Dashal Mentzel

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LA CROSSE, Wis. (WEAU) - Since Memorial Day weekend, the La Crosse County Health Department has been performing weekly tests at eight public beaches across the county. The tests are to check E. coli levels in the water, a practice that’s been done since 2013. “E. coli is naturally present in the environment, and it is something that can make us sick.

1 week ago | weau.com | Dashal Mentzel

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WEAU) - On Thursday morning, La Crosse officials honored Juneteenth with a flag raising, and a proclamation from mayor Shaundel Washington-Spivey. Washington-Spivey says celebrating the holiday as the first black mayor of La Crosse is very monumental. “I think it means a lot to this community to recognize how far we’ve come as a community. I think that’s important to acknowledge. Additionally, being able to raise the flag for me, personally, means a lot.

1 week ago | wsaw.com | Dashal Mentzel

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WEAU) - Two times a month, Pearl Street Books hosts a read with therapy dogs session where community members can unwind with a book and furry friends. “They really are the perfect way to reduce stress, force yourself to slow down, take time, just relax, and love something,” says Pearl Street Books owner Beth Hartung. Hartung says everyone should have at least 15 minutes of contact with nature or animals a day. “A lot of people don’t have that privilege of having pets in their home.

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LA CROSSE, Wis. (WEAU) - Governor Tony Evers made a trip to La Crosse Monday afternoon to celebrate homeownership month and to highlight efforts to expand access to quality, affordable housing. Evers visited the recently finished affordable housing project, Collective on Fourth. After touring the facility, Evers says Wisconsin needs hundreds more facilities like this.

2 weeks ago | weau.com | Dashal Mentzel

MONROE CO., Wis. (WEAU) - Many people are spending their Friday at Fort McCoy to celebrate the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday. “1775, the year before we became a country, the Army was formed,” says Fort McCoy director of morale, welfare, and recreation Scott AbellThe day included a morning run/walk, the swearing in of new soldiers, and a cake cutting ceremony. Abell says the event celebrates the past and the present.