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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.
Thursday, April, 25, 2013 - River Falls Journal - Opinion
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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.
Thursday, April, 25, 2013 - River Falls Journal - Opinion
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Births (April 18, 2013)
RIVER FALLS AREA HOSPITAL
Ethan David Igou was born on Tuesday, April 2, 2013, to Alison Busby and Kyle Igou of River Falls. Also welcomed by sister, Aubrey.
Friday, April, 19, 2013 - River Falls Journal - Births
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Friday, April, 19, 2013 - River Falls Journal - Births
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Jury doesn’t buy Schaffhausen insanity defense
The jurors said that while they believed Schaffhausen, 35, suffers from mental illness, he knew what he was doing when he murdered his daughters by cutting their throats in their River Falls home in July 2012.
Wednesday, April, 17, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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The jurors said that while they believed Schaffhausen, 35, suffers from mental illness, he knew what he was doing when he murdered his daughters by cutting their throats in their River Falls home in July 2012.
Wednesday, April, 17, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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Man who dated Jessica Schaffhausen testifies he received threatening call
Twelve witnesses in all were called by the prosecution in testimony that began Wednesday morning, April 10, and ended at about 4:30 p.m. A former rental car agency manager, a hotel general manager and two restaurant workers provided details about Schaffhausen’s actions the morning before he drove from St. Paul to River Falls and killed his children.
Thursday, April, 11, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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Twelve witnesses in all were called by the prosecution in testimony that began Wednesday morning, April 10, and ended at about 4:30 p.m. A former rental car agency manager, a hotel general manager and two restaurant workers provided details about Schaffhausen’s actions the morning before he drove from St. Paul to River Falls and killed his children.
Thursday, April, 11, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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Psychologist offers theory in Schaffhausen murders
The psychiatrist appointed by the court says Aaron Schaffhausen was sane when he murdered his three little daughters. The clinical psychologist hired by the defense says he was not.
Tuesday, April, 09, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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The psychiatrist appointed by the court says Aaron Schaffhausen was sane when he murdered his three little daughters. The clinical psychologist hired by the defense says he was not.
Tuesday, April, 09, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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Friday -- Schaffhausen’s mental state scrutinized
The defense called experts and a former co-worker from his construction job in North Dakota to testify about Aaron Schaffhausen’s battle with depression and other issues Friday morning.
Friday, April, 05, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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The defense called experts and a former co-worker from his construction job in North Dakota to testify about Aaron Schaffhausen’s battle with depression and other issues Friday morning.
Friday, April, 05, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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Births (April 4, 2013)
RIVER FALLS AREA HOSPITAL
Norah Jeanne Dodge was born on Friday, March 22, 2013, to Magen and Dustin Dodge of River Falls. Also welcomed by sister, Cambria; and grandparents: David and Nancy Chenal of Fredric.; and David and Dawn Dodge of Spooner.
Friday, April, 05, 2013 - River Falls Journal - Births
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Friday, April, 05, 2013 - River Falls Journal - Births
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Ex-wife testifies most of the day in Schaffhausen trial
HUDSON -- Jessica Schaffhausen took the stand for most of the morning Thursday and continued in the afternoon in the trial of her ex-husband, Aaron Schaffhausen, convicted of killing their three daughters.
Thursday, April, 04, 2013 - River Falls Journal - News
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HUDSON -- Jessica Schaffhausen took the stand for most of the morning Thursday and continued in the afternoon in the trial of her ex-husband, Aaron Schaffhausen, convicted of killing their three daughters.
Thursday, April, 04, 2013 - River Falls Journal - News
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Hans Paulson, 44
Hans David Paulson, 44, July 5, 1968 - April 2, 2013.
Thursday, April, 04, 2013 - River Falls Journal - Obituaries (paid view)
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Hans David Paulson, 44, July 5, 1968 - April 2, 2013.
Thursday, April, 04, 2013 - River Falls Journal - Obituaries (paid view)
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Ex-wife tells of troubled life with Schaffhausen
Her ex-husband was depressed when she met him, and throughout their 12-year relationship, the only constant was his obsession with video games, testified Jessica Schaffhausen in St. Croix County Court Wednesday.
Thursday, April, 04, 2013 - River Falls Journal - News
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Her ex-husband was depressed when she met him, and throughout their 12-year relationship, the only constant was his obsession with video games, testified Jessica Schaffhausen in St. Croix County Court Wednesday.
Thursday, April, 04, 2013 - River Falls Journal - News
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As trial starts, lawyers give differing descriptions of Schaffhausen
His defense attorney said Aaron Schaffhausen killed his three young daughters in River Falls without realizing what he was doing. The prosecutor said Schaffhausen murdered the children -- Amara, 11, Sophie, 8, and Cecilia, 5 – to punish his ex-wife.
Tuesday, April, 02, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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His defense attorney said Aaron Schaffhausen killed his three young daughters in River Falls without realizing what he was doing. The prosecutor said Schaffhausen murdered the children -- Amara, 11, Sophie, 8, and Cecilia, 5 – to punish his ex-wife.
Tuesday, April, 02, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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Update: Schaffhausen pleads guilty in murder case
HUDSON -- A River Falls man pleaded guilty to homicide and arson charges in the deaths of his three young daughters Thursday afternoon, March 28, in the first phase of the murder case. Aaron Schaffhausen, 35, Minot, N.D., pleaded guilty to three counts of first-degree intentional homicide and one count of attempted arson before Judge Howard W. Cameron in St. Croix County Circuit Court.
Thursday, March, 28, 2013 - River Falls Journal - News
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HUDSON -- A River Falls man pleaded guilty to homicide and arson charges in the deaths of his three young daughters Thursday afternoon, March 28, in the first phase of the murder case. Aaron Schaffhausen, 35, Minot, N.D., pleaded guilty to three counts of first-degree intentional homicide and one count of attempted arson before Judge Howard W. Cameron in St. Croix County Circuit Court.
Thursday, March, 28, 2013 - River Falls Journal - News
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Sylvia Wolf, 90
Sylvia Margaret (Pfluger) Wolf, age 90, of River Falls, previously of Prescott, Wis., died Wednesday, March 20, at the Kinnic Health and Rehab Center in River Falls.
Monday, March, 25, 2013 - River Falls Journal - Obituaries (paid view)
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Sylvia Margaret (Pfluger) Wolf, age 90, of River Falls, previously of Prescott, Wis., died Wednesday, March 20, at the Kinnic Health and Rehab Center in River Falls.
Monday, March, 25, 2013 - River Falls Journal - Obituaries (paid view)
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Constance Jean Robey, 80
Constance Jean Robey of River Falls died Thursday, March 21, at her home.
Monday, March, 25, 2013 - River Falls Journal - Obituaries (paid view)
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Constance Jean Robey of River Falls died Thursday, March 21, at her home.
Monday, March, 25, 2013 - River Falls Journal - Obituaries (paid view)
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Myron 'Mike' Moen, 81
Myron "Mike" Gayle Moen died March 12, 2013.
Wednesday, March, 13, 2013 - River Falls Journal - Obituaries (paid view)
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Myron "Mike" Gayle Moen died March 12, 2013.
Wednesday, March, 13, 2013 - River Falls Journal - Obituaries (paid view)
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Grace Norderhaug, 92
Grace Cordelia Norderhaug, 92, of Maplewood, Minn., formerly of River Falls, died Monday, March 11, at the Maplewood Care Center.
Monday, March, 11, 2013 - River Falls Journal - Obituaries (paid view)
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Grace Cordelia Norderhaug, 92, of Maplewood, Minn., formerly of River Falls, died Monday, March 11, at the Maplewood Care Center.
Monday, March, 11, 2013 - River Falls Journal - Obituaries (paid view)
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Alan Weeks, 56
Alan David Weeks, age 56, of Knapp, died Feb. 24 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer at the Baldwin Care Center.
Monday, February, 25, 2013 - River Falls Journal - Obituaries (paid view)
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Alan David Weeks, age 56, of Knapp, died Feb. 24 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer at the Baldwin Care Center.
Monday, February, 25, 2013 - River Falls Journal - Obituaries (paid view)
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Florist refuses to serve anti-religion group
Wisconsin News
The Wisconsin-based group Freedom From Religion is suing a florist in Rhode Island Supreme Court.
Wednesday, February, 06, 2013 - River Falls Journal - Wisconsin News
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The Wisconsin-based group Freedom From Religion is suing a florist in Rhode Island Supreme Court.
Wednesday, February, 06, 2013 - River Falls Journal - Wisconsin News
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Library’s Civil War event starts with a bang
Don’t mind the ‘kaboom’ sound around midday Sunday, Feb. 3, at the River Falls Public Library, 140 Union St. – it’s merely part of the kickoff for the Civil War-themed River Falls Reads program, which this year features Michael Shaara’s “The Killer Angels.”
Wednesday, January, 30, 2013 - River Falls Journal - News
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Don’t mind the ‘kaboom’ sound around midday Sunday, Feb. 3, at the River Falls Public Library, 140 Union St. – it’s merely part of the kickoff for the Civil War-themed River Falls Reads program, which this year features Michael Shaara’s “The Killer Angels.”
Wednesday, January, 30, 2013 - River Falls Journal - News
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Audition for ‘The O’Connor Girls’
Auditions for “The O’Conner Girls,” by Katie Forgette, will be held on Monday and Tuesday, February 4 and 5 at 7 p.m. in the Black Box Theater of The Phipps Center for the Arts.
Wednesday, January, 23, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - Entertainment
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Auditions for “The O’Conner Girls,” by Katie Forgette, will be held on Monday and Tuesday, February 4 and 5 at 7 p.m. in the Black Box Theater of The Phipps Center for the Arts.
Wednesday, January, 23, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - Entertainment
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