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    February 17, 2019
    Josie Alleva of Red Wing suffered a traumatic brain injury in a car wreck 14 years ago, but has battled to regain his abilities. Steve Gardiner / RiverTown Multimedia
    Determination helped Alleva recover: Brain injury changes perspective on life
    There was a time when Josie Alleva couldn't walk, couldn't talk. Fourteen years later, he has run 40 marathons, holds two college degrees, and...
    community/peopleFebruary 17, 2019 - 5:00pm
    February 14, 2019
    Charlene Brooks
    New KRLT Director: 'I'm a watershed girl'
    Charlene Brooks is different than most of the previous executive directors of the Kinnickinnic River Land Trust. Brooks, who officially started...
    community/peopleFebruary 14, 2019 - 4:00pm
    February 13, 2019
    Justin Wilson is this year’s River Falls Firefighter of the Year, an honor which surprised the man his colleagues describe as reliable, responsible and dedicated. Submitted photo
    Firefighter of the Year: 'Reliable, responsible, dedicated'
    On Saturday, Jan. 19, Justin Wilson was at the annual River Falls Fire Department awards banquet. As he listened to a list of things the Firefighter...
    community/peopleFebruary 13, 2019 - 8:00am
    February 12, 2019
    Robert "Doc" Bailey III, second from left, chats with UW-River Falls students during the 1960s. The university's Office of International Education will be renamed in Bailey's honor. Submitted photo
    Cultural trailblazer Bailey to be memorialized through UWRF office
    Dr. Robert Bailey III blazed a trail in the 1950s when he became the first black professor at UW-River Falls. Even now, more than 25 years since...
    community/peopleFebruary 12, 2019 - 10:56am
    February 7, 2019
    The Kauth Family is set to be one of the Honorary Chairs for this year's Relay For Life. From left are: Finn, Torey, Amanda and Julia. Submitted photo.
    Relay For Life honorary chairs announced
    Relay For Life has announced the honorary chairs for the 2019 Relay For Life event, set for Friday, April 5, 2019. The following are bios written...
    community/peopleFebruary 7, 2019 - 5:00am
    February 6, 2019
    Ava Christenson, 8, left; Tyler Orpen, 16, middle; Ellery Ennenga, 2, right. The playground will be built in honor of all three who have passed away. Submitted photos
    'It's not meant to be sad': Prescott Fairy Wonderland Park to be built in remembrance of three children
    It is more than a playground being built in Prescott, it is a story. A story of three young children passing away too soon, of a community coming...
    community/peopleFebruary 6, 2019 - 6:00pm
    January 31, 2019
    Dan Woll, of River Falls, has written four books in total, including his latest novel, “Paperclip,” which he co-authored with Walter Rhein. Submitted photo
    Writing for the fun of it: Woll’s new book, ‘Paperclip,’ centers on idea of synchronicity
    Throughout his life, author and former area school superintendent Dan Woll, of River Falls, has loved to write. As a superintendent, Woll wrote...
    community/peopleJanuary 31, 2019 - 6:00am
    January 27, 2019
    Kerry Feuerhelm's recent election into the Clerk of Court position is replacing her mother-in-law Peggy Feuerhelm. She said she is appreciative of her staff helping her transition. Rachel Helgeson / RiverTown Multimedia
    Kerry Feuerhelm's new position as Pierce County Clerk of Court is in full swing
    Since defeating Democrat opponent Megan Erwin in November, newly elected Pierce County Clerk of Court Kerry Feuerhelm has settled in. Republican...
    community/peopleJanuary 27, 2019 - 12:00pm
    January 22, 2019
    Richard Swensen, professor emeritus and former Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, died Jan. 10. He is pictured above at the Golden Jubilee Reunion in 2012. Photo courtesy of UW-River Falls
    UWRF campus community mourns death of Swensen
    RIVER FALLS — Dan Brandenstein had only one class with Dr. Richard Swensen, but it was a life changer. A physics major, Brandenstein needed...
    community/peopleJanuary 22, 2019 - 11:00am
    January 17, 2019
    River Falls Senior Center news for Jan. 17, 2019
    It's that time of year to start planning for your tax refund. AARP Tax Assistance will be at the Senior Center located in Wallhaven Senior Living on Wednesday, Feb. 6 and Wednesday, April 1 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Be sure to bring all forms of ID, drivers license, last years' tax return,...
    community/peopleJanuary 17, 2019 - 5:00am
    January 14, 2019
    Wellhaven column: You're invited to a chili cook-off
    Suddenly, it's January — and there is so much to do already. Since our annual Tree of Love Fundraiser last month, we have raised funds...
    community/peopleJanuary 14, 2019 - 10:00am
    January 13, 2019
    Nicky Thompson is presented the Live Better Community Service Award by Chris Tackmann, Vice President, Member & Administrative Services, for her volunteer work with the Backpack Program at Our Neighbors’ Place. Submitted photo
    Living Better Community Service Award goes to Nicky Thompson
    Nicky Thompson is Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services' Live Better Community Service Award winner for the first quarter of 2019. Thompson received...
    community/peopleJanuary 13, 2019 - 9:30am
    January 11, 2019
    The featured River Falls Rotarian of the Month is Steve Schroeder who works with accelerated math students. Pictured are fifth graders (from left) Brody Graetz, Blake Fredrickson, Chloe Nabb, Schroeder, Grey Johnson, Zander Ashley, Elliana Evans, Rebekah Jarocki and Dean Cravens. Photo courtesy of Linda Yde
    RF Rotarian of the Month is Steve Schroeder
    The featured River Falls Rotarian of the Month is Steve Schroeder who works with accelerated math students in third, fourth and fifth grades...
    community/peopleJanuary 11, 2019 - 12:00pm
    Kenny Oberlin and Elisabeth Oberlin shared their experiences as U.S. Air Force Academy Cadets at a recent RF American Legion meeting. Photo courtesy of Bill Gnatzig
    Sibling cadets share experiences with Legion members
    While recently home on leave, brother and sister Air Force Cadets Kenny Oberlin and Elisabeth Oberlin shared their Academy experiences with...
    community/peopleJanuary 11, 2019 - 11:00am
    January 9, 2019
    Kevin Pechacek was named this year's River Falls Ctizen of the Year. He's shown here with his dog, Tangle. Gretta Stark / River Town Multimedia.
    Kevin Pechacek named Citizen of the Year
    When Kevin Pechacek found out he was to be named Citizen of the Year at the upcoming River Falls Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet, he was surprised...
    community/peopleJanuary 9, 2019 - 12:00pm
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