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Hometown history: Polish Parade 1905
THE WAY IT WAS: This scene from 110 years ago shows a group of girls taking part in a “Polish Parade” July 10, 1905, as they marched east in the 1200 block of Ferry Street, which was then unpa…
White House briefing: Things to know about Scott Walker
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A snapshot of things to know about Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, who aides said Thursday will enter the 2016 race for the Republican presidential nomination.
Wilke reflects on 30-year tenure in La Crescent-Hokah schools
LA CRESCENT, Minn. -- Ron Wilke has seen a lot of change during his career in education, but the next one will be the biggest yet: Wilke, the La Crescent-Hokah School District’s superintendent…
Mailboat jumpers continue deliveries during 99th season
BELOIT, Wis. (AP) — A rainy first day made for a fun start to the 99th mailboat delivery season.
$10,000 3M grant to support Sugar Creek Bluff State Natural Area
Mississippi Valley Conservancy received a $10,000 grant from 3M to improve the community accessibility and wildlife habitat of MVC’s newest addition to the Sugar Creek Bluff State Natural Area…
Salvation Army sets drive to pay for meals during summer donation lag
Assisting the poor is on Georgia’s mind most days — but especially on the first Wednesday of the month, when she and other members of the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration forgo meat f…
UW-L receives Silver rating for sustainability achievements
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse has earned a STARS Silver Rating in recognition of its sustainability achievements from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education.
UCare meetings set this month
UCare will host free informational meetings this month about its UCare for Seniors health plan options.
Analysis: Conservative overreach may explain Supreme Court’s liberal victories
WASHINGTON (TNS) — The Supreme Court term that ended this week will be remembered for the landmark ruling that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, but it will also go down as a year when a…
Can Walker deliver Midwest votes?
MADISON — Every chance he gets, Gov. Scott Walker flashes his Midwestern roots — from carrying a bottle of juice made from Wisconsin cranberries to his oft-repeated story of buying a $1 sweate…
Prison guard suspended for joke about lynching that referenced Obama
MADISON — A Wisconsin prison guard who posted a joke about lynchings that referenced President Barack Obama last year on Facebook received a one-day suspension and was required to attend train…
Schmidty’s restaurant and bar marks 60 years in business
It has been 60 years since Arlene and Norbert Schmidt opened Schmidty’s, but the restaurant and bar at 3119 State Road in La Crosse is still going strong.
Ribbon-cutting event held at new La Farge Medical Clinic-VMH
LA FARGE -- Community members, staff of the La Farge Medical Clinic-VMH and other Vernon Memorial Healthcare employees celebrated the completion of a new 12,000-square-foot facility on the vil…
Deke Slayton Museum’s annual pig roast Friday
SPARTA -- The Deke Slayton Museum's annual pig roast starts at 5:30 p.m. Friday at Justin Trails Resort.
Walker, GOP: Budget provision to gut open records law won’t move forward
MADISON — In the face of withering criticism, Gov. Scott Walker and the Republican leaders of the Legislature announced Saturday that language added to the state budget to slash the state’s op…
Infant mortality higher among Minn. blacks, Indians
ST. PAUL — Ashlea Burns’ baby could easily have become another tragic statistic illustrating Minnesota’s infant mortality disparities.
Winona couple's Nebraska prickly pear lives on at Watkins
WINONA, Minn. — It seems an unlikely place for a prickly pear.
Smith sentenced to 18 months for battery
VIROQUA -- An 19-year-old Viroqua man sentenced last week to 18 months in state prison after pleading no contest to a felony charge of substantial battery with intent to do bodily harm.
