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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...

This week's featured photo was taken one foggy morning by Jean Coulton. Coulton took the photo from her deck, and said it was so fogggy, the fields weren't visible. You could see your photo featured on the River Falls Journal website. If you capture an image you want to share,...

People may not normally look to YouTube as a major source of city news, but River Falls Utility Director Kevin Westhuis and Communications Coordinator...

This week's featured photo was taken by River Falls Utility Director, Kevin Westhuis in front of City Hall on Tuesday evening, June 24. You could see your photo featured on the River Falls Journal website. If you capture an image you want to share, send it to us and it could be...

Dozens of area children spent the day with Kids from Wisconsin performers Tuesday, July 1, learning the tricks of the musical trade. Kids from Wisconsin visit many Wisconsin towns each summer and decided to connect with other musically-interested children this year. Gene Power,...