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Listen to Big River Radio Wave's Labor Day Broadcast

WPR is a proud sponsor of western Wisconsin’s Big River Radio Wave, including its recent all-new live performance at the 2018...Read more

Attend The 43rd Annual Great River Folk Fest

WPR is a proud sponsor of the 43rd annual Great River Folk Fest, taking place at La Crosse's Riverside Park beginning Friday, August 24 through Sunday, August 26. Weekend festivities...Read more

WPR Supports Community Arts And Activities

WPR is proud to support our areas arts and cultural partners! Organizations with current and upcoming events are listed below:

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Dubuque Museum Of Art Exhibit Features Area Craft Artists

WPR is pleased to sponsor the Dubuque Museum of Art's summer exhibition "Handmade Craft Invitational," on view through September 9.

The exhibit features more than 65 original works by...Read more

Attend Commonweal Theatre's "The Clean House"

WPR is a proud sponsor of The Commonweal Theatre's production of "The Clean House" (pictured), on stage through October 22 in southeast Minnesota's historic Lanesboro.

This...Read more

Wisconsin Public Broadcasting Featured At La Crosse Library's "Monday Mornings At Main"

Wisconsin Public Radio and Television's past, present and future was the featured topic recently at the La Crosse Public Library's "Monday Mornings At Main" series. Wisconsin Public...Read more

Southwestern News

La Crosse County, City Officials Propose New Fees, Taxes To Boost Road Funding

August 16, 2018 - 4:45pm

La Crosse-area residents could be facing two new wheel taxes as both city and county officials consider ways to increase road funding.

After 3-Day Strike, Labor Union Reaches Agreement With Trane

August 16, 2018 - 6:20am

After a three-day strike, union members have accepted a new contract with heating and cooling system manufacturer Trane in La Crosse.

Strike Continues At Trane Over Wages, Overtime Requirements For Workers

August 14, 2018 - 3:50pm

Heating and cooling system manufacturer Trane has offered a new contract to the almost 500 union workers currently on strike in La Crosse. But labor representatives say they won't return to work until workers vote on the contract later this week.

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Goes Straw-Free, Kind Of

August 9, 2018 - 6:50am

92nd Wisconsin Assembly Democratic Primary Debate- We feature two of the three Democrats in the Aug. 14 primary to represent all or parts of Buffalo, Trempealeau and Jackson Counties. The winner of the primary faces incumbent GOP Rep. Treig Pronschinske of Mondovi in the Nov. 6 general election.

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