Good Works

Downtown bookstore serves as a third space Pearl Street Books owner Beth Hartung has created a uniquely welcoming space in La Crosse, Wisconsin. The independent bookstore not only curates new […]

Finding its groove After 15 years of throwing dance parties for people with special needs, their loved ones, and the entire community, Everybody Can Dance has undeniably found its groove. […]

Hmong community integral to La Crosse The Hmong people are an integral part of the greater La Crosse community, and Mai Tia Yang, serving as both a board member and […]

ALANA, an inclusive, empowering space At the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse, ALANA is more than an acronym. It’s an organization created for Asian Latinx African Native American+ Womxn […]

Fostering a life-supporting ecosystem Committed to preservation, Friends of the Blufflands has significantly affected the greater La Crosse area. Through forest management, prairie restoration, and the careful handling of native […]

Friends of the Refuge — Mississippi River Pools 7 & 8 As the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge celebrates its 100th anniversary, it’s an emblem of conservation […]

La Crosse River Marsh, an important local resource Based at the confluence of the La Crosse and Mississippi Rivers is a thousand-acre ecological gem: the La Crosse River Marsh. The […]

Preserving prairie lands In today’s world of rapidly changing landscapes, where concrete and steel often take precedence over green fields and blue skies, The Prairie Enthusiasts stand firm and committed […]

WWBIC provides resources to build equity, self-sufficiency For nearly 40 years, the Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation has been opening doors for those overlooked by traditional financial systems. Focusing on […]

YWCA La Crosse’s Laurie Cooper Stoll a lifelong activist As executive director of YWCA La Crosse, Laurie Cooper Stoll champions the elimination of racism, the empowerment of women, and peace, […]