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RFHS graduate chronicles her life of inspiration
Joanne “Kao” Beckman, 49, has recently written a book, “Groceries on a Saturday Morning: Confessions from Real Life Christianity.”
Thursday, January, 31, 2013 - River Falls Journal - News

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Losing pounds & gaining happiness
O’Neal Hampton remembers the nights he used to spend lounging on the couch at his Richfield, Minn., home with a bag of potato chips by his side and “The Biggest Loser” playing on the television in front of him.
Wednesday, January, 30, 2013 - RiverTown Multimedia - Multimedia

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Myrtle Stirrat, 94
Myrtle Helen (Larson) Stirrat, 94, of River Falls, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Jan. 26 from complications of breast cancer that had metastasized in her bones.
Monday, January, 28, 2013 - River Falls Journal - Obituaries (paid view)

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Wood Working: Movie, TV show remakes, ugh, with few exceptions, just nauseate me
Over the years I’ve fulminated about the media remaking famous and infamous movies and TV shows.
Friday, January, 25, 2013 - River Falls Journal - Opinion

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Days Gone By: Jan. 24, 2013
20 YEARS AGO, JAN. 28, 1993 A rain-ice storm hit the area last Wednesday afternoon bringing traffic to a stop, turning pavements into ice and using more than three times the amount of salt generally needed. School District Transportation Supervisor Ron Weishaar said 18 school buses either got stuck or the drivers decided against further travel, staying put until county or town salt trucks came to help. In some cases parents were called and asked to fetch their children at the locations where the buses were marooned. Area residents pitched in and offered blankets, magazines and food to the drivers.
Thursday, January, 24, 2013 - River Falls Journal - Community

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Alzen Family performing at Hudson worship service Jan. 27
The public is invited to the 10:30 a.m. worship service at Hudson United Methodist Church, 1401 Laurel Ave. Sunday, Jan. 27, to hear music performed by the Alzen Family from Roberts.
Thursday, January, 24, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - Community

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Knotek, Cats bomb Mustangs
After missing her first three-point attempt of the game Friday, Jan. 18 against Menomonie, Wildcat senior Lexi Knotek made her next seven shots from beyond the arc to finish with 21 points and lead the River Falls girls basketball team to its first Big Rivers Conference win of the season, 61-44, at the high school gym.
Thursday, January, 24, 2013 - River Falls Journal - Sports

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Foundation grants funds to local educators
On Monday, Jan. 21, members of the FORWARD Foundation presented nine grants that totaled $8,500 to teachers within the River Falls School District. The following grants were awarded:
Wednesday, January, 23, 2013 - River Falls Journal - News

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Fusion widen BRC lead
The St. Croix Valley Fusion opened up a three-point lead in the Big Rivers Conference standings with a 1-0 victory over the Eau Claire/Altoona Stars Thursday, Jan. 17 in Eau Claire before spoiling the top-ranked Central Wisconsin Storm’s bid for a perfect season by playing the defending state champs to a 2-2 tie Saturday, Jan. 19 in Baldwin.
Wednesday, January, 23, 2013 - River Falls Journal - Sports

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Former city administrator’s book brings boat-racing era to life
When Bernie Van Osdale retired from his job as River Falls city administrator late in 2008, he said he was bound for more time with his boats, a book and family bonding.
Monday, January, 21, 2013 - River Falls Journal - News

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Cats struggle out of break
After going three weeks without playing a game over the holidays, the Wildcat basketball team played three games in five days last week and came away with mixed results.
Friday, January, 18, 2013 - River Falls Journal - Sports

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UPDATE:Fuel spill runs, but not to Kinni; vandalism suspected
Emergency responders sped to the north-end Kwik Trip station, 1238 N. Main St., after a caller reported a fuel spill around 10:45 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 17 and said gas was “running” across the parking lot.
Thursday, January, 17, 2013 - River Falls Journal - News

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Old Gem seeking actors, next session begins Jan. 22
The Old Gem Theater invites students to join the next session of performing arts classes beginning Tuesday, Jan. 22.
Thursday, January, 17, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - Entertainment

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Confessions and pointers of a luxury hotel employee
Heads up! We’ve got a book about heads this week, “Heads in Beds,” by Jacob Tomsky (Doubleday, $25.95).
Thursday, January, 17, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - Entertainment

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Cats score goals but not wins; Jerry nears all-time scoring mark
Wildcat senior Casey Jerry had four goals and four assists in two games last week to move to within six points of Trent Frey’s all-time River Falls’ scoring record but it wasn’t enough as the Cats dropped a pair of high-scoring affairs.
Wednesday, January, 16, 2013 - River Falls Journal - Sports

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Wilson Decker, 92
Wilson Decker of River Falls, Wis., passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 8.
Monday, January, 14, 2013 - River Falls Journal - Obituaries (paid view)

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Second Thoughts: Another Christmas past, but not forgotten
“Look what I have,” said my niece, the tiny girl who had worn her hair in Cindy Lou Who pigtails for our family Christmas party.
Saturday, January, 12, 2013 - River Falls Journal - Opinion

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State gives pointers about Packers playoff tickets
Wisconsin News
Packer fans looking for playoff tickets not only have to watch for possible fakes – they also have to make sure nobody can steal the barcodes on what they buy.
Friday, January, 11, 2013 - River Falls Journal - Wisconsin News

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Editorial: Let’s level the playing field for local, state retailers
Now that we’re done with another busy holiday shopping period, there’s an online sales loophole that needs to be closed for some good reasons.
Friday, January, 11, 2013 - River Falls Journal - Opinion

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Bidding adieu to RF Chamber CEO
After 8 ½ years as the head of River Falls Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau, Rosanne Bump is ready to say goodbye.
Thursday, January, 10, 2013 - River Falls Journal - News

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