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Bridge set to close in western Pierce County
Drivers in the town of Clifton who use the County Road F bridge near the entrance to Kinnickinnic State Park will have to find alternative routes until mid-fall.
Sunday, May, 27, 2012 - Pierce County Herald - News
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Drivers in the town of Clifton who use the County Road F bridge near the entrance to Kinnickinnic State Park will have to find alternative routes until mid-fall.
Sunday, May, 27, 2012 - Pierce County Herald - News
Nurturing nature: Youth beekeeping award emits buzz
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-- Bees may evoke fear from some but 12-year-old Carleigh Ruettger applied for the challenge of providing a home for thousands of honey bees.
Wednesday, June, 06, 2012 - Pierce County Herald - None
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-- Bees may evoke fear from some but 12-year-old Carleigh Ruettger applied for the challenge of providing a home for thousands of honey bees.
Wednesday, June, 06, 2012 - Pierce County Herald - None
One dies from double stabbing in River Falls
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-- A 22-year-old man with no confirmed address died after a Friday morning, July 6, knife stabbing at an apartment building at 233 W. Cascade Ave.
Saturday, July, 07, 2012 - Pierce County Herald - None
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-- A 22-year-old man with no confirmed address died after a Friday morning, July 6, knife stabbing at an apartment building at 233 W. Cascade Ave.
Saturday, July, 07, 2012 - Pierce County Herald - None
River Falls Police Chief: Father left gas fireplace on, flammable liquid found in house
Aaron Schaffhausen, formerly of River Falls, allegedly left his three daughters behind in their home with the gas fireplace activated on the first floor and the odor of flammable liquid coming from the basement. At a press conference Wednesday afternoon, July 11, Police Chief Roger Leque wouldn’t respond to a reporter’s question whether Schaffhausen had planned to burn the house down at 2790 Morningside Ave. Leque said that would only be speculation at this point.
Thursday, July, 12, 2012 - Pierce County Herald - News
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Aaron Schaffhausen, formerly of River Falls, allegedly left his three daughters behind in their home with the gas fireplace activated on the first floor and the odor of flammable liquid coming from the basement. At a press conference Wednesday afternoon, July 11, Police Chief Roger Leque wouldn’t respond to a reporter’s question whether Schaffhausen had planned to burn the house down at 2790 Morningside Ave. Leque said that would only be speculation at this point.
Thursday, July, 12, 2012 - Pierce County Herald - News
Clifton Eagle Scout builds 14-foot tower
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-- The 14-foot-high tower neatly wrapped in white siding marks not only the completed project of a remarkably young Eagle Scout, but also hope for the dwindling population of chimney swift birds.
Saturday, July, 14, 2012 - Pierce County Herald - None
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-- The 14-foot-high tower neatly wrapped in white siding marks not only the completed project of a remarkably young Eagle Scout, but also hope for the dwindling population of chimney swift birds.
Saturday, July, 14, 2012 - Pierce County Herald - None
Wold, choirs sing their way abroad
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-- For River Falls and for UW-River Falls, Elliot Wold seems to be both an inspiration and local icon for the community and UWRF alumni.
Monday, July, 23, 2012 - Pierce County Herald - None
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-- For River Falls and for UW-River Falls, Elliot Wold seems to be both an inspiration and local icon for the community and UWRF alumni.
Monday, July, 23, 2012 - Pierce County Herald - None
Startup league picks RF for series event, pedals dual purpose
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-- The Minnesota High School Cycling League chose the hillside trails of Whitetail Ridge Corporate Park as the location for an Oct. 6-7 event that is expected to bring about 500 people to River Falls and is the third race of the league’s inaugural series.
Friday, August, 10, 2012 - Pierce County Herald - None
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-- The Minnesota High School Cycling League chose the hillside trails of Whitetail Ridge Corporate Park as the location for an Oct. 6-7 event that is expected to bring about 500 people to River Falls and is the third race of the league’s inaugural series.
Friday, August, 10, 2012 - Pierce County Herald - None
River Falls woman attends Olympic games
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-- Carole Mottaz says her first visit to the Olympics won’t be her last.
Sunday, August, 12, 2012 - Pierce County Herald - None
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-- Carole Mottaz says her first visit to the Olympics won’t be her last.
Sunday, August, 12, 2012 - Pierce County Herald - None
Court verdict stymies school bond sale plans
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-- The Dane County Court ruling Friday, Sept. 14 that threw out Gov. Scott Walker’s 2011 law that repealed most collective bargaining for public employees, including teachers, had a spill-over effect on $7.6-million worth of bonds the River Falls School District tried to sell Monday, Sept. 17.
Saturday, September, 22, 2012 - Pierce County Herald - None
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-- The Dane County Court ruling Friday, Sept. 14 that threw out Gov. Scott Walker’s 2011 law that repealed most collective bargaining for public employees, including teachers, had a spill-over effect on $7.6-million worth of bonds the River Falls School District tried to sell Monday, Sept. 17.
Saturday, September, 22, 2012 - Pierce County Herald - None
New school lunch guidelines leave some kids running on empty
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-- While students in the River Falls School District haven’t taken to the halls in protest new student lunch guidelines, some view the changes negatively.
Sunday, November, 04, 2012 - Pierce County Herald - None
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-- While students in the River Falls School District haven’t taken to the halls in protest new student lunch guidelines, some view the changes negatively.
Sunday, November, 04, 2012 - Pierce County Herald - None
Town of Kinnickinnic passes fire-call resolution, moratorium on frac-sand mining
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-- A big turnout of Kinnickinnic residents came Wednesday, Nov. 7, for the Special Electors and regular Town Board meetings.
Tuesday, November, 13, 2012 - Pierce County Herald - None
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-- A big turnout of Kinnickinnic residents came Wednesday, Nov. 7, for the Special Electors and regular Town Board meetings.
Tuesday, November, 13, 2012 - Pierce County Herald - None
River Falls town board approves new radio tower
The River Falls Town Board approved a conditional-use permit for Bob Bliss to operate a commercial radio tower as long as he complies with all the board’s conditions.
Sunday, December, 23, 2012 - Pierce County Herald - News
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The River Falls Town Board approved a conditional-use permit for Bob Bliss to operate a commercial radio tower as long as he complies with all the board’s conditions.
Sunday, December, 23, 2012 - Pierce County Herald - News
O'Boyle reflects back on his 20-year tenure as county DA
After being elected and re-elected nine times as Pierce County district attorney since 1993, John O’Boyle is job hunting for 2013.
Tuesday, January, 01, 2013 - Pierce County Herald - News
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After being elected and re-elected nine times as Pierce County district attorney since 1993, John O’Boyle is job hunting for 2013.
Tuesday, January, 01, 2013 - Pierce County Herald - News
Dzubay prepares to transition from county coroner's post
Pierce County Medical Examiner Sue Dzubay shared insights about her work as she prepares to resign from the job she’s held for 16 years and shift into being a deputy medical examiner under her successor, John Worsing.
Tuesday, January, 01, 2013 - Pierce County Herald - News
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Pierce County Medical Examiner Sue Dzubay shared insights about her work as she prepares to resign from the job she’s held for 16 years and shift into being a deputy medical examiner under her successor, John Worsing.
Tuesday, January, 01, 2013 - Pierce County Herald - News
River Falls School Superintendent to resign at end of school year
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-- River Falls Superintendent Tom Westerhaus gave his resignation to the school board Thursday, Jan. 17.
Sunday, January, 20, 2013 - Pierce County Herald - News
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-- River Falls Superintendent Tom Westerhaus gave his resignation to the school board Thursday, Jan. 17.
Sunday, January, 20, 2013 - Pierce County Herald - News
Federal sex-crime involved kids, one from River Falls
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-- An Indiana man agreed Jan. 30 to plead guilty to federal charges of running a sex-related Internet extortion scheme involving kids ages 12-17 from multiple states, according to information from the FBI and Department of Justice, as well as through media outlets.
Sunday, February, 17, 2013 - Pierce County Herald - None
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-- An Indiana man agreed Jan. 30 to plead guilty to federal charges of running a sex-related Internet extortion scheme involving kids ages 12-17 from multiple states, according to information from the FBI and Department of Justice, as well as through media outlets.
Sunday, February, 17, 2013 - Pierce County Herald - None
River Falls intruder finds comfy couch too irresistible
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-- A 22-year-old UW-River Falls student allegedly broke into a house in the 500 block of East Cedar Street before 2 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 17. He wore no coat or shoes, and allegedly had left the furnishing of the living room in disarray before being confronted by the occupant. The young man allegedly could only give his first name, "David." Ordered to leave the house, the man started to do so, but then plopped on the couch and tried to curl up. Told again that he had to go, the man allegedly replied, "But I'm David."
Thursday, February, 21, 2013 - Pierce County Herald - None
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-- A 22-year-old UW-River Falls student allegedly broke into a house in the 500 block of East Cedar Street before 2 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 17. He wore no coat or shoes, and allegedly had left the furnishing of the living room in disarray before being confronted by the occupant. The young man allegedly could only give his first name, "David." Ordered to leave the house, the man started to do so, but then plopped on the couch and tried to curl up. Told again that he had to go, the man allegedly replied, "But I'm David."
Thursday, February, 21, 2013 - Pierce County Herald - None
Wedding farm request withdrawn
Homeowners on 950th Street spoke out against their neighbors opening a wedding reception business on their farm at a public hearing and regular town of River Falls board meeting Monday, Feb. 18.
Sunday, February, 24, 2013 - Pierce County Herald - News
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Homeowners on 950th Street spoke out against their neighbors opening a wedding reception business on their farm at a public hearing and regular town of River Falls board meeting Monday, Feb. 18.
Sunday, February, 24, 2013 - Pierce County Herald - News
New winery approved by Troy Township board
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-- Wineries are popping up in western Wisconsin, and the town of Troy is no exception.
Tuesday, May, 21, 2013 - Pierce County Herald - None
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-- Wineries are popping up in western Wisconsin, and the town of Troy is no exception.
Tuesday, May, 21, 2013 - Pierce County Herald - None
Batting cages offer River Falls new indoor 'Field of Dreams'
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-- Baseball, America’s pastime, gets another boost in River Falls with the May 18 opening of Field of Dreams Indoor Sports & Batting Cages, LLC, 125 1/2 N. Main Street.
Tuesday, May, 21, 2013 - Pierce County Herald - None
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-- Baseball, America’s pastime, gets another boost in River Falls with the May 18 opening of Field of Dreams Indoor Sports & Batting Cages, LLC, 125 1/2 N. Main Street.
Tuesday, May, 21, 2013 - Pierce County Herald - None
