Dawson Flaherty

15 Dec 2022

Snow removal budgets rising in western Wisconsin

Cities in western Wisconsin are preparing themselves for an expensive winter season when it comes to snow removal. Inflation and higher fuel costs are among factors facing public works officials.

10 Nov 2022

Residential development leading growth of River Falls

River Falls has been expanding for years and isn’t planning to stop anytime soon. This includes developments in the areas of industry, commerce, recreation and, of course, residential.

14 Oct 2022

UWRF among 170-plus schools with esports teams

Esports popularity is on the rise, with even the University of Wisconsin-River Falls deciding to throw its hat into the ring. But what kind of competition can be expected from such an endeavor?

23 Sep 2022

Latest census shows western Wisconsin still growing

Population growth is up in many cities across western Wisconsin, with River Falls, Hudson and New Richmond being just a few examples.

14 Jun 2022

Latest census shows western Wisconsin still growing

Population growth is up in many cities across western Wisconsin, with River Falls, Hudson and New Richmond being just a few examples.

28 Mar 2022

Head of student success aims to reverse UWRF trends

University class sizes have been decreasing across the country due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. UW-River Falls is trying to change that by introducing a new position, the assistant chancellor for student success.

13 Nov 2021

New senior housing planned for River Falls

River Falls is expected to gain a new senior living facility at 700 S. Main St., but concern has been expressed about how the development might conflict with nearby student housing.

20 Oct 2021

Pandemic trims parking revenue, but not for all

For many cities and businesses, income from parking fees has been on a decline over the past two years and has resulted in a significant financial loss.

20 Nov 2019

Annual River Dazzle, complete with chili crawl, set Nov. 29 in River Falls

As the holiday season approaches, River Falls is preparing for its own celebration in what is now a tradition known as River Dazzle.

08 May 2019

Comic Con returns this summer

Summer is fast approaching, which to many means that it’s time to hit up the local convention, or con as it is commonly referred to as.