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Federal highway spending in Wisconsin dipped over 5 years
Federal aid for Wisconsin highways dropped by 3.6 percent, nearly $28 million, over the five years ending in 2013, according to data obtained by The Associated Press, exacerbating the state's woes in finding money for road projects.
Wisconsin AFL-CIO plans rallies over right-to-work bill
The Wisconsin AFL-CIO plans rallies Tuesday and Wednesday in Madison to protest a bill that would make Wisconsin a right-to-work state.
Minneapolis officer wounded in apparent targeted attack
Minneapolis police arrested someone Saturday in the early-morning wounding of an officer who investigators believe was shot because he was a member of the police force.
Strain on federal highway fund colors Minnesota roads debate
In making his case for higher state transportation taxes, Gov. Mark Dayton regularly points to a slowing flow of money from Washington for highway construction as a reason Minnesota taxpayers are stuck with a bigger burden.
Minnesota group holds food drive for Ebola orphans in Africa
A Minnesota group is hosting a food drive to help children who have been left orphaned and neglected by the Ebola outbreak in Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone.
Music Festival showcases area student musicians this weekend
Young musicians in the area are showing off their talents this weekend in La Crosse.
News 8 Eye Piece: Hit the Ice
Like any team sport, practice makes perfect.
Animal shelters put on workshops to help rescued animals
Last year more than 7 million animals were put into a shelter.
Drop unwanted drugs off at Household Hazardous Waste site
It's your chance to get rid of unwanted items in your medicine cabinet.
National Weather Service expecting lower-than-normal flood risk
Major flooding problems are not expected this spring.
La Crosse Co. and city agree to disagree
La Crosse County and the city of La Crosse are not seeing eye to eye on terms of the future development of county Lot C.
Democrats call right-to-work bill 'distraction'
Many Wisconsin lawmakers woke up Friday morning to a surprise bill that will be fast-tracked through both houses.
Worker killed in Madison construction site accident
One man has died in a construction accident in Madison.
Jurors find Iowa woman not guilty of 2 killings in 1983
An Iowa woman has been acquitted of two counts of first-degree murder in the slayings of her husband and his girlfriend more than 30 years ago.
Iowa man charged with forgery used fake money to buy food
Police say a Waterloo man arrested on forgery charges used counterfeit money to buy meals at several fast-food restaurants.
A small Iowa brewery helps feed chickens and eliminate waste
A Cedar Rapids brewing company has made an unusual arrangement to provide craft brewing byproduct to a farm to use as chicken feed.
Forecasters say Iowa spring flooding risk at or below normal
Regional experts for the National Weather Service say the risk of flooding is at or below normal for Iowa this spring.
Bid to open polling places sooner advances but has big climb
Minnesota's first big run with no-excuse absentee voting has some lawmakers setting their sights on a more-expansive form of early balloting for future elections.
Walmart hiring 400 in Mankato
Walmart has started taking applications for about 400 job openings in Mankato.
Racial discipline gap in Minnesota schools widens
Fewer students are being pulled from Minnesota classrooms for disciplinary reasons, but the gap between white and minority students is growing.
