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Feingold, GOP spar over PACs
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republicans pounced on reports Monday that the political action committee founded by former Democratic U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold spent only 5 percent of its income on federa…
City OKs another $150,000 loan for Roosevelt development
The developer that wants to convert the former Roosevelt Elementary School to affordable housing on La Crosse’s North Side will receive another $150,000 loan from the city after being turned d…
Minnesota archbishop felled by 2-year scandal over abuse
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Archbishop John Nienstedt’s leadership of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis unraveled over a painful two years.
Planting a Prairie
The Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge Visitor Center will host "Planting a Prairie" from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday.
Fossil Collecting Trip
Houston Nature Center is hosting a fossil collecting trip at 7 p.m. Saturday.
First Lutheran Bible school next week
First Evangelical Lutheran Church of La Crosse will offer a vacation Bible school experience, "Thailand Trek," next week.
Dangers of distracted driving class today
An "It Can Wait" simulator event to highlight the dangers of distracted driving will be at 2 p.m. today at the Boys & Girls Amie L. Mathy Club, Teen Center, 811 S. Eighth St.
District planning on $1.2 million in capital improvement for 15-16 school year
A need for extra classroom space in the School District of La Crosse’s elementary buildings is one of the focuses of $1.2 million in proposed capital maintenance and improvement projects.
Black bears bellying up to backyard bird feeders
Black bears attracted to fast-food opportunities are making beelines for bird feeders in backyards abutting woods, families near and in La Crosse County are discovering.
High wire act: CapX work entering La Crosse County, final months
High-voltage transmission lines that will bring power from Minnesota are nearing La Crosse County.
Interstate speed limits going up this week
Motorists will soon be able to drive a little faster on Wisconsin Interstates with impunity.
Suspicious item draws bomb squad
SPARTA -- Residents of one Sparta neighborhood were asked to stay inside homes Monday while authorities investigated a suspicious item.
YWCA's Taste of the Coulee Region is Thursday
YWCA La Crosse will host the fifth annual Taste of the Coulee Region event from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at The Court Above Main at 420 Main St.
Pedestrian hospitalized after crash
A 13-year-old pedestrian is hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after being struck by a car Saturday in Sparta.
La Crosse County Circuit Court felonies
La Crosse County Circuit Court felonies:
Man reports being shot with BB gun on South Side
A 20-year-old man reported being shot five times in the arm by a BB gun while walking home early Monday, according to La Crosse reports.
Police identify West Salem man killed when tree fell on truck
BROWNSVILLE, Minn. (AP) — Authorities have identified a Wisconsin man who was killed when a tree fell onto the pickup he was driving in Houston County.
Minnesota man's mistake leads to winning poker's top prize
LAS VEGAS — It’s one thing to outlast hundreds or thousands of poker players to win one of the World Series of Poker’s 68 events and the Las Vegas tournament’s coveted gold bracelet.
Hometown History: La Crosse Riverfront in 1890
THE WAY IT WAS: A June 1890 view of La Crosse’s riverfront, looking south from the foot of Jay St. The large building at left was Listman Flour Mill; the building at center with one smokestack…
La Crosse area blood drives set
The American Red Cross has scheduled the following blood donation opportunities:
