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Tue
11
Feb

Fort Fun fundraiser next week

By Steve Van Kooten

 

Tue
11
Feb

Column: Health care finance in America

By Scott Walker, M.D.

 

Tue
11
Feb

Historic markers to be placed in Prairie du Chien

By Steve Van Kooten

 

Tue
11
Feb

Local collector acquires massive agate specimen


A close look at three polished agate specimens courtesy of Phil Burgess. Agates are found in the Prairie du Chien area, primarily in the Mississippi River gravels and the surrounding hills. (Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press)

Large agate specimens that collectively weigh more than 200 pounds, according to Burgess. The specimens were found in Chihuahua, Mexico. The two cuts of Mexican Crazy Lace agate were polished after removal.

By Phil Burgess

 

Tue
11
Feb

Carriage Classic will remain on St. Feriole Island

By Steve Van Kooten

 

Tue
04
Feb

Column: National security

By Scott Walker, M.D.

 

Tue
04
Feb

Wisconsin-based film screens in Prairie


(Left) David Ezekiel Duran plays Miguel, a recently immigrated man, who finds it difficult adjusting to life in Wisconsin. (Right) Erick Inestroza plays his brother-in-law Louie. (Photo used with permission from Nathan Deming)

By Steve Van Kooten

 

Tue
04
Feb

Recovery: What happens after a house fire?


A look at the backyard of a Madison Street residence, which experienced a structural fire on the property on Jan. 5. The fire is currently estimated to have caused damage into the six figures. The city fire department responded and quelled shortly after it was reported. (Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press)

By Tad Beutin

Imagine you’re arriving in Onalaska to go shopping, and you get a phone call from your neighbor, who says your house is on fire. 

Tue
04
Feb

75th Ice Fisheree deemed a huge success


Children (and adults) competed in six categories, including northern pike, during the 75th Ice Fisheree in Prairie du Chien. The Ice Fisheree took place between Thursday, Jan. 30, and Sunday, Feb. 2.

Mark Lee won $1,000 during the Ice Fisheree raffle on Sunday, Feb. 2. (Photos submitted by the Prairie du Chien Area Chamber of Commerce)

The Prairie du Chien Area Chamber of Commerce announced that the 75th Ice Fisheree, held from Thursday, Jan. 30, to Sunday, Feb. 2, was a huge success, continuing the event’s long-standing tradition of celebrating Wisconsin culture.

Tue
04
Feb

Crawford County Jail: Project status, changes to financing schedule


Pictures from the entrance to the Crawford County Courthouse. According to Kraemer Brothers, the construction is “mostly on scheduled,” with a few minor setbacks from excavation. (Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press)

By Steve Van Kooten

 

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