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Meet Cole Kindiger, the Tribune’s new general assignment reporter

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 6:15am
Cole Kindiger joins La Crosse Tribune as a general assignment news reporter, bringing energy and enthusiasm to cover local issues in Wisconsin.

Market on River hosts market Saturday in Chippewa Falls

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 6:00am
Join Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) at Market on River, located at 128 W. River St., Chippewa Falls, for the November Market at MOR featuring 37 local pop-up vendors. The market will take place on the first and second floors of…

Great Rivers United Way takes first steps to operate 211

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 5:30am
Great Rivers United Way’s board of directors voted to take the first step to keep Great Rivers 211 in the Coulee Region.

Driver injured in single-vehicle crash, corn spills on Highway 82

Tue, 11/11/2025 - 10:15am
A 63-year-old man from Hillsboro was injured in a single-vehicle accident after the 1972 Ford truck he was driving experienced a mechanical issue, causing him to lose control and spill shelled corn on Highway 82 in rural Hillsboro.

Campbell moves to build full $65M municipal water system

Tue, 11/11/2025 - 6:45am
Campbell seeks state approval to build a new municipal water system to address PFAS-contaminated wells. Construction could start in January.

Longtime La Crosse Tribune business news reporter Steve Cahalan passes away

Mon, 11/10/2025 - 3:15pm
Steve Cahalan, iconic business reporter for the La Crosse Tribune, passed away over the weekend. He is remembered for his long-standing business column and trust built in the community.

Viroqua Fire Department celebrates opening of new fire station

Mon, 11/10/2025 - 5:45am
The Viroqua Fire Department in Wisconsin has opened its new 26,000-square-foot fire station.

No injuries, $100K in damage from Chippewa Falls house fire

Sun, 11/09/2025 - 9:30am
The American Red Cross is assisting a Chippewa Falls family after a house fire caused significant damage to their home early Sunday morning.

THE WAY IT WAS: Cody the Buffalo movie star, 1990

Sat, 11/08/2025 - 5:15am
Thirty-five years ago this November, the blockbuster movie "Dances with Wolves" was released in theaters. When a Hollywood agent was sent to the Minnesota State Fair looking for a trained bison to be in the film, they found Cody the…

Salvation Army kicks off Red Kettle Bell Ringing campaign in La Crosse

Fri, 11/07/2025 - 3:30pm
The La Crosse Salvation Army's annual Red Kettle Bell Ringing campaign has begun, with over 40 local organizations, businesses, students, groups, clubs, and citizens participating. The campaign accounts for approximately half of the organization's annual fundraising efforts.

Black Hawk wins Chippewa Valley FFA Land Evaluation Invitational

Fri, 11/07/2025 - 10:30am
Black Hawk claimed its second title in winning the Chippewa Valley FFA Land Evaluation Invitational held at Riverview Farm near Boyd. Dan, Jackie and Matthew Holub and Ali and Taylor Straschinske hosted 87 students representing seven schools from western and…

New MRI suite, expansion project to enhance rural health care at Vernon Health

Fri, 11/07/2025 - 7:45am
Vernon Health in Viroqua, Wisconsin, has broken ground on a building expansion and in-house MRI suite, supported by a $2 million grant from the Wisconsin Department of Administration, to bring new technology and services to the rural community.

13th annual Freedom Honor Flight Veterans Day breakfast Tuesday

Fri, 11/07/2025 - 5:30am
Veterans will be honored for their service at the 13th annual Veterans Day breakfast in La Crosse. Veterans and their families are invited to attend the free breakfast on Tuesday, Nov. 11, hosted by Freedom Honor Flight and the UW-La…

$20M renovation nears completion at La Crosse County's health campus

Thu, 11/06/2025 - 6:15am
La Crosse County's Hillview Health Care Campus is nearing completion of its $20 million renovation, which will provide residents, staff, and community members with critical services and resources.

Food shelf and free meals help Winona residents impacted by SNAP cuts

Wed, 11/05/2025 - 11:00am
While SNAP benefits are limited by the federal government shutdown, multiple organizations in Winona are continuing or expanding their work to limit the impact of food insecurity.

Alternate-side parking in Winona starts next week

Tue, 11/04/2025 - 5:00pm
Alternate-side parking rules resume in Winona next week. Violations result in $25 citations.

Woman's body found after Comstock mobile home fire

Mon, 11/03/2025 - 2:15pm
A woman died Oct. 30 in a mobile home fire in Comstock.

Stories for Good: Explore our relationship with water at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum

Mon, 11/03/2025 - 9:30am
Discover the Minnesota Marine Art Museum's mission to explore our relationship with water through art exhibitions, workshops, and events for all.

National Family Caregiver Month honors those who care

Mon, 11/03/2025 - 5:30am
This November, we mark National Family Caregivers Month to honor and support the millions of individuals who selflessly care for family members and friends. Caregiving can be a rewarding but challenging journey, often requiring emotional strength, patience and resources.

Holmen Police get K-9 shelter from La Crosse Area Builders Association

Mon, 11/03/2025 - 5:30am
The Holmen Police Department received a brand-new K-9 shelter thanks to the generosity of many local business members of the La Crosse Area Builders Association who worked together to design and build the structure at no cost to the police…

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