Fri, Dec 16, 2016 - 5:00am
By about 6:45 p.m. last Thursday, the public library's lower level was packed with an estimated 340 people. They were all came to learn more and express themselves on what city employees have called the biggest decision River Falls has ever made. It all revolves around the future of the Kinnickinnic River, and its two dams. "This is a historic project," said Mayor Dan Toland in a brief presentation of the project to the city.
Thu, Dec 15, 2016 - 4:24pm
UW-River Falls Professor Matt Dooley discovered his love of mapping while doing fieldwork in archeology and anthropology. "We were mapping archaeological sites," he said. "It was just my favorite part of the job." That was how he got into mapping. But his mapping path took an explosive new turn in 2014 when he saw an art class doing gunpowder drawing in the kiln yard. That was how Dooley discovered a new way to make maps — with a bang. Dooley's fellow UWRF professor, Randy Johnston, helped him get his start using gunpowder drawing to create maps.
Thu, Dec 08, 2016 - 4:00pm
A fairly new tattoo parlor has opened at 112 N. Main St., Suite A. Owner Michael Seidling said the shop’s name is a nod to local history – history dating...
Thu, Dec 08, 2016 - 8:51am
Hammond resident Al Rolek now has a much shorter drive to work. Formerly employed in the Minneapolis metro area, Rolek is the new finance director for the city of River...
Wed, Dec 07, 2016 - 4:10pm
Starting Dec. 5, those driving through the south side of River Falls likely noticed a change in the view. Workers began taking down the River Falls Motel Monday and Tuesday...
Tue, Dec 06, 2016 - 4:00pm
The late Monday afternoon, Dec. 5, two-vehicle crash in the town of Kinnickinnic has resulted in the death of Duane Cernohous, 55, of River Falls. The crash occurred just before...
Mon, Dec 05, 2016 - 9:04am
After overnight snow blanketed River Falls, Halvard, 10, and Reuben Herfindahl took a few minutes to build a snowman. Though the snow was melting by early afternoon, Halvard said he...
Fri, Dec 02, 2016 - 4:54pm
This weekend in River Falls Friday 'Twas the Night Show River Falls Community Theatre presents "The 'Twas the Night Show." a clebration by RFCT for the Christmas season. December 2,...
Wed, Nov 30, 2016 - 11:09am
The city is planning ahead for major projects, maintenance, and staffing. The 2017-18 budget, passed during the City Council’s regular meeting Tuesday, Nov. 22, is the city’s second two-year budget...
Fri, Nov 25, 2016 - 4:00pm
Melanie Perrin has weathered many struggles in life. Now she’s hoping to use those obstacles and how she overcame them to guide others. She’s also managed to fulfill a longtime...
