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Batting cages offer River Falls new indoor 'Field of Dreams'

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

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

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

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...

County-wide tire collection June 1

County-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.

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The Graduate: I will be a doctor, but you are illiterate and a &%*#*!

The 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.

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Veteran volunteer advocates troop support

Veteran 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.

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River Falls man dead after party bus accident

River 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.

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Suicide prevention: Could you step up and save a life?

Suicide 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.

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Mother, daughter earn tech-college degrees

Mother, 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.

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City holds parking-meter update meeting

City 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.

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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.

 

Troy seems ready to embrace new winery

Troy seems ready to embrace new winery

Wineries are popping up in western Wisconsin, and the town of Troy is no exception.

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Stillwater 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.

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Authorities seize exotic pets from home

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Kenosha police have removed a menagerie of exotic reptiles from a home in the 1400 block of 53rd Street.

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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.

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Editorial: Hang on so those wheels keep on turning

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

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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http://media.fccinteractive.com/voices/166/50/50/ 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...
5/15/13 at 1:06 PM

Featured Area Voices

http://media.fccinteractive.com/voices/2358/50/50/ IN THE BLACK
Costco Membership Deal
Zulily.com has a current deal on a Costco membership. The price is $55 and includes $50 of coupons for freebies and discounts on items. Some of the free items included are a free rotissiere chicken, ...
5/21/13 at 1:08 PM
http://media.fccinteractive.com/voices/2510/50/50/ SLOWING THE RACING MIND
Always a Good Time to Heal
The book of Mark is an action-packed Biblical record of the workings and teachings of Jesus.  As I read yesterday and todays readings, I was overwhelmed by how much Jesus did in such a short peri...
5/21/13 at 10:51 AM
http://media.fccinteractive.com/voices/980/50/50/ PIERCE COUNTY PARTNERSHIP FOR YOUTH
Hey Parents of Teens: "It's Party Time!"
Parent Tips If your teen is giving a party:   Help your teenager plan the party. Make a guest list and invite only a specific number of people. Have your child pass out or send invitation...
5/21/13 at 9:43 AM
http://media.fccinteractive.com/voices/3355/50/50/ LIBERTARIAN PARTY PIERCE-ST. CROIX
Maslow-The Poor- The System Part 2 and 3
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5/21/13 at 8:29 AM
http://media.fccinteractive.com/voices/2342/50/50/ ASTRO BOB
Are there waves on Titan's Ligeia Sea?
Cassini will soon make its next flyby of the planet's largest moonTitan to look for waves on the surface ofLigeia Mare(lie-JEE-uh MAH-ray), a large sea of bitterly-cold liquid ethane in the moon's n...
5/20/13 at 1:30 PM

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