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Pigs, mud and sawdust
With pigs squealing and mud splattering, the teams at the Monroe County Fair’s Hug-a-Pig competition got exactly what they signed up for.
Winona man charged with murder for Wednesday shooting; bail set at $5M
WINONA, Minn. — The man accused of firing a handgun into a crowd outside a west-end bar Wednesday morning was formally charged with murder and drive-by shooting Thursday, with Winona police also releasing additional details about the late-night chaotic incident…
Vacation photo contest offers $1,000 top prize
Vacation photographs often capture a perfect moment in a favorite place. Send us your best vacation photos now for a chance to win up to $1,000 in our Destinations Photo Contest. The top photographs submitted will also be featured in…
Judge cites congressman's testimony in upholding ruling
MADISON -- A La Crosse man had enough evidence, including U.S. Rep. Ron Kind’s testimony, for a judge to conclude that a Menards forklift speared his trailer, a state appeals court ruled Thursday.
New La Crosse garden offers introduction to native plants
A new biodiversity demonstration garden at La Crosse’s Kane Street Community Garden could plant a seed in area residents’ minds to use more native plants in their landscaping.
Winona man headed to prison for stabbing Viroqua man
WINONA, Minn. -- A Winona man was sentenced to nearly two years in prison Thursday for stabbing a man.
Test your luck of the Irish and name fest's first mascot
The new — and first — mascot for Irishfest La Crosse is keeping a stiff upper lip, but the lively leprechaun has to be a bit miffed at not even having a name.
Venezuela native worries about relatives back home
WARRENS — As she recalls growing up in Venezuela, Marinela Kraemer of Warrens thinks of the beautiful parts of the country. Her photo albums are full of pictures from road trips to mountains, beaches and waterfalls.
Search underway for missing airplane in northern La Crosse County
Town of Farmington officials are searching for a missing airplane. There were reports that a plane went down in northern La Crosse County about 2 p.m. today, possibly near Stevenstown.
Homeless Coalition does overnight headcount, connects unsheltered people with resources
William Gerrish was pleasant enough, considering that four people wearing reflective jackets had just inadvertently awakened him shortly before 4 a.m. today as he slept on a metal bench behind the Black River Beach Community Center on La Crosse’s North…
Tonight's Moon Tunes concert postponed
Tonight's planned Moon Tunes performance by Mr. Blink has been rescheduled to Thursday, Sept. 15, because of a likelihood of storms.
Update: Winona man charged with murder for Wednesday shooting
WINONA, Minn. — The man who fired a handgun into a crowd outside a west-end bar Wednesday morning was formally charged with murder and drive-by shooting Thursday, with Winona police also releasing additional details about the late-night chaotic incident that…
Author Peg Kehret: If you want to write, be a reader
Several years ago, award-winning author, polio survivor and La Crosse native Peg Kehret received this letter: “Dear Peg Kehret, My favorite book is 'Cages,' even though I have not read it.”
Money Smart Camp set for Aug. 10-11
ONALASKA — Altra Federal Credit Union will host a two-day Money Smart Camp for children ages 11 to 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10, and Thursday, Aug. 11, at its Operations Center at 1700 Oak Forest…
Winona man accused of opening fire on crowd outside bar
WINONA, Minn. — An early-morning drive-by shooting Wednesday outside a Winona bar left one man dead, a second injured, and a lone suspected shooter in custody facing murder charges.
United Way to coordinate $42,764 in emergency food, shelter programs
La Crosse County has been chosen to receive $42,764 in federal funds to supplement emergency food and shelter programs, which Great Rivers United Way coordinates.
Forgotten no more: Korean veterans monument commemorates service
When David Gunderson got out of the Navy in 1954, he got off a train in La Crosse and headed to his North Side home all by himself.
It's a dog's life — chasing babies and scents
Perhaps I’ve mentioned that our younger child, uh, I mean, cockapoo, Dewey, isn’t the sharpest cockle burr on the fur.
A life remembered: Dee Peacock had heart to serve with husband, Lyle
Myrna “Dee” Peacock was the polar opposite of an attention-grabbing peacock, preferring to deflect praise from herself and her husband, Lyle, for their thousands of hours of service.
Ride with the Mayor shows La Crosse's bicycle features
Mayor Tim Kabat got a first-hand look Wednesday at some of La Crosse’s strengths -- and weaknesses -- as a bike-friendly city when he joined about 25 other bicyclists for the 2016 Ride with the Mayor.
