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Thursday, September 03, 2026
Colleges of Distinction has named the University of Wisconsin-River Falls a College of Distinction for the 2026-2027 academic year. The designation is reserved for institutions whose dedication to the undergraduate experience speaks for itself.
This award signifies a school’s adherence to what Colleges of Distinction calls its four distinctions: Engaged Students, Great Teaching, Vibrant ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Community, Education, Human Interest
Monday, August 31, 2026
When Renee Alexander was a kid, she loved to go to the Minnesota State Fair, but she never thought it would lead to a career.
"I never thought that the fair could be a job," Alexander said on opening day, August 27, her fourth as the fair's first female CEO.
Alexander first began working for the fair as a summer intern in 1989, just before beginning her senior year at the University of ...read more
Categories: Community, Human Interest, Education, Press Release
Sunday, August 30, 2026
The University of Wisconsin-River Falls welcomed new students to campus for Orientation on Sunday. The newest Falcons gathered at Ramer Field for rallying music with the Marching Falcons marching band, photo ops with UWRF mascot Freddy Falcon and a welcome from Interim Chancellor John Chenoweth and Student Government Association President Olivia Clark.
Chenoweth referred to the UWRF mission: ...read more
Categories: Education, Press Release, Human Interest
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Secretary and CEO John W. Miller visited the University of Wisconsin-River Falls Tuesday, where he had an opportunity to learn about academic programs and industry collaboration and to meet with a number of regional economic and business leaders.
Miller received a tour of UWRF's new Science and Technology Innovation Center, which opened for ...read more
Categories: Community, Education, Press Release, Economic, Human Interest
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Wednesday, August 26, 2026
The 62nd annual Falcon Frontier Days Rodeo is Friday and Saturday, Sept. 11-12, at the outdoor rodeo arena at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls Campus Farm located at 1475 S. Wasson Lane, River Falls. The public is invited to attend.
Friday’s performance begins at 7 p.m., while Saturday’s performances are set for 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Rodeo attendees will have the opportunity to view ...read more
Categories: Human Interest, Community, Press Release
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Monday, August 17, 2026
The University of Wisconsin-River Falls 2026 Economic Impact Study shows that, by a conservative estimate, UWRF generates approximately $295 million in annual economic output for Pierce and St. Croix counties, accounting for 19% of the region’s gross domestic product.
“The surrounding community and its members contribute immeasurably to the success of UW-River Falls and our students,” said ...read more
Categories: Community, Education, Human Interest, Economic, General News Article, Press Release
Tuesday, August 04, 2026
Hudson sits on the St. Croix River where Wisconsin meets Minnesota, a river town within reach of the Twin Cities whose outfitters and recreation operators trade on the water, the trails and the seasons around them. Selling those trips and tours means marketing an experience, and marketing an experience means a constant need for visuals — for the guide, the social feed, the seasonal campaign, the ...read more
Categories: Community, General News Article, Chamber, Economic, Press Release
Friday, April 10, 2026
Beauty salons operate in a unique financial environment. A beauty salon handles high labor costs, fluctuating product expenses, retail inventory, and appointment-based revenue that can vary week to week. Without disciplined financial management, even a busy salon can struggle with profitability.Key Takeaways For Salon Owners
Track cash flow weekly to avoid seasonal revenue dips.
Separate ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Economic, General News Article, Press Release, Community
