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Winona man gets 14 years in prison for sexually assaulting child
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.
Man, woman, boat rescued from Lock and Dam 5
WINONA -- A man and woman escaped injury when their fishing boat lost power and was sucked into Lock and Dam 5 Wednesday evening.
Citation dismissed for man who brought meth pipe to Black River Falls council
BLACK RIVER FALLS — A citation for the man who brought methamphetamine paraphernalia to a Black River Falls City Council meeting has been dismissed.
Two Trempealeau County men sentenced to prison for sexual assault
A Trempealeau County judge on Tuesday sentenced two men who sexually assaulted children to lengthy prison terms.
Eighth annual Trinona coming this weekend to Winona
Athletes, spectators, race staff, and volunteers alike will be stocking up on sunscreen for this weekend’s annual Trinona.
DFLer apologizes for flyer accusing state senator of missing votes
WINONA, Minn. — State Sen. Jeremy Miller’s challenger, Jon Pieper, is retracting a campaign flyer that incorrectly claims Miller skipped nearly a week of the 2015 legislative session and missed dozens of votes.
Food and Groove Festival set for Saturday at Copeland Park
A new event will bring food, music and fun to Copeland Park on Saturday.
Mayo Clinic announces major investment in Rochester
ROCHESTER, Minn. (AP) — The Mayo Clinic has announced plans to more than double its research capability in Rochester.
La Crosse's 2017 budget could double street spending
La Crosse city officials could double the amount the city spends on street and look to fund a La Crosse Center renovation as they enter the 2017 budgeting process, which begins today with the meeting of a special committee to…
Same demons of rules, regulations burn agencies, homeless
Consultant Erin Healy sympathizes with agencies that serve the homeless, comparing the regulatory hurdles they must clear with a game of whack-a-mole: When they satisfy one rule, another pops up to snag the process.
Wabasha man admits in federal court to smuggling ivory art (copy)
A 66-year-old Wabasha man entered guilty pleas in U.S. District Court in Minneapolis to charges of attempting to smuggle elephant ivory carvings out of the U.S.
Kabat likely to run for re-election in 2017
La Crosse Mayor Tim Kabat said Wednesday he is “pretty well-committed” to running for re-election in 2017, though he he hasn’t yet made a final decision.
Holmen man, Onalaska woman seriously injured in motorcycle crash
Two motorcyclists were seriously injured Wednesday after colliding with a tractor in Trempealeau County.
Two men charged in death of Sparta man
Monroe County prosecutors Wednesday charged two men in the May 17 shooting death of a Sparta man during an attempted robbery.
Tomah banker to lead state bankers association
A Tomah banker has been elected to lead Wisconsin’s largest financial industry trade group.
Five arrested in Prairie du Chien drug investigation
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN — Five people were arrested Tuesday and Wednesday in Prairie du Chien as police made drug-related arrests and conducted a raid.
La Crosse man charged with abusing 7-year-old son
Prosecutors Wednesday charged a La Crosse father was abusing his 7-year-old son.
Schultz Farm tour and Whip-poor-will hike
TOWN OF ARCADIA -- The Mississippi Valley Conservancy Linked to the Land tour of the Schultz Farm, a whippoorwill hike and a land owner easement discussion will be offered Saturday, June 18, at N23277 Kukowski Lane in the town of…
Ashley settles with OSHA for $1.75 million over workplace safety violations
Ashley Furniture Industries has agreed to pay $1.75 million in penalties and improve workplace safety as part of a settlement with the U.S. Department of Labor.
It's summertime, and livin' is easily perilous
The summer sun came shinin’ on, from the heavens above.
