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Ex-salesman faces 19 felony charges for bogus seed sales to local farmers
MADISON — Reaching out to his former customers, police said, Douglas Pfaff brought them a great deal on corn seed from what he said was his new employer. But there wasn’t a kernel of truth in his pitch, and farmers…
Equine virus found in horse in West Bend, stable quarantined
A highly contagious virus found in a horse in West Bend caused state officials to put the stable under quarantine and to issue a warning to horse owners to get their animals checked if any symptoms show up.
Woman killed in Lewiston; man with record of domestic assault arrested
LEWISTON, Minn. — A woman was killed Friday night outside Lewiston, and a man was arrested early Saturday on murder charges.
Chris Hardie: The stories of our lives rekindle memories, touch others' lives
Stories touch hearts, rekindle memories and connect us.
Troubled PdC residential center to be converted as lofts
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN -- A residential care center closed by the state over child safety violations is being redeveloped as apartments.
Things That Matter: Ice chipper ushers in era of cold drinks
The ice chipper is emblematic of an industry that rose to prominence and fell into obscurity within a hundred years, but it left behind a craving for iced drinks.
La Crosse businesses still worried about overtime rule changes
They’ve been almost a year in the making: Changes to the rules governing overtime could be announced soon.
Adaptive water skiing clinic
The River City Water Ski Adaptive Water Skiing Clinic will be held at 10 a.m. June 23, at Airport Beach on French Island.
Friends of McGilvray Road plan walk Sunday
HOLMEN -- The Friends of McGilvray Road will celebrate National Historic Preservation Month with a walk on McGilvray (7 Bridges Road) Road from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday. Informative talks will be presented at the bridges.
Spunky Independence native donates $500,000 for elevator addition to church
INDEPENDENCE — At 88, Adeline Kulig Puccini remains spunkier than a cherub on Christmas Eve, with a devilish twinkle in her eye when asked where she got the half-million dollars to pay for an addition, including an elevator, for the…
New Tribune Op-Ed editor emphasizes reader forum
Amy Pearson, who chose the life of a wordsmith because of her love of the English language, is the new features and opinion page editor of the La Crosse Tribune, with the goal of giving readers a forum.
Whitewater State Park gets $754,000 grant for new campground project
ALTURA, Minn. — Whitewater State Park has received a $754,000 grant toward its ongoing improvement projects, a park official said Friday.
Bear bumbles into Winona backyards Friday; 'Don't shoot the bear,' chief reminds
WINONA, Minn. — A small black bear was reported wandering in the backyard of residences on Wildwood and Jay Bee drives about 6:15 a.m. Friday.
Jourdan Vian: Facebook not really making the news
Facebook has been making news lately, in more ways than one if you believe former contractors.
Winona bridge workers praised for quick action in saving woman in Mississippi
WINONA, Minn. — A few minutes can make all the difference in a water rescue, requiring quick action and a plan.
At the Pumps on Thursday, May 13, 2016
Prices on Thursday for a gallon of regular gas:
Ben Bromley: A Mother’s Day tradition unlike any other
REEDSBURG — I’m reluctant to criticize people over how they choose to observe a holiday. We all have traditions that to anyone outside our families might seem strange. But there was something about a call that went out over the…
Clearwater farm, Rotary to host wine event
ONALASKA -- The Onalaska Rotary Club and Clearwater Farm will host a wine mixer from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the farm.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater La Crosse honor Artman, others tonight
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater La Crosse will induct Rick Artman into its Wall of Fame at this evening's annual Wall of Fame recognition banquet.
Heroin, Xanax found in dorm room of UW-L student who died
Police found heroin and Xanax in the room of a University of Wisconsin-La Crosse student who died after a medical emergency last month in Angell Hall.
