05/19/2026
Several area projects are among the $248 million in projects announced today by Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin State Building Commission.
Projects in the 7 Rivers area include:
-- $1.5 million to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater La Crosse for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater La Crosse Workforce Readiness Project.
-- $600,000 to Western Dairyland Economic Opportunity Council Inc. for the WDEOC Housing & Family Services and Day Resource Center.
-- $252,000 to the town of Shelby for the relocation and upgrade of the Shelby Fire Station.
-- $145,000 to the Mile Bluff Medical Center for upgrades to the Mile Bluff Medical Center – MRI and Imaging Suite.
-- 925,000 to Scenic Bluffs Community Health Centers for the REACH Center Expansion and Integration Project: A Blueprint for Integrated Health and Social Services in Wisconsin.
-- $800,000 to the city of Prairie du Chien for the Prairie du Chien Public Safety Center.
-- A new Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs Readiness Center in Black River Falls that will replace an outdated and undersized facility with a modern, fully accessible training and operational hub supporting military readiness, recruitment, and long-term mission needs.
-- The release of funding to support the redevelopment of the Norskedalen Nature and Heritage Center’s Thrunegaarden property in C**n Valley, enhancing public access, expanding educational opportunities, and preserving the site’s cultural and historical significance for future generations. Funding for this project was approved in the 2013-15 Biennial Budget.
Press Release: Gov. Evers Announces State Building Commission Approves Approximately $248 Million for Local Infrastructure Improvement and Community Development Projects Across Wisconsin State of Wisconsin sent this bulletin at 05/13/2026 03:46 PM CDT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: [email protected] Go...
