Book store: Final chapter not yet written
A holiday surge in business will keep The Bookpress open at least another year, says owner Kevin Caldwell.
Cancer forces Brown to step down
HUDSON - Citing his battle with cancer and a conflict of responsibilities, Don Brown resigned from the St. Croix County Board last week.
Don't memorize this address: 818 Cemetery Road
Name changes have become the year's dominant theme - rename (or unname) the middle school, rename the road to the new high school, rename a local grocery store.
New lighting approved for Cemetery Road
When cemetery road is reconstructed late his summer, the wider road with an extra lane will have street lights that will not only light the road, but also a bike path that will run along the south side of the new road.
People comment on jail
Trenton Town Chairman Don Johnson: "The folks that I've spoken with - no one is in favor of spending this many dollars."
Police Beat
So long to IGA dot above Dick's
A familiar store name will soon cease to exist. Dick's IGA is dropping the IGA logo as it switches to the new name Dick's Marketplace Foods.
Open enrollment dates set
Parents who wish to choose another public school district than the one assigned their children need to apply for that change between Feb. 7 and Feb. 18.
County supervisors agree risk manager is unneeded
HUDSON - Agreeing that they were paying for duplication of work, members of the St. Croix County Finance Committee voted Friday to sever the county's relationship with a private risk manager.
Local flower shop is recognized for quality
Pearson Florist and Greenhouse of River Falls has passed a mandatory quality inspection by the FTD Association.
Candidate vows to 'tell it like it is'
Hoping to appeal to the average citizen in Wisconsin's Third Congressional District, Matt Gulick has hit the campaign trail.
Citizens tell County Board cost of judicial center too high
ELLSWORTH - Nearly 100 people braved snow-covered roads Wednesday night to attend a meeting on plans for a new Pierce County judicial center, and most of those who spoke said the building is too elaborate and too expensive.
Meyer Middle School: for how long?
DeWayne Meyer spent nearly 50 years at the building that bears his name - first as a student, then a teacher, coach, and, for the last 27 years, as a principal.
Middle School students recognized
The following students were chosen as Students of the Month for December. They were chosen on the basis of outstanding work on an individual project or for outstanding performance and attitude on an ongoing basis.
Ambulance director revives child
Mike Stuttgen tries to dismiss what he did.
St. Croix County employees get raises
HUDSON - In December the St. Croix County Board approved salary increases for about 150 non-union county employees.
Pharmacist pleads guilty to several drug charges
A New Richmond pharmacist who dispensed drugs without a prescription to himself and at least one other person entered pleas of guilty to one felony and two misdemeanor charges Monday.
Most state road jobs in Pierce Co. to focus on RF
ELLSWORTH - Motorists who want to avoid state road construction projects in Pierce County this summer will want to watch out for the River Falls area.
Colleges will offer scholarships
The River Falls High School Guidance Counselors' Office offers the following information on college scholarships and other opportunities:
Fire forces guests out into the cold
A couple of hundred youth hockey fans got more than they bargained for during their stay at the Super 8 motel Saturday night.
Brummels burned up about needless call for fire aid
An overly eager do-gooder armed only with a cell phone will cost Dave and Sandra Brummel hundreds of dollars for an unnecessary visit from the River Falls Fire Department two months ago.
Survey to help gauge needs for local YMCA
Results from a 300-person phone survey next week Tuesday and Thursday will be used to decide what programs are wanted if a YMCA were built in River Falls.
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