La Crosse Tribune Local News

Evel Knievel must be shaking his head.

WEST SALEM — The mining economy isn't where River Steel Owner Tim Brennan hoped it would be when he expanded his company nine years ago.

A woman suffered serious injuries after she struck a raccoon with her motorcycle Monday night in Trempealeau County.

A man escaped from the Fillmore County Jail Tuesday morning, and area authorities are working to capture him.

One person died and two were injured after a two-vehicle crash Monday in the Monroe County town of Little Falls.

Local author Mary Beth Springer will host a book signing event from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at the La Crosse Public Library, 800 Main St.

WEST SALEM — At Life in Harmony Music Therapy, aural experiences promote and sustain physiological and psychological wellness. LiH helps people with autism spectrum disorders, cerebral palsy, Down’s syndrome or neurological disorders, among other challenges.

Since 2010, the Kast family of Westby, Wis., has provided a refuge for Vernon County youths.

MONEY CREEK TOWNSHIP, Minn. — In the past, Money Creek didn’t have any public space for the community to enjoy. But thanks to several community members and organizations, construction of a public park continues this summer.

On this Independence Day, when many voters are bewildered about whom to vote for president 127 days from now, Muslims in America are even more perplexed about GOP candidate Donald Trump’s slandering of them and their religion.

The loud sounds from a thunderclap, or static electricity, could be the reason.

THE WAY IT WAS: Spectators inspect a World War II aircraft on display at the La Crosse Airport during an air show 70 years ago on July 4, 1946. The air show, which featured air races and a mock air…

WINONA, Minn. — Nicole Chamberlin-Dupree finds inspiration, solace and everything in between in museums.

The Parenting Place and Children’s Museum are offering the “PLAY” book, containing 36 coupons for buy one, get one offers at local businesses.

SPRING GREEN — There are toys like little green and tan Army soldiers, classic games such as Cootie, Yahtzee and Monopoly and racks of greeting cards.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — A giant invasive plant with toxic sap that can burn human skin has turned up in southeastern Wisconsin for the first time, state environmental officials say.

The Blue Stars will host their annual drum and bugle corps competition, the River City Rhapsody, on Tuesday, July 5, at the Veterans Memorial Field sports complex on the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse campus, 400 East Ave. N.

Graffiti may be on the rise at Devil's Lake State Park, where visitors have been putting their initials on rocks since as far back as 1901.

Who says you can never go back?

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