Kristine Basom

The City of River Falls is a thriving and growing community located about 30 miles east of the Minneapolis/St. Paul area in Northwestern Wisconsin. With a population of more than 15,000 residents and 6,400 college students, the City offers the best Wisconsin has to offer. The community has a low cost-of-living, a low crime rate and an excellent quality of life for those that embrace “small town living." There is scenic beauty, seasonal entertainment, as well as small town charm in River Falls. There are a myriad of outdoor activities for residents and visitors at the beautiful parks, as well as walking and biking paths. The City is home to the Kinnickinnic River, a Class I trout stream, with six golf courses within a 15 mile radius of the community. Nearby residents and visitors alike frequent Willow River State Park and the St. Croix River. All enjoy the festivals and parades as a part of the River Falls Days and the River Falls Bluegrass and Roots Festival. River Falls was chosen as a “dreamtown” by Demographics Daily, a division of the American City Business Journals. The City offers superior educational opportunities at the River Falls Public School District with eight schools serving about 3,050 students. It is home to the University of Wisconsin – River Falls, as well as the Chippewa Valley Technical College. The City's annual budget is about $40 million with over 100 full-time positions. The City also operates electric, water, storm water, and waste water utilities, a large park and trails system, and multiple recreation programs. The City is managed by a city administrator who is appointed by the Mayor and 7-member Common Council.