Minnesota restaurants allowed to reopen patios
After almost three months of doing curb-side pick up and delivery, Minnesota restaurants and bars were given the green light on opening outdoor dining. In La Crescent, a few have…
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Corps reopens facilities near Mississippi locks and dams
ST. PAUL, Minn. (WKBT) — Fishing and sightseeing are easier to do along nearly 300 miles of the Mississippi River with the reopening of Army Corps of Engineers facilities near locks and dams. Effective immediately, the Corps reopened facilities from…
La Crescent-Hokah honors senior students with special graduation events
LA CRESCENT, Minn. (WKBT) - Individual graduation ceremonies are giving kids from a local high school a taste of tradition in an unusual time. La Crescent-Hokah Public Schools is hosting the ceremonies for students. It gives kids a chance to…
I-90 lanes closed to finish Dakota-Wisconsin line project
DAKOTA, Minn. (WKBT) – Motorists on Interstate 90 will encounter lane closures between Dakota and the Dresbach Bridge at the Minnesota/Wisconsin state line for about two weeks as crews wrap up work on a paving project, according to the Minnesota…
La Crescent shows support for essential workers with "Celebration Caravan"
LA CRESCENT, Minn. (WKBT) - Residents of La Crescent gathered to show their support for essential workers. The "Celebration Caravan" ran through the residential part of town so people could watch it without leaving…
Father and son's passion for fishing helping them get through pandemic
A local father and son are spending this unusual time together out on the water teaching other families how to fish.
Pandemic prompts annual plant sale to go online
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) — GROW La Crosse’s annual plant sale is shifting to online ordering to comply with social distancing regulations for the COVID-19 pandemic. Patrons will obtain their plants through no-contact, drive-through free pick-up or drop-off delivery for…
Scavenger hunt provides chances for teens to explore the community
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - A scavenger hunt will give area teens a reason to get outside and enjoy the weather this weekend. The 'Coulee Happy…
Week-long handmade mask drive begins in Minnesota
LA CRESCENT, Minn. (WKBT)-- A statewide week-long homemade mask drive begins Saturday in Minnesota. The Governor and Lt. Governor are encouraging Minnesotans to create masks to be donated to congregate living facilities. On Saturday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to…
Onalaska firm aims to double your money if you help a restaurant through COVID-19
ONALASKA, Wis. (WKBT) – DBS Group wants to put its money where your mouth is --- so to speak --- in an effort to encourage people to support area restaurants during Wisconsin’s COVID-19 Safer at Home order . “We’re going…
