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Check out Friday night's high school scoreboard.
25/01/2025

Check out Friday night's high school scoreboard.

Friday scoreboard (Jan. 24)

“To build a strong community, we have to take care of one another, and that means outside of just focusing on the child,...
24/01/2025

“To build a strong community, we have to take care of one another, and that means outside of just focusing on the child, that means focusing on each other,” Eryn Weems said.

From the conference on Saturday:

The University of Wisconsin-River Falls hosted the 11th annual “Celebrating Our Montessori Children” conference on Saturday, Jan. 18. Regional educators flocked to the falcon’s nest during this past chilly weekend to focus on this year’s theme of “Joining Pieces Together for Peace.” The ...

This is Dan Bruch’s final column with the paper. In it, he writes of students, teachers and the U.S. Education system.
24/01/2025

This is Dan Bruch’s final column with the paper. In it, he writes of students, teachers and the U.S. Education system.

Editor’s Note: This is Dan Bruch’s final column with the paper. He died shortly after writing this piece and another that ran in last week’s paper. The Star-Observer misses an

Check out Thursday's high school scores.
24/01/2025

Check out Thursday's high school scores.

Thursday scoreboard (Jan. 23)

Craft, dance and learn your way through the weekend.
23/01/2025

Craft, dance and learn your way through the weekend.

The weekend is almost here. See what's happening in Hudson, River Falls, New Richmond and elsewhere across St. Croix and Pierce County.

River Falls led from the opening tip Tuesday night at Rice Lake, and by as many as 17 in the first half, before holding ...
23/01/2025

River Falls led from the opening tip Tuesday night at Rice Lake, and by as many as 17 in the first half, before holding off the Warriors for a 51-59 Big Rivers Conference win on the road.

River Falls led from the opening tip Tuesday night at Rice Lake, and by as many as 17 in the first half, before holding off the Warriors for a 51-59

Congratulations to Knoke’s Nuts and More, Perceptive Avionics and RESCO.
23/01/2025

Congratulations to Knoke’s Nuts and More, Perceptive Avionics and RESCO.

New Richmond-based St. Croix Economic Development Corporation is proud to announce the winners of this year’s prestigious Business of the Year awards, honoring outstanding businesses for their exceptional growth, community impact, and contributions to the local economy.

Junior Addy Timm hit three straight three-pointers to start the game and the River Falls girls basketball team never loo...
22/01/2025

Junior Addy Timm hit three straight three-pointers to start the game and the River Falls girls basketball team never looked back in a 39-23 nonconference victory over Somerset Tuesday night in River Falls.

Junior Addy Timm hit three straight three-pointers to start the game and the River Falls girls basketball team never looked back in a 39-23 nonconference victory over Somerset Tuesday night

The annual Hudson Hot Air Affair is on the move for 2025.
22/01/2025

The annual Hudson Hot Air Affair is on the move for 2025.

The 36th annual Hot Air Affair announced it will move to River Crest Elementary, and a representative from the event discussed why in Tuesday’s Hudson City Council meeting.

Check out Tuesday night's high school sports scoreboard.
22/01/2025

Check out Tuesday night's high school sports scoreboard.

Tuesday scoreboard (Jan. 21)

In the latest New Richmond School Board meeting, representatives involved in the projects provided an estimated budget a...
22/01/2025

In the latest New Richmond School Board meeting, representatives involved in the projects provided an estimated budget and schedule for Starr and Paperjack Elementary Schools as well as New Richmond Middle School.

Wold Architects and Engineers and Kraus Anderson presented a facilities project update to the New Richmond School Board at the board’s latest meeting on Monday, Jan. 20.

Former River Falls athletic/activities director Rollie Hall left an indelible mark on the coaches and student-athletes h...
21/01/2025

Former River Falls athletic/activities director Rollie Hall left an indelible mark on the coaches and student-athletes he worked with.

Nothing could prepare Rollie Hall for his first day on the job as River Falls athletic/activities director in 2003.

How an owl in need can turn into an illustrative learning experience.
21/01/2025

How an owl in need can turn into an illustrative learning experience.

On Christmas Day, I found myself driving from Lutsen, Minn. to Duluth with a very unusual package next to my skis and duffle bag. On my way home from a

A lot was covered in a January St. Croix County Board of Supervisors meeting.
21/01/2025

A lot was covered in a January St. Croix County Board of Supervisors meeting.

Plus, Xcel Energy gives solar farm presentation during the January St. Croix County Board of Supervisors meeting.

The River Falls Journal is saddened to report that Judy Wiff, a former columnist at the journal who also served as Regio...
20/01/2025

The River Falls Journal is saddened to report that Judy Wiff, a former columnist at the journal who also served as Regional Editor, died recently. She was 75.

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For River Falls, more housing developments are on their way in 2025.
20/01/2025

For River Falls, more housing developments are on their way in 2025.

For River Falls, more housing developments are on their way in 2025. The common council meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 14 hosted a public hearing for an annexation petition at 212 Paulson Road to the City of River Falls.

Alan Tuchtenhagen, River Falls School Board Vice President, on the late President, Jimmy Carter:
20/01/2025

Alan Tuchtenhagen, River Falls School Board Vice President, on the late President, Jimmy Carter:

Jimmy Carter died on Dec. 29. I always felt a deep personal connection with him. I even had the honor of meeting him at a White House event during his

News and storylines:
20/01/2025

News and storylines:

The Hudson School Board approved a referendum on the ballot this April. Also, the Hudson Farmers Market expanded its hours to the winter — by moving indoors at the Phipps.

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Motivational Mondays - Tip of the Week - Specific Health Benefits
Motivational Mondays - Tip of the Week - Specific Health Benefits

We are in the final week of the Slim Down with RiverTown weight loss challenge - give yourselves a pat on the back for sticking with it! Vibrant Health Family Clinics Dr. Greg Goblirsch shares the significance that losing just five percent of your body weight can have on your health.

Motivational Mondays - Tip of the Week - Importance of Sleep
Motivational Mondays - Tip of the Week - Importance of Sleep

This week we talk about the impact sleep can have on your weight. Vibrant Health Family Clinics dietician Debra Sanders shares important information about the third pillar of good health.

Motivational Mondays - Tip of the Week - Positive Self Talk - Brittney Matheson, PA
Motivational Mondays - Tip of the Week - Positive Self Talk - Brittney Matheson, PA

Vibrant Health Family Clinics Brittney Matheson reminds us that self-talk is one of the most effective ways to reprogram our mindset and develop healthier thinking. Sometimes by acting “as if” we create the mindset to believe we can make it happen. Remind yourself by using weight loss affirmations, that you are the one in control, and focus on building self-esteem.

Motivational Mondays - Tip of the Week - Macronutrients
Motivational Mondays - Tip of the Week - Macronutrients

Week 10 of the Slim Down with RiverTown weight loss challenge - we are in the home-stretch now - don’t give up. Vibrant Health Family Clinics dietitian Debra Sanders shares that in order lose weight find you need to find the right balance of macronutrients you can stick with, focus on healthy foods and eat fewer calories than you burn.

Motivational Mondays - Tip of the Week - Sugar
Motivational Mondays - Tip of the Week - Sugar

We are over half way through this Slim Down with RiverTown challenge - keep up the great work teas! Vibrant Health Family Clinics’s Dr. Miller shares how much more sugar we consume as a society than we did 100 years ago and what impact it has on our weight and health.

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Motivational Mondays - Tip of the Week - Snacking
Motivational Mondays - Tip of the Week - Snacking

Slim Down with RiverTown Teams you’re doing great! Vibrant Health dietitian Debra Sanders shares the role of snacking in a healthy diet and provides some healthy and tasty options.

Motivational Mondays - Tip of the Week - Exercise
Motivational Mondays - Tip of the Week - Exercise

Don’t give up Slim Down with RiverTown teams - you’re in this for the long-haul - you will see results - keep at it! Vibrant Health Family Clinics' Brittney Matheson has some suggestions for you - there’s a seven minute workout that has been proven to be effective in helping obtain more cardiovascular fitness in less time.

Motivational Mondays - Tip of the Week - Mindfulness
Motivational Mondays - Tip of the Week - Mindfulness

Week six and we’re almost half way through the Slim Down with RiverTown weight-loss challenge! Vibrant Health Family Clinics' Keri Lijewski says meditation and mindfulness exercises can help keep you calm and relaxed and become more in tune with your body and reduce some stress.

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