OPINION
It is time for the Herd to be heard...
Integrity is sometimes difficult to define, but we tend to know it when we see it. At the very least it can besaid to be consistency between what we say and what we do over time. Ideally, it is also a...
Posted on 9/8/12 at 2:11 PM
Opinions Get Us Into Trouble
Most of us tend to have an opinion. I sure do on just about any subject except where we should eat tonightmuch to the huzs chagrin. With technological advances and the trappings that have come with t...
Posted on 7/13/12 at 7:30 AM
There’s no one to blame but yourself for missing class
Video games are the reason for students struggles in school as much as food is to blame for peoples weight issues. College often is a persons first taste of freedom (loads of free time) from parental ...
Posted on 12/27/11 at 1:00 AM
Impressed With China
Days before I left to go to China a liberal friend of mine said he was interested to see if my political views might change upon being in China. His angle was, "yeah, they're communist, but look at th...
Posted on 10/28/11 at 10:03 AM
Letter: Their legacy will live on
Two outstanding River Falls educators will be retiring at the end of this school year: Superintendent Tom Westerhaus and High School Principal Elaine Baumann. We feel it is impressive that their ongoing legacy to the community will include contributions to the community educational foundation, FORWARD.By Pat McCardle, Lorraine Davis,River Falls FORWARD , May 20, 2013
Wood Working: Fate of the world a matter of territorial perspective
By Dave Wood, columnist , May 16, 2013
Letter: Crash demo made powerful impact on students, all of us
On May 7 we experienced a multi-vehicle (mock) crash on Cemetery Road. A thousand of us watched as ambulances from River Falls, Baldwin and Prescott, along with the LifeLink helicopter, fire trucks and multiple police cars did what they do best. We saw EMS professionals, SOS students, school staff and community members all fighting to save lives.By Lesley Williams, RFHS teacher, River Falls resident. , May 16, 2013
Editorial: Hang on so those wheels keep on turning
May 15, 2013
Editorial: RF children: Odds of success in their favor
May 13, 2013
Woodworking: Readers: Don’t pass up this book of letters
By Dave Wood, columnist , May 02, 2013
Letter: Attacking university system seems twisted and harmful
Gov. Walker is on another mission, this time to undermine the vitality of our UW system. This system provides world-class educational opportunities to our citizens, primarily kids.By Jeff Horner, town of River Falls , May 02, 2013
Letter: We want to connect you with our vital heritage
The history of River Falls is all around us, you only have to look. As we age, our memories and experiences become integral to whom we are as individuals and society as a whole.By River Falls Historic Preservation Commission, Jeanne Zirbel, chair; Jayne Hoffman, Betty Most, Kirby Symes, Heidi Rushmann, Cate Sering, Katie Chaffee, council representative , May 02, 2013
Letter: Come join, participate, expand your awareness
As many of us know, the current state of the economy demands new and innovative ideas that go beyond what politics can provide.By Lauren Evans, River Falls , May 02, 2013
Editorial: Let’s reconsider how politicians are recalled
May 02, 2013
Letter: Timing is right for us to ponder and reflect
“Love your enemies” —The words of Jesus in Luke 6:27-30 “Hatreds do not ever cease by hatred, but by love; this is an eternal truth ...” -- The words of the Buddha in the Dhammapada 1.5 & 17.3By Keith Rodli, town of River Falls , April 25, 2013
Letter: Horrifying trial brought out the best in so many people
In the midst of the seemingly impenetrable darkness that surrounded the death of three precious girls, strong beams of light broke through to Jessica Schaffhausen and her extended family that came from Illinois, Michigan and California to support her as they relived horror in the pursuit of justice.By Larry Szyman, Lead chaplain, St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office , April 25, 2013
Letter: Volunteers deserve special week
It’s time to celebrate the River Falls School District volunteers. The week of April 21-27 is National Volunteer Appreciation Week.By Monique Squire, Community Education coordinator; Jenny Karras, volunteer coordinator; Tara Albores, volunteer coordinator , April 25, 2013
Woodworking: Immigration pundits: Learn from Grandma Elsie Moren
By Dave Wood, columnist , April 25, 2013
Editorial: RF men and women in blue came through
April 25, 2013
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