Electricity is something most of us take for granted…until the power goes out. That’s when Wayne Siverling and his team jump into action to ensure the residents of River Falls have their power back as quickly – and as safely – as possible. Wayne is the electric superintendent with the City of River Falls, overseeing the electric utility and the City’s crew of lineworkers.

Wayne joins this episode of the Kinni Cast to share more about public power and why he enjoys the job so much. He also talks about squirrels and the issues they cause with power lines, shares some safety tips relating to electricity, and more.

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For members of the River Falls Fire Department, the call to jump into action can come at any moment. It could be on the first day of a new job, or as the three firefighters on this podcast experienced, it could just hours before they were scheduled to sit down for an episode of the Kinni Cast.

Josh Woll, Matt Cernohous, and Andy Rineck are the guest on the latest Kinni Cast episode, where they each share what inspired them to join the fire department, what it’s like when their pager goes off for a fire call, and what they’re each looking forward to most with the new fire station.

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For over 25 years, non-profit work has been near and dear to Rosa Magnus. After starting her non-profit journey in her home state of Texas, Rosa eventually found her way north to Wisconsin, and last year she became the new CEO of the River Falls Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau.

Rosa joins this special episode of the Kinni Cast to share more about why non-profits are important to her, discusses the impact the Chamber has on more than 300 member businesses, and takes us behind the scenes of what it’s like to plan for a big event like the upcoming River Falls Days.

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48 structures. 236,000 square feet of space. 115 vehicles. Those are all part of what Ken Thill and his team maintain each and every day for the City of River Falls. As the Facilities and Fleet Manager for the City, Ken is responsible for keeping all City buildings and the fleet vehicles running smoothly – both for the employees who utilize them, as well as the public who visit City buildings.

On this episode of the Kinni Cast, Ken shares more about the teamwork it takes to thoughtfully maintain all those buildings, talks about his involvement with recent projects like the new fire station, and discusses what he’s enjoyed most about working for the City for more than 20 years.

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When Alison Page was elected Mayor of River Falls earlier this year, she didn’t allow herself much time to celebrate. Instead, she immediately hit the books to study municipal laws as she prepared to take office. When she did so in April of 2026, Mayor Page became just the second female mayor in River Falls’ history – with the first being her older sister, Katie.

On this episode of the Kinni Cast, Mayor Page talks about being born and raised in River Falls, discusses what drew her to a career in healthcare, and shares more about what she envisions for her time as the Mayor of her hometown.

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For the staff of the River Falls Public Works department, every day is a little different. Sometimes they’re out late, clearing the streets during a snowstorm. In the summer, they might be mowing the parks one day and putting up new street signs the next day. And as was the case just last week, they might even have to pick up a giant dead trout that somehow appeared on a sidewalk outside of City Hall.

As we celebrate Public Works Week, we’re joined on this episode of the Kinni Cast by Charles Larson and Nate Herum, two of our public works employees who share more about the work that goes on behind the scenes to help keep River Falls clean and beautiful each and every day.

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Even though he’s lived in River Falls for just two years, Harley Mehlhorn has a deep appreciation for the City’s history. That guides him in the work he does as the Senior Planner, helping shape the future of River Falls by drawing on its past. It’s also part of the work he’s involved with as a member of the city’s Historic Preservation Commission, which helps highlight and preserve the history of River Falls.

On this episode of the Kinni Cast, Harley joins to share more about the work of a City Planner, discusses the role of the Historic Preservation Commission, and shares some of his favorite facts about River Falls’ history.

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As the son of engineers, Todd Nickelski’s career took shape from watching the work his parents did. After years of working as an engineer in the private sector, Todd has now been with the City of River Falls for nearly five years as the City Engineer – and as a resident of the city, he gets to see firsthand the finished projects that he’s been involved with since joining the city.

On this episode of the Kinni Cast, Todd shares about the most memorable projects he’s worked on, discusses a few big upcoming projects for the City, and talks about how the engineering department plans for the growth of River Falls in the work that the city does. Hear why Todd describes himself as a “jack of all trades and a master of none” right now on the Kinni Cast.

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