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People’s persuasion rules: No chickens, cell tower 
People packed into the City Council chambers – so many the city brought in extra chairs – to hear or speak about one of two main issues up for a decision Tuesday: Allowing chickens as pets within the city limits and erecting a cell-phone tower in Mound Park (near where Union and Fourth streets intersect).
By Debbie Griffin , June 23, 2010
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Health care grant
Submitted photo
From left to right are Turningpoint Executive Director Kim Wojcik, River Falls Area Hospital Foundation Board Chair Lori Peterson and RFAH Foundation Board Chair-elect Jennifer O’Neill. The three hold a $3,500 check facsimile from the foundation for the abuse shelter to help its clients access health care resources. The grant was presented earlier this month.
June 23, 2010
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Solemn oath
Jason Schulte photo
A crowd of supporters gathered near the courthouse as Judge Timothy Doyle from Barron County swore in new Pierce County Judge Joe Boles in a 9 a.m. ceremony June 18.
June 21, 2010
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Worst weather skirts River Falls
This photo shows one tiny part of the light show Mother Nature presented in River Falls the evening of June 17. Relatively little rain fell on the city, while extremely severe weather rolled through many other parts of the region. Photo by Ariel Tarr
June 18, 2010
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Town of River Falls: Light industrial acreage questioned
Business owner Joel Cordes of Lake and Pond Aeration addressed the town of River Falls Board at its June 7 meeting about buying a one-acre lot in the South Park Addition.
By Jillian Dexheimer, jadexheimer@gmail.com , June 17, 2010
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Water care hits high mark
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City Engineer Reid Wronski accepts a road sign recognizing River Falls’ new status as a Water Star community, part of a new program launched on Earth Day this year.
June 17, 2010
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Giving everyone a chance
Jason Schulte photo
When a class project called for coming up with solutions to help those that are less fortunate, Carlie Christensen didn’t have to look far for ideas.
Carlie Christensen (left) and Julie Trok (right) with some of the hygiene bags that Christensen collected for foster children.
By Jason Schulte , June 17, 2010
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City ponders fewer permits
River Falls residents may be interested to know: The City Council votes June 22 on making some residential construction work exempt from needing a permit.
By Debbie Griffin , June 16, 2010
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Kinni photo contest calls for entries
River Falls Journal file photo
The Kinnickinnic River Land Trust, based in River Falls, accept entries for its river-photo contest through June 30, welcoming all members of KRLT and the regional community to submit their favorite horizontal image.
June 16, 2010
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Accident victim’s condition improves
Ellsworth woman Gretchen J. Lange, 44, was listed in fair condition June 14 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. Lange was admitted to the hospital and listed as critical following a May 21 two-vehicle accident on Hwy. 65 that killed a River Falls man and injured his wife.
June 15, 2010
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Make merry for dairy
Get ready for Town N’ Country Day, the Chamber of Commerce and Tourism’s annual celebration of River Falls’ agricultural heritage, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, June 17, in Heritage Park downtown, directly across the walking bridge from Veterans Park.
June 14, 2010
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Pioneer Day’s one Pierce County Historical Association effort to preserve history
The annual Pioneer Day will return to the River Bluffs History Center in Bay City on Saturday, June 26, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
By Bill Kirk , June 12, 2010
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Students, artist unveil creative eco legacy
A group of about 20 students helped create the work of art that now adorns the big eastern wall of the River Falls High School commons area. As the moment came to reveal it, they all stood in front of it looking up and waiting excitedly.
By Debbie Griffin , June 11, 2010
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