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NEW PLATEAUS The Boiling Point of Aaron Swartz's Suicide
The more I read about Aaron Swartz, the more he seemed like a hero from an Ayn Rand novel. Unfortunately, accompanying his Randian hero-like intelligence, moral IQ, and frustration that the rest of th...
Posted on 1/15/13 at 9:00 AM
THE NEW FORTY Here's a thought - let's go dollar for dollar.
Every single day for the past couple of weeks I have received numerous big color glossy political advertisements in the mail. Yesterday, I received eight from an assortment of folks promoting both rep...
Posted on 10/25/12 at 7:03 AM
SLOWING THE RACING MIND Well Done, Mayor Menino!
I want to be a public official someday so that all of the mistakes I make can be swept under the rug by saying, I make mistakes all the time. Thats a Bender-ism. In fact, why wait until I am a public ...
Posted on 7/27/12 at 7:30 AM
A MINNESOTAN IN CHINA Approachably Abrasive
Have you been to a protest lately? Tea Party? Occupy? Vietnam? We've all heard how protests are handled in China. Throughout my time there, I had heard from the locals and expats bits and pieces ab...
Posted on 4/28/12 at 9:20 AM
WI VOICES 2011 Interview Summary
(first published on wivoices.org) Hundreds of thousands of protestors have descended on the Capitol in Madison, WI in the last year. Tens of thousands of volunteers have mobilized petition drives, me...
Posted on 1/17/12 at 4:07 PM
Pain or gain, the bar crawl cometh
The news of a River Falls Bar Crawl -- about to happen for the fourth year in a row -- climbed to a higher profile as people mentioned in recent public meetings that neither the city nor the chamber host, organize or sanction the event.
The event happens noon-7 p.m. Saturday, April 13, along Main Street. It involves about 15 downtown businesses including 12 bars.
By Debbie Griffin , April 08, 2013
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Two council incumbents defeated; Martell write-in wins for chairman
Randy Kusilek and David Reese were knocked off the River Falls City Council in Tuesday’s spring election. Katie Chaffee, former mayor of River Falls, edged Reese for the District 3 council spot, with 232 votes to Reese’s 186. Kusilek was beaten by Diane Odeen for council at-large, 688-532.
By Phil Pfuehler , April 03, 2013
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Dan Pearson elected Troy chair
Based on unofficial results Daniel Pearson has been elected chair in the town of Troy. Pearson defeated David Hense 333-157.
April 02, 2013
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Know an outstanding businesswoman?
The Wisconsin Women in Government announced March 19 it is accepting nominations for ‘Women of Achievement’ honorees, specifically “outstanding women in the field of business.”
April 01, 2013
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Four City Council races up for grabs
Editor’s Note: Candidates were asked to provide basic biographical information and a word-limited answer to the question, “How will your knowledge, skills and/or experience benefit the city during your service as a City Council member?”
March 29, 2013
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Town of River Falls: Treasurer's race contested
In the town of River Falls the treasurer position is up for grabs.
March 28, 2013
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Council decides: Sculpture stays, hardware goes
The City Council approved some spending Tuesday night but drew the line at paying an estimated $7,000-$10,000 to move the Veterans Park sculpture from its current location to City Hall near the flag poles.
By Debbie Griffin , March 27, 2013
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