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Hometown History: Courthouse Demolition of 1965
THE WAY IT WAS: Looking south from Third and Pine streets April 27, 1965, just moments before the dome of the third La Crosse County Courthouse crashed to the ground during the building’s razi…
About People for Monday, April 27, 2015
The Children’s Museum of La Crosse Judith A. Bouffleur Outstanding Volunteers of the Year are Gubbi Sudhakaran, Jennifer Docktor, Steve Harris, and UW-L physics education students. During the …
Historical society starts rebuilding after financial disaster
ONALASKA — About 50 members of the Onalaska Area Historical Society gathered last week in the group’s museum for what OAHS vice president Linda Smith called “a new start,” with new historical …
Wounded in Korea, Winona man was first touched by war as a youth
WINONA, Minn. — Dick Otto of Winona had a nerve-wracking job laying U.S. mines and removing enemy mines while a U.S. Army sergeant in the Korean War.
Wisconsin lawmaker targeting drunken driving again
MADISON — A Wisconsin lawmaker is trying again to increase penalties for drunken driving in the only state in the nation where first-time offenders face tickets, not jail time.
Traffic changes for Hwy. 61 begin April 29
Northbound Hwy. 61 traffic will merge onto westbound Interstate 90 at a different location, and access to the boat launch and lock and dam will change Wednesday at the Interstate 90 Dresbach b…
Four hurt after driver falls asleep in Vernon County
TOWN OF HILLSBORO -- Four people were hurt Saturday afternoon when a 29-year-old Elroy woman fell asleep at the wheel and her vehicle crossed the center, traveled through the ditch and crashed…
Scott Walker's out-of-state trips mount as presidential campaign looms
MADISON — Gov. Scott Walker has traveled outside of Wisconsin on at least 56 days this year, or about half of the 115 days since Jan. 1, according to a State Journal review of his official mon…
For Goodness's Sake for Sunday, April 26, 2015
Administered by La Crosse County, the For Goodness’ Sake program provides donated household goods to the needy.
U of M's handling of drug study suicide earns an 'F' among peers
MINNEAPOLIS -- As University of Minnesota leaders try to control the damage caused by their handling of a decade-old drug-trial suicide, some academics around the world are ensuring the case w…
'He never quits anything'
TOMAH -- After high school graduation in May, Paddy Zheng will attend the U.S. Military Academy at West Point .
Onalaska ‘myth-buster’ at it again
ONALASKA -- Brian Udermann’s 2011 book — “25 Ways to Cure the Hiccups: Uncovering the Truth Behind 101 Common Myths and Misconceptions” — did so well that Udermann decided to revisit the subje…
Sheriff holds media session on force ahead of shooting decision
WAUNAKEE, Wis. — A month after a white Madison police officer shot and killed an unarmed biracial man, the sheriff's department is trying to build understanding of the training it gives on how…
Puttin' on the Ritz: Despite challenges, Washburn among nation's top addresses for 50-plus crrowd
Manhattan’s Upper West Side. San Francisco’s SoMa. La Crosse’s Washburn: Which of these neighborhoods doesn’t belong?
For mothers of terrorism suspects, nothing but sorrow
MINNEAPOLIS — One by one, the Somali women filtered into an office of the Brian Coyle Center in Minneapolis to tell their stories. Each appeared exhausted. One hadn’t slept in days.
Learning to listen part of spiritual journey
LA CRESCENT, Minn. — Rocky Danielson is on a life-changing journey.
Rising speed limits spur safety concerns
WASHINGTON (TNS) — Wisconsin state Rep. Paul Tittl drives his Toyota Prius 140 miles from his home district to the state Capitol in Madison every week. Usually, he keeps up with the fast-movin…
Da Capo Band celebrates 30th season
The La Crosse Da Capo Concert Band celebrated the culmination of its 30th season Saturday with a concert at Central High School — under the direction of Central grad Jaime Greenfield, the gran…
Sheriff holds media session on force ahead of shooting decision
WAUNAKEE, Wis. — A month after a white Madison police officer shot and killed an unarmed biracial man, the sheriff’s department is trying to build understanding of the training it gives on how…
