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Shemekia Copeland to Headline 2025 Blues on the Chippewa | ||||||||||||
![]() Blues on the Chippewa will return to the shores of the Chippewa River this year, with an expanded lineup of national and local musicians alike — all incorporating contemporary influences. Shemekia Copeland is set to headline the free-to-attend festival at 8:30pm on Thursday, July 31. Copeland will be the first headliner to perform, followed by Hot Like Mars on Friday, Aug. 1, and Rico McFarland on Saturday, Aug. 2...
Event Website: https://www.bluesonthechippewa.com/Ken Notes: Please See our events calendars below or HERE for complete list of the events in your community. ![]() | ||||||||||||
Fundraising campaign for new La Crosse apartments gets $1 million head start | ||||||||||||
![]() A new La Crosse housing development which will offer apartments to both people with disabilities and able-bodied tenants has started a public fund-raising campaign. The Haven on Main is seeking $500,000 in donations from the community to help build 70 housing units. Lansing, Iowa native Michael Rea and his wife Brandy attended a fund-raising meeting in La Crosse on Monday, and announced they have already donated a million dollars to the Main Street housing project. The Reas live in the Kansas City area, and they head a foundation that helps families with special needs, mostly in that metro region. They have a teenage son with special needs, and Brandy Rea says her interest in the Haven arises from concerns about how to help him live more independently... See Also:
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Raising Cane’s sets opening date for La Crosse store… and they are officially hiring! | ||||||||||||
![]() “Have you ever had it?” “Where is it going?” “When is it opening?” “They only serve chicken fingers?” “Are they hiring?” In order, yes, 3740 State Road 16, August 19th, yes… well… and sides, and yes! For those of you who prefer more linear journalism, Raising Cane’s is… “one of the fastest-growing restaurant brands, with over 900 restaurants in over 40 states. They are known for their ONE LOVE® – craveable Chicken Finger meals – that include the iconic ‘Cane’s Sauce’… named the #1 most craveable sauce in the restaurant industry and most craveable chicken.”... ![]() | ||||||||||||
UW-River Falls associate professor receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award | ||||||||||||
![]() Chris Holtkamp, associate professor of community and environmental planning at UW-River Falls, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award. Beginning in January, he’ll spend five months in Reykjavik, Iceland developing a graduate course at Agricultural University.RIVER FALLS – Chris Holtkamp, an associate professor of community and environmental planning at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award to bring his expertise in sustainable development and regional planning to the Agricultural University of Iceland. Holtkamp will travel to Reykjavik, Iceland next January and spend five months working with the planning and design program at the Agricultural University, developing a graduate course focused on sustainable regional development to ensure activities align with the values and priorities of rural communities... For more information about the community and environmental planning degree program at UWRF, visit uwrf.edu/programs/community-and-environmental-planning. For more information about the Fulbright Program, visit fulbrightprogram.org. Ken Notes: Congrats Chris! But Iceland in January? I would have thought a sustainable regional plan for Hawaii... ![]() | ||||||||||||
Driftless Music Fest set for eclectic Saturday | ||||||||||||
![]() This Saturday July 12thVIROQUA, Wis. (WXOW) — The Driftless Music Festival is set to return to Eckhart Park in Viroqua, offering free family fun this weekend. The festival promises a blend of music and community spirit. "It`s super family-friendly and there`s just music all day long," Christina Dollhausen said. "There`s something about being under those oak trees in Eckhart Park in Viroqua and along with the community and visitors that come. It`s just there`s smiles everywhere from the way back of the park all the way to the road." Dollhausen highlighted the diverse lineup of performances that attendees can expect. "That`s the beauty of the Driftless Music Festival," Dollhausen said. "We bring in five different eclectic bands, all different genres. So you may hear something that you`ve never really heard before."... ...Full Story Here ![]() | ||||||||||||
Are we at an inflection point in community economic development? The 4th Wave. | ||||||||||||
![]() Communities are rethinking how they approach economic growth and development. Instead of focusing solely on jobs and businesses, many are asking, “What makes this a great place to live? Why would people want to live here?” Presenter: Steve Deller, Ph.D.Event information
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The Great River Road | ||||||||||||
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7 Rivers News | ||||||||||||
![]() PDFmyURL converts web pages and even full websites to PDF easily and quickly. Today, many of those villages and towns have empty storefronts, aging housing, and declining school enrollment. There may be a lack of local leadership or a plan to revitalize the community. Ken Notes: Lot of data in their newsletter... ![]() | ||||||||||||
This Small Village Is The Cheese Curd Capital Of Wisconsin | ||||||||||||
![]() The Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery began in 1910, when local dairy farmers banded together to process their milk with purpose and precision. More than a century later, 200 farms supply the creamery with milk, which is converted into over 160,000 pounds of curds daily. Considering the surprising amount of milk it takes to make cheese (10 pounds of milk per pound of cheese), that`s an impressive yield of rich, comforting goodness. The golden bites — mild, squeaky, and lightly salted — are best savored when their signature bounce is at its peak. The distinctive squeak comes from elastic proteins that briefly resist the bite, a sign of impeccable freshness. Each curd is a marvel of Midwestern agriculture. The milk travels only a short distance from farm to vat, where it`s swiftly shaped into its final form. From production to packaging, the process moves quickly to ensure every curd retains its signature quality. Devoted fans often eat them straight from the bag — slightly chilled, subtly salty, and full of charm... ...Full Story Here Ken Notes: Worth the trip! The cheese store is also fantastic! MMMMMMMMMMM... ![]() | ||||||||||||
New exhibit showcases historical La Crosse landmarks | ||||||||||||
![]() LA CROSSE, Wis. (WEAU) - The La Crosse County Historical Society will soon be giving community members a trip down memory lane with a new exhibit. “Reflections of La Crosse” will show 27 paintings created by local document painter Marion Biehn. A majority of the pictures show historical buildings that are not around anymore. Others are paintings of local iconic landscapes. Historical society officials say the exhibit is a tribute to the nostalgia of La Crosse. ...Full Story Here ![]() | ||||||||||||
Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Due Soon | ||||||||||||
![]() The Transportation Alternatives Program
(TAP) is the State of Wisconsin’s program for what is now the federal
Transportation Alternatives (TA) set-aside Program. With certain exceptions, projects that met
eligibility criteria for the
Safe Routes to School Program, Transportation Enhancements, and/or the Bicycle & Pedestrian Facilities Program are eligible TAP projects... 2026-2030 Solicitation TimelinePlease note, the project review and awarding timeline are an anticipated schedule and is subject to change.
Ken Notes: Many more details at the link. ALL applications are now submitted online. ![]() | ||||||||||||
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Mississippi River Regional Planning Commission (MRRPC) | ||||||||||||
![]() Working together to make the Mississippi River Region a great place to live and work.The Mississippi River Regional Planning Commission provides planning and economic development services to improve the region`s environment, economy and quality of life. We serve a nine county region, providing studies and planning services, resources and data to help with your grant applications or reporting needs, and business loans. StaffJON BINGOL Executive Director jon@mrrpc.com KEN HARWOOD Planner ken@mrrpc.com KIA KLING Planner kia@mrrpc.com JACK ZABROWSKI Senior Planner Jack@mrrpc.com SARAH OFTE Senior Office Manager sarah@mrrpc.com 811 Monitor St. Suite 201 La Crosse, WI 54603 Phone: 608.785.9396 Fax: 608.785.9394 Email: plan@mrrpc.com ![]() | ||||||||||||
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