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Letter: Their legacy will live on

Two outstanding River Falls educators will be retiring at the end of this school year: Superintendent Tom Westerhaus and High School Principal Elaine Baumann. We feel it is impressive that their ongoing legacy to the community will include contributions to the community educational foundation, FORWARD.

Wood Working: Fate of the world a matter of territorial perspective

Wood Working: Fate of the world a matter of territorial perspective

The Atlantic Monthly is now 156 years old and still hanging in there. Little wonder.

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Letter: Crash demo made powerful impact on students, all of us

On May 7 we experienced a multi-vehicle (mock) crash on Cemetery Road. A thousand of us watched as ambulances from River Falls, Baldwin and Prescott, along with the LifeLink helicopter, fire trucks and multiple police cars did what they do best. We saw EMS professionals, SOS students, school staff and community members all fighting to save lives.

Editorial: Hang on so those wheels keep on turning

Editorial: Hang on so  those wheels keep on turning

Basic crime prevention is often aimed at adults: How do we protect our homes and autos from break-ins and thefts.

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Editorial: RF children: Odds of success in their favor

Editorial: RF children:  Odds of success in their favor

It’s no sure thing, nothing in life is, but attending school in the River Falls School District gets a student off on the right foot.

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Woodworking: Readers: Don’t pass up this book of letters

Woodworking: Readers: Don’t pass up this book of letters

Call me a fuddy-duddy, but I’m concerned about all the tweeting and blogging and electronic means of communication that goes on these days. It’s dangerous because everyone seems to be doing it while driving high-powered automobiles, but that’s not my worry.

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Letter: Attacking university system seems twisted and harmful

Gov. Walker is on another mission, this time to undermine the vitality of our UW system. This system provides world-class educational opportunities to our citizens, primarily kids.

Letter: We want to connect you with our vital heritage

The history of River Falls is all around us, you only have to look. As we age, our memories and experiences become integral to whom we are as individuals and society as a whole.

Letter: Come join, participate, expand your awareness

As many of us know, the current state of the economy demands new and innovative ideas that go beyond what politics can provide.

Editorial: Let’s reconsider how politicians are recalled

Editorial: Let’s reconsider how politicians  are recalled

There’s talk of reforming Wisconsin’s recall election procedures. We believe the time is right.

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Letter: Timing is right for us to ponder and reflect

Love your enemies” —The words of Jesus in Luke 6:27-30 “Hatreds do not ever cease by hatred, but by love; this is an eternal truth ...” -- The words of the Buddha in the Dhammapada 1.5 & 17.3

Letter: Horrifying trial brought out the best in so many people

In the midst of the seemingly impenetrable darkness that surrounded the death of three precious girls, strong beams of light broke through to Jessica Schaffhausen and her extended family that came from Illinois, Michigan and California to support her as they relived horror in the pursuit of justice.

Letter: Volunteers deserve special week

It’s time to celebrate the River Falls School District volunteers. The week of April 21-27 is National Volunteer Appreciation Week.

Woodworking: Immigration pundits: Learn from Grandma Elsie Moren

Woodworking: Immigration pundits: Learn from Grandma Elsie Moren

Serendipity — The making of pleasant discoveries by accident. —Oxford Dictionary

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Editorial: RF men and women in blue came through

Editorial: RF men and women in blue came through

A perfect storm converged on River Falls last summer:

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