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This week in River Falls: Friday: Tri-Angles picnic: The Tri-Angels picnic from 4-8 p.m. at Hoffman Park in River Falls. There will be a spaghetti and meatball dinner with pizza for race participants and the community. $10 for adults, $5 for kids under 10. All proceeds will...

YouTube may not normally be one of the first places people look for city information, but River Falls Utility Director Kevin Westhuis and Communications...

River Falls Days started and ended with a bang this year, beginning with Friday night’s parade, and ending with Sunday night's fireworks. Many people came to Hoffman Park Sunday to watch the fireworks. For more River Falls days pictures, see the July 17 print edition of the...

While many men worry about hair loss, River Falls native Terry Pechacek was eager to cut his off. He’d been growing his hair out for more than five years. Last Wednesday, July 9, all that hair growth was chopped. “I’m really excited,” Pechacek said. “It’s just another...

River Falls Days kicked off its celebrations Thursday, July 10. Clear skies Thursday drew crowds to the annual truck pull at North End Industrial Park. Dozens of local motorists competed, while spectators enjoyed the show and food sold by local organizations. The celebration...

This week's featured photo was taken by Jean Coulton. It shows a male bluebird enjoying a little "bird gazebo" on Coulton's deck in her River Falls home. Coulton's hobby is photographing birds and blogging about them. Her blog can be found at: You could see your photo featured...

This week in River Falls: Friday: Masonic Lodge open house: 122 E. Walnut St., River Falls. Two hours prior to the 6:30 p.m. River Falls Days parade start and two hours after. Raffle for gift certificates, fishing trips, a weekend getaway, and a kayak trip. Wellhaven River...

In an effort to raise money for the Tri-Angels playground, Colton Anderson (3), Jaelyn Trautmiller (6), Sterling Trautmiller (4), and Jada Trautmiller (9), raised nearly $200 throughout their summer lemonade stands. They plan on presenting the money at the Tri-Angels run next Saturday,...

A new champion was named in the second annual Burger Battle that benefits the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Pierce County/River Falls. This year’s winner, Mainstreeters Bar and Grill, 212 S. Main St., was announced in late June. Last year’s winner was Lazy River...

For years River Falls residents have gone to the Farmer’s Market on Second and Locust streets for a taste of locally grown produce. Lately that market is producing more than just tasty food. Starting last year, a group of ever-changing, local musicians has gathered every Saturday...

On Thursday, July 10, the 2014-15 River Falls Ambassadors were crowned at the River Falls High School. Abby King was named River Falls Grand Royal Ambassador. Other contestants named as River Falls Royal Ambassadors on are: Emily Jilek, River Falls First Royal Ambassador; Nicole...

Some people know what they want to do with their lives from an early age. River Falls native Terry Linehan was not one of those people. He didn’t find his calling until his mid-30s. But the time he spent searching for it after high school has helped him prepare for his career...