Lisa Erickson

30 Jan 2017

Former River Falls Motel site could become restaurant, apartments

The vacant lot at 1300 S. Main St., south of downtown River Falls, could look very different a year from now.

14 Dec 2016

After three decades of serving River Falls, city clerk set to retire

As a young girl growing up in the small town of Windom, Minnesota, Lu Ann Hecht participated in “Office Day” in high school, spending time in the city clerk’s office.

07 Dec 2016

Wildlife officials urge caution during deer hunt because of wasting disease

The recent discovery of two deer with Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in southeastern Minnesota has raised concerns for wildlife officials in western Wisconsin.

30 Nov 2016

Police dogs play important role for western Wisconsin law enforcement

K-9 police dogs have become a crucial part of many law enforcement departments in western Wisconsin, so the loss of one is more than just costly.

16 Nov 2016

Protests over presidential election trigger emotions, memories

College students have been protesting across the country in the days following the election of Republican candidate Donald Trump as the next president of the United States.

09 Nov 2016

High school class gives back by cooking meals for firefighters

High school students in River Falls are feeding hungry firefighters, but there’s a lot more to the story than just preparing meals.

26 Oct 2016

Kinnickinnic dam issue affects more than just river, city officials say

The Kinnickinnic dams are holding back more than water, according to River Falls city officials.

19 Oct 2016

Shortage of volunteer firefighters has local, state officials concerned

Volunteer firefighter shortages in western Wisconsin and the rest of the state could create slower response times, according to officials.

05 Oct 2016

City, campus as prepared as they can be for active shooter, officials say

After recent mass shootings and stabbings, local government and university officials say they are prepared for the unexpected.

28 Sep 2016

Crashes with deer likely to be high again this season, WisDOT warns

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) estimates deer and motor vehicle crashes will be high again this fall when deer activity increases.