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Community prayer vigil in Hudson Sept. 9

Community prayer vigil in Hudson Sept. 9

Women United for Liberty (WU4L) plans a community wide prayer vigil Thursday, Sept. 9, at 6:30 p.m. in front of the St. Croix County Government Center.

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Autumn Church Events

Autumn Church Events

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Big boost for Habitat ReStore

Big boost for Habitat ReStore

The Otto Bremer Foundation presented a $40,000 check recently to the St. Croix Valley Habitat for Humanity to go toward the ReStore in New Richmond, a discount home-improvement store the organization opened this year.

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Food pantry looks toward Main Street, improved efficiency

Food pantry looks toward Main Street, improved efficiency

After looking for years and preparing for months, the River Falls Community Food Pantry soon moves out of Ezekiel Lutheran Church and into the downtown space at 222 N. Main St., behind Bo Jon’s Flowers.

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Miracle fundraisers

Miracle fundraisers

Jim and Joyce Jackman of River Falls are the grandparents of these four youngsters, three of whom, along with other participants in Litchfield, Minn., took part in the MiracleKids Thriathlon held last month in Chanhassen, Minn. The group raised $10,000 for the Miracles of Mitch Foundation, which serves families with a child battling cancer in a Minnesota hospital. With the exception of Garrison Jackman, in center foreground, his older sisters and brother who took part are, from left to right: Sydney, Ariana and Kal Jackman.

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If you're missing branches on your family tree, UW Archives can help

If you're missing branches on your family tree, UW Archives can help

Kathryn Otto, new archivist at UW-River Falls, is inviting the community to free classes for those interested in learning about the archives, doing historical research, or seeking ancestors.

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Dedication for Salem Lutheran Cemetery Sept. 12

Dedication for Salem Lutheran Cemetery Sept. 12

The "Friends of Salem Church" invite the community to attend the dedication of the Salem Lutheran Cemetery on Sunday, Sept. 12, beginning at 2 p.m. and officiated by Pastor John Sutherland.

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Taste of Home Cooking Show tickets still available

 Taste of Home Cooking Show tickets still available

The annual "Taste of Home" cooking school presentation is on Wednesday, Sept. 8, beginning at 5 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m., at Hudson High School, 1501 Vine Street.

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Literacy Day event at the library Sept. 8

Wisconsin Literacy and its member agencies kick off the annual 1200 Tutors in 12 Weeks campaign on International Literacy Day, Wednesday, Sept. 8. Sponsored by Verizon and Alliant Energy Foundation, the campaign aims to recruit and train 1,200 new volunteer literacy tutors across the state.

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Volunteers needed for therapeutic riding

Volunteers needed for therapeutic riding

Walk On Therapeutic Riding is in need of volunteers for side walkers and horse leaders.

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A glimpse into guide dogs; local family works with one, trains another

A glimpse into guide dogs; local family works with one, trains another

Debbie Griffin photo The Johnsons consider it special that September is National Guide Dog month. They soon finish training their puppy pupil. In front are Jordan with guide dog Mikey, Sally with leader dog-in-training Takk, and Dave standing in back.

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Feel like acting? RFCT needs you!

Feel like acting? RFCT needs you!

River Falls Community Theatre is seeking four men and four women for the full-length comedy/farce production, "Dilemmas at Dinner."

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Book Report: Two poets’ work in the spotlight

One of the many attributes of Wisconsin’s Thomas R. Smith that attracts me to his poetry is his reverence for past writers, some of them almost forgotten, like John Clare (1793-1864), who was probably driven mad by England’s Enclosure Act of 1809.

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Church Euchre group begins

The St. Bridget Afternoon Euchre Group will begin a new year, September through May, at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2, at the church in the Garden View Room, and continue meeting the first Thursday of each month. All area women of any denomination are invited to attend. For more information, call Janet Huppert at 715-425-6097.

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First aid kits lead to learning about leadership

First aid kits lead to learning about leadership

“The Eagle Badge is the highest rank in Boy Scouts,” began 17-year-old Mikhail Ballard of the town of Troy, who explained why he accepted the challenge to obtain the coveted badge.

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