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River Falls hosts Bluegrass and Roots Festival
The River Falls Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau announces the lineup for the Third Annual Bluegrass and Roots Festival April 5-7 in downtown River Falls.
Saturday, March, 23, 2013 - Rivertowns.net - None
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The River Falls Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau announces the lineup for the Third Annual Bluegrass and Roots Festival April 5-7 in downtown River Falls.
Saturday, March, 23, 2013 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Morning with prof series set at UW-River Falls
Registration is open for the “Morning with a Professor” lecture series at UW-River Falls. The popular series is part of a tradition that started in 1988. University professors and community leaders share expertise, knowledge and opinions on topics drawn from the news, historical events, contemporary issues and personal experiences.
Saturday, September, 08, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Registration is open for the “Morning with a Professor” lecture series at UW-River Falls. The popular series is part of a tradition that started in 1988. University professors and community leaders share expertise, knowledge and opinions on topics drawn from the news, historical events, contemporary issues and personal experiences.
Saturday, September, 08, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Band performances, concerts set
The St. Croix Valley Community Band and UW-River Falls announce their summer concert schedules.
Tuesday, July, 10, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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The St. Croix Valley Community Band and UW-River Falls announce their summer concert schedules.
Tuesday, July, 10, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Jazz series presents ‘Universal Language’
Universal Language IX -- an annual program that explores the synthesis of jazz, improvised music and indigenous folk music from throughout the world – will be presented Saturday, April 27, on the UW-River Falls campus.
Wednesday, April, 24, 2013 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Universal Language IX -- an annual program that explores the synthesis of jazz, improvised music and indigenous folk music from throughout the world – will be presented Saturday, April 27, on the UW-River Falls campus.
Wednesday, April, 24, 2013 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Florness named executive-in-residence at UWRF
Daniel L. Florness, chief financial officer and executive vice president of Fastenal, Winona, Minn., has been named the Spring 2013 executive-in-residence by the College of Business and Economics at UW-River Falls.
Saturday, April, 06, 2013 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Daniel L. Florness, chief financial officer and executive vice president of Fastenal, Winona, Minn., has been named the Spring 2013 executive-in-residence by the College of Business and Economics at UW-River Falls.
Saturday, April, 06, 2013 - Rivertowns.net - None
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UWRF team takes top honors at national dairy contest
The four-member team from UW-River Falls earned a first place award in the annual national Dairy Challenge contest held in Fort Wayne, Ind.
Saturday, April, 27, 2013 - Rivertowns.net - None
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The four-member team from UW-River Falls earned a first place award in the annual national Dairy Challenge contest held in Fort Wayne, Ind.
Saturday, April, 27, 2013 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Teacher takes on Harsdorf; election set for November
After surviving a recall attempt last summer, state Senator Sheila Harsdorf (R-River Falls) will face another challenge this fall -- again from a high school teacher.
Thursday, June, 07, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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After surviving a recall attempt last summer, state Senator Sheila Harsdorf (R-River Falls) will face another challenge this fall -- again from a high school teacher.
Thursday, June, 07, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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As trial starts, lawyers give differing descriptions of Schaffhausen
HUDSON -- His defense attorney said Aaron Schaffhausen killed his three young daughters in River Falls without realizing what he was doing. The prosecutor said Schaffhausen murdered the children -- Amara, 11, Sophie, 8, and Cecilia, 5 – to punish his ex-wife.
Tuesday, April, 02, 2013 - Rivertowns.net - None
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HUDSON -- His defense attorney said Aaron Schaffhausen killed his three young daughters in River Falls without realizing what he was doing. The prosecutor said Schaffhausen murdered the children -- Amara, 11, Sophie, 8, and Cecilia, 5 – to punish his ex-wife.
Tuesday, April, 02, 2013 - Rivertowns.net - None
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State funding secured for Falcon Center
The Wisconsin State Building Commission met in Madison Thursday and formally ensured funding for the new Falcon Center on the UW-River Falls campus. Now the UWRF Foundation is asking donors to help raise about $500,000 needed to meet its commitment to the $63.5 million project.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Rivertowns.net - None
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The Wisconsin State Building Commission met in Madison Thursday and formally ensured funding for the new Falcon Center on the UW-River Falls campus. Now the UWRF Foundation is asking donors to help raise about $500,000 needed to meet its commitment to the $63.5 million project.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Rivertowns.net - None
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10th Senate District candidate forum airs tonight
A legislative candidate forum featuring candidates from the 10th State Senate District -- incumbent Sheila Harsdorf (R-River Falls) and Daniel C. Olson (D-Clayton) -- will air at 5 p.m. today (Thursday, Oct. 18) on 88.3 WHWC/ Menomonie-Eau Claire.
Thursday, October, 18, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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A legislative candidate forum featuring candidates from the 10th State Senate District -- incumbent Sheila Harsdorf (R-River Falls) and Daniel C. Olson (D-Clayton) -- will air at 5 p.m. today (Thursday, Oct. 18) on 88.3 WHWC/ Menomonie-Eau Claire.
Thursday, October, 18, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Area students, teachers receive Kohl awards
Six high school students and seven teachers from St. Croix, Pierce and Polk counties were named recipients of the 2013 Herb Kohl Foundation awards. The $1,000 awards will go to 100 teachers and 187 graduating high school students statewide. The teachers’ schools will also receive $1,000 awards.
Thursday, March, 07, 2013 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Six high school students and seven teachers from St. Croix, Pierce and Polk counties were named recipients of the 2013 Herb Kohl Foundation awards. The $1,000 awards will go to 100 teachers and 187 graduating high school students statewide. The teachers’ schools will also receive $1,000 awards.
Thursday, March, 07, 2013 - Rivertowns.net - None
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30th Assembly District: Odeen says politics have become too ‘polarized’
Diane Odeen is running for the 30th State Assembly District because she believes civility and cooperation must be brought back to Madison.
Wednesday, October, 24, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Diane Odeen is running for the 30th State Assembly District because she believes civility and cooperation must be brought back to Madison.
Wednesday, October, 24, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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UPDATE: Walker wins recall election, carries St. Croix, Pierce counties
By 10:30 p.m. with 87% of precincts reporting statewide, Gov. Scott Walker had 54% of the votes while Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, his Democratic challenger, had 45%.
Wednesday, June, 06, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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By 10:30 p.m. with 87% of precincts reporting statewide, Gov. Scott Walker had 54% of the votes while Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, his Democratic challenger, had 45%.
Wednesday, June, 06, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Change of venue ruling expected in Schaffhausen case
HUDSON -- A motion for change of venue filed by the defense is expected to be among several set for a ruling Thursday morning, Jan. 17, in the Aaron Schaffhausen murder case. Clerk of Court Lori Meyer expects either moving the trial to another county or bringing in a jury from another county would cost St. Croix about $200,000.
Tuesday, January, 15, 2013 - Rivertowns.net - None
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HUDSON -- A motion for change of venue filed by the defense is expected to be among several set for a ruling Thursday morning, Jan. 17, in the Aaron Schaffhausen murder case. Clerk of Court Lori Meyer expects either moving the trial to another county or bringing in a jury from another county would cost St. Croix about $200,000.
Tuesday, January, 15, 2013 - Rivertowns.net - None
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May 4-5 tour showcases 19 art styles
The 11th annual artOPENer Studio Tour will be held the first weekend in May providing an opportunity to visit an eclectic mix of artist’s studios and galleries along the St. Croix River.
Sunday, April, 28, 2013 - Rivertowns.net - None
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The 11th annual artOPENer Studio Tour will be held the first weekend in May providing an opportunity to visit an eclectic mix of artist’s studios and galleries along the St. Croix River.
Sunday, April, 28, 2013 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Voters will choose judges, state superintendent April 2
Positions on the Tuesday, April 2, ballot include a St. Croix County judgeship, a seat on the District 3 Court of Appeals, Wisconsin superintendent of public instruction and a seat on the state Supreme Court.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Positions on the Tuesday, April 2, ballot include a St. Croix County judgeship, a seat on the District 3 Court of Appeals, Wisconsin superintendent of public instruction and a seat on the state Supreme Court.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Rivertowns.net - None
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10th District Senate: Incumbent says core values, constituents continue to be what will guide her
Despite last year’s controversies swirling out of Madison, Sheila Harsdorf said another side to state politics gets overlooked.
Monday, October, 29, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Despite last year’s controversies swirling out of Madison, Sheila Harsdorf said another side to state politics gets overlooked.
Monday, October, 29, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Lodi woman selected as newest 'Alice'; UW-RF grad Danielle Hammer was finalist
Rochelle Ripp of Lodi, a 2009 UW-Platville graduate, has been selected to serve as Wisconsin’s 65th Alice in Dairyland, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced late Saturday.
Tuesday, May, 22, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Rochelle Ripp of Lodi, a 2009 UW-Platville graduate, has been selected to serve as Wisconsin’s 65th Alice in Dairyland, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced late Saturday.
Tuesday, May, 22, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Returning vets face employment obstacles
The state of Wisconsin doesn’t have good data to show veterans have a higher rate of unemployment. But estimates place unemployment among Wisconsin veterans returning from war between 11% and 12%, according to Department of Workforce Development Deputy Secretary Jonathan Barry.
Monday, July, 16, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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The state of Wisconsin doesn’t have good data to show veterans have a higher rate of unemployment. But estimates place unemployment among Wisconsin veterans returning from war between 11% and 12%, according to Department of Workforce Development Deputy Secretary Jonathan Barry.
Monday, July, 16, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Tax reciprocity deal still unresolved
While a key issue was settled, Wisconsin commuters hoping for a break from the cost and inconvenience of filing income tax returns at home and in Minnesota shouldn’t breathe a sigh of relief yet.
Thursday, March, 14, 2013 - Rivertowns.net - None
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While a key issue was settled, Wisconsin commuters hoping for a break from the cost and inconvenience of filing income tax returns at home and in Minnesota shouldn’t breathe a sigh of relief yet.
Thursday, March, 14, 2013 - Rivertowns.net - None
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