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

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

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?

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

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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Goliath Challenge set for Saturday

The second annual Goliath Challenge, a 5K obstacle race, is Saturday, May 18, at the Badlands Snopark in Hudson to raise funds for Feed My Starving Children.

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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

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

Wisconsin News
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

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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Skorseth named WIAA Scholar Athlete

River Falls High School senior Paige Skorseth was one of 32 senior students attending Wisconsin public and private high schools who were honored as a WIAA Scholar Athlete at an awards ceremony in Wausau Sunday, May 5.

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Baseball learns from busy week

The Wildcat baseball team has gone 3-3 in its last six games, with all three wins coming against Big Rivers Conference opponents.

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Fish play home opener Saturday

The two-time defending St. Croix Valley Baseball League champion River Falls Fighting Fish will host the Plum City Blues Saturday, May 18, at 1 p.m. at the River Falls High School Field.

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Golfers maintain lead in BRC

The Wildcat boys’ golf team tied Eau Claire Memorial for first place at a 9-hole mini-meet at Troy Burne Golf Course last Tuesday, May 7 to maintain its slim lead over the Old Abes for first place in the Big Rivers Conference.

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