Batting cages offer River Falls new indoor 'Field of Dreams'
Baseball, America’s pastime, gets another boost in River Falls with the May 18 opening of Field of Dreams Indoor Sports & Batting Cages, LLC, 125 1/2 ...
Golf course goes public, continues upgrades
The River Falls Golf Course on County Road M opens the season for the first time as a public golf course, having shed its semi-private club status plu...
Family shares update on quintuplets
The local Tille Quintuplets, who turn four years old in June, attended the Volunteers in Partnership at the River Falls Hospital’s May meeting. ...
Plantings observe Arbor Day, boost tree population
:A group comprised of City staff, local Lions Club members and Greenwood 5th graders gathered Friday, May 10, to commemorate Arbor Day by planting six...
Will an MBA help further your career? Here's where to find out
The College of Business and Economics at the UW-River Falls will host an information session from 6-7 p.m. Thursday, May 23, at the UWRF Hudson Center, for those considering whether a master’s degree in business administration will help them further their career goals.
RELATED CONTENTCounty-wide tire collection June 1
St. Croix County residents: Don’t miss out on the Tire and Appliance Collection on Saturday, June 1. Take advantage of this great opportunity to get rid of unwanted tires and major household appliances for a small fee.
RELATED CONTENTThe Graduate: I will be a doctor, but you are illiterate and a &%*#*!
River Falls police had their hands full with a drunk 22-year-old male passenger around 1 a.m. Friday, May 17, at South Main and Broadway streets. The young man, from UW-River Falls, called himself a graduate, but when an officer checked on his welfare because he seemed sick, "the graduate" allegedly turned abusive, claiming he would be a doctor, then shouting at and cussing the officer, calling him uneducated and dumb, and later using racial insults.
RELATED CONTENTVeteran volunteer advocates troop support
River Falls resident and 21-year military veteran Bret VanBlaircom visited the April 23 City Council meeting to offer thanks to the city for signing a statement of support for troops and give information about his new role in the community. People may see him around town, paying visits to businesses and other types of employers.
RELATED CONTENTRiver Falls man dead after party bus accident
A 23-year-old River Falls man died late Saturday night in Ellsworth after he fell from the rear door of moving bus as came into the village on Hwy. 10.
RELATED CONTENTSuicide prevention: Could you step up and save a life?
A new workshop/forum from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, at the River Falls Public Library should have wide appeal.
RELATED CONTENTMother, daughter earn tech-college degrees
When Ashley Colbeth came to the Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) River Falls Campus a couple of years ago to take a placement test in typing, her mother, Susan, came along with her.
RELATED CONTENTCity holds parking-meter update meeting
River Falls invites any citizens interested to a public meeting 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, in the lower-level Council chamber of City Hall, 222 Lewis Street.
RELATED CONTENTLetter: 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.
Troy seems ready to embrace new winery
Wineries are popping up in western Wisconsin, and the town of Troy is no exception.
RELATED CONTENTStillwater bridge builders hold public meeting
Wisconsin News
People wanting to know more about the new St. Croix River bridge can attend either of two open houses scheduled by the departments of transportation in Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Authorities seize exotic pets from home
Wisconsin News
Kenosha police have removed a menagerie of exotic reptiles from a home in the 1400 block of 53rd Street.
Lawmakers vote to forgive fallen soldiers’ taxes
Wisconsin News
The Wisconsin Senate and Assembly have both voted unanimously to forgive state income taxes for military troops killed in combat.
Editorial: Hang on so those wheels keep on turning
Basic crime prevention is often aimed at adults: How do we protect our homes and autos from break-ins and thefts.
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Summer, kids, fishing, it's all good and it's on Perch Lake
The St. Croix Sportsman’s Alliance will sponsor a free kids fishing contest on Saturday afternoon, June 8, at Homestead Parklands on Perch Lake, north of Willow River State Park, from 3-5:15 p.m.
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OUTDOORS WITH SAM COOK Still time to register for Hawk Ridge Birdathon
It isn't too late to register to participate in the 27th annual Hawk Ridge Birdathon, which will be held this Saturday, May 18. The object is to count as many bird species as you can within the 24-hou...
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THE DIRT: THE REAL DIRT ON GARDENING FROM A MASTER GARDENERNew growth
And the rain continues. . . not that I'm complaining. Everything was so dry--now there is green everywhere. The leaves are coming out on the bushes and trees and the grass already needs mowing again. ...
5/22/13 at 7:38 AM
KITCHEN COURAGE Lynne’s Vinegar Noodles
We first had this salad at Medicine Lodge, Kansas, when Jerris niece Lynne made it for a family dinner. Jerri and I were both very much taken by the combination of flavors and the simplicity of the re...
5/22/13 at 7:24 AM
LITERARY ENGINEERSecondary Characters Blog Hop
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THE NEW FORTYIt is not a question of if...
Of all the hazards we face in this area of the country, the hazard I personally fear the most is a tornado. There are number of reasons why this hazard is at the the top of my list, but the primary re...
5/21/13 at 9:36 PM
IN THE BLACKImpromptu Freezer Cooking Session
This evening I used some spaghetti sauce to put on meatloaf I was warming up for supper. I had made meatloaf a few weeks ago and froze the leftovers in individual sized portions. I also boiled past...
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