UWRF officials hope to keep campus open despite COVID-19 spread
One of the big questions for colleges and universities across America this semester is “How long will it be before the campus has to shut down again?” University of Wisconsin-River…
Conservative nonprofit threatens to sue UW-River Falls on grounds of campus free speech laws
What started out as a simple misunderstanding on campus policy, has become an issue of First Amendment rights that could soon lead into a legal battle between UW-River Falls and…
River Falls to remove houses for road, utilities projects
The city of River Falls will remove two houses soon to make way for the construction of the new Highway 35 ramp off of Division Street and Hanson Drive. Another…
After accident, busy River Falls taxi service awaits van replacement
The city of River Falls leases three taxis it owns to a shared-ride transit service. As a result of an accident earlier this winter, that number is down to two…
Former River Falls Motel site may become multifamily housing project
The former site of the old River Falls Motel, 1300 S. Main St., has remained vacant since it was torn down in December 2016. But it may soon become a…
Faith communities in River Falls join sustainability efforts
As River Falls moves ahead with a plan to have all city-owned buildings powered by 100% renewable energy beginning in January, the greater community also is seeking more avenues to…
UW System deans hosted in River Falls for Reimagining the Liberal Arts
As the liberal arts have been under pressure both at the national level and in the state of Wisconsin in recent years, universities have begun to have campus, community, and…
Shopko’s optical store moves to new River Falls location
Since late May, the former Shopko property in River Falls has sat vacant save for the optical business. But as of this week, the entire site will be empty as…
Kwik Trip considers third convenience store in River Falls
With a recent property rezoning, River Falls has moved a step closer to possibly welcoming a third Kwik Trip convenience store. The City of River Falls has had discussions since…
River Falls Days 2019 to go without carnival
River Falls Days is an annual summer event that brings together the community of Pierce and St. Croix counties. Every year the event has notable activities for families and adults,…