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Local woman raising sons solo gets note from Obama
When President Barack Obama spoke in May about the challenges of growing up without a father at home, his words touched La Crosse’s Rose Reinert and her two sons.
Prevailing wage, Bucks arena won't be in budget
MADISON (AP) — Details of an agreement on major budget issues reached by Republicans on Tuesday:
Hundreds line up for hottest ticket in town
The hottest tickets in town today — literally, to the hundreds lined up under a blistering sun to score a pass apiece — are those to gain admission to President Barack Obama’s speech Thursday …
Several hurt in head-on crash in Monroe County
SPARTA, Wis. -- Several people were injured after a head-on crash Monday afternoon on Hwy. 12/27 just north of Allen Creek Road in Jackson County.
Texas cyclists for cancer to stop in La Crosse
Gundersen Health System in La Crosse will host a welcoming event for 27 cyclists on an annual cancer fundraising ride from Texas to Anchorage, Alaska, at 7 p.m. today.
Onalaska men charged in Winona burglary
WINONA, Minn. — Two Onalaska men accused in a two-state crime spree face multiple charges in Winona County District Court.
Trapper Schoepp cancels Holmen show; Nick Maas to perform instead
The Trapper Schoepp concert scheduled for 5 p.m. today at the Halfway Creek Park Band Shell has been canceled, but singer/songwriter Nick Maas (formerly of Neon) will fill in.
How Ron Kind helped save trade for Obama
WASHINGTON — There was a gathering in Majority Whip Steve Scalise’s members’ lounge off Statuary Hall to toast House passage of Trade Adjustment Assistance, the last piece of a legislative pac…
La Crescent population above 5,000
LA CRESCENT, Minn. — The city of La Crescent has exceeded 5,000 people. City Administrator Bill Waller told the city council earlier this month that the 2014 population estimate is 5,074, acco…
Pets of the week for Sunday, June 28
Fraser Baby is a 5-year-old, neutered domestic short-hair, gray-and-white cat who is current on his vaccinations. He is the type of cat who needs to get plenty of exercise so he will be on his…
Black River Falls adds ATV route
BLACK RIVER FALLS — Black River Falls is adding an all-terrain vehicle route on its eastern side in an effort to help expand Jackson County’s trail system and give riders better access to businesses.
For Goodness' Sake for Sunday, June 28
Administered by La Crosse County, the For Goodness’ Sake program provides donated household goods to the needy. The phone numbers listed are for local agency contacts, not the person in need. …
Investment in brewery helps Leinie's trot out more beers
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. — Dick Leinenkugel can run — with his love of the outdoors, that has never been a problem — but he can no longer hide. Never was that more apparent than last weekend.
La Crescent High grad reaches icon status among YouTube generation
Nailing down an identity for Connor Franta is like trying to catch a fly with chopsticks: global YouTube sensation, entrepreneur, best-selling author, CD producer, coffee connoisseur, clothes …
Obama to visit La Crosse Thursday
President Barack Obama is scheduled to come to La Crosse on Thursday, his first visit since being elected president and the city's first presidential appearance in more than a decade.
Onalaska families celebrate summer, community
ONALASKA — Van Riper Park was the home to a sprawling celebration Saturday as families gathered to enjoy some free games and fireworks, as well as some professional barbecue.
Local officials, activist welcome same-sex marriage ruling
Same-sex marriage is legal in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa, and has been for some time now. On Friday, local leaders reacted to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to make same-sex marriage equ…
Walker calls gay marriage ruling a 'grave mistake'
MADISON — Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, who is expected to launch a run for president within weeks, on Friday called the U.S. Supreme Court's decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide a …
La Crosse, Onalaska area tourism merger moving forward
La Crosse, Onalaska and several other La Crosse County municipalities could have a combined tourism and marketing organization by year’s end, officials from both cities said Friday.
Obama sings hymn of hope in eulogy for slain church members
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — President Barack Obama delivered a passionate discourse on America’s racial history Friday in his eulogy for a state senator and pastor, slain along with eight other bl…
