Falls Chamber of Commerce

10/30/2026

Update on downtown SCF road project. Next week looks to be a BIG week. Fingers crossed we can get new pavement done next week!!

🚧 STH 87 CONSTRUCTION UPDATE 🚧

📍 THIS WEEK:

Work will continue tomorrow on the east side of STH 87, from USH 8 to E Massachusetts St.

👷 A crew will be placing concrete curb and gutter, and another crew will be working on electrical installations.

🅿️ Parking on the east side of STH 87 may be affected.

📍 NEXT WEEK:

🚜 Crews will mill the existing asphalt and pave the lower asphalt layer on STH 87. Work will take place in two stages:

USH 8 to Louisiana Street

Louisiana Street to the project limits near Minnesota Street

📅 TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:

🔸 Monday: Mill the south half of the roadway.

🔸 Tuesday: Mill the north half.

🔸 Wednesday: Pave the south half.

🔸 Thursday: Pave the north half.

🚫 MONDAY PARKING RESTRICTIONS

No parking will be allowed on either side of STH 87 in the following areas:

🕗 Monday morning: USH 8 to the library

🕐 Monday afternoon: The library to Louisiana Street

🚗 IMPORTANT PARKING INFORMATION:

Parking closures will move from south to north as the milling operation advances, then restart at the south end during paving. As one section of street parking opens, the next one will close.

🚫 No-parking signs will be posted in affected areas. Parking restrictions will shift throughout the day and week as work progresses.

👉 People are encouraged to park off STH 87 next week whenever possible.

🌧️ WEATHER REMINDER: Next week's forecast is calling for rain, so the schedule is tentative and subject to change.

Thank you for your patience as improvements continue!
Keep updated: https://thestcroixvalley.com/hwy-87-construction-project-updates/?fbclid=IwY2xjawVRvs5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAWJyaWQRMUV2NzRtTmhxQkFGb0VEcXhzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEfr9WIdRiVGCZiWOqriRzUliQCeOKc7IXvjELIh--2NJlc3apYlu-mM7BSkEw_aem_yOs1cPy9JBL610TETbqS5A

10/29/2026

There is always so much fun stuff going on in the Valley and Halloween weekend is no exception! Take a look at our weekly newsflash - as a member you can promote your events and business free of charge to our email list.

Join us for First Friday Coffee on November 6! We gather at the St. Croix Falls City Hall from 8am to 9am. Meet other members, share a bit about your business, and enjoy coffee and treats!

10/26/2026

This is a great synopsis of the road construction related to bridges and roads over the next few weeks. Some short term changes and some long term changes! Be patient and remember to shop local. Our small businesses see reduced business whenever traffic patterns change!

𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄! 𝐒𝐄𝐄 𝐁𝐄𝐋𝐎𝐖.
Two bridges. Two detours. Still plenty of ways to get here! 🚗

Our St. Croix Valley bridges/roads are taking turns getting a little TLC, but don't worry — there's always a way across!

NOW: October 27–30: Highway 8 near Taylors Falls will temporarily close for roadwork. Coming from Minnesota? Just take the scenic route through Osceola!

NEXT: UPDATED AS OF OCTOBER 29: 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟔 𝐚𝐭 𝟓 𝐚𝐦: The Hwy 243 bridge into Osceola will close for approximately one year as it's replaced. The good news? The Highway 8 bridge between Taylors Falls and St. Croix Falls will be open and ready to welcome you!

FOR THE MOST UP TO DATE INFO, SEE THE OFFICIAL PROJECT PAGE: https://www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/projects/hwy243osceola/index.html

With less than 10 miles between the two crossings, it's just a little change of direction — not a change of plans.

Same beautiful St. Croix Valley. Just a different way in! 🍁

Looking for all the things to do once you get here?
👉 https://thestcroixvalley.com/park-once-explore-more/

10/23/2026

So much going on, take in this beautiful weather and get out and about the St. Croix Valley!!

We are continuing to enjoy the warm fall in St. Croix Falls - perfect for getting out and about in our community.

Park Once. Explore More.
https://thestcroixvalley.com/park-once-explore-more/

10/23/2026

Here's some information about the Highway 8 closure in Franconia Township/Shafer from October 27-29. 🚧

MnDOT Hwy 243 in Fraconia Twp and Osceola project resources and contacts

10/20/2026

I spent the morning at the Polk County EDC awards breakfast at Big Rock Creek. It was a great time to celebrate this years award winners! The breakfast was outstanding and Big Rock Creek is such a great venue.

10/15/2026

We've got a lot going on this weekend!!! Get out and enjoy it!!

Fall is still going strong here in !
The leaves are beautifully saturated. Fall events everywhere. Gorgeous weather on the horizon.
Park Once. Explore More: https://thestcroixvalley.com/park-once-explore-more/
See More Events: https://thestcroixvalley.com/event-calendar/

10/14/2026

What a BEAUTIFUL shot of leaf season!!!! We are lucky to live and work in a place like this!!!!!!

Peak Fall colors in Taylors Falls, MN/ St. Croix Falls, WI as seen on 10/11/26

10/08/2026

Congrats Nicolet Bank on your ribbon cutting! Thank you for your support of the community and the Falls Chamber of Commerce!

09/28/2026

Update on St. Croix Falls Road Constructions:

Visit this link for info: https://thestcroixvalley.com/hwy-87-construction-project-updates/

Note from City Administrator, Ryan Heise:

“Downtown road construction has been hot and cold. Overall schedule has expanded from 45 working days to 62 working days. Delays in project attributed to damage to city electrical conduit caused by contractor. Concrete work restarts in earnest on Monday, the 28th. Milling and paving now scheduled for mid-October to beginning of November. We commend our downtown businesses who have demonstrated patience and understanding to date.”

PROJECT EXPECTATIONS & PROGRESS HWY 87 CONSTRUCTION PROJECT AUGUST 2026 – NOVEMBER 2026 WEEKLY UPDATES 9-24-26 This week: No further work is planned today. The contractor expects to be on site tomorrow morning to set grade stakes in the areas of removed concrete. Parking and traffic impacts should...