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Morrissey Declared Winner of the Oktoberfest 200

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By: Kevin Ramsell and Paul Reichert Another cloudy and cool day greeted the race fans on the final day of the 49th Oktoberfest Race Weekend. Rain in the morning tried to mess the day’s racing up, but thanks to the Air Titan and several dry hours we were able to get the entire program in…. Read more »

Annie Hejny Brings Unique Painting Style to UW-La Crosse

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Artist Annie Hejny creates abstract paintings with honorably-harvested water and sediment from her home state of Minnesota. Hejny’s paintings are currently hung at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum in Winona. Her reflective, hands-on workshop includes instruction in Annie’s unique process, with each student creating an individual 12″ x 12″ painting. The workshop at UWL is open… Read more »

Arming Up for Battle at Castlerock

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  On Saturday, October 13th at 2pm, Jamie LaBreck, Patrick Kelly, and Isabel Collins will give a special presentation on arming up for battle in the middle ages at Castlerock Museum in Alma, Wisconsin.   The program will offer a look at three different styles of armor representing over 400 years of armor development, as… Read more »

“Mean Girls” comedian coming to UW-La Crosse

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Comedian, actor and activist Daniel Franzese will bring his stand-up comedy to UW-La Crosse. Franzese will take the stage at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17, in the Bluffs, Student Union, 521 East Ave. N. Admission is free. Most noted for his role as Damien in Tina Fey’s 2004 feature film “Mean Girls,” Franzese has become… Read more »

Xtreme Hike – Upcoming Non-profit Fundraising Event

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The Wisconsin Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation will host its 6th Annual XTREME HIKE on Saturday, October 6, 2018. In just one day, a dedicated team of Xtreme Hikers will trek 30 miles in La Crosse, Wisconsin along the bluffs and trails of Hixon Forest to raise funds and awareness for cystic fibrosis (CF)…. Read more »

UWL Faculty Exhibition Display Includes Variety of Latest Artwork

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UW-La Crosse Art Department faculty will exhibit their latest artwork during an upcoming exhibit on campus. The UWL Art Department Faculty Exhibition will include prints, drawings, metalwork, photography, installations, paintings and mixed media. The exhibition opens with a reception from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4, in the University Art Gallery, 333 16th St. N. The reception and… Read more »

La Crosse County Nature Connections Guide is LIVE!

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  The La Crosse County Nature Connections program is releasing a one-stop electronic resource for connecting with nature in La Crosse County – www.natureconnectionslax.org! This electronic Nature Guide is a resource aiming to make outdoor, nature-rich places in La Crosse County easier to discover – for residents and visitors alike. The array of parks, nature preserves,… Read more »

Driftless Wisconsin Wine & Cheese Trail Fall Colors Event October 12 -14

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  The Driftless Wisconsin Wine & Cheese Trail will host special activities at each of fourteen businesses October 12, 13 & 14, 2018, with all businesses open from 10 – 5 pm each day.  Celebrating one year since its inception, this successful collaboration between the state’s renowned dairy industry and its growing wine industry is… Read more »

Native Born Black: A Collection of Questions, an exhibition by Dewayne Wrencher

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Opening Friday October 5, 2018 | 5-8pm Fannin Counseling & Art Therapy 129 6th St S, La Crosse,WI 54601 Fannin Counseling & Art Therapy’s fall exhibition, entitled Native Born Black: A Collection of Questions, and featuring artist Dewayne Wrencher, opens Friday, October 5 and closes October 26. Mr. Wrencher’s work is about building a dialogue… Read more »