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    When John Shepherd retired, he did not slow down. He continued to pursue his cycling and skiing interests, and coached soccer on the side. For years, he placed highly in his age group in the American Birkebeiner. In River Falls he helped organize “the Wednesday Night Ride.” Photo courtesy of Dan Woll
    Eighty miles for 80 years: John Shepherd is RF’s happiest cyclist
    "None are so old as those who have outlived enthusiasm."—Henry David Thoreau Said the bard of Walden Pond. If that's true, the five friends...
    community/peopleNovember 25, 2017 - 8:45am
    May 26, 2016
    'Going for the Gold at the Pierce County Fair' this year’s theme
    ELLSWORTH -- Pierce County Fair Manager Ann Webb announces that in the spirit of the 2016 summer Olympic Games, the 2016 theme of the Pierce...
    community/eventsMay 26, 2016 - 3:46pm
    St. Croix Valley Foundation Leaders Forum: building dementia-friendly communities
    A half-day forum focusing on making the St. Croix County area dementia friendly will be held from 8:15 a.m.-11:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 9, at The Phipps Center for the Arts. This forum is designed for elected officials, city administrators, and leaders within the business, education,...
    lifestyle/healthMay 26, 2016 - 7:58am
    May 24, 2016
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    Summer Concert Series begins June 14
    Once again UW-River Falls presents Tuesday evening “Chill on the Hill” free summer concert series at the Melvin Wall Amphitheatre on campus...
    entertainmentMay 24, 2016 - 9:10am
    May 20, 2016
    From left, Troop 54 Scoutmaster Adam Ripley reads John Sowieja Jr’s Scouting accomplishments, John stands between his parents, Dianna and John Sowieja Sr. (Submitted photos)
    Teen earns Eagle Scout status
    John Sowieja Jr., 17, of River Falls Boy Scout Troop 9054, has achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank possible. Over the years he...
    lifestyle/familyMay 20, 2016 - 7:28am
    May 13, 2016
    Artsminded: Art shows and Artful Fridays begin
    --By Sue Bridwell Beckham, Artsminded columnist Farewell to Doug
    entertainmentMay 13, 2016 - 3:22pm
    May 6, 2016
    ‘Run Across Wisconsin’ raises awareness of mental health
    A Minneapolis-based non-profit organization, Defeat the Stigma Project (DSP), is planning an eight-day run across the state of Wisconsin to raise...
    lifestyle/healthMay 6, 2016 - 12:44pm
    May 5, 2016
    Check out school's plant sale
    The River Falls Public Montessori School will hold its annual plant sale outside the school building, 421 W. Maple St., from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m...
    community/eventsMay 5, 2016 - 10:51am
    Music at First Congregational Church May 15
    The final performing group in this season's Music at First Church series is the ASI Spelmanslag, an ensemble of "Swedish fiddlers" dedicated...
    entertainmentMay 5, 2016 - 8:25am
    May 4, 2016
    Join the police-sponsored Torch Run for Special Olympics
    This year's annual Final Leg of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Wisconsin will start at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 8.
    community/eventsMay 4, 2016 - 12:08pm
    April 27, 2016
    Purple Rain in River Falls
    In honor and memory of Prince, the Falls Theatre in downtown River Falls is presenting a Special Midnight Showing of Purple Rain on Friday, April...
    community/eventsApril 27, 2016 - 10:44am
    April 25, 2016
    Pictured left to right, back row: Aja Bell, Hudson, as a butterfly; Emmanuel Hanson, Lakeland, as a bird; Abby Liegl, Woodbury, as Pinkalicious; Michael Wirth, Hudson, as a bird; Dennis Grisar, River Falls, as Peter; front row: Ana Martins and Ben Heckman, Hudson, as bees. (Photo by Tracy Habisch-Ahlin)
    Story of pink cupcake-eating 'Pinkalicious' opens April 29
    “Pinkalicious the Musical,” with the book by Elizabeth Kann and Victoria Kann, music by John Gregor, and lyrics by John Gregor, Elizabeth...
    entertainmentApril 25, 2016 - 8:46am
    April 20, 2016
    Wendy's Wiggle, Jiggle and Jam coming to New Richmond
    Parents and kids --- mark your calendars because a family fun musical event featuring Wendy’s Wiggle, Jiggle and Jam is coming to New Richmond....
    entertainmentApril 20, 2016 - 12:28pm
    There will be a screening of Programming Hope: Employing the Abilities of Autism Saturday, April 30, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 and available at The Phipps box office or by phone (715) 386-8409, from a WWAACC Board Member (emailinfo@wwaacc.org), and at the door. Seating is limited, so advance ticket purchase is recommended.
    Programming Hope: teaching technology on the spectrum
    April is Autism Awareness Month and on April 30 there will be a special screening of the documentary “Programming Hope: Employing the Abilities...
    lifestyle/healthApril 20, 2016 - 9:55am
    April 19, 2016
    Willow River Elementary music & art show is Friday
    This year marks the 12th year for the annual Music and Art Show at Willow River Elementary, filling the school with art from students (K-5) and local artists. The show will take place on Friday, April 22, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The theme for this year’s show is African Artscapes....
    entertainmentApril 19, 2016 - 11:54am
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