First baby of 2000 was ahead of schedule
He has a thick tuft of dark hair.
Commission annexes new leadership team
The Minnesota-Wisconsin Boundary Area Commission, which for 34 years has helped coordinate policies and planning for development and conservation in the St. Croix and Mississippi valleys, announced its new leadership for 2000.
Try taking 'bah' out of your 'humbug'
I've been thinking about Christmas. Not this past Christmas; next Christmas.
Taxi service is mix of city ownership, private management
River Falls Ride Share Taxi Service combines city ownership with private management.
Business promotion is focus of local chamber
Backed by a 12-member board of directors, the River Falls Area Chamber of Commerce works to improve economic development and the quality of life in the community through education, promotion and leadership.
Former mayor set to campaign again
Duane Pederson's latest attempt to become mayor follows a pattern dating back to the 1970s. Pederson was elected to the City Council, served 6 years, stepped down for a few years, then got re-elected. For another 6 years.
Millennium fever: Local races heat up
It's the year 2000 and suddenly the mayor's job is hot.
The Sleeping Beauty
Sixteen is a pivotal age.
Library staff encouraging teens to use local resources
Getting teenagers excited about using the library's resources is what Susan Pesheck set out to do.
Kinnickinnic town board hears points, counterpoints on gun club operations
The Kinnickinnic Town Board met Tuesday, Jan. 4, and served as a sounding board for Sportsmen's Club members and for those with concerns about the club's rules and regulations.
Freelance writer joins mayor's race
Years of covering monthly meetings for the towns of Troy and River Falls and the city's Plan Commission have helped Katie Chaffee keep informed about the issues that most concern area residents and politicians.
Subdivision problems confront city planners
Plans in all stages of the subdivision approval process appeared before the River Falls Plan Commission Tuesday night.
Wee Bit o' Heaven hits address snag
Thirty-six acres west of River Falls, long known to locals as Wee Bit o' Heaven, is having a hellish time getting assigned an address.
State asks judge to reverse board decision letting Riviera operate airstrip in district
The Department of Natural Resources wants a Pierce County judge to reverse a Board of Adjustment decision that allows an airport runway and airport operations in the Lower St. Croix River District.
Eight races for St. Croix board may be a record, says clerk
When the filing deadline arrived at 5 p.m. Tuesday, races had shaped up for eight of the 31 seats on the St. Croix County Board. Three incumbents are not seeking re-election, and board newcomers have filed for those positions.
Students learn about shoplifting
The River Falls Police Department, ShopKo Corporation, and Meyer Middle School 6th-graders are all joining forces to take a hard look at shoplifting and the many consequences of that crime. It is hoped that this cooperative effort will go a long way toward deterring adolescent shoplifting in our community.
Loney, Persico honored for mastering foreign languages
Learning the language is only half of it.
From work, to school, to clinics: RF cabs carry just about anyone
"Good morning, taxi," says the woman with the pleasant voice.
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