Komen Foundation stops, restarts funding to Planned Parenthood

Wisconsin News
The Susan G. Komen Foundation drew reaction this week when on Wednesday, Feb. 1, it said it would cut grants to Planned Parenthood used to fund breast-cancer prevention program.

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Gymnastics Club extends its reach

The River Falls Gymnastics Club began leasing space at 151 Hwy. 35, near the Jackelen Auto Body business in March 2011. The club celebrates its one-year anniversary with an expansion.

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On the Job: Beth Ray at Earth Angels Feb. 4

Local singer/songwriter Beth Ray is releasing a new CD, “Kinni River Calling.” It features Ray on vocals, guitar, keyboards, dulcimer and percussion. She is accompanied by local musicians Chris Silver on mandolin and fiddle, Maureen Skelly on fife and Native American flute, Clint Hoover on harmonicas, Clark Thaldorf on bass guitar, and Rachel Knipfer on cello.

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Chippewa logger dies in accident

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A logger was killed Monday, Jan. 30 in Chippewa County when he was hit by a moving log skidder while clearing fallen trees.

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Stoughton plans to increase workforce

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Stoughton Trailers, a company near Madison that makes freight containers and grain haulers, says it will hire 125 more people by the end of June.

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New name for nursing home

Grace Healthcare, 1663 E. Division St., has been renamed Kinnic Health and Rehab.

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City switches from utility commission to advisory board

The City Council decided at its Jan. 24 meeting to dissolve its utility commission and create a utility advisory board.

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Briggs & Stratton announces job cuts

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The Milwaukee-based Briggs & Stratton says it will cut 690 U.S. jobs, and cut 77 more in the Czech Republic due to a falling demand for its lawn-and-garden products.

Kolashinski is new local Edina Realty sales manager

Kim Kolashinski has been named the new sales manager of Edina Realty’s Hudson and River Falls sales offices. Kolashinski takes over duties from Brent Wernlund, who retired after 23 years with Edina Realty.

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Hospital names new ED director

Dr. Thomas Monahan is the new Emergency Department (ED) medical director at the River Falls Area Hospital. He is part of the River Falls Medical Clinic physician group.

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Dick Jonckowski will headline EDC Awards Banquet

Longtime Golden Gopher public address voice Dick Jonckowski will provide the entertainment for St. Croix EDC’s Business of the Year banquet on Thursday, Feb. 16, at Kilkarney Hills, 163 Radio Road in River Falls.

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Remodeling project closes Fairview clinic for one day

Fairview Ellsworth Clinic will close for a day — this Friday, Jan. 27 — for remodeling.

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Cruisermax sells locally, ships globally

Paul Bloodhart’s passion for power sports began as a youngster. The Menomonie native and current River Falls resident, started riding snowmobiles in 1989.

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Mayville announces closing

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The Mayville Products Corporation in Dodge County will close by March 30, leaving 130 people out of work. The firm announced the closing Jan. 18 to state and local officials.

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Students swallow dose of reality

A financial-literacy event Friday, Jan. 13, at the high school included nationally known keynote speaker Chad Foster, as well as activities afterward aimed at teaching students about realistic money management.

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