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Angelo Dam

The Angelo Dam near Sparta was built in 1854 on the La Crosse River. Western Technical College purchased the dam in 2010.
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Western Technical College President Lee Rasch and electronics instructor Jon Burman outside the power station.
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Western Technical College President Lee Rasch shows off the hydro power generator to community members, including state Sen. Jennifer Shilling.
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