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Midwest mayors remain upbeat despite flooding on Mississippi River
The Upper Mississippi River will rise to near record-high ... The Mississippi already has crested in St. Paul, Minnesota, and La Crosse, Wisconsin, but it will be days before it begins falling ...
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'Designed for that risk': Engineers say barge impact wouldn't take down Mississippi River bridges in western Wisconsin
The Mississippi River is the only waterway in west-central Wisconsin or southeastern Minnesota to carry commercial cargo traffic. La Crosse County emergency management coordinator Tracy Hameau ...
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Swollen Mississippi River is swamping Wisconsin, Iowa
A very wet winter that brought spring flooding along the upper Mississippi ... Wisconsin Highway 35 and into downtown Fountain City, about 45 minutes upriver from La Crosse on the scenic Great ...
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‘When We Go and Keep Him Company’: Eucharistic Pilgrimage Crosses the Mississippi River
LA CROSSE, Wis. — Accidents of time and place conspired to highlight the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage at the Eucharistic procession that crossed over the Mississippi River on June 7.
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Driftless River Initiative could turn University of Wisconsin-La Crosse library into the place to go for Mississippi River history
In 1920, a local newspaper publisher turned politician donated his private library to the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse ... development of the upper Mississippi River valley.
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Flood threat continues from swelling Mississippi River
The Mississippi River ... four states -- Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa and Illinois. The river has risen to its highest levels in decades in some areas. In La Crosse, Wisconsin, the river crested ...
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La Crosse Co. Sheriff: Human remains found in Mississippi River
LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- An investigation is underway after human remains were found in the Mississippi River. According to ... law enforcement agencies in both Wisconsin and Minnesota about the ...
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Spring snowmelt has cities along the Mississippi bracing for flooding in homes and businesses
The Mississippi River has crested in the Twin Cities, and also crested Wednesday in La Crosse, Wisconsin, at 15.89 feet, which is the third highest on record and just 2 feet shy of the record.
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8 popular places to camp this summer in the River Valley region
Discover the best campsites near La Crosse, WI. From wilderness camping to glamping, there's something for everyone at these top spots.
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Explore some of the signature sights of the La Crosse area!
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – From places like Grandad Bluff ... river go by. It is also home to the La Crosse Queen, a paddlewheel boat that offers numerous types of cruises along the ...
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Things to Do in La Crosse, WI: 2025 Top Activities
Tucked into the scenic Mississippi River Valley ... to do in La Crosse in 2025. No trip to the La Crosse area is complete without taking in the panoramic views from Grandad Bluff, the city ...