The voices behind Dark La Crosse Stories
From the Dark La Crosse Stories: Series chronicles our city's nefarious history series
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…
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Doug Connell is a volunteer with the La Crosse Public Library Archives, often assisting with the weekly “The Way It Was” photo, which appears …
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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.
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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,…
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For half a decade at the La Crosse Public Library Archives, David Kranz helped community members, students and professional researchers dig in…
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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…
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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…
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Barry McKnight is the programming and community engagement coordinator for the La Crosse Public Library and a former archives department emplo…
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Bill Petersen was born in Baraboo, Wis., but grew up in Whitehall. After graduating from high school, he attended the University of Wisconsin-…
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Anita Taylor Doering graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, double majoring in history and international…
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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…
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Jess Witkins is a writer, blogger and storyteller. She also works in the circulation department at the La Crosse Public Library, assists with …
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