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Joe Biden is sworn in as the 46th President of the United States on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., January 20, 2021. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
News

PHOTOS: Images of the inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris

The River Falls Public Library, along with the City of River Falls and other organizations, will help sponsor a series of virtual presentations on climate change. File photo
Science and Nature

River Falls talks climate change with heavy-hitters

Goodhue County Board Chair Brad Anderson. Photo provided by Goodhue County.
Government and Politics

Goodhue County Board chair looks ahead to COVID challenges and more

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Government and Politics

2 Minnesotans granted clemency by Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump departs next to first lady Melania Trump from the Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, U.S., January 20, 2021. REUTERS/Carlos Barria
Government and Politics

WATCH: Donald Trump gives his farewell address

Government and Politics

Hudson extends early bar close, with later time

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Education

Red Wing will forego a middle school another year

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Government and Politics

What's on the local ballot this spring

Greenwood Elementary, like Rocky Branch, is gaining new classroom space and new multipurpose/gymnasium space. Gretta Stark / RiverTown Multimedia
Education

District thanks River Falls for referendum support as construction projects wrap up

Sean Dowse. Photo provided by Dowse.
Government and Politics

From mayor to Minnesota's Compensation Council

Government and Politics

U.S. Supreme Court won't review Winona County frac sand ban

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Government and Politics

Impeachment, inauguration and the political divide: a UWRF professor’s take on these historic times

Several people take a spin on the ice carousel on Lake Pepin just south of Stockholm, Wis., on January 9. Steve Gardiner / RiverTown Multimedia
Recreation

Video: Going for a spin on Lake Pepin ice carousel

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Fires

Firefighters respond to commercial structure blaze in Red Wing

A screenshot of the St. Croix County Republican Party website as seen Jan. 11, 2021, shows a message that begins “Si vis pacem para bellum,” which is Latin for “If you want peace, prepare for war.” Via stcroixrepublican.org
Government and Politics

St. Croix County GOP chairman ousted over ‘prepare for war’ message

The Visitor Center at Afton State Park is a great place to start a visit. Information displays inside give a good background on the park and its activities. Steve Gardiner / RiverTown Multimedia
Science and Nature

Take a hike at Afton State Park

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Education

Red Wing K-6 students not in school today

A screenshot of the St. Croix County Republican Party chapter website as seen Jan. 11, 2021, shows a message that begins “Si vis pacem para bellum,” which is Latin for “If you want peace, prepare for war.” Via stcroixrepublican.org
Government and Politics

St. Croix County GOP website goes dark following backlash over ‘prepare for war’ message

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Government and Politics

Here’s where Red Wing, Hudson area members of Congress stand on 2nd Trump impeachment

Scott Knudson, St. Croix County (Wis.) Sheriff
Government and Politics

St. Croix County Sheriff responds to local GOP’s ‘prepare for war’ message

With railings upgraded and in place, the multi-use trail across the new Eisenhower Bridge of Valor will open this winter after originally being closed for the season. Steve Gardiner / Republican Eagle
Government and Politics

High demand, warm weather result in Red Wing bridge trail reopening