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Extortionist in case of Whitehall victim pleads guilty in federal court
MADISON — A Minnesota man who extorted $5,500 from a Whitehall man and was arrested after seeking an additional $7,500 pleaded guilty Friday in federal court to making threats with the intent to obtain money.
Volunteers sought to assist former offenders
Circles of Support is holding an event for new volunteers from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 23, at the Southside Multiple Service Senior Center, 1220 Denton St.
Walker signs nonprofit fundraiser bill into law at La Crosse's Mathy Center
Gov. Scott Walker was in La Crosse on Friday afternoon to sign a bill expanding sales tax exemptions for nonprofit organizations that sell goods and services.
Bowl for Kids’ Sake goals are 45 teams, $32,500 for Big Brothers Big Sisters
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the 7 Rivers Region is inviting the community to support La Crosse’s Bowl for Kids’ Sake, the mentoring organization’s largest annual fundraiser.
Things That Matter: Beautiful butter
A hundred years ago, it was hard to find a kitchen without a butter mold, either handmade or purchased from the Sears, Roebuck & Co. catalog. For less than a dollar, any respectable household could serve decorative butter, a simple…
Joann Eckelberg: Thanks for help with blood drive
Christ Lutheran Red Cross Blood Drive West Salem would like to offer a big thank you to all donors at our recent blood drive and to all the people who worked to make it a success.
Walz starts 2016 with strong fundraising
WINONA -- Five-term U.S. Rep. Tim Walz has maintained a strong fundraising effort as he moves toward November.
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Thibodeau: Friends, relationships are linchpins to building healthy communities
Tom Thibodeau’s recipe for healthy eating may have seemed counterintuitive to the health care workers and advocates he shared it with during the annual Healthy County La Crosse Summit.
FSC speaker to reveal 'Art of Sacred Listening'
Kay Lindahl puts a higher value on listening than even Mark Antony of Shakespearean fame, when he asked friends, Romans and countrymen to lend him their ears.
Council member accuses city of discussing policy behind closed doors
Council member Bob Seaquist stormed out halfway through Thursday’s closed session discussion on the city’s rental inspection ordinance, saying the discussion focused on policy, rather than the possible legal action faced by the city in connection to the ordinance.
Driftless tourism group to promote area with state grant
A Crawford County tourism group has been awarded state funds to help draw visitors to Wisconsin’s Driftless region.
Update: Campus reaches out to those affected by UW-L student's death; investigation continues
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse police on Friday declined to share further details about the death this week of a first-year student, and campus officials stressed they were working hard to provide resources and support to those dealing with the loss.
Jourdan Vian: Not to be snippy, but I don't want to snap
I do not understand Snapchat.
Court: State law denying unemployment pay because of errors on the job doesn't hold water
The ruling follows a challenge by a Walgreens employee who was denied benefits for making errors.
UW-La Crosse student dies of overdose in dorm; campus police investigate
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse officials are investigating the death of a freshman student after a drug overdose Sunday night in a campus residence hall.
Escaped Buffalo herd on the loose in Juneau County
MAUSTON — Sheriff's deputies are warning motorists and others to be on the lookout for dozens of buffalo on the loose in southern Juneau County.
La Crosse father charged with abuse of 15-year-old daughter
A La Crosse father is accused of abusing his 15-year-old daughter.
La Crosse eliminates registration fee for rentals
La Crosse will see some changes to its rental inspection ordinance and pay up to $133,220 to hire a consultant to develop a transportation plan for South Avenue after a pair of votes by the La Crosse Common Council on…
La Crosse man charged with perjury
Prosecutors Friday filed a rare perjury charge against a La Crosse man after he claimed he wasn't in town when his girlfriend said he assaulted her and pressured her to change her statement to authorities.
