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Woman arrested for meth, morphine

On July 1, a Crawford County deputy conducted a traffic stop on a 2002 Nissan Maxima for speeding violations in the village of De Soto. The driver was identified as Brianna Walsh, 23, Prairie du Chien. 

During the course of the traffic stop, deputies discovered that Walsh had a revoked driver’s license through the state of Wisconsin. Deputies observed indicators of narcotics impairment from Walsh. The Vernon County K9 Unit arrived soon after the traffic stop and alerted to the presence of one or more controlled substances within the vehicle. A search of the vehicle yielded a white powder that later tested positive for morphine, which is a schedule II narcotic. Walsh is currently out on bond through Crawford County for narcotics related charges. Walsh was later determined to be under the influence of methamphetamine. 

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08
Jul

Blake’s Prairie Jr. Fair announces 2019 event and royalty candidates


Carolyn Tolle, Maddison Pierce and Kyra Drew

Archie Cooley and Ian Adrian

Five area high schoolers are competing to become Blake’s Prairie Fair King and Queen. The Blake’s Prairie Jr. Fair will be held on July 19-21.

Mount Hope Cardinals 4-H Club is sponsoring queen candidate Carolyn Tolle, daughter of Darren and Laura Tolle. Carolyn has been a member of her club for nine years and has served as secretary and vice president. She has shown cultural arts, home environment, food, photography, rabbit and beef projects at the Blake’s Prairie Jr. Fair and Grant County Fair. Carolyn also volunteers for the Mount Hope Dairy Days Parade and Ice Cream Social.

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08
Jul

Famechon Hill project affects Highway 35


Construction continues on a portion of County N that will go behind the Spring Lake Restaurant Motel. (Photo by Ted Pennekamp)

By Ted Pennekamp

County N in Crawford County has been closed since May 21 and construction has been going quite well on the $3.9 million Famechon Hill project.

As part of the project, a new box culvert will be constructed under Highway 35 just south of the County N-Highway 35 intersection which will affect traffic on Highway 35.

“The work will be done in stages with only one lane open for traffic,” said Tim Maedke, Department of Transportation project manager. “Temporary signals will be installed to regulate the traffic flow.” This work on Highway 35 began on Monday, July 8.

The prime contractor for the Famechon Hill project is Peter James of H. James and Sons of Fennimore.

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08
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Hwy. 18 being resurfaced from Fennimore to the Wisconsin River Bridge


The repaving of Highway 18 from Fennimore to near the Patch Grove turnoff has been moving along quite well and is expected to be complete around the end of July. A second resurfacing project from near Patch Grove to the Wisconsin River Bridge is expected to begin in mid-August. (Photo by Ted Pennekamp)

By Ted Pennekamp

Motorists driving on Highway 18 in Grant County this summer will have to use caution when traveling through construction zones.

Highway 18 from Fennimore to near the turnoff to Patch Grove is being resurfaced and there is one lane of travel for much of the way. The lane is grooved so driving a bit slower than normal might be a good idea.

“The project from Fennimore to near the Patch Grove turnoff is moving along pretty well and, if the weather cooperates, should be complete around the end of July,” said Todd Waldo, Wisconsin Department of Transportation project manager.

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08
Jul

Remodeled Aldi opens


Shoppers lined up in front of Aldi, stretching all the way down the building and back to the entryway to the parking lot, as early as 4:45 a.m. the day of the grand re-opening. (Photos by Correne Martin)

Employees and remodel administration posed for a ribbon cutting before opening the doors to customers June 27.

Store Manager Janice Polodna says hello to the people waiting in line.

The line inside the store went almost immediately to the sign-up for free groceries for a year.

Jennifer Struntz was one of the first customers to enter the newly-remodeled Aldi store in Prairie du Chien Thursday, June 27, at about 8:30 a.m.

One of the first shoppers entered a checkout lane.

All of the checkout lanes were full, but customers didn't have to wait long to get through and pay.

A happy customer heads out after getting what she needed,

Aldi is known for its speedy checkers, and that was no different the day of the grand re-opening in Prairie du Chien.

Janice Polodna greets customers.

Customers sign up for a year's worth of free produce.

By Correne Martin

Hundreds of anxious customers waited hours for the remodeled Prairie du Chien Aldi store to open Thursday. The first person actually started the line at 4:45 a.m., nearly four hours ahead of the grand re-opening celebration.

Following a giveaway of 100 golden tickets (gift certificates ranging from $5-100) and an official ribbon cutting around 8:25 a.m., the long line swarmed inside the shopping center to view its new look, browse the new products and shop for the first time since the store was closed in late May. 

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02
Jul

Heavy rains lead to train derailment near Glen Haven


Emergency officials believe it was a mudslide or rockslide that caused a Burlington Northern Santa Fe train carrying empty semi trailers to derail south of Glen Haven the morning of July 1. (Grant County Emergency Managment photo)

Members of the Bagley Fire Department responded with their boat to help gather photos and assess the situation, so Grant County Emergency Management could determine whether there was a threat to people and assess the environmental impact. (Photo by Ron VanNatta)

Mother Nature unloaded on southwest Wisconsin Sunday. In addition to fierce winds, heavy rains hit the region. According to Grant County Emergency Management, some areas in northern Grant County received around 5-6 inches, even up to 8 inches in the Preston area. Tubes and shoulders were washed out, lots of debris and rock slid into culverts and some small mud slides occurred.

The most significant mudslide took place along the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) rail line running along the Mississippi River south of Glen Haven Monday morning. It caused a partial derailment of a train carrying empty semi trailers. The rail line and Glen Haven boat landing were temporarily closed, with the landing being used as a staging area for crews cleaning up damaged cars.

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02
Jul

Mary Ann Dirksen

Mary Ann Dirksen, 77, of Eastman, passed away Friday, June 28, 2019, at the Bellin Memorial Hospital in Green Bay. 

She was born Dec. 24, 1941, in Sioux Falls, S.D., the daughter of Leonard and Rose Kelly. 

She married Elmer Dirksen on Feb. 7, 1957, in Bryant, S.D. Together they farmed in South Dakota, Iowa and Wisconsin. Mary Ann enjoyed sewing, quilting and was a great cook. She especially enjoyed raising and tending her peacocks. 

Elmer preceded her in death on May 19, 2016. 

She is survived by her sons, Gordon (Jen) and Matthew (Danielle) Dirksen both of Green Bay; her grandchildren, Aiden, Brooke, Dane, Brady and Justin (Missy); along with her great- grandchildren, Noble, Cadence and Landolin. 

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02
Jul

Virginia M. Williams

Virginia M. Williams, 89, of Prairie du Chien, died Friday, May 24, 2019, at Clare Bridge (Brookdale) assisted living in La Crosse. 

Ginny was born July 8, 1929, to Dr. Henry and Florence (McIntosh) Gauger in Prairie du Chien. She graduated from Prairie du Chien High School in 1947.

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02
Jul

Missing Iowa man located safe

Following an exhaustive search starting at around 8 p.m. on Friday, June 28, the Clayton County Sheriff’s Office announced the safe discovery of 56-year-old Mark Kloser, of Earlville, Iowa. 

Kloser walked from a family home near Edgewood, Iowa, at around 5 p.m. and was not immediately located by family. Search efforts lasted until around 3 a.m. on June 29, and resumed at around 6 a.m. Kloser was safely located at his home shortly after 2 p.m. 

Although the missing person investigation started in Clayton County, the search expanded into Delaware County, where the departments were assisted by countless agencies. The efforts of every agency and person involved assisted in the positive outcome and, according to Sheriff Mike Tschirgi, their action “is a true testament of the dedication of area emergency services personnel.”

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02
Jul

Stark’s attempts world record: World’s largest Spotted Cow display


Randy Stark (right) and Stark’s Sport Shop salesman in the early 1980s, Bruce Hundt, stand in front of their World’s Largest Black Velvet display, which garnered the store a world record at the time.

A few happy customers take home some liquor from the display.

Stark’s Sport Shop in downtown Prairie du Chien put together a Guinness Book of World Records attempt at the world’s largest Spotted Cow display, which included 1,031 cases of the Wisconsin brew. It’s their understanding that the previous record was less than 1,000 cases. Staff sent photographic proof of the display to Guinness for consideration, which may take a couple months. Building the stacks of Spotted Cow inside the store took seven people an hour and a half Friday morning, June 28. The impetus for this throw-back display came from the family business’ world record for the largest Black Velvet display created in the early 1980s. This is Stark’s 75th anniversary year. Starting today (Monday), Stark’s is offering 30 giveaways for anyone who visits the enormous display and signs up. Pictured are Randy, Ron and Alex Stark. (Photo by Correne Martin)

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