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2016 Oktoberfest special fester annouced
The start of the annual Oktoberfest celebration is still a few weeks away but festivities are already beginning Sunday.
No one hurt in Lansing fire
No people were hurt in a structure fire early Sunday in Lansing, Iowa.
Elvis Explosion wraps up
Things were 'all shook up' this weekend at the La Crosse Center.
Winona named 'safest college town'
According to new rankings from security company Safewise, Winona is the safest college town in America.
S.M.R.T Bus may be coming to Tomah and Arcadia
People in the Tomah and Arcadia areas may soon be able to use public transit when traveling to La Crosse.
Tunnels To Towers honors fallen firefighters
In West Salem on Sunday morning, people also gathered to remember the events of 9/11 as well as life of a firefighter.
Operation Homefront hosts Freedom Walk
People gathered in remembrance at Riverside Park Sunday afternoon.
Private plane veers off runway in southeast Wisconsin
A pilot is OK after his single-engine airplane veered off the runway of an airport in southeastern Wisconsin.
Mauer's 12th-inning single lifts Twins over Indians
Joe Mauer's single off Joe Colon scored Brian Dozier from second in the 12th inning to lift the Minnesota Twins over the Cleveland Indians 2-1 on Saturday night.
Wings Fest shows off best wings in La Crosse
People got the opportunity to sample the best chicken wings in the La Crosse area Saturday afternoon.
Kiwanis club hosts Special Day for Special People
An annual event to honor people with disabilities was held Saturday in La Crosse.
Town of Holland showcases solar energy
Residents of the town of Holland got a chance to see how solar power works.
No charges against New London officers who fatally shot man
No charges will be filed against two New London police officers who fatally shot a man who drew a realistic-looking toy gun last month.
Drill prepares emergency crews for rural disasters
In rural areas, emergency situations are often difficult and involve scenarios First Responders and other medical crews may not be used to.
Steppin' Out In Pink returns for 11th year
A few gray clouds didn't stop La Crosse from turning pink Saturday morning.
Interactive map traces Minnesota's fall colors
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Sightseers can once again use an interactive map for planning their fall color road trips in Minnesota.
Minocqua man dies after being struck by lightning
A 66-year-old Minocqua man has died after he was struck by lightning while walking his dog during a thunderstorm.
Pancreas, kidney transplants cure Kaukauna man of diabetes
Pancreas, kidney transplants cure Kaukauna man of diabetes
Napoli's homer lifts Indians to 6-5 win over Twins
Mike Napoli hit a mammoth home run on the first pitch of the fifth inning to give Cleveland the lead, and the Indians hung on to beat the Minnesota Twins 6-5 on Friday night and maintain their six-game lead in the AL Central.
Lincoln Middle named 'Let's Move!' Active School
Lincoln Middle School is getting a big honor for keeping kids moving during the day.
