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Wisconsin business owner says he's expanding in Minnesota
A Wisconsin business owner upset over enactment of a right-to-work law and other policies says he is expanding in Minnesota because the economic policies there are more conducive for his operation.
Teen charged with killed mother, stepfather
A northern Wisconsin teenager is charged with killing her mother and stepfather and holding the couple's three younger children against their will.
Target says 1,700 to be laid off
Target Corp. says it is laying off 1,700 workers and permanently closing out another 1,400 open positions.
Bomb squad called for suspicious device in suspicious vehicle
Bomb technicians have been called to a village in St. Croix County.
Citizens group challenging railroad's wetland permit
A group of citizens has gone to court in La Crosse County to try to block BNSF Railway's plans to build tracks through the La Crosse River marsh.
Year in jail in bicyclist's death
A man who fell asleep behind the wheel and struck and killed a bicyclist is sentenced in Dane County to a year in jail.
7 colleagues of slain officer accompany daughter to dance
Police officers from Mendota Heights stepped in to make sure the youngest daughter of their slain colleague wouldn't go to her first father-daughter dance alone.
Police ID woman, 19, fatally shot at Milwaukee house party
Authorities have identified the 19-year-old woman who was fatally shot at a weekend house party in Milwaukee.
Cybersecurity attack targets public safety communications systems
The city of Madison was alerted to a credible cybersecurity threat potentially targeting city and local government and public safety communication systems, according to a release from Dane County Emergency Management.
Court: judge erred on Milwaukee archdiocese fund
An appeals court has ruled that a $55 million cemetery trust fund is fair game in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee's bankruptcy case.
Hixon Forest Trails temporarily closed for maintenance, unsafe conditions
Part of the reason for the closure is because the park's department is adding more trails to the forest and needs time to finish the project.
President Obama criticizes Wisconsin's new right-to-work law
President Barack Obama is criticizing a new Wisconsin law that prohibits requiring workers to pay union dues, saying it "will weaken, rather than strengthen workers."
Market Square Ramp will need more money for repairs
More money is needed for repairs on a downtown parking ramp in La Crosse.
Hear, Here project brings stories to downtown La Crosse
You'll soon be able to learn about the history of downtown La Crosse through the voices of community members.
'Bake for Good' program teaches elementary student to bake bread
Area students are giving back by learning how to bake.
Local group takes legal action against rail permit
A group of area residents is taking legal action against BNSF's rail expansion permit.
Union workers stay positive after right-to-work bill becomes law
With the stroke of a pen, Gov. Scott Walker makes Wisconsin the 25th right-to-work state in the nation.
Walker's proposed transporation budget could hurt county down the road
State borrowing for road construction could rise significantly under Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker's proposed budget plan.
Lake Superior ice caves to close after brief reopening
The popular ice caves in northwestern Wisconsin to close Monday, March 9 after a brief season.
More 2015 Deke Slayton Airfest performers announced
The Deke Slayton Airfest announced more groups that will perform during the event in La Crosse on August 8 and 9.
