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River Falls School District’s alternative graduation pathway program
River Falls Student Services Director and Renaissance Charter Academy Coordinator updated the River Falls School Board on the General Educational Development Option 2 (GEDO-2) program. On June 14, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction approved the district’s application for the GEDO-2 program that offers an alternative for students to earn...
At Wisconsin's Fireworks City, families are gearing up for Fourth of July festivities
BALDWIN, Wis. — Nasty weather might cancel some fireworks displays this holiday, but over at Fireworks City in Baldwin, Wisconsin, business is booming. "People who come out here, they're here for fun," Fireworks City owner Cele Rasmussen said. "They're not grocery shopping, they are here for fun." In its 25 years, the family-owned business has become a destination of sorts. "We get Minnesota, we get Wisconsin, we get North and South Dakota, we get it all," owner Cele Rasmussen said. Owners say they have the biggest selection of legal fireworks in town. "They want to have fun, they want a little back yard show," Rasmussen said....
United Way St. Croix Valley and Dunn County United Way complete merger
Uniting for Greater Impact: Announcing Our New Organization - United Way St. Croix and Red Cedar Valleys!. Hudson and Menomonie, WI – United Way St. Croix Valley and Dunn County United Way have completed their merger, effective July 1st, 2024. The nonprofits had previously announced their intent to merge to form a stronger, more unified force for community impact.
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