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Miracle fundraisers
Jim and Joyce Jackman of River Falls are the grandparents of these four youngsters, three of whom, along with other participants in Litchfield, Minn., took part in the MiracleKids Thriathlon held last month in Chanhassen, Minn. The group raised $10,000 for the Miracles of Mitch Foundation, which serves families with a child battling cancer in a Minnesota hospital. With the exception of Garrison Jackman, in center foreground, his older sisters and brother who took part are, from left to right: Sydney, Ariana and Kal Jackman.
September 02, 2010
Hotel helped in prostitution sting; River Falls man arrested
Area law enforcement got cooperation from a Cottage Grove, Minn., hotel to perform a prostitution sting that netted nine arrests earlier this month.By By Scott Wente, Woodbury Bulletin , August 26, 2010
Men escape after truck, trailer slide into Mississippi River at boat launch in Hastings 
For good friends Randy Johnson and Jim Hunt, Monday morning was supposed to be spent floating on the St. Croix River and catching walleyes.
Instead, the two Farmington men escaped tragedy, then spent the new few hours watching from shore as crews fished their truck and trailer out of the water.
By Chad Richardson , August 09, 2010
What a fish!
On Thursday evening, June 17, Brian Klawitter of Trophy Catfishing and Sturgeon Adventures, located in Lakeland, Minn., took Mike and Mallory McCarty of River Falls cat fishing on the Mississippi River. At 1 a.m. Friday, Mike held on as a 32-lb. "river monster" fought for its freedom and was eventually caught and released.
June 29, 2010
Paddle with a ranger on the summer solstice
Celebrate Summer Solstice from 5-8 p.m. Sunday, June 20, by paddling the St. Croix River with a National Park Service ranger.
June 10, 2010
Looking for summer singers
The Vallee de Croix chorus is inviting women of all ages to join them for six weeks during their Summer S.P.L.A.S.H. (Smile, Perform, Laugh and Sing Harmony).
June 08, 2010
Past publisher Arlin Albrecht earns UWRF's top alumni honor
Arlin Albrecht parlayed a degree in economics and journalism into success in several fields, especially publishing, banking and health care.
UW-River Falls will honor the former publisher of 10 area newspapers on Saturday, naming him the distinguished alumnus of the year.
By Anne Jacobson , May 12, 2010
Teacher of the year
Westside Elementary School teacher Jean Wespetal was named a Fox 9 News Teacher of the Year after being nominated for the honor by Westside parents Stacha and Stephen Reed. Wespetal was one of nine are teachers chosen from over 1,000 applicants. According to Westside Principal Mike Ballard, “Mrs. Wespetal’s passion for her students and career, willingness to devote her own personal time to help her students, and ability to improve the self-esteem of the children she works with were a few of the reasons provided for winning the award.”
April 15, 2010
Stillwater bridge back open to traffic
Less than a week after it was closed, the Stillwater bridge is open to traffic again.
March 28, 2010
Unwanted motel lover allegedly naked and fighting mad
A 25-year-old local man was cited for disorderly conduct at the downtown Best Western motel for allegedly pushing around a young woman who wanted him out of the room she and her friends had paid for to stay the night. The man was found naked in bed with another woman from the same group. The two had returned to the room earlier in the night after meeting at a downtown bar where they’d been dancing.
By Phil Pfuehler , March 23, 2010
Stillwater bridge could be closed Sunday or Monday; sandbaggers sought
The City of Stillwater is requesting help in sandbagging today (Friday), Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
March 19, 2010
Star on ice
Elisabeth Oberlin, a 4th grade student at Westside Elementary School, recently competed in the Northland Figure Skating Competition held in Duluth. Oberlin placed first in the Jumps event, first in Freestyle, and second in the Compulsory event. She is a member of the Starlight Ice Dance Club and is coached by Leah Flanagan. She also takes lessons at the UW-RF Hunt Arena Skating School. Oberlin currently competes at the Pre-Preliminary level.
February 17, 2010
Web site provides tax reciprocity information
While the Wisconsin-Minnesota Income Tax Reciprocity Agreement has been terminated, a Web site has been developed for both employers and employees who work in one state but live in the other.
January 22, 2010
Lorentz named Coach of Year
River Falls High School head cross country coach Pat Lorentz has been named Wisconsin girls’ District 1 Cross Country Coach of the Year by the Wisconsin Cross Country Coaches Association.
January 14, 2010
Arts Minded: Ever growing sustainable community network spreads roots in area
It’s a new year and what we need is here! With the deep chill and shovel busting snows this winter, more vital than ever is this network of non-profit organizations (What We Need Is Here) to the well being and enrichment of St. Croix valley communities in Wisconsin and Minnesota.
By Phyllis Goldin, columnist , January 13, 2010
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