013
Riverwalk makes new room for old stuff
Riverwalk Art and Antiques opened Monday its second expansion since starting in July 2011, adding 600 square feet of space to its lower-level retail area inside the building at 127 N. Main St.River Falls Journal, 04/03/2013
Jump into Relay fun, support
The Relay for Life of Pierce County starts 6 p.m. Friday, April 5, and ends 8 a.m. Saturday, April 6, at the high school, and each year hundreds of people pour into the River Falls High School each year to walk, talk, play, eat and otherwise participate.River Falls Journal, 04/03/2013
Black tie affair fills backpacks and stomachs
The formal-looking invitation contains no typos and specifically says: “Your absence is requested.”River Falls Journal, 04/01/2013
Bluegrass festival targets locals, tourists
The River Falls Chamber of Commerce will present the 3rd annual Bluegrass and Roots Music Festival April 5-7. It includes at least a dozen artists playing 14 different venues, with many free performances throughout the weekend.River Falls Journal, 04/01/2013
Fake crash creates sobering reminder
Spring brings for teens thoughts of prom, graduation, summer vacation, parties -- and every three years, a convincing mock-car crash.River Falls Journal, 03/29/2013
New building brings tenant, more possibilities
While signs of the spring season come slowly, a new building on North Main Street has sprung up fast on the site between 703 and 707 N. Main Street.River Falls Journal, 03/28/2013
Council decides: Sculpture stays, hardware goes
The City Council approved some spending Tuesday night but drew the line at paying an estimated $7,000-$10,000 to move the Veterans Park sculpture from its current location to City Hall near the flag poles.River Falls Journal, 03/27/2013
Utility director brings energy expertise home
Kevin Westhuis started March 4 as the new director of the River Falls Municipal Utility and said last week he’s excited about the job and about moving back to his native state from Colorado.River Falls Journal, 03/22/2013
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