History Written in Stone Preserved by Gary and Deb Anderson

When history is written in stone, preserving it takes a great deal of planning, an eye for detail, and hard physical labor. Gary and Deb (Olsen) Anderson of rural Chatfield indeed have a desire to maintain the history of a Fillmore County stone barn. This couple not only has studied...

Peering at the Past – Nobody Knew Where the Border Was

The southern border of Houston County and Fillmore County is the Iowa state line. When settlers arrived in southeast Minnesota Territory in 1852, Iowa had been a state for six years. But the border was only a line on a map. On the ground, nobody knew where the Iowa border was.

In ‘Saint Delilah,’ a Wisconsin ghost helps solve her own murder

In a rural community in central Wisconsin with a mysterious past, there’s a shocking murder. At the forefront of the effort to solve the crime: the victim’s ghost. That’s the premise of a new supernatural mystery novel by Wisconsin author Isabelle Spotts. Spotts told Wisconsin Public Radio’s...

Popular local radio voice Ed Holahan shares 16 years of commentary in live Arkadia performance

Ed Holahan’s radio show “The View From Here” is coming to the Arkadia: Center for Arts & Education, 401 E. Jefferson Street in Viroqua on Friday, Aug. 14 at 7 p.m. Holahan, WDRT’s one-of-a-kind commentator about anything & everything, will be sharing his wit and wisdom live on stage at Arkadia. Holahan’s been delivering his unique 5-minute perspective and observations about the world and life to the WDRT-91.9fm listening audience on a weekly basis for the past 16 years, serving up a new essay every week.

Women's crucial role in fur trade highlighted at historic Bunnell House

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Strength and community spirit on display at Irishfest tug of war

Ashley for the Arts back for their 17th year

ARCADIA, Wis. (WEAU) - Ashley for the Arts is back for its 17th year at Memorial Park in Arcadia from Aug. 6-8, 2026. The three-day festival offers music, art and family-friendly activities. Headliners on Friday are:. Lanie Gardner. Corey Kent. Gene Simmons Band. Jon Pardi. Headliners on Saturday are:. Foghat.

Soggy start to 2026 Irishfest, with opening event held inside the beer hall

The luck of the Irish usually prevails at the start of La Crosse’s annual Irishfest, with warm and sunny weather, and the sound of bagpipes and drums. But this year, the traditional march of the drums and pipes onto the festgrounds to start the celebration had to be changed a little, because of steady rain. The musicians and other Irishfest guests moved the opening event onto the stage of the big beer hall on the festground instead.

Music Friday: Gregg “Cheech” Hall

Celebrating Music Friday on La Crosse Talk on the first Friday in August with Gregg Hall in the studio today. The man behind Cheech’s Deecefest shares some stories behind his musical roots, plus a few songs as well. Kevin Millard is News Director for WIZM News. A West Salem...

'Ashley for the Arts' returns to Arcadia this weekend

ARCADIA, Wis. (WKBT) -- Setup is underway for Ashley for the Arts, which will take over the 54-acre Memorial Park in Arcadia this weekend.

Winona County Historical Society Accepting Applications for Handmade Neighborhood Artists

(KWNO)-The Winona County Historical Society has opened applications to area artists to sell at the annual Handmade Neighborhood Market. Applications and more information are found at winonahistory.org and are accepted online only through the month of August. The Handmade Neighborhood Market is held annually on the Saturday before Thanksgiving at...

Winding Rivers Library System opens summer history hunt for U.S. 250th anniversary

In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States, public libraries across western Wisconsin are inviting residents to explore their local heritage this summer through a unique regional scavenger hunt. The Winding Rivers Library System (WRLS) is currently hosting its Summer History Challenge 2026, an initiative that spans seven...

Round ‘Em Up and Head ‘Em Out to Western Days in Chatfield, Minnesota

Round up your friends, family, kids and neighbors, and head to Chatfield for four days of “Old West” family fun at the 59th Annual Chatfield Western Days, August 6-9. Dress in your finest red, white and blue western wear as the community also celebrates the 250th Anniversary of the United States. The Star-Spangled Fireworks Finale, honoring area veterans, will light up the sky on Sunday, August 9.

This Harvest Festival Draws Visitors From Across the Country Every Fall

There is something about harvest season that pulls people off their couches and onto the road. The crispness in the air, the color in the trees, the smell of cider and wood smoke – it all conspires to make autumn the most traveled season in America. Every fall, communities across the country throw open their The post This Harvest Festival Draws Visitors From Across the Country Every Fall appeared first on Trip Jaunt .

7,000 miles, one jet ski — La Crosse man sets off to conquer Great Loop

He left Saturday morning from La Crosse’s Riverside Park, about to embark on a 7,000-mile journey — on a jet ski. It’s called “The Great Loop” — a 6,000-mile continuous waterway circumnavigating the eastern U.S. and eastern Canada — and La Crosse’s Raj Ramnarace is going to spend the next two months navigating it.

The Hidden Book Warehouse In Wisconsin That Belongs On Every Reader’s Bucket List

Nobody expects to find a bucket list destination on Walnut Street in a small Wisconsin city, but Driftless Books and Music in Viroqua has a way of exceeding expectations before you even get through the front door. The building alone is worth the drive. Everything inside it is worth the...

Sunday Summary: Local stories carried on VernonReporter.Com this week

From highlighting forgotten local histories and addressing public safety investigations to tracking housing initiatives, agricultural conservation, and youth athletic achievements, our coverage this week captured a diverse array of issues shaping Southwest Wisconsin. Whether examining county law enforcement reports, city council decisions on historic land, or watershed research helping area farmers, our reporting kept you connected to the key debates and celebrations across our communities. Here is a look back at the stories we brought to you, ordered from the latest to the earliest.

Lags in La Crosse – Episode 11

Welcome to Episode 11 of Lags in La Crosse! In today’s episode, Joey and Oswald took a trip to the UW-La Crosse campus and interviewed some students. Topics include: Butterflies, The Alphabet, All Day Breakfast and more! Tune in to see what the people of La Crosse have to say! Stay on the lookout La Crosse! […]

INTERVIEW: Ashley for the Arts

ARCADIA, Wis. (WEAU) - As we continue deeper into summer, an iconic music festival that gives back to the community is returning. Ashley for the Arts will take place August 6-8. It’s at Memorial Park in Arcadia. Tickets are $55 before the event. Kids ten and under can get...