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Correction for LaX Sunday 052216
A story in Saturday’s Tribune about the La Crosse Area Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church’s Cow Project used the wrong name for the ELCA’s Global Barnyard, in which people donate to send farm animals to the needy in other…
How now, plywood cows help Lutherans raise money to thwart hunger
Thousands of Coulee Region Lutherans are putting a new spin on the term “holy cow,” decorating plywood bovines with a goal of raising $150,000 to alleviate hunger at home and abroad.
Things That Matter: Norwegians in 'The City that Does Things'
In April 1912, this postcard — featuring a raised red felt pennant — made the journey from La Crosse to Flekkefjord, Norway. For 2 cents, a resident from “The City that Does Things” could send greetings to a friend or…
Jourdan Vian: La Crosse named sixth-drunkest city ... yYay?
My fellow La Crosse residents can hold their alcohol. Or rather, we do hold our alcohol, a bit too much and too often, according to a report being circulated on social media this week.
VCT announces meeting to consider group's future
VIROQUA — According to an announcement on the Viroqua Community Theatre’s website, a meeting that’s important to the future of the institution has been scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Monday in the Vernon Memorial Healthcare Community Room.
La Crosse district to celebrate Longfellow 75th anniversary Sunday
A lot has changed at Longfellow Middle School during the past 75 years.
Free worship concert set for June 13
ONALASKA -- The Celebration Singers and Ringers from Cincinnati will perform a free worship concert at 7 p.m. Monday, June 13, at Onalaska United Methodist Church.
Onalaska United Methodist Church confirmands
ONALASKA -- Nine students completed the confirmation course of studies and were honored at a May 1 service at Onalaska United Methodist Church.
Olson named new pastor at St. Paul's
ONALASKA -- Dan Olson is the new pastor at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Onalaska, where he’ll focus on ministry to children and young families.
Data may help solve discipline problems at Minnesota schools
ROCHESTER, Minn. (AP) — A couple years ago, Riverside Elementary School added a school-wide breakfast program. Now about 75 percent of students eat breakfast in their classrooms each morning.
Two men face homicide charges in Monroe County
SPARTA – A New Lisbon man fatally shot a man during a robbery Tuesday in Sparta, according to court records.
La Crosse weighs airline service inventives
La Crosse Regional Airport hopes to take steps Monday to bring additional non-stop service options to area travelers.
UW-L reopens search for international education director
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse will reopen its search for a director of international education and engagement.
Western GOAL graduate goes from sixth-grade education to GED in two years
Thursday night, Ana Gonzalez celebrated finishing an educational journey that was cut short more than 20 years ago.
UW-L Chancellor Joe Gow to interview in South Dakota
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Chancellor Joe Gow could be leaving the school for a new job in South Dakota.
Officials: La Crosse water safe despite presence of industrial compound
County and city officials say La Crosse water continues to be safe to drink while they investigate Thursday’s Environmental Protection Agency water health advisory that warns one of La Crosse’s 13 active wells has a higher-than-recommended level of a compound…
YMCA relocation could make way for new Winona Kwik Trip
WINONA, Minn. — The Winona YMCA on Thursday officially announced long-held plans to create a new facility in collaboration with Winona Health.
Viroqua Community Theatre says its future is in doubt
VIROQUA — According to an announcement on the Viroqua Community Theatre's website, a meeting that's important to the "future of VCT" is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Monday in the community room at Vernon Memorial Healthcare.
La Crosse Elementary students have fun with stories in the park
Students from Coulee Montessori listened with rapt attention Thursday morning as Terry Visger spun a yarn about a mouse looking for friendship.
UW-L conference focuses on human transportation
A conference Friday at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse hoped to tackle the health and social consequences of our society's reliance on automobiles.
