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School District hits new low; taxpayers get high five
If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. It took only one extra try for the River Falls School District to receive and accept a favorable bid on general obligation bonds to finance $7.6 million in borrowing from the November 2011 referendum.
Thursday, November, 29, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. It took only one extra try for the River Falls School District to receive and accept a favorable bid on general obligation bonds to finance $7.6 million in borrowing from the November 2011 referendum.
Thursday, November, 29, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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Arrested for drugs, stealing from City Hall, library and medical clinic, hungry man gets last meal at McDonald's
Following up on a woman's harassment complaint led River Falls police to jail a 39-year-old local man for possession of marijuana and methamphetamine, plus recover a raft of stolen items that allegedly came from City Hall, the public library and the River Falls Medical Clinic. The man, taken into custody at his South Wasson Lane address last Thursday, Nov. 22, may have committed thefts at those places while working for a cleaning company.
Tuesday, November, 27, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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Following up on a woman's harassment complaint led River Falls police to jail a 39-year-old local man for possession of marijuana and methamphetamine, plus recover a raft of stolen items that allegedly came from City Hall, the public library and the River Falls Medical Clinic. The man, taken into custody at his South Wasson Lane address last Thursday, Nov. 22, may have committed thefts at those places while working for a cleaning company.
Tuesday, November, 27, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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Grumpy Old Men gear up for big food drive, promote long-suffering intern
After a six-year apprenticeship, Karen Kielas has joined the self-dubbed Grumpy Old Man for their annual campaign to replenish the local food shelf 8:30 a.m. till just before dark at 5 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 26 and 27, near the Main Street curb at Veterans Park.
Monday, November, 26, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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After a six-year apprenticeship, Karen Kielas has joined the self-dubbed Grumpy Old Man for their annual campaign to replenish the local food shelf 8:30 a.m. till just before dark at 5 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 26 and 27, near the Main Street curb at Veterans Park.
Monday, November, 26, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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Needed this holiday season: Your spare change
From now until Christmas, bell ringing volunteers for the Salvation Army will be out in force at Dick’s Fresh Market, Family Fresh Market and ShopKo in River Falls, and at Holiday and Nilseen Foods in Ellsworth.
Wednesday, November, 21, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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From now until Christmas, bell ringing volunteers for the Salvation Army will be out in force at Dick’s Fresh Market, Family Fresh Market and ShopKo in River Falls, and at Holiday and Nilseen Foods in Ellsworth.
Wednesday, November, 21, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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Man claims his female roommate attacked him because he might have soiled the couch
A 20-year-old local man said he was driven from his apartment by the woman he shares living space with. He said she came home at 5 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, and went into a fury because he was sleeping on her couch. The man said he was scratched on the neck by her fingernails. He was later found, without jacket or shoes, at the corner of Main and Maple streets. River Falls police say the man was so distraught that he was almost hyperventilating
Monday, November, 19, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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A 20-year-old local man said he was driven from his apartment by the woman he shares living space with. He said she came home at 5 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, and went into a fury because he was sleeping on her couch. The man said he was scratched on the neck by her fingernails. He was later found, without jacket or shoes, at the corner of Main and Maple streets. River Falls police say the man was so distraught that he was almost hyperventilating
Monday, November, 19, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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City approves new pay structure
The City Council voted yes at its meeting Tuesday night to change how the city’s pay scale works, from one geared toward union-contract negotiation to one deemed a “hybrid” of the step- and performance-based pay ranges.
Thursday, November, 15, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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The City Council voted yes at its meeting Tuesday night to change how the city’s pay scale works, from one geared toward union-contract negotiation to one deemed a “hybrid” of the step- and performance-based pay ranges.
Thursday, November, 15, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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River Falls police dragnet seeks to contain bovine escapees
While not considered armed and dangerous, police officers had their hands full for two hours Sunday afternoon, Nov. 11, after two stray cows were spotted at DeSanctis Park. The heifer and calf apparently came from the Paul Haskins farm just west of the city. When officers got to the park, the cow suspects had hoofed on.
Tuesday, November, 13, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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While not considered armed and dangerous, police officers had their hands full for two hours Sunday afternoon, Nov. 11, after two stray cows were spotted at DeSanctis Park. The heifer and calf apparently came from the Paul Haskins farm just west of the city. When officers got to the park, the cow suspects had hoofed on.
Tuesday, November, 13, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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Last July River Falls donors were bloody generous
Record numbers of donors turned out locally in response to a sudden drop in the nation’s blood supply, overwhelming Red Cross staffers during a two-day drive at the American Legion hall on North Main Street.
Friday, November, 09, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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Record numbers of donors turned out locally in response to a sudden drop in the nation’s blood supply, overwhelming Red Cross staffers during a two-day drive at the American Legion hall on North Main Street.
Friday, November, 09, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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Honoring veterans...
People who'd like to honor military service men and women have a number of different options happening in River Falls Monday, Nov. 12, in various locations.
Friday, November, 09, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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People who'd like to honor military service men and women have a number of different options happening in River Falls Monday, Nov. 12, in various locations.
Friday, November, 09, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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O Brother, get up or at least wake up!
River Falls police had to separate two screaming brothers and jail them for domestic disorderly conduct in their Church Street apartment Sunday evening, Nov. 4. The one brother, age 27, was sleeping on the living room couch. His 21-year-old brother asked him to give him and his girlfriend a ride to ShopKo. The older brother agreed but then went right back to sleep. The other brother, expecting the ride, didn't like that.
Tuesday, November, 06, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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River Falls police had to separate two screaming brothers and jail them for domestic disorderly conduct in their Church Street apartment Sunday evening, Nov. 4. The one brother, age 27, was sleeping on the living room couch. His 21-year-old brother asked him to give him and his girlfriend a ride to ShopKo. The older brother agreed but then went right back to sleep. The other brother, expecting the ride, didn't like that.
Tuesday, November, 06, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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Parents of high-school-age drivers might want to take note
Wisconsin Act 164 went into effect Nov. 1 banning first-time drivers from driving while using a cellphone. The law was passed last spring.
Monday, November, 05, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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Wisconsin Act 164 went into effect Nov. 1 banning first-time drivers from driving while using a cellphone. The law was passed last spring.
Monday, November, 05, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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No criminal charges to follow summer’s fatal stabbing
The man arrested, jailed and later released after the stabbing death of 22-year-old Dylan Barry July 6 in an apartment at 233 W. Cascade Ave. won’t be charged with homicide.
Friday, November, 02, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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The man arrested, jailed and later released after the stabbing death of 22-year-old Dylan Barry July 6 in an apartment at 233 W. Cascade Ave. won’t be charged with homicide.
Friday, November, 02, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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New school lunch guidelines leave some kids running on empty
Students and teachers around the country are asking, “Where’s my cookie?” and complaining via YouTube about being hungry – click below to watch it.
Friday, November, 02, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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Students and teachers around the country are asking, “Where’s my cookie?” and complaining via YouTube about being hungry – click below to watch it.
Friday, November, 02, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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Halloween nears as arrested man interrogates River Falls patrol officer
A 23-year-old orange-costumed rural River Falls man was stopped for kicking a Bubba's Fried Chicken trash can down Main Street before 2 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 28. As an officer identified himself and ordered the man to stop, the man resisted and asked the officer: 'Who are you?' The officer identified himself a second time as the man continued to resist and insist the officer wasn't a cop.
Tuesday, October, 30, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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A 23-year-old orange-costumed rural River Falls man was stopped for kicking a Bubba's Fried Chicken trash can down Main Street before 2 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 28. As an officer identified himself and ordered the man to stop, the man resisted and asked the officer: 'Who are you?' The officer identified himself a second time as the man continued to resist and insist the officer wasn't a cop.
Tuesday, October, 30, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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Pierce DA decides to charge student with obstruction
A legal stalemate between River Falls police and the Pierce County district attorney appears over.
Monday, October, 29, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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A legal stalemate between River Falls police and the Pierce County district attorney appears over.
Monday, October, 29, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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Frisbie 9th at state cross country; Powell 25th
River Falls’ sophomore Anne Frisbie placed 9th with a time of 14 minute, 38.6 seconds in the 4,000 meter Division 1 girls’ race at the WIAA State Cross Country Championships Saturday, Oct. 27, in Wisconsin Rapids. Wildcat junior Trent Powell finished 25th in the 5,000 meter boys’ race. A total of 190 runners competed in each race.
Sunday, October, 28, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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River Falls’ sophomore Anne Frisbie placed 9th with a time of 14 minute, 38.6 seconds in the 4,000 meter Division 1 girls’ race at the WIAA State Cross Country Championships Saturday, Oct. 27, in Wisconsin Rapids. Wildcat junior Trent Powell finished 25th in the 5,000 meter boys’ race. A total of 190 runners competed in each race.
Sunday, October, 28, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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Schools receive first state report cards
Monday, Oct. 22, Wisconsin released report cards and numbered grades for every school in the state. These were eagerly and probably anxiously awaited by most school officials, teachers, administrators, board members and district supporters.
Wednesday, October, 24, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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Monday, Oct. 22, Wisconsin released report cards and numbered grades for every school in the state. These were eagerly and probably anxiously awaited by most school officials, teachers, administrators, board members and district supporters.
Wednesday, October, 24, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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Illegal alien suspect arrested for battery after incident in cookie factory parking lot
A 22-year-old St. Paul man who said he was a Mexican citizen allegedly head-butted another man who was with his estranged girlfriend and held up the girlfriend's small child and told the woman to say goodbye to her son. The disturbance occurred Friday night, Oct. 19, in the parking lot of Best Maid Cookie.
Tuesday, October, 23, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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A 22-year-old St. Paul man who said he was a Mexican citizen allegedly head-butted another man who was with his estranged girlfriend and held up the girlfriend's small child and told the woman to say goodbye to her son. The disturbance occurred Friday night, Oct. 19, in the parking lot of Best Maid Cookie.
Tuesday, October, 23, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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After three years, Falcons win at home
UW-River Falls’ head coach Matt Walker congratulates safety Alex Adam after the junior’s third interception of the game put the finishing touches on the Falcons’ 26-15 victory over UW-Stevens Point Saturday afternoon, Oct. 13, at David Smith Stadium at Ramer Field. The win snapped a 14-game home losing streak for the Falcons.
Thursday, October, 18, 2012 - River Falls Journal - Sports
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UW-River Falls’ head coach Matt Walker congratulates safety Alex Adam after the junior’s third interception of the game put the finishing touches on the Falcons’ 26-15 victory over UW-Stevens Point Saturday afternoon, Oct. 13, at David Smith Stadium at Ramer Field. The win snapped a 14-game home losing streak for the Falcons.
Thursday, October, 18, 2012 - River Falls Journal - Sports
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Spikers top Prescott Oct. 11
Wildcat senior Joellen Turner goes up for one of her nine kills in the Cats’ 3-2 victory over Prescott Thursday night, Oct. 11, at the high school.
Thursday, October, 18, 2012 - River Falls Journal - Sports
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Wildcat senior Joellen Turner goes up for one of her nine kills in the Cats’ 3-2 victory over Prescott Thursday night, Oct. 11, at the high school.
Thursday, October, 18, 2012 - River Falls Journal - Sports
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