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🌱 What River Falls leaders revealed about Flock cameras and your privacy

Also, don't miss Bingo for the River Falls Youth Hockey Association on the River Falls Patch calendar

Thursday August 27th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Coffee in hand, River Falls? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What River Falls leaders revealed about Flock cameras and your privacy
  • How the River Falls Chamber plans to spotlight local business this September

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

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 83, low: 64.
  • Saturday: A t-storm; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 80 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Koranda fields questions on Flock at community meeting (piercecountyjournal.news) — River Falls officials and residents recently packed the public library to question how Flock license plate cameras are being used in the city and across Pierce County. With nine cameras under a multi-year contract, leaders discussed privacy, data sharing, and oversight, while encouraging residents to attend upcoming Law Enforcement Committee and Ask the City meetings. The conversation could shape how surveillance technology is regulated locally.
   

• River Falls Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau celebrates WI Chamber of Commerce Month (piercecountyjournal.news) — River Falls residents are invited to celebrate Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce Month this September with the local Chamber highlighting its year-round work supporting businesses and community life. The Chamber will spotlight events like Bacon Bash, networking opportunities, and civic programs while encouraging residents and business owners to become members. You can learn more or get involved directly through the River Falls Chamber's website or office.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday August 27
  • Non-Profit Roundtable - 8/27/26
    Discover Hudson Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center - Wisconsin Campus 279 South Cove Rd Hudson, WI 54016
    8:00 am
  • Walk-In Nail Trims
    Discover Hudson Angel's Pet World 105 2nd St Hudson, WI, 54016
    2:00 pm
  • Ladies Night Out | Thursday, August 27, 2026
    Discover Hudson Kudos + Co. 809 Dominion Drive Hudson, WI Mainstream Boutique 125 Second St. S Hudson, WI 54016
    3:00 pm
  • Thursday at CURRENT is our Ribeye Special For only $28!
    Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau Current 3291 St. Croix Trail S. Afton, MN,55001
    4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Based right here in River Falls, WATTStech proudly serves families and small businesses throughout Western Wisconsin and the Twin Cities.
    Back-to-school season is here. If your student's computer is running slowly, the Wi-Fi is unreliable, or you need help setting up a laptop, printer,… (Nextdoor River Falls)
  • Where is your favorite place to volunteer as a dog walker/socializer?
    I REALLY want a big dog, but our yard is not fenced, and our lifestyle just doesn't fit with adding a pet right now. Thought this might be a way for… (Nextdoor Clifton)
  • SpartanNash Company posted a job opening for Meat Cutter in River Falls. Apply here.
  • Ebenezer Senior Living posted a job opening for Chef - AL in River Falls. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near River Falls here.

🗞 Nearby News

Hudson

  • The Advantage of Joining a Growing, Family-Owned Company (bizjournals.com)
  • Warm and Breezy with some Strong T-Storms possible this afternoon and evening north toward Duluth and east into Wisconsin. (kstp.com)
  • St. Croix Valley Foundation awards record $442,200 in environmental grants (piercecountyjournal.news)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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