Latsch Island

07/16/2024

Hi everyone,
There will be a casual celebration of Ernie's life on latsch Island by the wagon bridge this Sunday at 2:00 p.m. it's a potluck so bring something to share if you can. If you have any photos of Ernie or his artwork please bring it. Invite anyone that knew and loved Ernie. Hope to see everyone there to celebrate a beautiful life fully lived.

06/21/2024

Welcome to the NWPS. If viewing on a mobile device, please try landscape mode. A QUICK START GUIDE IS AVAILABLE and includes guidance on accessing the legacy formatted hydrograph. Additional NWPS resources are available HERE

06/19/2024

06/04/2024

We lost a island legend. RIP Ernie. What a huge loss for the latsch island culture. He had a amazing open heart and a inventive mind. He will be missed. If you would like to share a story about Ernie in the comments please do.

04/22/2023

The Mississippi River is cresting next week at 19.2 a 20-year record. Wish us good luck.

03/26/2023

Enjoy. 1st six episodes about Latsch Island

A back channel is an unofficial communication channel. Ultimately, it’s a conduit. A stream that connects ideas. This is Back Channel Radio, a podcast sharing stories from beyond the mainstream. Our first season takes place on Wolf Spider Island, a community of boathouses across from Winona, Min....

07/16/2022

The island is in silent reflection. You will be missed John Ruptky

Dr. John Thomas Rupkey was born gay on April 29, 1935, and was raised in a very loving family in Chicago.

07/16/2022

Lady Caitlin you will be missed ❤️ service Saturday

https://www.facebook.com/1571531784/posts/10219776718719718/?d=n&mibextid=u5mUxV

View Debra Lynn "Caitlin" Volker's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

06/26/2021

https://www.news8000.com/man-found-dead-in-mississippi-river-near-buffalo-county-park/

BUFFALO COUNTY, Wis. (WKBT) — A man was found dead in the Mississippi River near Aghaming Park in Buffalo County, according to authorities. The Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a body in the river at about 10:30 a.m. Friday in the town of Buffalo, directly across the rive...