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Cuts to agencies that study, safeguard Mississippi River have to stop, advocates say
Residents along the river gathered in La Crosse Aug. 4 to discuss the effects of federal funding cuts on their community and ...
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Sustain Our River wants to raise awareness about the value of the Mississippi River
Sustain Our River is a group of people from multiple organizations and locations across the Midwest who look to continue ...
Scientists try new way to limit invasive carp in Mississippi River: feeding them
Researchers plan to entice the nuisance fish to certain areas of the river with food, then enlist commercial fishers to catch ...
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La Crosse Fire Department called for two separate Mississippi River rescues Thursday
La Crosse Fire Department reports they responded to two separate river rescue incidents Thursday, July 31 that occurred ...
Wisconsin student Eliotte Heinz’s Mississippi River death reignites safety concerns in college town
Viterbo University student Eliotte Heinz's body was found in the Mississippi River after disappearing in La Crosse, prompting ...
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La Crosse Fire Department rescues two from Mississippi River
La Crosse Fire Department successfully rescues two individuals from the Mississippi River in separate incidents. Assistance ...
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Environmental advocates push for funding to preserve the Mississippi River
Environmental advocates are urging support to fund the preservation of the Mississippi River as the next federal budget ...
Missing La Crosse student found dead in Mississippi River in Minnesota
The graduate student at Viterbo University was last seen in downtown La Crosse around 3:30 a.m. Sunday, according to the La ...
Fisherman found Wisconsin grad student face down in Mississippi River days after mysterious disappearance
A fisherman discovered the body of 22-year-old Viterbo University student Eliotte Heinz in the Mississippi River, miles from ...
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La Crosse foundation seeks funding to expand Safe-Cam network near Mississippi River
LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- The La Crosse City Vision Foundation is seeking $50,000 in donations to expand its police camera network ...
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Upper Mississippi River programs face funding loss
Concerns raised about federal funding for conservation and research on the Upper Mississippi River. Future of programs and jobs at risk.
Body of woman missing from La Crosse recovered from Mississippi River
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WEAU) - The body of a woman missing from La Crosse has been recovered. According to La Crosse police, at ...