Black tie affair fills backpacks and stomachs
The formal-looking invitation contains no typos and specifically says: “Your absence is requested.”River Falls Journal, 04/01/2013
Bluegrass festival targets locals, tourists
The River Falls Chamber of Commerce will present the 3rd annual Bluegrass and Roots Music Festival April 5-7. It includes at least a dozen artists playing 14 different venues, with many free performances throughout the weekend.River Falls Journal, 04/01/2013
Fake crash creates sobering reminder
Spring brings for teens thoughts of prom, graduation, summer vacation, parties -- and every three years, a convincing mock-car crash.River Falls Journal, 03/29/2013
New building brings tenant, more possibilities
While signs of the spring season come slowly, a new building on North Main Street has sprung up fast on the site between 703 and 707 N. Main Street.River Falls Journal, 03/28/2013
Council decides: Sculpture stays, hardware goes
The City Council approved some spending Tuesday night but drew the line at paying an estimated $7,000-$10,000 to move the Veterans Park sculpture from its current location to City Hall near the flag poles.River Falls Journal, 03/27/2013
Utility director brings energy expertise home
Kevin Westhuis started March 4 as the new director of the River Falls Municipal Utility and said last week he’s excited about the job and about moving back to his native state from Colorado.River Falls Journal, 03/22/2013
Honor students set stage for 2nd Mr. RFHS pageant
Hairy legs and all, eight male contestants step into the spotlight next week to compete for the Mr. RFHS title and, while doing so, help honor students raise money and awareness.River Falls Journal, 03/18/2013
Bed-race winners capture luck o’ the Irish (+Video)
The bed-racing team from Dick’s Hometown Liquor store emerged victorious in the bed races in downtown River Falls March 17 celebrating St. Patrick’s Day.River Falls Journal, 03/18/2013
Brickhouse Music expands building, repertoire
After eight years at its current location, 15 years in River Falls and a total of 20 in business, Brickhouse Music, 216 S. Main St., expanded its store, adding about 1,200 square feet of space by converting cold-storage space to usable, indoor space.River Falls Journal, 03/15/2013
Design begins on long-awaited UWRF complex
Nearly 20 years after a study found the facilities substandard, UW-River Falls gained the traction it needs to starts design on a new Falcon Center -- known until recently as the Health and Human Performance (HHP) project. Planning efforts for a new facility began in 1999.River Falls Journal, 03/13/2013
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