Here are the people who bring the stories to life.
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Scott Brouwer is the archivist at the La Crosse Public Library Archives. He earned master’s degrees in library and information science and his…
Doug Connell is a volunteer with the La Crosse Public Library Archives, often assisting with the weekly “The Way It Was” photo, which appears …
Jenny DeRocher is an associate librarian at the La Crosse Public Library Archives. Though not originally from La Crosse, she fell in love with…
Joe Hammes is involved with the La Crosse Community Theatre, where he was recently seen in Mamma Mia and Cabaret, as well as with Rotary After Hours.
Luke Thering is a composer and pianist based in La Crosse. Depending on the day, he works as an accompanist, solo pianist, jazz combo sideman,…
For half a decade at the La Crosse Public Library Archives, David Kranz helped community members, students and professional researchers dig in…
Kelly Krieg-Sigman recently retired from the La Crosse Public Library after serving as director for 16 years and has been a library manager fo…
Kelley Manson is a lucky mom to two kind young girls and wife to a patient husband. She loves theater, singing, and the Chicago Cubs. She work…
Barry McKnight is the programming and community engagement coordinator for the La Crosse Public Library and a former archives department emplo…
Bill Petersen was born in Baraboo, Wis., but grew up in Whitehall. After graduating from high school, he attended the University of Wisconsin-…
Anita Taylor Doering graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, double majoring in history and international…
Michael Scott is a freelance writer, actor and storyteller. He is the former host of "The Old School Variety Show," host of "The Ghosts of His…
After 33 years of teaching English and speech at the high school and college level, Carla Swerman retired and then pursued her “dream job” — w…
Jess Witkins is a writer, blogger and storyteller. She also works in the circulation department at the La Crosse Public Library, assists with …
