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There are many stories in the tri-states good and bad. We hate to see when we lose an iconic restaurant or family business. What about when you lose an entire factory? “When Rubber Hit The Road” by Steve Dayton and BJ Hollars talked to former workers in Eau Claire that were affected by the closure […]
This is not powder puff football or just something to do on a weekend. Minnesota with help from USA Football and the Minnesota Vikings is looking to make girls flag football a high school sport by the time it rolls into the Olympics in 2028. Coach Terry Donovan from LaCrescent-Hokah schools is getting the program […]
Growing up in Wisconsin Brett Westgrove grew to love Country Music and took his talents to Nashville. He has toured in Wisconsin, but he finally brings his talents to LaCrosse for Riverfest. He couldn’t be more excited to join us in the tristates!
Sometimes it only takes one moment to propel a career. Bryce Thomaschefsky had one when Country Boom shared a video of him singing on a stage outside a Zach Bryan concert last year taken by Zach’s dad. Bryce came in to talk about what that video has done for him and signing on with Boom.
The Prevent 22 Task Force was formed as a desire to help our Veterans, Military Members, their families, and our community. Prevent 22 Task Force established in conjunction with Fillmore County Social Services and County Veteran Services the Veteran in Need Fund (VIN-FUND) for Veterans and Military Members who are needing assistance to ensure financial […]
The 2024 Decorah Rocks Hungry Hungry Heroes Pancake Breakfast and Hometown Heroes Hike happens on June 15th starting at 8AM. All proceeds form this fundraiser benefit the Winneshiek County emergency responders services. These are the people that come to help at a moments notice to protect us, fight fires, and provide emergency medical assistance. They […]
Johnathan and Amy Eckelberg started the Chloe Kay Ekelberg Memorial Scholarship in honor of their daughter. This scholarship goes to kids that are actively involved at the LaCrosse Speedway and looking to further their education. We spoke with Brynn Burr and Taylor Baker who were two of the 2024 recipients.
The old saying of “right place, right time” is warranted in this situation. Evan Scheck, originally from Houston, MN is a teacher and coach in Spencer Iowa. Last week while coaching tennis his players heard kids possibly yelling for help that was confirmed by an older couple walking by. Evan ran to the kids and […]
We’ve all seen the bar that has a softball field or sand volleyball courts outside to enhance their business and bring in clientele. Features in West Salem built an indoor facility with multi use courts and a bar so teams and families could enjoy and have a full experience. They also saw it as a […]
Tina Bechtel took a break from being the KQ98 Country Kahuna to tell us about her year. Tina came to the Time Out Tavern in LaCrescent and qualified and eventually won the big prize. She got tickets to everything we could get out hands on like Country Boom, Ashley For The Arts, The LaCrosse Speedway, […]
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