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Expect delays on Hwy. 43 bridge in Winona Thursday
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) says a design team and contractor will be inspecting the bridge.
Walker picks foundation leader to head presidential campaign
Gov. Scott Walker has tabbed Bradley Foundation President Mike Grebe to lead his presidential campaign.
Gov. Walker calls open records provisions 'a huge mistake'
Gov. Scott Walker says provisions inserted in the budget to drastically change the open records law in Wisconsin were "a huge mistake."
Sisters rescued in Wyoming woods relied on faith, experience
The sisters and their parents appeared in public for the first time Friday at a news conference in the resort town of Jackson.
Locally created booklet offers tips for seniors to avoid falls & injuries
Wisconsin consistently ranks at the top for deaths related to falls.
Mavs get Pachulia from Bucks after missing out on Jordan
The Mavericks have acquired center Zaza Pachulia from Milwaukee in a move for a potential starter after missing out on DeAndre Jordan in free agency.
Bucks re-sign forward Middleton, sign center-forward Monroe
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks have re-signed restricted free agent forward Khris Middleton and signed free agent center-forward Greg Monroe.
Minnesota boy who got rare brain infection after swimming dies
State and federal health officials have been working to confirm whether the boy's infection was the result of a water parasite that's more common in warmer southern states.
Federal Agent: Tomah man said he would kill Obama with slingshot
Secret Service Special Agent Jeffrey Ferris testified Thursday at a detention hearing for 55-year-old Brian Dutcher of Tomah.
La Crosse city council approves purchase of segways
Two of them will go to the police department, the other to the public works department.
UW-La Crosse to build new science facility
The new 188,000 square foot building will include 35 new classrooms and research laboratories.
Family thankful son is alive after cable breaks on Dells ride
A family is thankful their son is alive after a cable on a Wisconsin Dell’s amusement park ride snapped.
Technology balancing act in schools
A study by the American Academy of Pediatrics finds the average 8-year-old is looking at some sort of screen for about 8 hours every day, but doctors say kids should only have a maximum of about one or two hours of screen time each day.
La Crosse businesses want second passenger train
Area business leaders are making a push to have another passenger train come through La Crosse.
Wisconsin Assembly approves abortion 20-week abortion ban
The state Assembly has passed a bill banning non-emergency abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy.
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Roasted Asparagus with Mushrooms
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Republican opposition to budget largest ever for Walker
More Republican state lawmakers voted against the budget this year than has ever happened under Gov. Scott Walker.
Missing sisters' SUV found; Search & rescue still seeking 3
Searchers have found the SUV associated with a Milwaukee woman and her two sisters who are missing with camping gear in Wyoming, officials said.
Dozier, Twins finish sweep of Orioles with 5-3 win
Brian Dozier and Joe Mauer hit back-to-back home runs with two outs in the sixth inning, propelling the Minnesota Twins past the Baltimore Orioles 5-3 Wednesday to complete a three-game sweep.