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    May 15, 2015
    About 50 people attended a meeting Wednesday, May 6, at Hudson Town Hall, where Department of Natural Resources officials outlined possibilities for the future at the Little Falls Lake dam. (Staff photo by Mike Longaecker)
    Alternatives emerge for Little Falls Lake dam
    Eight options will be mapped out for the future of the Little Falls Lake dam, but Department of Natural Resources officials said last week it...
    News/regionMay 15, 2015 - 11:24am
    May 1, 2015
    Kids are measured and ‘tagged’ with silicone bracelets like birds are at last year’s Bird Day festival.
    ‘What would spring be without birds?’
    This area group’s local festival is for the birds – but it’s for people to enjoy too. The St. Croix Valley Bird Club is holding its...
    Life/eventsMay 1, 2015 - 1:06pm
    April 30, 2015
    KRLT intern Dylan Johnson (left) helps Liz Malanaphy (right) put trash on Scrappy the fish statue. Johnson is a senior at UW-River Falls. Scrappy was “dressed” in trash.
    One fish's trash, another fish's clothing
    Some 130-140 people who volunteered to help pick trash from the Kinnickinnic River and the general area around the river Saturday morning, April...
    Life/eventsApril 30, 2015 - 1:30pm
    Fire trucks were visible at a distance from the road Wednesday afternoon, April 29, as firefighters battled a controlled burn that had gotten out of control near the Kinnickinnic River. Though no flames or smoke were visible from the road by about 3:30 p.m., Fire Chief Scott Nelson said firefighters remained on scene for about four hours to ensure the fire was totally put out.
    Controlled fire burns out of control
    A pre-scheduled controlled burn got out of control Wednesday afternoon, April 29. The controlled burn was started about 10:30 a.m., at...
    News/regionApril 30, 2015 - 9:52am
    April 29, 2015
    Hepaticas flowering in our woods last week. Their flower show is over for the year now. (Carol Wilcox photo)
    Wildside: It's finally spring again
    Last Sunday was a fine day in the neighborhood. Despite a cool start in the 40s, the sun came out in a clear blue sky. Walking through our woods...
    sports/outdoorsApril 29, 2015 - 8:35am
    April 23, 2015
    Grow to Share to share growing space
    Grow to Share community gardens and The Community Gardens have often been confused for each other. Grow to Share is a non-profit community...
    Life/FoodApril 23, 2015 - 12:58pm
    April 17, 2015
    UPDATE: Be aware of areawide burning ban being enforced
    After battling four grass fires Thursday night, April 16, River Falls Assistant Fire Chief Mike Moody wants to stress that there is still a burning...
    News/regionApril 17, 2015 - 9:03am
    April 16, 2015
    Jim Higgins built and installed seven bluebird houses at Kelly Creek Preserve. He'll install more in the future.
    $0 down 100% interest leads to housing boom
    The first set of “single family seasonal condos” went up along the roadway at Kelly Creek Preserve to accommodate tenants that have been...
    News/regionApril 16, 2015 - 6:00am
    April 15, 2015
    River Falls Assistant Fire Chief Mike Moody
    Burning ban back in place
    River Falls Assistant Fire Chief Mike Moody has announced a burning ban effective immediately, for the city of River Falls and the following...
    News/regionApril 15, 2015 - 4:03pm
    April 7, 2015
    Burning ban lifted
    Effective immediately, the burn ban that was implemented on April 2 in the City of River Falls, and the following townships; River Falls, Kinnickinnic, Clifton, Pleasant Valley and Troy has been lifted. Fire Chief Scott Nelson announced the ban had been lifted Tuesday afternoon,...
    News/regionApril 7, 2015 - 1:12pm
    April 6, 2015
    River Falls firefighters battle a fire in a Troy Township farm field late Wednesday afternoon, April 1, in windy conditions.
    Burning ban still in place
    A burning ban announced Friday, April 3, by Fire Chief Scott Nelson, is still in place, despite rain Monday, April 6. Nelson said the burning...
    News/regionApril 6, 2015 - 12:54pm
    April 3, 2015
    Burning ban announced
    Fire Chief Scott Nelson has announced a burning ban, effective immediately, for the City of River Falls and the following townships; River Falls,...
    News/regionApril 3, 2015 - 9:01am
    March 20, 2015
    Safety concerns at a Willow River State Park dam will result in a water drawdown of Little Falls Lake. It will likely impact water recreation at the park for at least two years. (Hudson Star-Observer photo by Meg Heaton)
    Willow River lake to be drained amid concerns
    Safety concerns at a dam in a popular western Wisconsin state park will leave a lake there emptied for at least two years beginning as soon as...
    News/regionMarch 20, 2015 - 10:00am
    March 19, 2015
    Some Peterson-style nest boxes ready to set out for returning bluebirds. The design is from “Woodworking from Wildlife,” 1992, by Carrol Henderson of the Minnesota DNR. (Dan Wilcox photo)
    Wild Side: Bluebirds are looking for housing
    A few weeks ago we saw eastern bluebirds along a pasture fence line where mules were grazing in northern Florida. Male bluebirds are elegant...
    sports/outdoorsMarch 19, 2015 - 9:52am
    March 13, 2015
    UW-River Falls Prof. Brad Mogen works with several of his students as they do a lab project working with the DNA of the Nosema fungus, which affects bees. Mogen also serves on the River Falls Town Board.
    University’s research aims to ‘Bee’ healthy
    UW-River Falls professors Brad and Kim Mogen have made their plans for spring break (March16-20). As many of their students may do, the Mogens...
    News/educationMarch 13, 2015 - 6:00am
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