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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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Thursday, January, 24, 2013 - River Falls Journal - Community
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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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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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Days Gone By: Oak Knoll
Pauly Cudd, everyone’s favorite glassblower, business owner, and former champion on the gridiron and wrestling mat, is now wrestling with renovating old houses. He’s well into a total renovation of the former Ames house at 615 Oak Knoll Ave.
Thursday, January, 17, 2013 - River Falls Journal - Community
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Pauly Cudd, everyone’s favorite glassblower, business owner, and former champion on the gridiron and wrestling mat, is now wrestling with renovating old houses. He’s well into a total renovation of the former Ames house at 615 Oak Knoll Ave.
Thursday, January, 17, 2013 - River Falls Journal - Community
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Breakfast begets unity, peace
The 2013 commemorative breakfast honoring the life and works of Martin Luther King, Jr., takes place 7-9 a.m. Monday, Jan. 21, in the fellowship hall of St. Bridget Catholic Church, 211 E. Division St., and carries an education-related title and theme, “Education, the Fierce Urgency of Now.”
Wednesday, January, 16, 2013 - River Falls Journal - News
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The 2013 commemorative breakfast honoring the life and works of Martin Luther King, Jr., takes place 7-9 a.m. Monday, Jan. 21, in the fellowship hall of St. Bridget Catholic Church, 211 E. Division St., and carries an education-related title and theme, “Education, the Fierce Urgency of Now.”
Wednesday, January, 16, 2013 - River Falls Journal - News
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UW-River Falls digital history archive to be featured on Spectrum West
The “History of UW-River Falls,” a new public, digital archive will be featured on Spectrum West this Friday, Jan. 18 at 5 p.m. on 88.3 WHWC/Menomonie-Eau Claire and 88.7 WRFW/River Falls.
Tuesday, January, 15, 2013 - River Falls Journal - University News
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The “History of UW-River Falls,” a new public, digital archive will be featured on Spectrum West this Friday, Jan. 18 at 5 p.m. on 88.3 WHWC/Menomonie-Eau Claire and 88.7 WRFW/River Falls.
Tuesday, January, 15, 2013 - River Falls Journal - University News
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War stories wanted; local, national efforts run on parallel track
A small news tip to the Journal led to a discovery: The American Legion wants veterans’ war stories.
Monday, January, 14, 2013 - River Falls Journal - News
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A small news tip to the Journal led to a discovery: The American Legion wants veterans’ war stories.
Monday, January, 14, 2013 - River Falls Journal - News
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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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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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Book Report: Railway images take me down the tracks
I often receive books that make me think of old friends and relatives no longer here to enjoy them.
Friday, January, 11, 2013 - River Falls Journal - Entertainment
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I often receive books that make me think of old friends and relatives no longer here to enjoy them.
Friday, January, 11, 2013 - River Falls Journal - Entertainment
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Hudson Brewing, Bosch, NDTS honored as St. Croix's top businesses
The Hudson Brewing Company LLC of Hudson and NDT Solutions, Inc. and Bosch Packaging Technology, Inc. of New Richmond have been named emerging business, small business and business-of-the-year for 2012, respectively, by members of the St. Croix Economic Development Corp.
Thursday, January, 10, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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The Hudson Brewing Company LLC of Hudson and NDT Solutions, Inc. and Bosch Packaging Technology, Inc. of New Richmond have been named emerging business, small business and business-of-the-year for 2012, respectively, by members of the St. Croix Economic Development Corp.
Thursday, January, 10, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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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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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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Jobs are job number one
For the first time in its four-year history, the St. Croix County Economic Development Corp.’s annual Legislative Update at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College in New Richmond included some political diversity.
Monday, December, 31, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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For the first time in its four-year history, the St. Croix County Economic Development Corp.’s annual Legislative Update at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College in New Richmond included some political diversity.
Monday, December, 31, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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Military News: Page awarded commission of captain
Local dentist Michael S. Page of Page Family Dentistry, 107 E Locust St., has received his first orders as a captain in the Army National Guard Dental Corps.
Friday, December, 28, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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Local dentist Michael S. Page of Page Family Dentistry, 107 E Locust St., has received his first orders as a captain in the Army National Guard Dental Corps.
Friday, December, 28, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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Days Gone By: Letters from children
10 YEARS AGO, DEC. 26, 2002
Editor’s Note: Each year River Falls third graders are asked to answer a holiday question. In 2002 they were asked what they would do if Harry Potter came for the holidays or how would they design a new outfit for Santa.
Friday, December, 28, 2012 - River Falls Journal - Community
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Friday, December, 28, 2012 - River Falls Journal - Community
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James Delaplain, 83
James "Jim" Lisle Delaplain, age 83, passed away peacefully on Dec. 26 at his home in River Falls, Wis.
Friday, December, 28, 2012 - River Falls Journal - Obituaries (paid view)
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James "Jim" Lisle Delaplain, age 83, passed away peacefully on Dec. 26 at his home in River Falls, Wis.
Friday, December, 28, 2012 - River Falls Journal - Obituaries (paid view)
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Book group makes historic choice
So many things seemed to come together to make “The Killer Angels” the right choice:
Wednesday, December, 26, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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So many things seemed to come together to make “The Killer Angels” the right choice:
Wednesday, December, 26, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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Book Report: Not one, but many for the history books
Have a history buff on your holiday guest list? You won’t be disappointed to find all manner of biography and serious history new to bookshelves this winter.
Friday, December, 21, 2012 - Hudson Star-Observer - Entertainment
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Have a history buff on your holiday guest list? You won’t be disappointed to find all manner of biography and serious history new to bookshelves this winter.
Friday, December, 21, 2012 - Hudson Star-Observer - Entertainment
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Motorcycles deck out the library
“That's a Fine MotorBike,” an exhibit of fine, vintage, rare and custom motorcycles, opened Dec. 16 at the River Falls Public Library, 140 Union St. and runs through Jan. 27.
Friday, December, 21, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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“That's a Fine MotorBike,” an exhibit of fine, vintage, rare and custom motorcycles, opened Dec. 16 at the River Falls Public Library, 140 Union St. and runs through Jan. 27.
Friday, December, 21, 2012 - River Falls Journal - News
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First digital collection available at UWRF
The Chalmer Davee Library and the University Archives and Area Research Center at UW-River Falls, in partnership with the University of Wisconsin Digital Collections Center, announce the unveiling of its first online, public accessible digital collection, the “History of UW-River Falls.”
Thursday, December, 20, 2012 - River Falls Journal - University News
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The Chalmer Davee Library and the University Archives and Area Research Center at UW-River Falls, in partnership with the University of Wisconsin Digital Collections Center, announce the unveiling of its first online, public accessible digital collection, the “History of UW-River Falls.”
Thursday, December, 20, 2012 - River Falls Journal - University News
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Artsminded: Holidays come alive with artistic touch
Have you thought about how essential artists are to the celebration of seasonal traditions we take for granted?
Thursday, December, 20, 2012 - River Falls Journal - Entertainment
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Have you thought about how essential artists are to the celebration of seasonal traditions we take for granted?
Thursday, December, 20, 2012 - River Falls Journal - Entertainment
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Days Gone By: Letters to Santa December, 1962
Note to Readers: The following letters were published in the River Falls Journal during the month of December in 1962. Dear Santa, My name is Gwen Emerson. I am a good girl sometimes. I would like to have: Susie Smart (Doll), finger nail polish, Rita (doll), plastic fingernails, gloves, necklace, bracelet, game, two stockings, paper dolls, two puzzles, five pieces of bubble gum. Thank you, your friend, Gwen Emerson
Thursday, December, 20, 2012 - River Falls Journal - Community
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Note to Readers: The following letters were published in the River Falls Journal during the month of December in 1962. Dear Santa, My name is Gwen Emerson. I am a good girl sometimes. I would like to have: Susie Smart (Doll), finger nail polish, Rita (doll), plastic fingernails, gloves, necklace, bracelet, game, two stockings, paper dolls, two puzzles, five pieces of bubble gum. Thank you, your friend, Gwen Emerson
Thursday, December, 20, 2012 - River Falls Journal - Community
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