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La Crosse Public Library Receives $10,000 grant to help inmates reintegrate into society
LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- The American Library Association selected the La Crosse Public Library as one of 16 libraries around the nation to receive a $10,000 grant. The grant will go towards helping recently incarcerated individuals re-integrate into society.
School board looks for community input regarding referendum
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WEAU) - The La Crosse School Board seeks community support in their potential $52 million referendum. During the election, this fall community members will have the opportunity to vote on the construction of a new elementary school. The location would be at the site of Hogan Administration Center. They also plan to make an addition to State Road Elementary School.
Meetings planned on nitrate contamination in southeast Minnesota water
State officials will hold public meetings in southeastern Minnesota this month about the region’s nitrate problem. The Minnesota Department of Health says private well owners can learn more about what's being done to address health concerns over nitrate levels in drinking water. Nitrate — formed when nitrogen mixes with...
Grant funds new wetland habitat for environmental education in Onalaska
ONALASKA, Wis. (WKBT) -- A grant is bringing a new environmental education space to the La Crosse area. Clearwater Farm in Onalaska was awarded a grant by the Myrick Hicks and Eco Park fund through the La Crosse Community Foundation.
Renovation project begins at Onalaska High School
ONALASKA, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – The Eau Claire and La Crosse School Districts are among those in the Badger State that will be putting referendums on the November ballot, 2 years ago, the School District of Onalaska had a multi-million-dollar referendum approved by voters, and some of that money is now being used for some much-needed facility upgrades. First News at Nine’s Dashal Mentzel explains.
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