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    March 17, 2014
    Service News
    Air Force Airman 1st Class Louis R. Swenson graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The...
    news/government-and-politicsMarch 17, 2014 - 8:00am
    March 12, 2014
    Two Wisconsin National Guard units deploying to Afghanistan
    Two units from the Wisconsin Army National Guard will deploy to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom this spring, according to a press release issued Wednesday afternoon, March 12. Sussex-based Battery A of the 1st Battalion, 121st Field Artillery Regiment and the...
    newsMarch 12, 2014 - 2:35pm
    February 10, 2014
    Private Samuel Humphrey
    Service News
    Private Samuel Humphrey, 19, of the United States Marine Corps., graduated boot camp on Jan. 17. Humphrey will return to Camp Pendleton in San...
    news/government-and-politicsFebruary 10, 2014 - 8:00am
    November 12, 2013
    Meyer Middle School held its fifth annual Veterans Day presentation this year, featuring the American Legion Honor Guard, the middle school band and choir, student speeches and a keynote speaker.
    River Falls honors Veterans Day
    From ceremonies at the local schools to a free lunch held for veterans and their families at the American Legion Hall, 701 N. Main St., there...
    community/eventsNovember 12, 2013 - 9:18am
    November 8, 2013
    Meyer Middle School holds a special Veterans’ Day program every years. This year’s program will be Monday at 1 p.m. Shown is a previous MMS Veteran’s Day program.
    Local schools get ready for Veterans Day
    With Veteran’s Day Monday, Meyer Middle School is preparing for its big annual program that calls attention to the holiday and what it means. Principal...
    community/eventsNovember 8, 2013 - 12:31pm
    November 7, 2013
    Duffy to host Veteran History workshop, will train volunteers
    U.S. Congressman Sean Duffy is hosting a Veteran History Project workshop to train volunteers to preserve personal accounts of veterans...
    lifestyle/familyNovember 7, 2013 - 10:12am
    Kudos for county vets office
    The St. Croix County Veterans’ Service Office was scheduled for special recognition by the board of supervisors at its November meeting Tuesday...
    news/government-and-politicsNovember 7, 2013 - 9:40am
    July 24, 2013
    Submitted photo.
    'Honor Flight" movie tickets available now
    To see "Honor Flight" at Hudson 12 Theater 65 tickets must be purchased by Aug. 11.
    entertainmentJuly 24, 2013 - 3:51pm
    June 17, 2013
    Submitted photo.
    Remembering what this war was all about
    Members of the Spring Valley Wisconsin Royalty visited the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 331 Memorial Helicopter on display at the Team...
    lifestyleJune 17, 2013 - 9:01am
    June 13, 2013
    Letter: Veterans are grateful
    The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 121 of River Falls recognizes Dick's Fresh Market, Family Fresh Foods, and Shopko for space provided us for our Poppy Day, Friday, May 17. We also thank everyone who donated for poppies during the month of May. A special thank you for the young...
    opinion/lettersJune 13, 2013 - 12:19pm
    May 22, 2013
    Guests and staff at Kinnic Health and Rehab near the hospital honored seven residents at an afternoon celebration May 15, with each man receiving an honorary pin and certificate. Left to right: Richard Fox, Earl Mack, Legion member Tom Caflisch, Mark McDonald, John Anderson, Legion Commander Todd Schultz and Lawrence Von Holtum. Not pictured but also honored that day were Arnold Roen and Donovan Obermueller. <i>Debbie Griffin photos</i>
    Legion honors veterans on behalf of grateful nation
    An honor celebration held May 15 at Kinnic Health and Rehab spotlighted the service of seven veterans living there. Each received a certificate...
    lifestyle/healthMay 22, 2013 - 11:37am
    May 20, 2013
    Veteran volunteer advocates troop support
    River Falls resident and 21-year military veteran Bret VanBlaircom visited the April 23 City Council meeting to offer thanks to the city for...
    newsMay 20, 2013 - 10:04am
    May 16, 2013
    Lawmakers vote to forgive fallen soldiers' taxes
    The Wisconsin Senate and Assembly have both voted unanimously to forgive state income taxes for military troops killed in combat. The approval came after the father of a Dodge County soldier killed in Afghanistan said he was shocked that the state would not forgive his son's taxes...
    news/government-and-politicsMay 16, 2013 - 11:38am
    May 14, 2013
    Lowered flags on May 15 honor fallen peace officers.
    Lowered flag honors fallen peace officers
    The President of the United States and the Governor of Wisconsin have proclaimed May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and May 12-18 as Police...
    news/government-and-politicsMay 14, 2013 - 8:56am
    April 12, 2013
    After trekking 26.2 miles up a mountain and through a sand pit, members of the Fighting Saints Battalion, which included two 2011 River Falls High School graduates, raced to the finish line at Bataan Memorial Death March with a time of 5:48:07. <i>Submitted photos</i>
    Honoring the fallen: Blood, sweat and tears
    Anyone knows that running a marathon is grueling, but imagine going up a mountain, through a sand pit in full Army combat gear, all while hauling...
    sportsApril 12, 2013 - 9:00am
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