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Editorial: For those of you who stay… and for those who don’t
River Falls Days is here again. Local citizens usually react in one of two ways: They either leave town for the long weekend and escape the crowds and noise, or else they stay put and plunge right in with the many festivities offered.
Wednesday, July, 11, 2012 - River Falls Journal - Opinion
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River Falls Days is here again. Local citizens usually react in one of two ways: They either leave town for the long weekend and escape the crowds and noise, or else they stay put and plunge right in with the many festivities offered.
Wednesday, July, 11, 2012 - River Falls Journal - Opinion
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Citywide sale maps available Wednesday
The River Falls Band Booster's eighth annual citywide garage sales are being held over River Falls Days Weekend, July 12-14. Maps will be inserted in the Thursday, July 12, print edition of the River Falls Journal. Over-the-counter papers are available Wednesday afternoon at most retail and gas stations in the city.
Wednesday, July, 11, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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The River Falls Band Booster's eighth annual citywide garage sales are being held over River Falls Days Weekend, July 12-14. Maps will be inserted in the Thursday, July 12, print edition of the River Falls Journal. Over-the-counter papers are available Wednesday afternoon at most retail and gas stations in the city.
Wednesday, July, 11, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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Chased to the river, fleeing burglary suspect says: Call off the dog!
A 29-year-old River Falls man pursued for an apartment burglary after 3 a.m. Friday, July 6, yelled to law enforcement officers in the distance that he didn’t want to be bitten. A St. Croix County police dog had the man cornered in the thick brush not far from the South Fork River on campus. The officers shouted back to the cornered suspect: Stay put and keep your hands up until we get there.
Tuesday, July, 10, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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A 29-year-old River Falls man pursued for an apartment burglary after 3 a.m. Friday, July 6, yelled to law enforcement officers in the distance that he didn’t want to be bitten. A St. Croix County police dog had the man cornered in the thick brush not far from the South Fork River on campus. The officers shouted back to the cornered suspect: Stay put and keep your hands up until we get there.
Tuesday, July, 10, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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River Falls Days seat saving begins
The first signs of the 2012 River Falls Days community festival – themed this year as Kinnistitious – turned up over the weekend and on Monday as people began putting their blankets, chairs and other placeholders out on the curb along Second and Main streets as people claimed their spot along the parade-watching route.
Monday, July, 09, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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The first signs of the 2012 River Falls Days community festival – themed this year as Kinnistitious – turned up over the weekend and on Monday as people began putting their blankets, chairs and other placeholders out on the curb along Second and Main streets as people claimed their spot along the parade-watching route.
Monday, July, 09, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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Dan and Terri Pearson have an organic farm E-I-E-I-O
Dan and Terri Pearson were the first organic farmers of the River Falls area and they are opening up their pastures for a pasture walk event on Monday, July 23. The pasture walk will take place from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Friday, July, 06, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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Dan and Terri Pearson were the first organic farmers of the River Falls area and they are opening up their pastures for a pasture walk event on Monday, July 23. The pasture walk will take place from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Friday, July, 06, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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Experiment could decide if parking meters stay or go
What would happen if River Falls had no downtown parking meters? Depending on what the City Council decides at its July 10 meeting, that question may be answered if it declares a proposed one-year moratorium on feeding the meters.
Thursday, July, 05, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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What would happen if River Falls had no downtown parking meters? Depending on what the City Council decides at its July 10 meeting, that question may be answered if it declares a proposed one-year moratorium on feeding the meters.
Thursday, July, 05, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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The Green Goddess returns; car event prompts first appearance in 20 years
The next Summer Cruze-In car event 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 8 will include a unique car that hasn’t been seen in River Falls for at least 20 years -- not since the local artist who painted it, Harvey Probst, died.
Thursday, July, 05, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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The next Summer Cruze-In car event 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 8 will include a unique car that hasn’t been seen in River Falls for at least 20 years -- not since the local artist who painted it, Harvey Probst, died.
Thursday, July, 05, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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Royal court, candidates prepare for Ambassador contest
The River Falls Royal Ambassadors often attend other “coronations” in the area to support their counterparts in other cities and towns. The current ambassadors, along with this year’s candidates, went together June 9 to an event in Baldwin, stopping into McDonald’s after the event to have snacks and goof off in Playland.
Tuesday, July, 03, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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The River Falls Royal Ambassadors often attend other “coronations” in the area to support their counterparts in other cities and towns. The current ambassadors, along with this year’s candidates, went together June 9 to an event in Baldwin, stopping into McDonald’s after the event to have snacks and goof off in Playland.
Tuesday, July, 03, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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River Falls battery suspect steals truck, goes for joyride
A 20-year-old local man allegedly punched his girlfriend in the face five times before getting away on foot at 233 W. Cascade Ave. last Thursday, June 28, after 1 a.m. Police searched all over but couldn’t find their suspect. The man had found an unlocked pickup truck with keys in the ignition in the 500 block of North Clark Street. He got in, drove off, stopped for gas at the downtown Holiday station, then drove off again toward St. Cloud, Minn., stopping to pull over for a nap.
Monday, July, 02, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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A 20-year-old local man allegedly punched his girlfriend in the face five times before getting away on foot at 233 W. Cascade Ave. last Thursday, June 28, after 1 a.m. Police searched all over but couldn’t find their suspect. The man had found an unlocked pickup truck with keys in the ignition in the 500 block of North Clark Street. He got in, drove off, stopped for gas at the downtown Holiday station, then drove off again toward St. Cloud, Minn., stopping to pull over for a nap.
Monday, July, 02, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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A landscape changed: Family Fresh unveils new concept
Nash Finch reached a milestone Tuesday, June 26, as it cut the ribbon to celebrate finishing a major remodel of its 28-year-old store in the Riverside Shopping Center, 303 S. Main St.
Friday, June, 29, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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Nash Finch reached a milestone Tuesday, June 26, as it cut the ribbon to celebrate finishing a major remodel of its 28-year-old store in the Riverside Shopping Center, 303 S. Main St.
Friday, June, 29, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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Fish feast on familiar foes
Veteran Fighting Fish catcher Joel Schaffer watches his two-run home run head towards the high school soccer practice fields deep beyond the right field fence in the sixth inning of the Fish’s St. Croix Valley Baseball League game against the Hudson River Rats Saturday, June 23. Schaffer’s bomb gave River Falls an 11-4 lead as the Fish went on to close out the River Rats, 14-4, in seven innings.
Thursday, June, 28, 2012 - River Falls Journal - Sports
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Veteran Fighting Fish catcher Joel Schaffer watches his two-run home run head towards the high school soccer practice fields deep beyond the right field fence in the sixth inning of the Fish’s St. Croix Valley Baseball League game against the Hudson River Rats Saturday, June 23. Schaffer’s bomb gave River Falls an 11-4 lead as the Fish went on to close out the River Rats, 14-4, in seven innings.
Thursday, June, 28, 2012 - River Falls Journal - Sports
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Spirits and other substances ingested with gusto in River Falls
Late Saturday afternoon, June 23, a woman followed a swerving highway driver into River Falls. Several oncoming drivers pulled over to the shoulder to avoid being hit. When the swerving driver, a 42-year-old local man, was caught and arrested by police outside his home, it turned out to be his sixth drunk driving arrest.
Tuesday, June, 26, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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Late Saturday afternoon, June 23, a woman followed a swerving highway driver into River Falls. Several oncoming drivers pulled over to the shoulder to avoid being hit. When the swerving driver, a 42-year-old local man, was caught and arrested by police outside his home, it turned out to be his sixth drunk driving arrest.
Tuesday, June, 26, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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Developer overextended; city told to pay $260,000
A judge has ordered River Falls to pay $263,337 to a bank as a result of a mistake involving a developer who left behind a stack of unpaid bills while building Riverview Hotel and Suites.
Saturday, June, 23, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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A judge has ordered River Falls to pay $263,337 to a bank as a result of a mistake involving a developer who left behind a stack of unpaid bills while building Riverview Hotel and Suites.
Saturday, June, 23, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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Family Fresh readies for grand opening, ribbon cutting
Store Director John Wild confirmed Friday that the Family Fresh grocery store at 303 Main St. begins a grand-opening event Sunday, June 24, that kicks off a celebration of the newly remodeled store and includes several weekends of special promotions, fun activities and prize drawings.
Friday, June, 22, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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Store Director John Wild confirmed Friday that the Family Fresh grocery store at 303 Main St. begins a grand-opening event Sunday, June 24, that kicks off a celebration of the newly remodeled store and includes several weekends of special promotions, fun activities and prize drawings.
Friday, June, 22, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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First National Bank commits $100k for ballpark-naming rights
"Welcome to First National Bank of River Falls Field at Hoffman Park." Those are the words that will greet people before the first pitch at the new community ballpark when it is completed as soon as next summer.
Friday, June, 22, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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"Welcome to First National Bank of River Falls Field at Hoffman Park." Those are the words that will greet people before the first pitch at the new community ballpark when it is completed as soon as next summer.
Friday, June, 22, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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River Falls police respond to fight, discover stash of pot, mushrooms
After investigating a fight between an 18-year-old male tenant and two strangers, officers arrested the tenant for possession of psilocybin (hallucinogenic) mushrooms, marijuana with intent to deliver, and drug paraphernalia Friday night, June 15, at a rental unit at 233 W. Cascade Ave. The two male assailants got away. Police suspect the fighting may have been about a drug deal gone bad.
Tuesday, June, 19, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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After investigating a fight between an 18-year-old male tenant and two strangers, officers arrested the tenant for possession of psilocybin (hallucinogenic) mushrooms, marijuana with intent to deliver, and drug paraphernalia Friday night, June 15, at a rental unit at 233 W. Cascade Ave. The two male assailants got away. Police suspect the fighting may have been about a drug deal gone bad.
Tuesday, June, 19, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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Her teaching took an unexpected turn
For 10 years Janet Ellinger was absorbed and motivated by the teaching profession. She taught physical education and health, and coached athletics, at a middle school and high school in the Kalamazoo area of her native Michigan.
Monday, June, 18, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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For 10 years Janet Ellinger was absorbed and motivated by the teaching profession. She taught physical education and health, and coached athletics, at a middle school and high school in the Kalamazoo area of her native Michigan.
Monday, June, 18, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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Old River Falls landmarks are a breeze for newest cop
If someone says, “It’s over by the old Ben Franklin…or…”next to the old Tom Thumb,” Paul Jensen doesn’t need to ask, “What? Where’s that?”
Monday, June, 18, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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If someone says, “It’s over by the old Ben Franklin…or…”next to the old Tom Thumb,” Paul Jensen doesn’t need to ask, “What? Where’s that?”
Monday, June, 18, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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Repeat All-BRC selection
Wildcat senior infielder Hayley Heschke was named to the 2012 All-Big Rivers Conference Second team for the second straight season by the conference coaches. Also honored for the second straight year was teammate and classmate Masy Engel, who received All-BRC Honorable mention to the 2012 team.
Monday, June, 18, 2012 - River Falls Journal - Sports
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Wildcat senior infielder Hayley Heschke was named to the 2012 All-Big Rivers Conference Second team for the second straight season by the conference coaches. Also honored for the second straight year was teammate and classmate Masy Engel, who received All-BRC Honorable mention to the 2012 team.
Monday, June, 18, 2012 - River Falls Journal - Sports
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Clifton man demands action about discarded tree-brush debris
Stuart Henning came to the June 5 Clifton Town Board meeting to get answers concerning trees that were cut by Pierce County workers while clearing the road right-of-way by his home.
Thursday, June, 07, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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Stuart Henning came to the June 5 Clifton Town Board meeting to get answers concerning trees that were cut by Pierce County workers while clearing the road right-of-way by his home.
Thursday, June, 07, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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