Birth of a party: Libertarians say come join us
Are you frustrated during elections that there’s no real choice besides voting Republican or Democrat?River Falls Journal, 03/01/2013
River Falls school officials try to sway education spending debate
As the River Falls School District works on its own budget, one is being proposed for Wisconsin that includes how much schools can spend for the 2013-14 year.River Falls Journal, 02/28/2013
Rhoades appointed to head state department
MADISON -– Gov. Scott Walker received Dennis G. Smith’s resignation letter on Friday, Feb. 22, and appointed Department of Health Services (DHS) Deputy Secretary Kitty Rhoades as the new secretary. Rhoades, from Hudson, served in the state Assembly from 1999 until retiring in 2010.River Falls Journal, 02/22/2013
Feb. 21, 2013: River Falls police investigate death of young man
A 911 emergency call brought the River Falls Ambulance to a rental house at 122 ½ W. Cascade Ave. after 2 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19. There, an unresponsive 23-year-old man was found. Efforts to revive him were unsuccessful.River Falls Journal, 02/21/2013
Greenwood sure knows how to party
Greenwood Elementary School is steeped in tradition. Except for the River Falls Academy, it’s the oldest local school building, turning 58 this year. Greenwood is also known for its annual winter carnival, one that goes back to around 1970 -- more than 40 years ago. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday, Feb. 23, it’s time again for the games to begin as the 2013 school carnival is held.River Falls Journal, 02/21/2013
Rather than escape, home intruder finds lure of a soft couch simply irresistible
A 22-year-old UW-River Falls student allegedly broke into a house in the 500 block of East Cedar Street before 2 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 17. He wore no coat or shoes, and allegedly had left the furnishing of the living room in disarray before being confronted by the occupant. The young man allegedly could only give his first name, "David." Ordered to leave the house, the man started to do so, but then plopped on the couch and tried to curl up. Told again that he had to go, the man allegedly replied, "But I'm David."River Falls Journal, 02/18/2013
River Falls school board to question consultant candidates
Friday afternoon, Feb. 15, the school board will interview three consulting firms before deciding on one that will assist in the search for a new school district superintendent. The meeting starts at 1:30 p.m. in the district's central office, 852 E. Division St.River Falls Journal, 02/15/2013
River Falls benefit to be held for premature baby
The loving package came very early as a tiny delivery. Since then and for the foreseeable future, there’s much care and expense needed to make sure baby Nellie Koester grows to be a healthy child.River Falls Journal, 02/15/2013
As the World Turns: Hit-and-run driver claims to wake to a crash; playacting poke bloodies boyfriend; disorderly man declares he'll ruin cops' careers, then cries for mom
If you want a job that has variety, the unexpected, even the bizarre, apply to be a River Falls police officer. Sunday morning, Feb. 10, an officer brought in and later arrested a 24-year-old Fairmont, Minn., man for hit-and-run, reckless driving endangering safety, drug paraphernalia possession and driving without a valid license. The suspect allegedly tailgated, bumped and then crashed into another driver in the area of West Division and Winter streets.River Falls Journal, 02/12/2013
River Falls again recognized as a Wisconsin Bird City
City of River Falls has been recognized as a Bird City for 2013 at the Sustained Flight Level for the third year. Modeled on the “Tree City USA” program, Bird City Wisconsin developed 22 criteria across five categories, including habitat creation and protection, community forest management, limiting hazards, public education, and recognizing International Migratory Bird Day.River Falls Journal, 02/08/2013
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