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Tuesday August 25th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Hi River Falls! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How new grants and plans could shape River Falls schools this year
  • College cross country powers are coming to race in River Falls
  • River Falls community mourns the passing of Betty Lee Knutson.

Also on today's calendar: Live Music on the Tattersall Patio (Summer 2026) and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Some sun with a thunderstorm, with a high of 83 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 80, low: 58.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• River Falls School District receives grants as board looks at goals for 2026-27 (hudsonstarobserver.com) — River Falls schools just secured three new grants, including $14,000 for the high school welding program and $10,000 for the School Forest, while the board advances a long-range strategic plan. Leaders also approved staffing updates, a shared special education paraprofessional with UW-River Falls, and handbook revisions for 2026-27. Residents can follow upcoming meetings and planning details through the district's website.
   

• Jensen set to lead experienced UMD cross country teams this fall (fox21online.com) — UMD's men's and women's cross country teams open their season Sept. 4 at the River Town Invitational in River Falls, bringing a strong group of returning runners to town. Both squads are healthy and optimistic, with veteran leaders eager to cap their collegiate careers on a high note. Local fans can expect competitive collegiate racing right in River Falls.
   

• Betty Knutson 08/18/2026 (bakken-young.com) — River Falls residents are invited to honor longtime community member Betty Lee (Backman) Knutson at a memorial service this Saturday, August 29, 2026, 1 p.m. at Servant of the Shepherd Church. The devoted nurse, volunteer, animal rescuer, and talented knitter leaves a legacy of care, creativity, and faith cherished by her large family and many friends.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday August 25
  • Current Burger Tuesdays with fries every Tuesday night! Only $10 Stop in to enjoy the fabulous CURRENT Burger!
    Discover Hudson CURRENT Restaurant and Bar 3291 St. Croix Trail S. Afton, MN, 55001
    4:00 pm
  • HMS Open House 7th and 8th
    Hudson Middle Hudson, WI 54016
    5:00 pm
  • Concerts in the Park 2026 →
    Discover Hudson Lakefront Park 505 First Street Hudson, WI 54016
    7:00 pm
  • Pinball League at Hudson Tap
    Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau Hudson Tap 417 2nd Street
    8:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hey folks!
    Curious if anybody knows a person or service who would be willing to come in and assist with deep-cleaning a townhouse biweekly or monthly. Paid, of… (Nextdoor West Cty Rd)
  • Looking for someone to help stabilize a raised garden.
    It's on an incline and 2 of the legs are sinking. (Nextdoor Meadows)
  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager in River Falls. Apply here.
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in River Falls. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near River Falls here.

🗞 Nearby News

Hudson

  • 3 wanted suspects in custody after dual high-speed police pursuits, 1 ending in Lake County with officer injured (lakemchenryscanner.com)
  • St. Thomas Football Opens 2026 D-I Season vs Winona State (spokesman-recorder.com)
  • USDA Announces Roster for Upcoming Agribusiness Trade Mission to Australia (usda.gov)

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Ok River Falls! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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