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River Falls to move ahead with federal agency partnership to study dam removals
City approves working with Army Corps of Engineers to analyze possibilities and potential federal financial support.
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Federal funds could quicken Kinnickinnic River dam removal
Army Corps of Engineers asks River Falls to work together to demolish two dams and restore river.
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River Falls community convinces developer to drop driving track plan
Opposition to “race track” along Kinnickinnic River causes canceled proposal.
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High-speed driving course proposed next to Kinnickinnic River
Developer faces stiff opposition at first meeting about plans for five-mile performance car track in River Falls.
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River Falls makes major moves to remove dam on Kinnickinnic River
City simplifies process and seeks state funding to help demolish the dam.
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River Falls reservoir drawn down for good after dam damaged by flood
City decides to end hydropower generation rather than perform costly repairs for a couple more years of service.
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New preserve will let students, community, and anglers experience the Kinnickinnic River
Group will acquire 40 acres of riverside lands, opening up a large area for public use.
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Group seeks to protect new parcel for the public along Kinnickinnic River
Nonprofit wants to protect the river and provide expanded access for students and community members along St. Croix River tributary.
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Kinnickinnic River declared ‘endangered’ due to dams
American Rivers named the St. Croix tributary and trout stream to its annual list to urge leaders to remove dams in River Falls soon.
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River Falls commissions recommend keeping Kinnickinnic River dams for now
Years of debate over the future of the dams results in recommendation for future removal, comes down to city council vote on Feb. 27.
