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Two-block excursion lands Onalaska man in jail on OWI charge
An Onalaska man who drove two blocks to Kwik Trip for smokes and soda was charged Thursday with felony drunken driving after police said his blood alcohol level was more than triple the legal limit.
Alma man killed in Wabasha County crash
READS LANDING, Minn. — A head-on crash on Hwy. 61 near Reads Landing shortly after 3 p.m. Wednesday killed one person, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
Cheaper gas brings Memorial Day weekend travel to 10-year high
Fireworks and flags, boats and picnic blankets.
Black River Falls woman was fatally stabbed, records state
A homeless man with ties to Jackson County fatally stabbed a woman during an altercation early Sunday, according to court records filed Wednesday.
What you need to know about the Takata air bag recall
DETROIT — A recall of air bags made by Japanese auto parts supplier Takata Corp. now has the dubious distinction of being the largest in U.S. history.
Surprise special needs vouchers elicit mixed responses
MADISON, Wis. — The impromptu creation of a special needs voucher program early Wednesday morning caught disability rights advocates off guard, while those who supported the measure hailed the…
More than 700 miles to be 70 mph
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The speed limit will be going up soon on more than 700 miles of rural stretches of interstate in Wisconsin.
Dolls named to reign at Riverfest
Steve and Jill Doll know, perhaps better than most, what it means to be tapped as Riverfest commodore and first mate.
Mike Tighe: Car passengers could fly — before seat belts
I caught a glimpse of my life in the rear-view mirror as I idled next to a driver’s education car in the next lane at a stoplight the other day.
Crossing Rivers gets $600,000 mental health grant as new hospital nears
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN — Crossing Rivers Health has received a $600,000, three-year federal grant to establish and expand telehealth services at its new medical center, which is nearing completion i…
Walker dumps budget proposal that would have exempted WEDC records
MADISON -- Gov. Scott Walker's office said Wednesday the Legislature's budget committee should drop two new exemptions to the state's open records law for the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp.
Researchers sample Superior's waters to study lake's rapid changes
DULUTH, Minn. — Lake Superior is changing rapidly, and in big ways.
Big water rate increases on the way in Onalaska
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Public Service Commission Wednesday authorized steeper water rates for some Onalaska Municipal Water Utility customers to encourage water conservation.
Dolls named to reign at 2015 Riverfest
Steve and Jill Doll will be commodore and first mate for the 2015 Riverfest celebration July 1-4.
Shilling announces staff office hours
As legislators continue to debate the Republican state budget, Sen. Jennifer Shilling, D-La Crosse, announced that district representative Taylor Goodine will hold several local office hours b…
Butterfly eating likely not endangered species
BLACK RIVER FALLS -- The insect purportedly eaten in a video posted on the Facebook account of a former city council member was likely not an endangered Karner blue butterfly.
Long-closed Melrose parish clings to its heritage
MELROSE — For God’s sake, get her to the church on time.
Dayton rejects education bill; special session ahead
ST. PAUL — Gov. Mark Dayton kept his promise Tuesday and rejected an education bill he said was too small, setting up a summer return for the Minnesota Legislature just when they have no place…
Republicans vote to increase school funding, expand vouchers
MADISON (AP) — In an early morning vote today, the Legislature's Republican-controlled budget committee approved a wide-reaching education agenda that would increase funding for public schools…
Bird flu costs top $300 million in Minnesota
This year's avian influenza outbreak has already cost outstate Minnesota nearly $310 million, according to an analysis released this week by University of Minnesota Extension.
