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Tue
25
Feb

From PdC to Alaska: Ulrich’s work with dogs takes him to far corners


Jaren Ulrich shows off the view from a dog sled in Alaska, where he works for Alaskan Husky Adventures, a dog-sled tour company. (Submitted by Mike Ulrich)

By Steve Van Kooten

 

Tue
25
Feb

Fort Fun-draiser kicks off campaign for local playground


Parks, Recreation and Forestry Director Mike Wallace debuts conceptual drawings for possible improvements to the Fort Fun playground in Prairie du Chien (Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press)

The Prairie du Chien Municipal Airport Manager Todd Berry was one of several guest waiters during the fundraiser on Feb. 20 at The Barn.

By Steve Van Kooten

 

Tue
18
Feb

Prairie du Chien Board of Education tables moving grades

[update: The article incorrectly states that the board of education will hold an operating referendum working session on Feb. 24. The meeting will not take place, and the next regular board meeting is still on Mar. 10.]

Tue
18
Feb

Second borrowing for jail approved

Crawford county ‘set the sale’ for $18 million in bonds

 

Tue
11
Feb

Fort Fun fundraiser next week

By Steve Van Kooten

 

Tue
11
Feb

Column: Health care finance in America

By Scott Walker, M.D.

 

Tue
11
Feb

Historic markers to be placed in Prairie du Chien

By Steve Van Kooten

 

Tue
11
Feb

Local collector acquires massive agate specimen


A close look at three polished agate specimens courtesy of Phil Burgess. Agates are found in the Prairie du Chien area, primarily in the Mississippi River gravels and the surrounding hills. (Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press)

Large agate specimens that collectively weigh more than 200 pounds, according to Burgess. The specimens were found in Chihuahua, Mexico. The two cuts of Mexican Crazy Lace agate were polished after removal.

By Phil Burgess

 

Tue
11
Feb

Carriage Classic will remain on St. Feriole Island

By Steve Van Kooten

 

Tue
04
Feb

Column: National security

By Scott Walker, M.D.

 

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