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‘We need better laws,’ says struggling borrower; Wisconsin is one of eight states with no cap on high-interest loans.

WINONA, Minn. — Several commercial development projects are making progress in Winona, from the east-end retail and hotel site to other projects downtown. Here’s a look at where they’re at:

WINONA, Minn. — With the chaotic pattern of late-night, last-minute amendments and bill approvals having capped yet another Minnesota legislative session last month, concerns are rising in the Capitol that the system needs big-time repair.

The La Crosse Common Council Thursday echoed the unanimous support the proposed $45 million La Crosse Center expansion received at the committee level and reversed course on Dahl Automotive’s proposed demolition of two Division Street properties.

Cats at the Coulee Region Humane Society are coming out to play with the help of iPet. The interactive website connects people with animals in need of homes using virtual socialization.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Obama administration’s proposal to boost the amount of ethanol and other renewable fuels blended into gasoline produced at least one consensus Thursday during the matter’s only public hearing: perhaps no one is entirely satisfied by…

COON VALLEY — The summer solstice Midsummer Fest will be Saturday and Sunday, June 18 and 19, at Norskedalen, N455 O Ophus Road.

The American Red Cross is partnering with Nexcare Bandages next week to encourage people to donate blood or platelets in honor of World Blood Donor Day on Tuesday.

Mayo Clinic Health System-Franciscan Healthcare is offering a diabetes education program, “Flavor: The Spice of Life,” at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 29, in the Lang Conference Room, 700 West Ave. S.

ONALASKA — The Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife & Fish Refuge Visitor Center is offering summer programs at the Visitor Center, N5727 County Road Z.

Prices on Thursday for a gallon of regular gas:

Student fees and living costs will rise $434 next year as part of the $200 million University of Wisconsin-La Crosse budget approved Thursday by the UW System Board of Regents.

UnitedHealthcare Community Plan, Gundersen Health System, Hunger Task Force of La Crosse and Festival Foods are teaming up to address one of the most pressing needs in the community: hunger.

ABOVE: La Crosse police officer Tyler Rachwal carries the Flame of Hope through La Crosse on Thursday morning as the torch continued its journey to Stevens Point to light the cauldron that kicks off this year's Special Olympics Wisconsin State…

Domestic abuse — much of it alcohol-fueled — propels a stunning amount of homelessness in La Crosse, according to a consultant who has been delving into the issue of displaced residents this week.

For the first time in 90 years, voters in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District will not have a choice on their November House election ballots.

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The annual Riverfest medallion hunts begins Wednesday, with clues being released each day at 5 a.m. until the medallion is found or June 25, whichever comes first.

WINONA -- A Winona man has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for repeatedly sexually assaulting a young boy over a period of two years.

WINONA -- A man and woman escaped injury when their fishing boat lost power and was sucked into Lock and Dam 5 Wednesday evening.