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Kinni Cast

Kinni Cast

Written by: Tyler Mason
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Welcome to the Kinni Cast, an all-new podcast from the City of River Falls featuring real people with a real purpose. On every episode, you’ll hear from City employees to learn more about the work being done to make River Falls a better place. You’ll learn about what projects they’re working on and what drives them to make a positive impact on the River Falls community. So if you’re curious about what’s next for River Falls and want a peek behind the scenes of City Hall, you’re in the right place. Subscribe to the Kinni Cast wherever you get your podcasts and join us for conversations that connect all of us in the River Falls community.

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Episodes
  • Matt Walker, UWRF Football Coach

    Matt Walker, UWRF Football Coach
    Jan 21 2026

    Matt Walker didn’t grow up in River Falls – he’s an Indiana native – but after living here for 15 years, River Falls is now home for Matt and his family. Recently, Matt helped put River Falls on the national stage as the head coach of the UW-River Falls Falcons football team, which won its first-ever Division III national championship in early January. Being in the spotlight gave Matt the opportunity to showcase River Falls and the community that he’s a big part of.

    On this special partner spotlight episode of the Kinni Cast, Matt shares more about his love of River Falls, talks about how the relationship between the university and the community has grown since he first arrived, and of course he recaps the excitement of his team’s national championship.

    Learn more about the City of River Falls at www.rfcity.org. Follow the City of River Falls on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
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    23 mins
  • Erica Ellefson, Public Works Manager

    Erica Ellefson, Public Works Manager
    Jan 7 2026

    When it snows, we often take for granted that the snow gets cleared from our city streets. But that job gets done thanks to the public works crew at the City of River Falls. Plowing the snow is one of just many things the public works team does. They stay busy year-round with tree removal, street sign maintenance, mowing the grass at city parks, and much more.

    To learn more about the Public Works team, Erica Ellefson joins this episode of the Kinni Cast. As the public works manager, Erica oversees the operations of the public works crew and helps ensure that the city’s streets, parks, and other resources are well-maintained for the residents of River Falls. Settle into the first episode of the Kinni Cast in 2026 as we dive into all things public works.

    Learn more about the City of River Falls at www.rfcity.org. Follow the City of River Falls on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
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    24 mins
  • Brooks Ostendorf, Conservation and Parks Manager

    Brooks Ostendorf, Conservation and Parks Manager
    Dec 17 2025

    In River Falls, the parks and natural resources are something residents routinely say is an important part of the community. Helping maintain those aspects of the City is the job of Brooks Ostendorf, who joined the City staff earlier this year as the manager of the newly-created Conservation and Parks Department.

    On this episode of the Kinni Cast, Brooks talks about how his background in landscape architecture translates to the work he does for the City, shares more about the City’s response to Emerald Ash Borer, discusses what he thinks makes our park system so unique, and much more. Tune in now to hear a conversation with Conservation and Parks Manager Brooks Ostendorf on the Kinni Cast.

    Learn more about the City of River Falls at www.rfcity.org. Follow the City of River Falls on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
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    25 mins
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