‘The College Tour’ episode about UWRF now on Amazon Prime
The episode of the television show “The College Tour” featuring UW-River Falls has now been released on the Amazon Prime streaming service.
Geology prof’s time at UWRF has been ‘quite a ride’
Professor Kerry Keen, who has taught environmental science and geology classes for more than 20 years, will end his time at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls at the completion of…
Local editors deny newspaper war in River Falls
While hundreds of small-town newspapers around the country have closed in recent years, the River Falls area now has two weekly papers in apparent competition for readers: the Pierce County…
Local business making a splash in mocktail market
In the summer of 2019, a River Falls couple began experimenting with crafting alcohol-free cocktails, also called mocktails, while expecting their first child.
Wisconsin considers how to increase online learning
The University of Wisconsin System has begun a process of increasing online education for the future. This includes a possibility for students to attend online courses offered at different campuses.
UW System bans TikTok from campus-owned devices
Reacting to concerns of lawmakers, the University of Wisconsin is restricting the social media application TikTok on system-owned devices at its campuses, including UW-River Falls.
River Falls bluegrass festival set for April 21-23
This year’s Bluegrass, Bourbon & Brews Festival in River Falls will include performances by the bands High & Rising, The Last Revel, Armchair Boogie and many more.
Earth Fest highlights wellness and sustainability
The second annual Earth Fest is going to be held Saturday, April 22, at Glen Park in River Falls.
Officials up flood threat for western Wisconsin
With recent snowfalls, western Wisconsin is above a normal flood threat for the Upper Mississippi, Minnesota and Chippewa river basins, according to the National Weather Service.
Former Burger King site to become Dunkin’ franchise
The former Burger King location on Main Street and West Quarry Road in River Falls will become a Dunkin’ franchise and is projected to be open for business in May.