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Arcadia legion team wins two more
Arcadia’s legion baseball team won both of its games last week to extend its winning streak to three games. Arcadia Post 17 (3-2 this summer) took down Osseo last Tuesday before handling Whitehall at home last Thursday. Post 17 was scheduled to host Tomah on Monday before visiting Sparta...
Point-In-Time homeless count begins July 24
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - Staff and volunteers from homeless shelters and community organizations will start a count on July 24 of people experiencing homelessness in four counties. According to a news release from the Western Dairyland Economic Opportunity Council, the count will include Eau Claire, Buffalo, Trempealeau and Jackson...
Egg decorating class at Arts Center July 20
On Saturday, July 20, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., join us at the Winona Arts Center for an English flower egg decorating class by Jane Bangsberg. Students will create English flower eggs. They will bind live flowers and leaves on to blown-out eggs with slips of fabric. The eggs will be dyed in an onion skin dye bath. The fabric and flowers will be removed to reveal the finished egg. Students should bring an assortment of flowers and leaves from their gardens to be shared, along with a pair of scissors. All other supplies will be furnished. Cost for the class is $35 for members and $40 for nonmembers.
Mississippi Sippin concert a success
The Minnesota Marine Art Museum (MMAM) in Winona held its first concert in the 2024 Mississippi Sippin Series on Thursday, June 27. The Mike Munson Trio was the featured music group, and the group played a live set outdoors along the riverwalk. With over 250 people in attendance, the light rain did not stop the attendees from enjoying the concert and the view of the Mississippi River.
Flood forces Prairie Island campers out
WINONA, Minn. – With the Prairie Island Campground under water, most recreational vehicles have been towed home or at least to higher ground. Jamie Schell, manager, said it’s hoped the flood will recede by July 8 so the 170-stall campground can repopulate. RV slots rent for $175 to $215 a week. Meanwhile, staff who live seasonally in pick-up mounted campers are remaining as long as possible, Schell said.
U of M medical student learning at Winona Health earns Student Achievement Award
Nyika Friberg, a third-year medical student at the University of Minnesota received the University’s Rural Physician Associate Program (RPAP) Student Achievement Award. Friberg was nominated by Winona Health Pediatrician Sarah Lallaman, and Family Medicine Physician Nicholas Modjeski, both of whom were preceptors for Friberg. “Nyika has been an outstanding...
Southern Minnesota to Adopt 10-Digit Dialing
Residents and businesses in the 507 area code, which includes cities like Rochester, Faribault, Owatonna, Mankato, and Winona, will need to switch to 10-digit dialing starting July 30th. This change is necessary because the 507 area code is projected to run out of numbers by early 2025, prompting the addition of a new 924 area code.
Loaded up and truckin'...on the water? Portage co. man builds semi-truck pontoon boat
CUSTER, Wis. -Summer's here, and that means a lot of Wisconsinites are getting their boats out on the water. But don't feel intimidated if you're pushing off from the dock and see a semi-truck making waves on the open water.
End of the road: After 29 years, Nadeau stepping down as Saint Mary’s SID
For the past 29 years, Donny Nadeau B’85 — as Saint Mary’s sports information director — has been in the dugout or on the sidelines, carefully recording the action during every Cardinal game or competition. On a low estimate, he’s written more than 11,600 stories throughout...
Fourth of July Fireworks & Events + Grilling Tips
Sandy Maxx details some of the confusing fireworks rules and laws in different cities in Wisconsin plus firework safety tips in places you can use them. Also, fourth of July weekend events in Milwaukee and beyond plus grilling tips for your cookouts.
July 4th water safety; tips for a safe holiday
MILWAUKEE - This holiday week, more people will be out enjoying the lakes, beaches and rivers – and Wisconsin has seen a spike in drownings. These are horrific incidents that have many people shaken up about water safety. This is why it's crucial to take precautions when you're planning these activities.
League of Women Voters holding info seminar on new legislative maps July 11
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - When Wisconsin voters go to the polls next month for primaries in legislative races they will be voting under new maps. The maps create new boundaries for State Senate and Assembly Districts and some candidates will be running in new districts. To help voters navigate...
Wisconsin democrats raise concerns about a pair of ballot questions in upcoming election.
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WEAU) - State Representative Jill Billings hosted a press conference in La Crosse Tuesday to discuss her push for voters to vote no on two constitutional amendment ballot questions that will be on the August 13 ballot. The first question would prevent the legislature from being able...
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