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Q&A: Writer Jim Campbell and his daughter Aidan go on an Alaskan adventure
One trip eventually turned into three, and the experience turned into a new book, “Braving It.” In addition to being an exciting tale of survival in one of the most remote places in the Western Hemisphere, the book also meditates…
Luann Rose: Lakeview volunteers are appreciated
In honor of all volunteers at Lakeview Health Center, a volunteer appreciation banquet was held on April 20. This year’s theme was “For All You Do -– Thank You!” The event included a program of recognition and gratitude along with…
Ferryville, MVC plan spring hike
The Ferryville Tourism Council and the Mississippi Valley Conservancy are co-sponsoring the third annual Spring Migration Day Hike from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, May 7, at Sugar Creek Bluff in Ferryville.
Viroqua plans community bike ride
The 12th annual Viroqua Community Bike Ride will be Saturday, May 7. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. in the parking lot of Bluedog Cycles, 210 S. Main St., Viroqua. The ride begins at 10 a.m. and is a leisurely six-mile…
Hillview ag center to host plant sale, classes
The Hillview Urban Agriculture Center will host its first plant sale day, including two gardening presentations, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 7 at its Horticultural Education Center at 624 Vine St. in La Crosse.
Steamrolled by artistic impulse
Area artists are using an industrial-scale asphalt roller to create large-scale works of art at the Pump House Regional Art Center this weekend.
Western graduate wants to be a resource for others
Po Too has been no stranger to struggle.
Disability Action network, city human rights unit set community discussion
The Disability Action Network and the La Crosse Human Rights Commission will host a free community conversation to discuss how to increase opportunities for people with disabilities from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. May 10 at the Moose Lodge at 1923…
La Crosse County moves up tourism ladder
La Crosse County moved up three spots to become the ninth-busiest tourism destination in Wisconsin in 2015, according to the Wisconsin Department of Tourism.
UW-La Crosse students help children with disabilities go cruisin'
As soon at 16-month-old Jude Schipper figured out the buttons on his new electric car, he was all smiles.
World-famous composer Libby Larsen works with UW-L, La Crosse students
Friday was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for University of Wisconsin-La Crosse students Josh Baker and Siiri Koski.
Viroqua police refer minors to juvenile authorities over 'pornographic material'
VIROQUA -- The Viroqua Police Department referred three minors to juvenile authorities after an investigation into pornographic material.
Governor touts tourism at Elroy-Sparta Bike Trail stop
KENDALL -- Tourism generated $19.3 billion for Wisconsin's economy in 2015, Gov. Scott Walker said during a stop Friday along the Elroy-Sparta Bike Trail.
Jourdan Vian: Speak for the trees this Arbor Day
While I was a junior in high school, I must have read “The Lorax” by Dr. Seuss more than a hundred times.
Auto-Lite Strikers’ signatures preserved on picket
When the United Auto Workers went on strike at the Electric Auto-Lite plant in January 1956, they faced the prospect of picketing their employer during some cold winter weather.
'One worker's life lost is one too many'; Those who died on job honored on Workers Memorial Day in La Crosse
Thursday was the first time Kerrie Baures spoke publicly since her daughter Brooke died almost 18 months ago.
Developers interested in Riverside North
La Crosse’s planning department has begun to hear from developers interested in Riverside North as the May 6 deadline for formal expressions of interest approaches.
Ben Bromley: Pentagon manages to spend $6 million on ... goats
BARABOO — We had hoped the Department of Defense’s spending spree ended in the 1980s, when it was caught paying $435 for a hammer, $600 for a toilet seat and $7,000 for a coffee pot.
At the Pumps on Thursday, April 28, 2016
Prices on Thursday for a gallon of regular gas: