to Claude “Hop” and Doris (Schwartz) Simmons
Chuck graduated from Darlington High School with the class of 1967 and later obtained his bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville
at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Darlington
before moving to Darlington where he worked in banking for several years
Chuck became an insurance agent for American Family Insurance in Brodhead
later serving as district manager in Horicon
Chuck returned to agency with American Family and moved to the Prairie du Chien area in 1998 where he worked until retirement
he has served as Chairman of the Board for Scenic Rivers Energy Cooperative and on the National Board for the NRECA.  Chuck was always involved in local organizations including the Chamber of Commerce
He was very active in the Knights of Columbus
serving as district deputy and state chairman for the Tootsie Roll Drive for People with Intellectual Disabilities
Chuck loved attending his grandchildren’s sporting events and rooting on the Omro Foxes
He also enjoyed golfing with friends and was an avid fan of the Green Bay Packers
He is survived by his wife of 52 years Marlene; children Emily (Brian) Joachim
and Brian (Katie) Simmons; siblings Bill (Pat) Simmons and Sue Thom; and grandchildren Samuel
Chuck was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-laws
Chris Gernetzke officiating with burial in the church cemetery
Friends may call at the Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien on Sunday
and also at the church in Darlington on Monday from 9:30 A.M
memorials are preferred to Wisconsin Badger Camp
Chuck’s family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to the staff at Prairie Maison for their gentle and professional care. 
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Prairie du Chien boys track and fieldPrairie du Chien senior Blake Thiry can do it all
who is headed to Division 1 Indiana on a football scholarship in the fall
is putting the finishing touches on his unprecedented prep career by tearing up the track this spring
Thiry earned top-three finishes in all three events he entered at the Prairie Relays on Tuesday
winning the 110-meter hurdles with a new school record of time of 14.56 seconds
in another new school (and meet record) time of 39.02
and was a part of the second-place boys 4x200 relay team alongside Jackson Perkins
Hunter Straka and Garrett DeHart (1:34.11)
he was a member of the Boys 4x100 Meter Relay team of DeHart
Straka and Perkins that finished second in a time of 45.53,Finally
at last Saturday&#x27;s Knights of Columbus Relays at Veterans Memorial Stadium in La Crosse
Thiry had a day for the program record books as he broke his own school record in all four events he entered
while also finishing in first place in three of them
The one race he didn’t finish in first place was the 110 Meter Hurdles
which was won by Holmen sophomore Jakai Ayed who set a Holmen school record with a 14.19 seconds
just ahead of Thiry’s new PdC school record of 14.41
Thiry went on to win the 300 hurdles (38.70)
long jump (23&#x27;5.25&quot;) and triple jump (46&#x27;1&quot;)
Thiry was also named a WIAA Division Scholar–Athlete last week
just the third Prairie du Chien student–athlete to earn the honor
HONORABLE MENTION (in alphabetical order):Brielle Fishnick
Cassville/Potosi girls track and fieldFishnick raced to first-place finishes in the girls 100-meter-dash (12.84 seconds) and 200 (27.32)
and placed second in both the long jump (16&#x27;4.5&quot;) and triple jump (32&#x27;9&quot;) to scored 36 team points for the Cassville/Potosi girls at last Friday&#x27;s Platteville Invitational
Cuba City softballPayton Gile threw back-to-back no-hitters last week and pitched four-straight shutouts to lead the WIAA Division 4 #2-ranked Cubans (14–2
Gile struck out seven and allowed just two hits and a walk in a 12–0 five-inning win over Riverdale last Thursday
She then struck out 16 and allowed just one walk in a 5–0 win over Platteville last Friday
Gile stuck out 15 and was just one fielding error away from a perfect game in a 10–0 six-inning victory over Fennimore
striking out eight and allowing just three hits and one walk against the second-place Pointers (10–5
Platteville/Lancaster girls soccer teamGoomey scored three goals and had an assist in last Thursday&#x27;s 9–0 shutout at Galena/East Dubque
Goomey also had a goal and two assists to lead the Hillmen (6–2–1
3–1 SWC) to a 3–1 victory over Prairie du Chien last Monday night at PHS
River Ridge baseballKoenig had a quite a week for the surging and now first-place Timberwolves
Koenig struck out 12 and allowed one unearned run in a five-inning no-hitter over Argyle/Black Hawk Thursday
He also went 3-for-4 with four RBI in the 12–1 win
a stolen base and a walk in Friday&#x27;s 10–0 win over Monticello/Albany
He kept the momentum rolling Monday afternoon in an 11–1 win over Shullsburg
while allowing one run on two hits and five walks
He also wnt 2-for-3 with an RBI and three runs scored in the victory
Koenig then drove in the game&#x27;s only run with a first-inning RBI single in Monday&#x27;s 1–0 win over Belmont (10–4
River Ridge improved to 11–4 overall and 9–1 in the Six Rivers to moved a half-game ahead of the Braves
Koenig went a combined 9-of-12 with five runs scored and eight RBIs
Lancaster boys track and field Hale blazed to a first-place finish in the boys 100-meter dash with a winning time of 10.79 seconds and also won the 200 meters with a time of 22.05 to lead the Lancaster boys to the team title at last Friday&#x27;s Platteville Invitational
Former President Donald Trump returns to the Badger State this weekend for a scheduled stop in southwestern Wisconsin
The GOP presidential candidate <a href="https://event.donaldjtrump.com/events/president-donald-j-trump-to-hold-a-rally-in-prairie-du-chien-wisconsin?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=ncl_amplify&amp;utm_campaign=240923-president_donald_j_trump_to_deliver_remarks_in_prairie_du_chien_wisconsin&amp;utm_content=ncl-gN5VpbxnVd&amp;_nlid=gN5VpbxnVd&amp;_nhids=N1eWUnBl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">will deliver remarks on Saturday at the Prairie du Chien Area Arts Center</a>
according to a news release from his campaign
The campaign indicates he plans to continue to hammer the issue of border security during the visit
while accusing the Biden-Harris campaign of enabling illegal immigration
Republicans <a href="https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2024/jul/24/republican-national-committee-republican/border-czar-kamala-harris-assigned-to-tackle-immig/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">have labeled Harris as Biden&#8217;s border czar</a> after the president put her in charge of tackling the root causes of migration to the U.S
The release indicates that Trump will highlight the case of Alejandro Jose Coronel Zarate, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid02J9Thq9MDAQVTJXT3id9AjiZRK3dHTmPgErcgPHC2xvi9Sbd6g14HGNBAWdAZWnqrl&amp;id=100064726896866" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">who was arrested by Prairie du Chien Police earlier this month</a>
<a href="https://wcca.wicourts.gov/caseDetail.html?caseNo=2024CF000108&amp;countyNo=12&amp;mode=details" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Coronel Zarate faces multiple charges in Crawford County</a>
Crawford County prosecutors say the 26-year-old sexually assaulted a woman he had been living with in Prairie du Chien
prosecutors say Coronel Zarate choked and physically assaulted the woman
according to a criminal complaint filed this month in Crawford County Circuit Court
He&#8217;s also charged with physical abuse of a child
after prosecutors say he attacked the woman&#8217;s daughter when the girl tried to intervene to prevent her mother from being choked
Coronel Zarate grabbed the girl&#8217;s hair and shoved her
According to Prairie du Chien Police, Coronel Zarate is a not a U.S. citizen and he <a href="https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid0tuh1wKNXN2JAvBYBFbHU66SQyUGd9MibeahqsHdPXUdvp59qQKnAg7ebHcyGXU8pl&amp;id=100064726896866&amp;rdid=L7wX2yA9LewtafoH" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">has suspected ties to a transnational gang from Venezuela</a>
In Dane County, a court official issued a warrant for Coronel Zarate&#8217;s arrest in December 2023 <a href="https://wcca.wicourts.gov/caseDetail.html?caseNo=2023CF003027&amp;countyNo=13&amp;mode=details" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">on charges of strangulation, disorderly conduct, false imprisonment and battery</a>
That&#8217;s after a woman told Madison police that Coronel Zarate had threatened her
choked and punched her while refusing to let her leave a car he was driving
according to a complaint filed in Dane County Circuit Court
Coronel Zarate was never taken into custody in Dane County
according to a spokesperson for the Dane County Sherrif&#8217;s Office
He wasn&#8217;t arrested by Madison Police either
because he fled the scene before police could locate him
according to a statement from the department
he was not located.&#8221; Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes said in a statement
the City of Madison Police Department received a stolen vehicle report; subsequent investigation identified Zarate as the primary suspect.&nbsp; Zarate and the vehicle were located and arrested by law enforcement in Minneapolis later that day
but he was ultimately released from the Hennepin County Jail.&#8221;
&#8220;Detectives with the City of Madison Police Department continued their investigation and worked with federal law enforcement partners to apprehend Zarate.&nbsp; Charges have been referred to the Dane County District Attorney&#8217;s Office
where this remains an active case.&nbsp; The City of Madison Police Department takes all reports of violence seriously and remains committed to thorough
Minneapolis police arrested Coronel Zarate in November 2023 for receiving and concealing stolen property
a spokesperson for that police department confirmed
his arrest in Prairie du Chien became a rallying cry for Wisconsin Republicans on the issue of immigration
Trump&#8217;s running mate <a href="https://www.wpr.org/news/rally-eau-claire-vance-promises-increased-deportations-immigration" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">JD Vance also spoke about the Coronel Zarate</a> case during a recent campaign event in Eau Claire
Trump has tied immigration to violent crime
while promising to carry out mass deportations
During a recent interview with WPR, University of Wisconsin-Madison Sociology Professor Michael Light said anecdotes used by politicians don&#8217;t always reflect the <a href="https://www.cato.org/blog/new-cato-research-shows-illegal-immigrants-are-less-likely-be-convicted-murder-texas" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">broader trends related to crime and immigration</a>
&#8220;Yes, immigrants have committed crimes. And immigrants commit less crimes than native born U.S. citizens,”<a href="https://www.wpr.org/news/uw-madison-sociology-professor-immigration-and-crime" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Light told &#8220;Wisconsin Today&#8221; in July</a>
Christine Neumann-Ortiz leads an immigration advocacy organization called Voces de La Frontera
She says Trump continues to sow division by demonizing immigrants
&#8220;(These) gross generalizations of an entire group of people is racist,&#8221; she said
&#8220;You don&#8217;t promote public safety by casting everybody in this light.&#8221;In recent months
both presidential candidates and their surrogates have been crisscrossing Wisconsin to try and win votes in the closely-fought state
<a href="https://www.wpr.org/news/trump-gop-seek-to-boost-rural-voter-turnout-at-central-wisconsin-rally">Trump&#8217;s most recent visit</a> was to  to the central Wisconsin community of Mosinee on Sept
His Democratic opponent Vice President Kamala Harris <a href="https://www.wpr.org/news/madison-visit-kamala-harris-abortion-access-trump-2024-election" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">was in Madison last week</a>
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MCDONALD&#x27;S SWNEWS4U.COM GAME OF THE WEEK (April 22–29)SWC BASEBALL: Prairie du Chien 4
PdC wins third-straight extra inning gamePRAIRIE DU CHIEN — The Prairie du Chien Blackhawks Baseball team extended its winning streak to three with their third straight extra innings win last Friday when they defeated conference rival River Valley 4–3 in nine innings
Prairie du Chien also beat Cuba City 14–13 in eight inning back on April 14
then defeated Lancaster 11–10 in eight inning April 17
Prairie du Chien improved to 3–4 overall and 2–1 in the SWC with the win
while River Valley dropped to 1–7 overall and 0–4 in the SWC with the loss
Next up for the Hawks was a non-conference game at Onalaska Luther last night before they return home tomorrow afternoon to host Dodgeville before traveling to West Salem this Friday afternoon
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump shouts after speaking at a campaign event at Wilmington International Airport on Saturday in Wilmington
-- Former President Donald Trump is returning to the Badger State
Trump is set to deliver remarks in Prairie du Chien on Saturday at 11:30 a.m
at Prairie du Chien Area Arts Center (800 E
He is expected to speak about the border and immigration
age 66 of Prairie du Chien passed away Tuesday
WI and graduated from Bloomington High School with the class of 1976
She then furthered her education to become a pharmacy technician and later worked at Hartig Drug in Prairie du Chien for many years
She also worked as bartender and hostess at Kaber&rsquo;s Supper Club
especially the Wisconsin Badgers and Green Bay Packers
She also loved traveling and spending time with friends
and Rita (Alan) Rustad; and numerous nieces and nephews
She was preceded in death by her parents and brother-in-law Jerry Potter
at the Garrity Funeral Home Chapel in Prairie du Chien
Brandon Guenther officiating with private inurnment at a later date
Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday from 4:00 P.M
Memorials may be made in Mary&rsquo;s name to Holy Family Parish in Prairie du Chien or to a nonprofit organization of your choice
Mary&rsquo;s family asks that you wear your favorite Badger or Packer attire as Mary was an avid fan of both teams.&nbsp;
Prairie du Chien WI 53821Tel: 1-608-326-6511
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump arrives for a campaign rally Saturday at Wilmington International Airport in Wilmington
Former President Donald Trump will be in Prairie du Chien on Saturday for a late morning stop
The Republican presidential candidate is expected to begin speaking at the Prairie du Chien Area Arts Center at 11:30 a.m
earlier this month voiced concerns about an alleged transnational gang member who was arrested and charged with child abuse and sexual assault in his hometown
A campaign email announcing the event also alleges illegal immigration has made Wisconsin less safe
Those interested in attending the southwestern Wisconsin visit must register at <a href="https://event.donaldjtrump.com/events/president-donald-j-trump-to-hold-a-rally-in-prairie-du-chien-wisconsin?_gl=1*1n6110o*_gcl_au*MTE3MjExMjQwOS4xNzI3MTI5MjY1&amp;_ga=2.110364492.830374677.1727129265-1523280306.1727129265" target="_blank">donaldjtrump.com/events</a>
Trump’s last visit to Wisconsin was on Sept
where he held a rally at the Central Wisconsin Airport
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Undocumented Venezuelan man arrested in Prairie du Chien for sexual assault and domestic battery
Political debate over immigration policies ensues
Trump and Harris appear locked in a neck-and-neck race in the battleground state
according to a recent Marquette Law School Poll
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age 82 of Prairie du Chien passed away Monday
at Crossing Rivers Health in Prairie du Chien
Carroll was born in Prairie du Chien to Myra (Aspenson) and Paul Paulson on May 5,1942
Carroll was employed at International Harvester and later at Miniature Precision Components (MPC)
both in Prairie du Chien.&nbsp; After retirement
he drove bus for the&nbsp;Opportunity Center
and also worked seasonal in the&nbsp;shipping department at Cabela&#39;s on Sundays
Carroll graduated from Prairie du Chien High School in 1960.&nbsp; He had a successful career in high school sports and was very pleased to be one of the 1959 Track Team members to be inducted into the Prairie&nbsp;du Chien High School Hall of Fame&nbsp;in 2023
Carroll enjoyed spending time up north at the family cottage &quot;Back of the Moon&quot; on Bony Lake in Barnes
where he made many friends on the golf course
and at the area cafe daily coffee group.&nbsp; At home he enjoyed&nbsp;morning coffee and catching up on local news for many years at the Coach&#39;s Restaurant&nbsp;and later at Huckleberry&#39;s
Janet of 61 years; sons Randy (Kim) and Bruce Paulson;&nbsp;four grandchildren
and Allison Canterbury; and three great-grandchildren
Oliver and Beau Bonfiglio and&nbsp;Vivian Canterbury.&nbsp; He is also survived by his sister-in-law and brother-in-law
Sandra and Raymond Kittle and their family; sister-in-laws De Paulson and LaVonne Paulson and their families.&nbsp; He was predeceased by his parents
sister Karen Paulson and her husband Bill Small
Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church in Prairie du Chien
Friends may call at the church on Thursday from 9:00 A.M
<a target="_blank" href="http://www.freedigitalphotos.net/images/view_photog.php?photogid=732">Image: prozac1 / FreeDigitalPhotos.net</a>
(This story was updated to add new information.)
Former President Donald Trump is returning to Wisconsin Saturday to deliver remarks in Prairie du Chien
a city that Republicans have seized on in recent weeks to argue illegal immigration affects the Midwestern state
Derrick Van Orden and Senate candidate Eric Hovde
have appeared on Fox News to highlight a case in Prairie du Chien where local police say they arrested a member of a Venezuelan gang after he assaulted a woman and her daughter in the western Wisconsin city along the Mississippi River
as one of the victims had brought the suspect to Prairie du Chien from Madison without knowing about his "violent tendencies." Police say they have not had contact with other members of the gang
More: <a href=https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/politics/politifactwisconsin/2024/09/23/fact-check-was-a-venezuelan-gang-member-arrested-in-prairie-du-chien/75349199007/ target=_blank>Was a Venezuelan gang member arrested in Prairie du Chien? Here's what's accurate and not.</a>
An advisory from the Trump campaign says the former president will "meet directly with local community leaders and residents to hear about how the (Vice President Kamala) Harris- (President Joe) Biden border crisis has devastated their home."
Wisconsin Democratic Coordinated Campaign rapid response director Kristi Johnston said "there’s only one candidate with a proven record of taking on transnational gangs and drug traffickers
"Donald Trump doesn’t care about securing the border and fixing our broken immigration system — he proved that when he killed the Border Patrol union-endorsed bipartisan border security bill to help himself politically," Johnston said
The event is described as Trump delivering remarks
rather than his typical rallies in Wisconsin that have drawn hundreds of supporters to Green Bay
Racine and Mosinee over the past few months
which will take place at the Prairie du Chien Area Arts Center at 11:30 a.m
More: <a href=https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/politics/2024/09/18/donald-trump-kamala-harris-tim-walz-jd-vance-visits-wisconsin-milwaukee-election-presidential/75165339007/ target=_blank>Trump, Harris are ramping up their travel in Wisconsin. See all the places they've been</a>
Former President Donald Trump speaks at a rally in Prairie du Chien
speaks at a campaign rally held in Prairie du Chien
Media outlets prepare for coverage of a rally in support of former President Donald Trump
ahead of a campaign rally for Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump on Saturday
for a rally with former President Donald Trump on Saturday
Supporters pose for a photo while waiting for Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump to arrive at a rally Saturday in Prairie du Chien
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— Former President Donald Trump came to southwest Wisconsin Saturday to give remarks mainly focusing on illegal immigration
In his remarks at Prairie du Chien Area Arts Center
Trump accused the Biden-Harris administration of "obliterating" the southern border
which he said was in contrast to his administration
"We had the greatest border in the history of our country (during my administration)," Trump said
"Kamala Harris can never be forgiven for her erasing of our border."
Customs and Border Protection data shows large spikes in migrant encounters between ports of entry at the U.S.-Mexico border since President Joe Biden took office
have made immigration a focal point of their campaign
The choice for Trump to speak on the issue in Prairie du Chien was no coincidence
The town gained prominence in national media after the Sept
of Venezuela for an incident in which he was "physically and sexually violent towards an adult female," according to a Prairie du Chien Police Department press release
A juvenile female was also injured in the incident
Coronel Zarate is charged with second-degree sexual assault
two counts of battery and one count of disorderly conduct
He is suspected to be affiliated with transnational gang Tren de Aragua
About 1,000 people lined up around the venue
which is on the campus of Prairie du Chien High School
several hours before Trump was due to speak
as the arts center auditorium had a capacity of about 700
Among the attendees were Bob and Deborah Collar
who said they drove three hours to the rally
She said she was particularly disillusioned by this year's Democratic nomination process
in which the party rallied behind Vice President Kamala Harris after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race
"They had to push (Biden) out and bring (Harris) in," Deborah Collar said
said he felt his community was neglected after Harris' visit to a St
around the same time as hospital closures in Chippewa Falls and Eau Claire
"We had two hospitals close," Bob Collar said
"Kamala Harris was (about 90 miles) away at an abortion clinic."
who lives in a rural area outside Prairie du Chien
said among his biggest concerns was inflation
I didn’t have to help my mom pay for groceries," Hoffman said
Hoffman also said he was troubled by the recent arrest of Coronel Zarate
"I think (the Coronel Zarate arrest) proves that illegal immigration doesn’t just affect the coasts," Hoffman said
Trump said law enforcement in Prairie du Chien and other small towns were overwhelmed by crimes he said migrants are committing
"Not even your great law enforcement have seen people like this (but) they got a dose of it recently," he said
Trump said the border would be his "number one" priority if elected
"I will liberate Wisconsin from this mass migration invasion," Trump said
Among the speakers leading up to Trump's remarks were U.S
and Prairie du Chien Police Chief Kyle Teynor
all of whom alluded to Coronel Zarate's arrest and encouraged the audience to support law enforcement
"We love law enforcement (in rural areas)," Tranel said
Tranel's Democratic opponent for the Wisconsin Assembly District 49 seat
Prairie du Chien family practitioner Scott A
said Trump's campaign events tend to be "divisive."
"We have no use for hate and division in Prairie du Chien," Walker said
A counterprotest was organized by Democrats at a private residence three blocks away from the venue
said he believed Trump's visit to the area was intended to boost Van Orden's campaign
Van Orden is being challenged in Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District by Democrat Rebecca Cooke
"The Van Orden seat is at risk," Klemme said
Klemme said he was also concerned with the impacts of the rally's rhetoric on the local Hispanic community
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age 80 of Prairie du Chien passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday
at New Glarus Assisted Living Home in New Glarus
to James and Minnie (Renwick) Hannah in Detroit
Air Force and was stationed at Truax Field Air Base near Madison
they moved to Prairie du Chien where they raised their 4 children
Jim worked for Steiner Brothers Construction before becoming the Crawford County Veteran Service Officer
where he remained for many years until retirement
Jim was a proud active member of the American Legion and Prairie du Chien Military Honor Guard
Gabriel&rsquo;s Catholic School in Prairie du Chien for several years
He and his wife Mary Kaye embodied the Christmas Spirit and were so proud to share it with children in the area
Jimbo was an avid sports fan and loved cheering on the PdC Blackhawks
and was even known to join the dugout now and then.&nbsp; From the stage to fields
Papa could be found in the front row of the stands or watching on his IPad &ndash; always our biggest cheerleader
He was pretty lucky with 50/50 drawings &ndash; but would always donate his winnings back
keeping only enough to cover what he put in
His greats and grands were his pride and joy
but his best friend was a big black lab named Kohl
they shared many orders of French fries and watched countless hours of AGT reruns and YouTube-building shows
He is survived by his children Peg (Joe) Sanders
and Bill (Stacey) Hannah; siblings Rick (Karen) Hannah and Patti (Ben) Muto; grandchildren Ben (Vanessa)
and Lina; 10 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews
He was preceded in death by his parents and loving wife of 47 years
John&rsquo;s Church of the Holy Family Parish
Brandon Guenther officiating with burial in the Evergreen Cemetery
Friends may call at the Garrity Funeral Home on Monday
and also at the funeral home on Tuesday from 9:30 A.M
Military Honors will be accorded graveside by the Prairie du Chien Honor Guard
memorials are preferred to the Prairie du Chien Military Honor Guard.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN – Former President Donald Trump returned to western Wisconsin Saturday to give remarks in Prairie du Chien
a city of about 5,500 people along the Mississippi River that has gotten big attention from Republicans as they continue messaging to voters on immigration
but a few hundred more people waited outside to get into the venue than were let in
“What she’s done is a total disqualifier,” Trump said
We can’t have another four years of incompetence.”
Trump said illegal immigration “is more important than anything having to do with the economy … this is something bigger
because this is the fabric of our country.”
Trump at one point acknowledged his hour and 15 minute speech was “dark,” saying he’d get to celebratory “Make America Great Again” cheers later in the speech
In characteristically rambling and sometimes disconnected remarks
Trump railed on President Joe Biden's trips to the beach and labeled Harris "a very dumb person" and "mentally impaired."
your town and every town just like it all across Wisconsin and all across our country
it doesn’t matter — will be transformed into a third-world hell hole,” Trump said
Trump's visit comes 37 days until Election Day. Both Trump's and Harris' campaigns have been crisscrossing the state with candidates and surrogates. Trump will be <a href=https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/09/28/trump-schedules-campaign-stops-in-wisconsin-democratic-strongholds/75429212007/ target=_blank rel="noreferrer noopener">back in the state</a> Tuesday to visit the Democratic strongholds of Milwaukee and Dane County
while second gentleman Doug Emhoff will campaign in Milwaukee the same day
said he wished the former president’s visit “was under better circumstances.”
“But leaders show up where they need to be,” Van Orden said
a Venezuela-based transnational criminal organization
sexually assaulted a woman and attacked her daughter earlier this month
Unlike <a href=https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2024/sep/11/donald-trump/trump-repeats-baseless-claims-that-haitian-immigra/ data-type=link data-id=https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2024/sep/11/donald-trump/trump-repeats-baseless-claims-that-haitian-immigra/ target=_blank rel="noreferrer noopener">widely debunked claims</a> from Trump and running mate Ohio U.S
JD Vance about Haitian migrants eating pets in Springfield
most of Republicans' claims about Prairie du Chien have been accurate
Police have said the victim and suspect knew each other
and that they have not come into contact with other members of the gang
the suspect and victim had been living together and dating for three weeks
But Republicans have also made distortions about the case
including claims that police in Madison arrested and released the suspect in 2023
Both the Madison Police Department and Dane County Sheriff's Office confirmed he was never in their custody
Madison Chief of Police Shon Barnes said officers tried to arrest him before he fled to Minnesota
Madison detectives continued working with federal law enforcement partners to apprehend him
Prairie du Chien Chief of Police Kyle Teynor
part of a panel of speakers before Trump appeared on stage
reiterated the department has not had contact with any other members of the gang before or after the incident
it knows no race and it knows no political affiliation,” Teynor said
ending his speech by encouraging attendees to “use your voices in November.”
Teynor and Crawford County Sheriff Dale McCullick also spoke of fentanyl posing a challenge to the community
with McCullick endorsing Trump’s border policies
the state Democratic Party chair of the 3rd Congressional District
told the Journal Sentinel it was “sad that (Republicans) chose to exploit a terrible incident to really divide a community."
"For Trump and Van Orden's visit to come try and turn Prairie du Chien as a place filled with crime and violence is completely false
It's a totally false narrative," Garcia said
Sexual assault is pervasive; immigrants not more likely to commit crimeIan Henderson from the nonpartisan <a href=https://www.wcasa.org/ data-type=link data-id=https://www.wcasa.org/ target=_blank rel="noreferrer noopener">Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault</a> noted that sexual violence is a pervasive problem and that survivors and perpetrators "come from all walks of life."
"Narratives that might lead people to believe that immigrants
are more likely to commit sexual violence are not helpful," Henderson said
"Anything that reinforces myths or biases that aren't grounded in what we know to be true about sexual violence
Neither are narratives that promote the "stranger myth," when in fact "most victims know the person who harmed them," he said
About one in three women and one in five men in Wisconsin have experienced sexual violence in their lifetime, according to the <a href="https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/publications/p02763.pdf#:~:text=These%20data%20can%20be%20used%20to%20determine%20the" data-type=link data-id="https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/publications/p02763.pdf#:~:text=These%20data%20can%20be%20used%20to%20determine%20the" target=_blank rel="noreferrer noopener">state Department of Health Services</a>
That includes lower rates for assault and sexual assault
More: <a href=https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/special-reports/2023/11/02/milwaukee-county-domestic-violence-deaths-what-to-know-about-data/71334332007/ target=_blank>What we found when we reviewed 178 recent homicides related to domestic violence in Milwaukee</a>
This area has been so powerful for us,” Trump said
The district is "where a lot of our moderate and swing voters live
is here in western Wisconsin," said Garcia
Cooke recently released an <a href=https://x.com/RebeccaforWI/status/1838224339583295768 data-type=link data-id=https://x.com/RebeccaforWI/status/1838224339583295768 target=_blank rel="noreferrer noopener">ad</a> positioning herself as moderate and saying in part that she will "stand up to Democrats to fight for a secure border."
More: <a href=https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/08/15/national-dems-shift-van-orden-race-onto-priority-red-to-blue-list/74800795007/ target=_blank>National Democrats shift Derrick Van Orden race onto priority 'Red to Blue' list</a>
Garcia said he does hear from voters who are concerned about immigration
but it's mixed with concerns about the potential loss of undocumented workers supporting Wisconsin's dairy and agricultural sectors
"It's very odd when you have this talk of just closing the border completely and deporting every undocumented person
That would destroy the Wisconsin economy," he said
"And Republicans don't seem capable of giving us a plan that addresses both things at once."
(This story was updated to change or add a photo or video.)
More: <a href=https://www.jsonline.com/story/money/business/2024/07/16/wisconsin-dairy-farmers-factories-depend-heavily-on-immigrant-workers/73919133007/ target=_blank>Farmers, factories, at the center of the immigration debate. Trump has vowed mass deportations.</a>
WI and graduated from Wauzeka High School with the class of 1981
She furthered her education at Southwest Technical College in Fennimore
where she obtained her associate degree in cosmetology
She worked as a hairdresser and waitress at Coaches Restaurant in Prairie du Chien
She later worked at Cabela&rsquo;s in Prairie du Chien for several years
Deanna married Todd Koresh on September 11
Gabriel&rsquo;s Catholic Church in Prairie du Chien
they owned and operated Eunice&rsquo;s Liquor and Cheese Store in Prairie du Chien
Deanna loved her children and all her family
She is survived by her husband of 25 years Todd; 2 daughters Peggy and Sadie Koresh; 9 siblings Lois Basso
and Stacey (Jerry) Reed; and numerous nieces and nephews
She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings Robert Lund and Linda Lund Klemm
John&rsquo;s Church of the Holy Family Parish in Prairie du Chien
Brandon Guenther officiating with burial in the Wauzeka Cemetery in Wauzeka
Friends may call at the Garrity Funeral Home on Friday
where there will be a Vigil Service held at 7:45 P.M
Friends may also call at the funeral home on Saturday from 9:00 A.M
until the time of departure for church.&nbsp;
<a target="_blank" href="http://www.freedigitalphotos.net/images/view_photog.php?photogid=789">Image: Dynamite Imagery / FreeDigitalPhotos.net</a>
Former president and current Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at the Grand River Center in Dubuque on Wednesday
— Former president and 2024 Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is scheduled to speak in Prairie du Chien this weekend
The event will take place Saturday, Sept. 28, at Prairie du Chien Area Arts Center, 800 E. Crawford St. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. Trump will deliver public remarks at 11:30 a.m. Those interested in attending can register for tickets at <a href="http://tinyurl.com/TrumpPDC">tinyurl.com/TrumpPDC</a>
Trump will focus on the U.S./Mexico border and its impacts on communities around the country
A press release states that Trump plans to meet with community leaders to discuss the state of undocumented immigration and border security issues before making a public speech
Prairie du Chien recently joined a growing list of communities the Trump campaign has tied to crime related to undocumented immigrants following the arrest of a Venezuelan man police said assaulted a woman and a child
The man is suspected of being affiliated with a transnational gang
“President Trump is devastated to see Americans suffer because of Democrats’ neglect to secure the border and put Americans first,” the Trump-Vance campaign press release said of crimes by undocumented immigrants
“He will meet directly with local community leaders and residents to hear about how the Harris-Biden border crisis has devastated their home.”
Prairie du Chien city officials have focused messaging on clarifying the facts surrounding the recent arrest
local law enforcement is collaborating with federal security and law enforcement agencies to prepare for Trump’s visit
“My police chief has been in communications with and has been directed to collaborate with the Secret Service and other law enforcement agencies,” Prairie du Chien City Administrator Chad Abram
“It’s not the first time a president or former president has come to Prairie du Chien
The Prairie du Chien event also comes less than two weeks after an apparent second assassination attempt on Trump
Crawford County Sheriff Dale McCullick acknowledged that the public may have safety concerns after the assassination attempts but said his department was ready to aid other law enforcement agencies in securing the event
“We are here to assist them in any way,” he said
“We have been attending meetings with agencies and will continue to do so in coming days.”
Prairie du Chien Police Chief Kyle Teynor did not respond to a request for comment Tuesday
In announcing the campaign stop in Prairie du Chien
the Trump-Vance campaign released a statement noting the recent Prairie du Chien arrest alongside other unrelated crimes allegedly involving undocumented immigrants
“(Vice President Kamala Harris’) border crisis is not just a border state problem,” the release states
Wisconsin Democratic Coordinated Campaign Rapid Response Director Kristi Johnson dismissed the campaign’s statements
“Donald Trump doesn’t care about securing the border and fixing our broken immigration system — he proved that when he killed the Border Patrol union-endorsed bipartisan border security bill to help himself politically,” Johnson said in a statement
There’s only one candidate with a proven record of taking on transnational gangs and drug traffickers
she will sign the bipartisan border bill into law and keep our communities safe — just like she did as a prosecutor and as attorney general of the biggest state in the country.”
Prairie du Chien has been in the spotlight following a Sept
5 incident in which police said Alejandro Jose Coronel Zarate
was “physically and sexually violent towards an adult female.” A female juvenile also was injured during the physical altercation
according to a press release from the Prairie du Chien Police Department signed by Teynor
Police said Coronel Zarate is suspected of being affiliated with the transnational gang Tren de Aragua
Teynor stressed that the victims knew Coronel Zarate but urged caution
Coronel Zarate; this was not a random event,” the release states
“This incident highlights the need to be aware of the dangers that affiliates of these transnational criminal organizations pose to our communities
The incident has been widely highlighted by conservative media and right-wing online content producers
Ongoing questions about the incident prompted Prairie du Chien Mayor Dave Hemmer to address concerns in a Sept
“One of the most common questions I’ve received is about the suspect’s bail and bail hearing.” Hemmer wrote
Everyone is entitled to a bond/bail hearing and the judge sets the bail
this suspect will NOT be released due to the continued detainer placed on him by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.”
Hemmer went on to stress that his city continues to be a safe and beautiful place
“I trust our local law enforcement will remain committed to keeping the citizens of Prairie du Chien safe,” he wrote
now is the perfect time to come together as a community and look out for each other
We are better when we support our community in positive ways
remaining vigilant of those that intend on doing harm.”
An article about a crash that temporarily closed the Dubuque-Wisconsin bridge was the most-read story of the past week on TelegraphHerald.com.&hellip;
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to William and Lidwina (Raker) Mergen of Bloomington
Mert graduated from Bloomington High School in 1958.&nbsp; She owned a farm in the Township of Wyalusing
doing what she loved the most.&nbsp; Mert will be remember for all the jobs she had over the years.&nbsp; Many lifetime friends were made while working at the Pine Tree Inn
the Eagles Club and especially the Winneshiek
just to name a few.&nbsp; People in the community will remember what an amazing athlete she was
spending hours on the area ballfields playing on numerous fast pitch softball teams.&nbsp;&nbsp; She treasured the friendships made over a span of 50 years playing softball and attending sporting events.&nbsp; Mert was an avid Wisconsin sports fan
Mert&rsquo;s greatest accomplishment was raising her children.&nbsp; She attended numerous sporting events
performances and graduations.&nbsp; It was her number one priority to see her children and grandchildren happy and healthy.&nbsp; She loved spending time with family and friends.&nbsp; But it was the years of traveling with her loving husband
that truly brought her the happiness she so absolutely deserved
you will always be remembered by your family and friends for your strength
your endless loving family values and beautiful passion for celebrating every moment
Mert will be lovingly remembered by her husband - Henry &ldquo;Buzz&rdquo; Esser; Children - Cindy (Paul) Patros
and Doug Meyers; Grandchildren - Alicia (Jared) Jones
and Nova; &nbsp;Brother - Ernie Mergen (Jeanette Nordorft)
Phyllis Stevens (Glenn Davis); Sister in law - MaryJane Mergen.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her parents &ndash; William &amp; Lidwina Mergen; brother - Ron Mergen; brother-in-law - Erik Stevens; and her previous husband Gerald &ldquo;Jerry&rdquo; Meyers
Memorial Mass of Resurrection will be Friday
Brandon Guenther officiating with inurnment in the Calvary Cemetery
Friends may call at the Garrity Funeral Home on Thursday
and also at the church on Friday from 10:00 A.M
to George and Adeline (Chamberlain) Sutton
Richard worked at the Opportunity Center in Prairie du Chien for many years and enjoyed spending time at Badger Camp
He lived at Prairie Maison for the last several years and became good friends with those around him
His life was enriched by the communities of the Opportunity Center
Peter Evangelical Church in Prairie du Chien
Richard&rsquo;s family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to all the staff at Prairie Maison and Crossing Rivers for providing such loving care in his final days
Richard&rsquo;s family would also like to thank Pastor Miranda from St
Peter for consoling him and conducting a worship service in his honor
Richard is survived by his mother Adeline Sutton; brother Bob (Cathy) Sutton; sisters Sharon (Larry) Krause
and Ruth (Kevin) Vorwald; nieces and nephews Jeff (Suzy)
and Matthew (Keli); and great nieces and nephews Jordan
He was preceded in death by his father George Sutton; brother John Sutton; brother-in-law David Steiner and many other relatives
Friends may call at the church on Saturday from 10:00 A.M
memorials are preferred to Badger Camp and/or the Opportunity Center in Prairie du Chien or Come for Supper (CFS) in La Crosse
WI (https://www.oursaviorslutheranchurch.net/make-a-contribution/)