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COLLECTION: Good morning photos of the day
Optimistic outlook
Statue of coach Walter "Babe" Weigent in Weigent Park, 16th Street, La Crosse. "Babe" was a renowned teacher and coach at Central High School. The park is located on the sight of the old Central High School.
Trautmann Family Band Donation
Todd Trautmann and his wife recently presented a check for $3,500 to the Holmen middle school band program to start an instrument lending program for students who would like to join the band but choose not to because of the cost of the instrument. It’s called the Trautmann Family Band Donation based on the fact that they and all of their children participated in the band program.
Abominable snowman?
We saw this monster snowman Jan. 29 on a farm along County Road YY. He doesn’t mind the cold weather!
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Demolition continues
Demolition continued at the old Winona Junior High School auditorium over the past week.
Home with a view
Beavers built a home in the La Crosse marsh, with Miller Bluff in the background.
2021-22 De Soto FFA
President: Tanner Pedretti; Vice President: McKenzie Moser; Secretary: Elissa Moser; Treasurer: Matt Kumlin; Sentinel: Nathan Woodhouse; Advisor: Hillary Bark. Members: Anthony Anderson, Gracyn Beck, Mallorie Berra, Trevor Berra, Josh Boardman, Sonny Boardman, Aiden Brosinski, Jed Curti, Jimmy Dammon, Austin DeFlorian, Sascha Doll, Anesah Ellis, Jenna Gianoli, Bryce Grelle, Shawnna Haakenson, Ryan Haakenson, Griffin Hanson, Finley Hanson, Makendra Hutson, Madalen Jacobson, Jazmine Jones, Evan Kaminski, Grant Kozelka, Haevyn Kuhnke, Madison Kumlin, Katelynn Kunert, Grady Loken, Talen McCullick, Jack Parrish, Kiele McDowell, Abrianna Miehe, Chrysta Miller, Lilliana Milliren, Lillian Mitchell, Jonathan Montes-Johnson, Amanda Moser, McKenna Obert, Sophia Obert, Val Osthoff, Chelsea Pedretti, Evan Pedretti, Nevaeh Sanders, Harley Schams, Hazel Skarlupka, Aletheia Sprunger, Desirae Steiber, Addisyn Trussoni, Jackson Trussoni, Camryn Venner, Brynn Venner, Cecilia Vento, Trinity Vento, Hunter Viner, Ely Wa Kiluba, Bri Wedwick, Finn Wrobel, Zack Yaktin, Mason Zink, Oscar Zink, Bryce Schultz.
Moon shine
A "Snow Moon" hovers over the Coulee Region.
A piece of the past
1960: La Crosse art teacher Anthony Zimmerhakl paints the mural "Indians Playing Lacrosse." This was on display at UW-La Crosse in the student union for decades. I remember seeing it many times. The amazing artist also created the "Hiawatha" statue in Riverside Park. Zimmerhakl died in 1983 at age 70.
A beautiful Coon Valley morning
Two miles west of Coon Valley off of Hwy. 14/61 at the bottom of 10 Mile Hill near Dahlen Lane, the sun peeks through the trees around 8 a.m. on a brisk Jan. 25 morning.
Frozen on the river
Boathouses on the frozen Black River on the north side of La Crosse. Want to submit your own photo for consideration for Photo of the Day? We'd love to see them. Upload your submission, along with a with caption that includes the time and place where the photo was taken and your contact information, to features@lacrossetribune.com.
Winona blown over (copy)
Friday night’s snow squall resulted in Winona’s iconic letter sculpture being pushed down onto the snowy ground.
A special night of basketball
Former Central basketball standout Johnny Davis, now a Wisconsin Badger, and head coach Todd Fergot watch as Davis' Mr. Basketball banner is unveiled before Friday's game against Onalaska at Central High School. Davis' father, Mark Davis, and twin brother, Jordan Davis, left, accompany them.
A glorious day
Wispy white clouds mirror the snow-covered Forest Hills Golf Course below Grandad Bluff in La Crosse. The weather is warming up, but the weekend forecast could bring more snow.
Winter whimsy
A foxtail catches some sunlight in the Coulee Region.
Ready for spring
These tulips opened indoors a little early for spring.
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Eagle eyeing
A bald eagle is peering down at something, perhaps dinner, from its Coulee Region perch.
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Winging it in La Crosse
A female Mallard duck blends in the La Crosse area, except for the bright blue patch on her wing.
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Sunset glow
This photo was taken Tuesday evening, 2-19-2022, from our back door on the Black River in La Crosse, near Airport Beach. Want to submit your own photo for consideration for Photo of the Day? We'd love to see them. Upload your submission, along with a with caption that includes the time and place where the photo was taken and your contact information, to features@lacrossetribune.com.
Ready for spring
These tulips opened indoors a little early for spring.
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Saturday ... in the park, definitely not the 4th of July
A mated pair of swans fly overhead March 5 in Riverside Park.
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Strolling swans
Tundra swans take a walk Monday, March 7, in a cornfield near Buffalo City.
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Eagle watch
A mature bald eagle sits peacefully in a tree at the eagle watch Saturday morning.
First robin of spring?
A March 3 visitor chirps "good morning" in our backyard.
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Opossum passing by
Playing 'possum? Not this little guy on Goose Island Park, south of La Crosse. Want to submit your own photo for consideration for Photo of the Day? We'd love to see them. Upload your submission, along with a with caption that includes the time and place where the photo was taken and your contact information, to features@lacrossetribune.com.
Eagles at sundset
Eagles watch the sunset March 4 from a tree on Nakomis Avenue on the west side of La Crosse. Want to submit your own photo for consideration for Photo of the Day? We'd love to see them. Upload your submission, along with a with caption that includes the time and place where the photo was taken and your contact information, to features@lacrossetribune.com.
Saturday ... in the park, definitely not the 4th of July
A mated pair of swans fly overhead March 5 in Riverside Park in La Crosse.
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Snowy skyline
Goose Island Park in La Crosse earlier this month. Want to submit your own photo for consideration for Photo of the Day? We'd love to see them. Upload your submission, along with a with caption that includes the time and place where the photo was taken and your contact information, to features@lacrossetribune.com.
Towering
Trees loom overhead on Goose Island. Want to submit your own photo for consideration for Photo of the Day? We'd love to see them. Upload your submission, along with a with caption that includes the time and place where the photo was taken and your contact information, to features@lacrossetribune.com.
Spring rain drop
This spring rain drop will soon become a new tree bud. Picture taken in backyard on March 18, 2022.
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The end of ice fishing season
Ice anglers enjoy the last week for their hobby on Lake Onalaska before spring as temperatures rose and the ice on waterways became unsafe to fish on.
Arcadia flyer
A bald eagle glides through the air near Arcadia, Wis.
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Bridge sunset
The bridges south of Riverside Park are offset by a beautiful March 15 sunset.
A foggy morning hello
Some horses enjoy a fresh morning in the yard.
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Spring rain drop
This spring rain drop will soon become a new tree bud. Picture taken in backyard on March 18, 2022.
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End of ice fishing is a drag
An ice fisherman heads home after a day of fishing on the Black River by French Island last week. Local experts say the time for ice fishing is over as the thickness of ice is no longer consistently safe.
Spring snow
March ended with some snow, as seen on this backyard fall foliage on Thursday.
HARBORMASTER CAPPED
Pictured is Fred Benning with Rachel Evagelisto, Miss Winona, and past Winona Steamboat Days harbormasters. Benning was capped as the 2022 Winona Steamboat Days Harbormaster. The Steamboat Days Festival will celebrate its 75th anniversary this year and will run June 15-19.
Hitting the open water
Some of the first anglers of spring fish along French Island, along the Black River. Want to submit your own photo for consideration for Photo of the Day? We'd love to see them. Upload your submission, along with a with caption that includes the time and place where the photo was taken and your contact information, to features@lacrossetribune.com.
Bikes for everyone
Katie Boarini, programming and community outreach intern with Drift Cycle Bike Share, applies QR code stickers to a fleet of over fifty bicycles Tuesday while preparing for the program’s season at Landmark by the Rivers in La Crosse.
Helping our neighbors
Steak Shop Catering presents a check to Habitat for Humanity to support safe, affordable housing here in Winona. Pictured is Anita Kamrowski of Steak Shop Catering, left, and Jen Tepovich, Habitat ReStore Manager.
HyVee work continues
Work on the Hy-Vee supermarket continues at the former Sears location at Valley View Mall. The store is expected to open in the latter part of 2022.
PICTURE OF THE DAY
Low-flying geese above Goose Island Park inspired this artwork.
PICTURE OF THE DAY: Spring migration
Green Head Mallards stop over at Goose Island on their way north.
A tradition unlike any other...
A bee lands on the petal of an azalea overlooking the seventh hole during a practice round for the Masters on Monday in Augusta, Ga. The Masters, a professional golf tournament often called "a tradition unlike any other," begins Thursday. Want to submit your own photo for consideration for Photo of the Day? We'd love to see them. Upload your submission, along with a with caption that includes the time and place where the photo was taken and your contact information, to features@lacrossetribune.com.
Feeling squirrelly
While a squirrel eats on Goose Island, a woodpecker watches and a cardinal flies away on April 2.
Elm tree flowers
Some of the trees are blooming and producing pollen, as these elm tree flowers are doing on April 2.
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Sitting on the dock of the bay
Girlfriend and boyfriend mallards spend some quality duck dock time soaking in the sun by Richmond Bay on French Island.
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A holiday hunt
Three- and four-year-olds take part in Altra's annual easter egg hunt at the Omni Center on Onalaska. In addition to egg hunts for different age groups, the event also offered pictures with the Easter bunny and door prizes including Easter baskets and bikes. A fire truck and police car were also present, and kids could meet firemen and officers and have their photos taken with the vehicles.
Colorful sunset
The Mississippi River behind the Weber Center for the Performing Arts in La Crosse mirrors a colorful sky April 8.
A nice day for a walk
The La Crosse River and the marsh trail behind Copeland Avenue on April 8.
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A beautiful sunset
A beautiful sunset on French Island.
Tulip blooms
A tulip blooms inside my house on April 11.
Sunrise in the neighborhood
The sun rises April 21 in La Crosse, peeking through some branches in the neighborhood.
A great day for reflection
A great blue heron does some reflecting in the waters around French Island in late April.
Enjoying the breeze
An egret relaxes while perched in a tree.
Right on the river
Looking down on Trempealeau along the Mississippi River.
Morning visitor
This cedar waxwing was hiding in a nearby tree in April.
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Beautiful blossoms
Cherry blossoms are seen in full bloom on May 9 at Lake Park in Winona. Want to submit your own photo for consideration for Photo of the Day? We'd love to see them. Upload your submission, along with a with caption that includes the time and place where the photo was taken and your contact information, to features@lacrossetribune.com.
A patriotic pair
A male and female mallard take a patriotic stroll on French Island.
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Misty Mississippi
Fog along the Mississippi in Winona reduces visibility May 9.
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Mallard on the march
A mallard looks for a meal in the La Crosse marsh last Friday.
A balancing act
Balance Rock on First Peak overlooks the village of Trempealeau.
Apple blossoms
Apple blossom time on French Island last week.
Flowering Crab trees
Flowering Crab trees on French Island last week.
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River overflow
La Crosse River meanders through the La Crosse marsh this past week.
Riverside sunset
The sun sets behind the Riverside Park fountain on June 8.
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Doggone beautiful
A local dog makes a day of chasing muskrats and enjoying a sunset on Lake Onalaska along Brice Prairie.
French Island fiery sunset
RIGHT: A weekend sunset on French Island.
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On parade at Catfish Days
The Trempealeau Queen and her court ride Sunday, July 10, in the Trempealeau Catfish Days Parade.
Beautiful day
Tranquil country day in early July in La Crosse County.
Hanging out at Goose Island
A redwing blackbird at Goose Island Park.
The cat-bird seat
Our cats this spring had a front row seat to watch a baby cardinal and its parents in a nest in front of our house.
bike bridge in Riverside Park
This is the bridge crossing the La Crosse River on the bike trail as your heading north from Riverside Park.
Cass Street Bridge from Riverside Park
A look at the Cass Street Bridge from Riverside Park in La Crosse on Sunday.
A flower named Sue
Black-Eyed Susans show off their beauty at the Trempealeau Hotel during Catfish Fish Days.
Riding in style
A 1960 Chrysler LeBaron is proudly owned by Mark Kenny of St. Paul. He was in Trempealeau for Catfish Days. The car was once owned by Texas Gov. John Connally.
Pecking away
Gomer, our resident female pileated woodpecker, does what he does best to an apple tree in Caledonia.
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A sun-dappled cemetery lane
The late June sun peeks through the trees lining a path in Oak Grove Cemetery in La Crosse.
Holding it together
Dew collects overnight on a spider web on Pammel Creek Bridge.
La Crosse River at Veterans Memorial Park
La Crosse River from Veteran Memorial Park taken July 16
End of the Day
ABOVE: A sunset viewed from the north end of French Island on July 9 this year.
The cat-bird seat
Our cats this spring had a front row seat to watch a baby cardinal and its parents in a nest in front of our house.
Bunny meets world
"My first day out of my nest, I'm scared." This bunny was venturing out around our backyard in La Crosse on July 28.
Cranes by the creek
This photo was taken on July 15 near Pine Creek in La Crescent.
Dragonfly on the line
This male Twelve-Spotted Skimmer dragonfly is helping hang out clothes today!
Fingers in the fog
An aerial view July 17 over West Salem area as fog settles into many of the valleys.
Relaxing in the park
The La Crosse area's Shufflin Duprees perform at Holmen Halfway Creek Band Shell Concert on Sunday afternoon.
Breakfast at the birdhouse
A busy mom feeds her babies last week in Onalaska.
Spreading her wings
A beautiful female monarch dries her wings on Friday in Tomah.
A view from the stage
View from the trombone section of La Crosse Concert Band in Riverside park on July 31, 2019. Conducted by Ryan Waldhart, this concert was the last of the band's 2019 season.
The Quenten Brown Band
The Quenten Brown Band plays at Moxie's Tiki Bar on the North Side of La Crosse on Wednesday evening.
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Viceroy butterfly
A viceroy butterfly enjoys a Joe-pye weed in the meadow at Whitewater State Park on Wednesday, Aug. 10.
Working on the new Fire House
Work being done on the new Fire House on La Crosse Street near UW-La Crosse earlier this month.
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Pure Water Days, Chippewa Falls
A range of floats and vehicles make their way through downtown Chippewa Falls in Saturday's 45th Annual Pure Water Days Parade.
Dog or lion?
Performers, officials, students and various animals walked in the Pure Water Days Parade on Saturday in Chippewa Falls. Here we see a dog dressed as a lion.
Pedaling is for the birds
Kimberly and Peyton hang out with their pets Cory and Arise on Eighth Street in La Crosse on Monday, Aug. 1.
Visiting in style
The American Splendor steamboat docks Thursday in Winona.
Rocking out in Arcadia
Pat Monahan, lead singer of Train, performs Friday, Aug. 12, at Ashley for the Arts in Arcada.
Dockwork
Work continues Aug. 12 along the Mississippi River in Riverside Park. The construction is being done to accommodate the docking of larger boats.
Hurling in the park
Irish family band The Byrne Brothers take a break from playing a game of hurling in Riverside Park in La Crosse. Hurling is a national game in Ireland.
Swimming swans
A family of trumpeter swans floats across the still water in Warrens, Wis.
Anything for a free meal
A squirrel stretches out for a meal.
Finches munch on cones
Finches enjoy a cone flower meal on French Island.
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French Island dining
A Viceroy butterfly feeds on lantanas on French Island.
'The Remainders' rock the stage
"The Remainders 5" play at Moon Tunes on Aug. 18 in Riverside Park. For the last show of the year tonight, the 10th anniversary concert season performance finale will open at 5:30 p.m. with the UW-L Screaming Eagles Marching Band. The closing act is Cody and The Ghosts.
A babbling creek
Water bubbles through Beaver Creek State Park near Houston, Minn.
Hibiscus bloom
The inner beauty of the hibiscus bloom reveals itself Aug. 20.
Land of milk and honey?
A bumblebee hangs out in the milkweed of the perennial bed.
Chowing down
Rose Gleason, 3, and James Gleason, 5, of Atlanta, eat corn on the cob Thursday at the Minnesota State Fair in Falcon Heights, Minn.
Hibiscus bloom
The inner beauty of the hibiscus bloom reveals itself Aug. 20.
Stunning sunset
This beautiful sunset was captured from the scenic overlook south of Stoddard.
Pucker up
A close-up of a white hibiscus in Tomah.
A trip to the Capitol
State Rep. Greg Davids, R-Preston, is pictured with sixth- and seventh-grade students from Mabel-Canton Schools. The group visited with Rep. Davids recently while touring the state Capitol in St. Paul.
Flag Day next week
Tuesday, June 14, is Flag Day. Pictured is a memorial in Lake Park in Winona.
Ready to go for a spin
This little guy found shelter inside the tire of his grandpa's tractor.
River at Veterans Memorial Park
The La Crosse River is seen from Veteran Memorial Park on July 16.
