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Three Rivers Roleo at Great River Landing this weekend
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ONALASKA, Wis. (WXOW) - Three Rivers Roleo, a log rolling and boom running competition, happens at the Great River Landing this weekend.
Katie Burke, Director of Three Rivers Roleo, said this is an event that has been around for 13 years. This year, they have 33 professional athletes competing at Three Rivers Roleo, the largest number in event history. The athletes are coming to Onalaska from five different states. Five current or former world champions are competing. On the women s side, this has been the predictor of the world champion for the last five years. Whoever has won this tournament has gone on to win worlds, said Burke.
Roleo to test mettle, and balance, of logrollers in Onalaska
July 8, 2021 7:56 PM Mike Tighe
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ONALASKA, Wis. (WKBT) Rollin’, rollin’, rollin’ on the river will return this weekend during the 13th annual Three Rivers Roleo at the Great River Landing off the Mississippi and Black rivers in Onalaska.
Professionals will try to avoid performances that are as easy as falling off a log during competition on Saturday, while the amateurs will test their footing on Sunday.
Boom running also requires a sense of balance and timing. (Credit Aperture by Steve Davis)
Both days are free and open to the public; fans should bring lawn chairs or blankets because there is no other seating.
Explore La Crosse holding open house at new location
May 18, 2021 11:13 AM Jourdan Vian
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) Explore La Crosse will hold an open house next week at its new permanent home at 123 Seventh St. S. in downtown La Crosse.
Everyone is welcome to stop by and see the Visitors Center and office from 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 25. Executive Director AJ Frels says the new location solidifies Explore La Crosse’s commitment to promoting the region.
“Staying in a central location with room to house the team and allow for future growth were considerations in our new location,” said Frels.
Explore La Crosse finds permanent home on Seventh Street
January 28, 2021 10:51 AM Jourdan Vian
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LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) Explore La Crosse has found a new location at 123 Seventh St. S. in La Crosse in a move executive director A.J. Frels says will solidify the group’s commitment to promoting the region as a tourist destination.
“Staying in a central location with room to house the team and allow for future growth were considerations in our new location,” said Frels in a statement.
The tourism organization is currently located in a building on the far north end of Riverside Park in La Crosse. The building is owned by the city of La Crosse and also previously housed the Riverside Museum; however, the city is looking into opportunities to renovate the aging building.