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U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-3 rd District, toured Bosshard Bogs near Tomah on Saturday, Sept. 27, meeting with owner Bill Bosshard and other farmers to discuss challenges and opportunities in …
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By STEVIE VELASQUEZ, Staff Writer
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9/29/25
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The streets of Warrens were alive with the sights, smells and tastes of all things cranberry as tens of thousands of visitors crowded into the village for the Warrens Cranberry Festival Sept. 26-28.
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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9/29/25
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130 years ago (1895)
Bangor society is in a state of intense excitement over the arrest and conviction last Friday of Banker John Krupp, of that place, on a charge of indecent exposure, …
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9/29/25
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Fort McCoy’s fourth transient training troops $27.3 million barracks project, also known as the East Barracks Project, is approaching nearly 70 percent completion, Nathan Butts with the …
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9/29/25
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Hazelnuts have been a cornerstone of traditional foodways and ecology in the Driftless Area for countless generations. Increasingly, farmers in the region are collaborating to bring these plants onto …
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By SYDNEY WIDELL
Coon Creek Community Watershed Council
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9/29/25
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The Sparta Area Fire District will host its fourth annual block party Saturday, Oct. 4, featuring a pancake breakfast, 5K run, live music, raffles and equipment displays.
The fundraiser is …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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9/29/25
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Tomah Health will offer a chair yoga session during its Parkinson’s Support Group meeting Oct. 7.
The class, led by instructor Annie Fleming, will run from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Tomah Health. …
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9/29/25
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The Monroe County Health Department will host a series of community flu vaccine clinics throughout October to make it easier for residents to get their annual flu shots.
Health officials …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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9/29/25
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After nearly 40 years caring for patients in Sparta, Doctor Jon M. Williamson will retire Oct. 3 and transition his practice to his son Martin “Marty” Williamson.
Jon and Marty …
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By JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ MORAN, Contributing Writer
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9/29/25
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The Sparta Free Library’s grand opening week kicked off Monday, Sept. 15, with a ribbon cutting in front of the new entrance.
Library Director Michelle Tryggestad held the ribbon while …
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By JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ MORAN, Contributing Writer
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9/25/25
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September 15:
Jacob Babcock, 27, of La Crosse, was charged with resisting or obstructing an officer, operating a firearm while intoxicated, second offense OWI and exceeding …
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9/25/25
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The Monroe County Local History Room & Museum’s latest exhibit highlights the colorful comic artwork of former county resident Dorothy Bean (1917-82), the rise of a post-World War II …
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By JARROD ROLL
MCLHR Director
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9/25/25
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The Kiwanis Club of Sparta recognized Bill Nussdorfer as the 2025 George F Hixson Fellowship Award Recipient during their recognition and installation of officers & directors banquet held at Club …
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9/25/25
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Wisconsin Legends and Lore:
From farm fields to the front lines: The heroism of Stanley Christianson
Monroe County Herald readers were introduced to Stanley Christianson in a previous article about his cousin, Ron Hanson and his musical career, published Sept. 15. Here is Stanley’s story.
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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9/25/25
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Sharps disposal is now available at the Monroe County Health Department at 315 West Oak Street in Sparta.
Monroe County residents can bring in sharps for disposal during regular business hours …
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9/25/25
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When it comes to donating blood, the Thomson family makes it a family affair. Gary Thomson, his wife, Jessie and their son, Tyler all donated blood on Sept. 17 during a two-day Tomah Health / Versiti …
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By ERIC PRISE
Tomah Health Marketing & PR Director
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9/25/25
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What began at a kitchen table in 1980 has grown into one of Sparta’s longest-standing real estate businesses.
McClain Realty is celebrating 45 years of helping families buy and sell homes. …
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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9/25/25
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The Wisconsin Builders Association (WBA) announced Sept. 23 its strong support for a housing package, specifically three legislative proposals—LRB-0669/P5 (Subdivision Reform), LRB-2130 …
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9/25/25
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The Sparta Area School District Board of Education has approved a preliminary mill rate of $7 per $1,000 of property value as a recommendation to present to taxpayers at its upcoming annual meeting.
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By ERICA DYNES JACKSON, Editor
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9/25/25
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By MONROE COUNTY HERALD STAFF
1st - Bessie E Kmiecik
The 167 th annual Monroe County Fair was held July 23-27 at Recreation Park in Tomah. Results from the fair are …
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9/25/25
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