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    April 8, 2018
    Statewide tornado drills set for April 12
    MADISON — Gov. Scott Walker has declared April 9-13 as Wisconsin's Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week. Wisconsin Emergency Management, the National Weather Service and the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association have once again teamed up to sponsor the statewide tornado drills...
    news/government-and-politicsApril 8, 2018 - 12:00pm
    April 6, 2018
    The St. Croix County Sheriff's Office released this photo of deputy Dustin Geisness and former K-9 partner Roky after the 4-year-old dog died last month. Submitted photo
    Sheriff's office mourns death of police dog
    St. Croix County law enforcement officials are mourning the loss of a key member while simultaneously working to fill the void. The St. Croix...
    news/government-and-politicsApril 6, 2018 - 8:21pm
    Wisconsin roundup: Dane County voters change face of state Supreme Court; more state news
    Liberal Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Rebecca Dallet can thank the voters in Dane County for her new position.
    news/government-and-politicsApril 6, 2018 - 8:57am
    April 5, 2018
    Wisconsin's governor is warning Tuesday's victory by the liberal candidate for the state Supreme Court could be an indicator of an oncoming "blue wave." File image
    Wisconsin roundup: Walker warns of ‘blue wave’ rising in Wis.; more state news stories
    WAUSAU — Wisconsin's governor is warning Tuesday's victory by the liberal candidate for the state Supreme Court could be an indicator of an...
    news/government-and-politicsApril 5, 2018 - 9:15am
    April 4, 2018
    Liberal Judge Rebecca Dallet defeated conservative Michael Screnock for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, carried by big margins in Milwaukee and Dane counties. Submitted photo
    Wisconsin roundup: Dallet wins Supreme Court race, voters opt to keep treasurer’s office; more state news stories
    MADISON — Wisconsin voters weren't going to let a little snow keep them away from the polls. Big issues were being decided. Liberal Rebecca...
    news/government-and-politicsApril 4, 2018 - 10:24am
    Election results are in: County board races decided
    The unofficial results for local election races are in, as of 11 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, 2018.
    news/government-and-politicsApril 4, 2018 - 9:00am
    Both RF school referendum questions pass
    Both referendum questions on River Falls School District voters' ballots passed, according to unofficial results posted Tuesday, April 3. See...
    news/government-and-politicsApril 4, 2018 - 8:56am
    April 3, 2018
    Mayor Dan Toland
    Toland wins mayor seat; Page, Morrissette, Bjerstedt elected to City Council
    Mayor Dan Toland will retain his seat and the River Falls City Council will see at least one new face, according to unofficial election results...
    news/government-and-politicsApril 3, 2018 - 10:45pm
    Wisconsin roundup: Survey finds fewer Wis. kids turning to booze; more state news stories
    MADISON — The biennial Wisconsin Youth Risk Behavior Survey finds fewer high school students are drinking these days.
    news/government-and-politicsApril 3, 2018 - 8:49am
    April 2, 2018
    Wisconsin roundup: Four-time offenders face permanent revocation for drunken driving; more state news stories
    MADISON — A southern Wisconsin man could permanently lose his driver's license under a new state law aimed at keeping repeat drunken drivers...
    news/government-and-politicsApril 2, 2018 - 8:59am
    March 31, 2018
    Pierce County sheriff's blotter: Motorcycle pursuit in Hager City; ATV goes through river
    Deputies were called at 9:59 p.m. March 22 to the Mississippi River at Maiden Rock for a report of an ATV with a trailer that went through the...
    news/government-and-politicsMarch 31, 2018 - 5:32pm
    March 30, 2018
    Wisconsin roundup: Family cries foul after Supreme Court election commercial airs; more state news
    MILWAUKEE — The family of a sexual assault victim is asking a third-party group to pull an ad in the race for state Supreme Court.
    news/government-and-politicsMarch 30, 2018 - 11:15am
    March 29, 2018
    Gov. Scott Walker has changed his mind and called special elections for two vacant legislative seats Thursday morning.
    Wisconsin roundup: Rebuffed by courts, Walker calls special elections; more state news stories
    MADISON — Gov. Scott Walker has changed his mind and called special elections for two vacant legislative seats Thursday morning. Walker's...
    news/government-and-politicsMarch 29, 2018 - 1:44pm
    Correction: River Falls School Board candidate profiles
    A series of candidate profiles in the March 29 print edition of the River Falls Journal mistakenly placed a photo of Mike Miller with the profile of Michael Thompson, and a photo of Michael Thompson with the profile of Mike Miller. Each candidate’s Q&A responses were listed...
    news/government-and-politicsMarch 29, 2018 - 11:26am
    Get to know the River Falls School Board candidates
    The River Falls Journal sent questionnaires to candidates running for River Falls School Board, of which there are six competing for four open...
    news/government-and-politicsMarch 29, 2018 - 6:00am
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