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New Wisconsin alcohol laws bring new challenges for local businesses

Local businesses, such as The Garage Bikes + Brews in River Falls and The Barns of Lost Creek wedding venue in Beldenville, are struggling to interpret new alcohol laws in Wisconsin which make things … more

By Andrew Harrington | 6/26/24

This graph taken from Wisconsin Realtors Association data shows both number of homes sold by year as well as median sales price (in $1,000). Low inventory plus high costs are adding to the challenges communities are facing as they look to the future.

St. Croix Valley Habitat for Humanity receives $500,000 in federal funds

St. Croix Valley Habitat for Humanity has received $500,000 to support construction of affordable workforce housing in Pierce County, thanks to efforts by Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D). In this … more

By Sarah Nigbor | 4/17/24

U.S. Rep Derrick Van Orden (right) with River Falls Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Russ Korpela at a Chamber Conversation event Friday, Jan. 26 at River Falls City Hall.

Van Orden working to help veterans and protect emergency services

U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden is dedicating much of his time representing Wisconsin’s 3 rd Congressional District to helping provide economic opportunities for veterans. Van Orden visited … more

By Jack McLoone | 2/7/24

Wisconsin Sen. Jeff Smith discussing voucher school changes during a budget presentation at the River Falls Public Library Monday, May 22.

State Sen. Jeff Smith fields questions on funding for RF schools

RIVER FALLS - Wisconsin State Sen. Jeff Smith fielded a variety of questions on the future funding of the River Falls School District after a May 22 presentation discussing Gov. Tony Evers’ … more

By Andrew Harrington | 5/31/23

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