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River Falls Fire Department’s newly replaced Engine 7 will be auctioned off, City Council approved Feb. 23, 2021. Photo from River Falls City Council meeting agenda
Government and Politics

Ever wanted to own a 30-year-old fire engine? River Falls to auction its newly replaced Engine 7

Shopko stores closed, including one in River Falls, after the company was unable to find a buyer after declaring bankruptcy in January 2019. File photo
Restaurants and Bars

What’s Project Mustang? River Falls Plan Commission to discuss big name distillery, restaurant plan for vacant Shopko site

Brewing equipment can be seen through the storefront window at Swinging Bridge Brewing Company on Main Street in River Falls. File photo
Government and Politics

Unfinished business: River Falls OKs tabled craft brewery zoning ordinance

Government and Politics

Sen. Jeff Smith joins ‘Final Five’ voting push for Wisconsin. 5 things to know about the ranked-choice system

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Education

Minnesota families urged to take COVID-19 tests biweekly until school ends

The 72,000-square-foot Science and Technology Innovation Center, or SciTech, is proposed for the current footprint of Hagestad Hall. Image courtesy of UW-River Falls
Government and Politics

UWRF’s $116M SciTech proposal included in Gov. Tony Evers’ 2-year capital budget. Here's how it would change the River Falls campus

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Government and Politics

Overpass, fountain, stairs will be under construction

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Government and Politics

Hudson council candidates discuss priorities for city

Crime and Courts

New Richmond man's sex assault convictions upheld

Members of the Engine 20 crew symbolically push the new truck into the Fire Hall Feb. 1, 2021, to signify it entering into service. It was dispatched to its first call — a fatal house explosion — later that night. Photo courtesy of the city of River Falls
Fires

River Falls’ new fire engine responded to Feb. 1 fatal house explosion less than 2 hours after going into service

Accidents

Hudson man airlifted after Pierce County snowmobile crash: News brief

The Ice Age National Scenic Trail runs over 1,000 miles through Wisconsin. Steve Gardiner / RiverTown Multimedia
Science and Nature

Pandemic sparks Ice Age Trail enthusiasm

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Government and Politics

Red Wing City Council presented a resign or be terminated ultimatum, Pohlman says

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Government and Politics

What is the Policy Advisory Team?

Roger Pohlman became the Red Wing chief of police in September 2012. The City Council voted 5-0 Monday, Feb. 8, 2021, to place him on leave. One council member abstained; another was absent. File photo
Government and Politics

Update: Pohlman out as Red Wing chief of police

UW-River Falls interim Chancellor Connie Foster. File photo
Coronavirus

Looking ahead: UWRF hopes for ‘full college experience’ in the fall

This home, owned by Curt and Jodi Caverly, sits next to Wacouta Bay and was ravaged by fire around midnight Saturday night. Steve Gardiner / RiverTown Multimedia
Fires

Caverlys hope to rebuild after Saturday night fire destroys Wacouta home

Rocky Branch Elementary School fifth grader Clara Longsdorf poses with a signed photo of Dwayne Johnson, which she received after writing a letter to the actor for a class assignment. Submitted photo
Education

River Falls 5th grader gets Dwayne Johnson autograph in response to school project

A sign directs primary voters into the University of Wisconsin-River Falls Falcon Center on Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 11, 2020. Michael Brun / RiverTown Multimedia
Government and Politics

Two emerge from River Falls District 3 primary

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Government and Politics

Six Hudson School Board candidates advance

Government and Politics

Could Twin Lakes overflow into the Kinnickinnic River? The Star-Observer investigates