PHOTO: From the Press to a mess


A photo from the April 15, 2026 issue of the Trempealeau County Times showed cleanup efforts under way Friday, April 9 at the site of the former Blair Press at 109 N. Gilbert St.

In this photo from the April 15, 2026 Trempealeau County Times, cleanup efforts were underway Friday, April 9 at the site of the former Blair Press at 109 N. Gilbert St. in Blair (Andrew Dannehy photo).

The newspaper operated from the location for more than 50 years until the death of publisher Lee Henschel in 2019. The property was later sold to Ressel Enterprises, LLC and was vacant for several years.

Andrew Dannehy captured the historic photo.