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Flushable wet wipes could clog collection system
Every week, crews remove a small dump-truck full of stuff from La Crosse's wastewater treatment plant.
UW-La Crosse construction projects are moving forward
UW-La Crosse's campus is in for some major changes.
La Crosse airport construction right on schedule
Construction on the La Crosse Regional Airport is right on schedule.
Wisconsin DOT proposes additional changes for traffic
A La Crosse group is applauding the Wisconsin DOT's willingness to take a different route to reduce traffic congestion in the city.
Will Governor Scott Walker run for President?
While in La Crosse on Monday Governor Walker was asked about his possible run for the White House.
March Madness can cause problems for gambling addicts
March Madness is here, and while the college basketball tournament can be fun to watch, it's also a problem time for gamblers.
Frustrated Wisconsin business owner moving company to Minnesota
The owner of a Wisconsin construction company said he's taking his business to Minnesota thanks to the passage of Right-to-Work.
Walker budget would raise taxes and fees by $48 million
An analysis by the nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau finds that Gov. Scott Walker's budget would raise taxes and fees by $48 million.
Need some meat? Head to this Minnesota prison
Need some steaks for the grill? Get a fresh cut from a northeastern Minnesota prison.
Walker says he hopes to ride Harley across New Hampshire
Gov. Scott Walker says he's looking forward to riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle across the early presidential voting state of New Hampshire.
Man found not guilty of La Crosse homicide arrested for OWI
The 27-year-old man found not guilty of first-degree intentional homicide in December was arrested for operating while intoxicated (OWI) in La Crosse on Monday.
Gov. Walker visits La Crosse for Wis. Governor?s Conference on Tourism
Governor Walker said while the economic impact of tourism is important, there are so many things to see and do to have fun.
Minnesota Poison Center says funding needed to avoid cuts
Minnesota's Poison Center says it needs more funding from the state, or else it will have to scale back its 24-hour emergency call center.
4-year-old pulled from icy Iowa lake has died, sheriff says
Authorities say a 4-year-old boy who was pulled from an icy lake in northern Iowa has died at a Minnesota hospital.
Man, dog rescued from icy pond near Watertown
Authorities say a 56-year-old man and his dog were rescued from an icy pond in his backyard near Watertown.
Man injured after fight in Madison restaurant, gunshot
Authorities say a 27-year-old man was injured in an altercation involving a gun outside of a Madison restaurant.
Sunday liquor sales supporters caravan to Wisconsin
The caravan of vehicles drove from the Minnesota Capitol to a liquor store in neighboring Wisconsin to make a point.
Empty car pulled from river in Wausau
Wausau police tracked down two of three people they believe were in an empty car pulled from the water in a downtown park.
Deputies: Wrong way driver too drunk for breath test
Milwaukee County sheriff's deputies say a man driving the wrong way on a major highway was too drunk to take an alcohol breath test.
Fire out at metal coating company in Milwaukee
A fire fueled by exploding propane tanks is out at a Milwaukee industrial company.
