In the name of progress
Travelers of Hwy. 35N just outside of River Falls experienced a 15-minute road-closure mid-morning Wednesday, May 15, as crews from Xcel Energy strung new electrical cables as part of construction for the new interchange at Radio Road.River Falls Journal, 05/15/2013
Hwy. 35 crash results in injury, citation
The commute home to River Falls at the intersection of southbound Hwy. 35 and Radio Road was slowed late Tuesday afternoon, May 14, by a car vs. motorcycle collision. The injured motorcyclist, Michael D. Fisher, Jr., 33, Hammond, was heading south toward River Falls when a 1996 Honda Accord driven by Katie L. Anderson, 20, River Falls, allegedly failed to yield from a stop sign while pulling out from Radio Road.River Falls Journal, 05/15/2013
RFPD gears up for extra seat-belt enforcement
The River Falls Police Department will join hundreds of law enforcement agencies throughout Wisconsin for the annual Click It or Ticket safety belt enforcement mobilization from May 20 to June 2.River Falls Journal, 05/15/2013
Man who ditched car says women drove him crazy
A 22-year-old local man on foot, without shoes or shirt, was arrested for disorderly conduct last week Wednesday night, May 8, on Main Street after he flipped over two newspaper dispensers. Stopped by River Falls police, the man said he abandoned his car several blocks north because he couldn’t stand the bickering and fighting of his two female passengers.River Falls Journal, 05/14/2013
Young man: Were you delivering pizzas or pot?
River Falls police arrested a 22-year-old local man for drug paraphernalia possession last week Wednesday, May 1. Officers were acting on a tip from Hudson police that the man, a local pizza driver, might also be making marijuana deliveries.River Falls Journal, 05/06/2013
Suspects learn: Hiding is futile
A handful of underage college students tried hiding from River Falls police sweeping an apartment at 215 W. Cascade Ave. after midnight Saturday, April 27. Officers had responded to a large party noise complaint. Those students who showed themselves were warned and released. Those found hiding in various rooms were given drinking citations.River Falls Journal, 04/30/2013
RF marathon dedicated to the man who couldn’t do Boston’s run
Steve Schroeder was conflicted. The 70-year-old town of Kinnickinnic man could run his fifth straight Boston Marathon or chair the River Falls School District advisory committee that recommends the next superintendent.River Falls Journal, 04/29/2013
Rally supporters make statement, demand change
It could be a long night, but shedding light on one of society’s dark, ugly problems makes it seem worth the time and effort.River Falls Journal, 04/24/2013
Shoplifter seemed most concerned about smelling good
A 24-year-old Coon Rapids, Minn., man was stopped after he tried walking out of Dick's Fresh Market, 1121 S. Main St., last Thursday afternoon, April 18, without paying for a bottle of aftershave. The container of Afta allegedly was in his hand. A clerk called River Falls police. Back inside the store, it was found the man also had an unpaid four-pack of Ivory soap inside his coat.River Falls Journal, 04/23/2013
Local education zips across the globe and back
Some classes in River Falls next school year will have student teachers representing an ancient culture and the most populated country in the world.River Falls Journal, 04/19/2013
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