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As Wisconsin graduation rates rise, La Crosse sees a decline
Graduation rates for Wisconsin students have seen steady increases over the past five years. While La Crosse School District graduation remain higher than the state average, the district has s…
The La Crosse County Memorial Day honor roll
There are 280 in all. They range in age from 18 to 45. Two were women. All made the ultimate sacrifice. Whether they volunteered or answered a draft notice, these soldiers, sailors, airmen and…
Migratory bird hike at Cardinal Bluff Saturday
DE SOTO -- Mississippi Valley Conservancy and the Ferryville Tourism Council will offer a bird watching hike at 8 a.m. Saturday to the ridge-top overlook at newly named Cardinal Bluff in De Soto.
Decorah man killed in Fayette County crash
FAYETTE, Iowa — A Decorah, Iowa, man was killed in a head-on car-semi crash late Sunday morning, the Iowa State Patrol reported
Temporary bridge in place on Hwy. 26 south of Brownsville
Motorists will encounter short traffic delays south of Brownsville on Hwy. 26 to await their turns on a single-lane temporary bridge, while a new bridge is constructed, according to the Minnes…
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Battle of the Mud set for June 6 at Fort McCoy
FORT MCCOY — The Battle of the Mud will be June 6 at Whitetail Ridge Ski Area.
Hometown History: 1955 Memorial Day Assembly
THE WAY IT WAS: This scene from 60 years ago shows the 1955 Memorial Day assembly at Central High School, then located at 16th and Cass sts. This ceremony took place Friday, May 27, 1955, (thr…
Hope and heartbreak in Minnesota student stories
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — With a business to run and three children, Rahima Aman doesn't have much spare time.
Walker second in southern GOP straw poll
OKLAHOMA CITY — Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker finished second in a straw poll of southern Republicans over the week, indicating troubles at home haven’t affected support among conservatives acro…
For Goodness' Sake for Sunday, May 24, 2015
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.
Program helps prepare high school students for college life
Nhia Thao wants to have a successful career and a successful life.
Winners announced for PAL architectural treasure hunt
This year, the Preservation Alliance of La Crosse’s architectural treasure hunt focused on the classical revival details on various types of buildings in La Crosse. Though I thought this hunt …
Cars help couples relive memories, reconnect with friends
ARCADIA, Wis. — Row upon row of shiny, freshly polished cars of all makes and models lined the grass pavilion Saturday at Arcadia’s Memorial Park.
Soldiers remember La Crosse teen's sacrifice, medic's courage in Vietnam
Russell Haas of La Crosse and Bruce Sims of Uniontown,Ohio, didn’t have all that much in common — until the Vietnam War brought them together. Then their heroism inspired the awe and gratitude…
Social worker with ALS decides to guide her own death
LOS ANGELES (TNS) — The dishes she used to scrub after each family dinner pile up by the sink. The husband who sweetly called her his trophy wife cries alone in the room where he now sleeps. T…
Principal retires after 18 years as principal
LA CRESCENT, Minn. — Not every day on the job is a good one, but as a whole, Rick Wolter says his tenure as La Crescent High School’s principal has been great.
La Crosse soldier killed in Korea buried in Arlington
A soldier from La Crosse reported missing during the battle of the Chosin Reservoir in Korea was laid to rest Thursday in Arlington National Cemetery.
