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All it takes is one or two moments for an artist to suddenly have their career take off. Bryce Thomaschefsky had one of those moments the other nights in Minneapolis. Bryce was on a stage singing outside the Zach Bryan concert where anyone could get up and sing. Little did he know that he was […]
Drake Milligan’s journey into the heart of country music was like a tale spun from the very lyrics he sang. Born and raised in the small town of Arlington, Texas, Drake’s passion for music blossomed early, nurtured by the rich heritage of country sounds that echoed through the Lone Star State. His first song release […]
KQ98 along with Winnmed wanted a to find a way to honor our veterans. Freedom Honor Flight is a La Crosse-based organization that flies Veterans to Washington D.C. to visit the memorials that stand in their honor. Trips includes several hours at the World War II Memorial, the Korean War Memorial, Vietnam Wall, Lincoln Memorial, the […]
Every year the Polar Plunge in LaCrosse is held to help the Special Olympics in Wisconsin. Brave souls jump into the frigid waters of the Black River Beach to raise funds in support of those athletes. There is also a Community Care event on Thursday, February 22nd supported by Chick-fil-A. We spoke with Cat Craugh […]
Every year around the holidays we hear about the needs in our communities. It’s good to be reminded that not everyone has it easy at this time of year. With that, if you are able to help by volunteering or by giving donations that is greatly appreciated by everyone. Even the smallest donation of money […]
We are hearing it too much the last few years: our business is closing. The most impacted seems to be the restaurant business. All over the country there are community staples that have closed because after the pandemic they lost their work force. Prices also rose due to shipping issues and supply chain issues. Fayze’s […]
What started as a dinner in a church basement has now flourished and grown into an event too big for any one church. The LaCrosse Community thanksgiving Dinner supplies meals to anyone that wants to not only get a turkey dinner with all the trimmings, but also be with people in their community. The dinner […]
The economy is still trying to bounce back from the pandemic a few years ago and we are still seeing established businesses closing. Think about starting up a new business now and being 23 years old. There can be stress involved with overhead, property rental, and licensing. Taylor Cowden of Endless Tiny Tattoo Studio is […]
This weekend it looks to be chilly and rainy. Not a great combo for going to the apple orchard or getting lost in a corn maze. Inside might be a better plan unless the elements make the outdoor event better. I know, it’s a bit of a contradiction there but bare with me. I’ll share […]
Oktoberfest in LaCrosse is one of the best and world renowned celebrations of the event. What do you do there? Well, of course you have some great music to listen to with all the bands playing on the fest grounds. The things that go best with that music are giant pretzels, beer, and the pinnacle […]
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