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Dakota Area Community School to close at end of school year
DAKOTA, Minn. — Dakota Area Community School will close at the end of this year.
Democrats renew call for changes to Walker budget
Democrats are renewing their call for significant changes to Gov. Scott Walker's budget proposal, including reducing a $300 million cut to the University of Wisconsin System and spending more …
Washburn weighs in on improvement projects
The Washburn Neighborhood will get its wish for more porous pavement on Eighth Street to alleviate flooding and eventually should gain lighting to make Seventh Street safer — part of the city’…
Six things to know about Rand Paul
WASHINGTON (TNS) — Rand Paul, a libertarianish eye doctor who’s courting the votes of techies, conservatives, African-Americans and fans of Edward Snowden, is often called the most interesting…
Bucks' arena would be at center of Milwaukee entertainment district
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks unveiled a preliminary architectural design Wednesday for a $500 million arena, which they hope will spur another $500 million in downtown development by c…
Bragging grandparents can be nagging pests
Time was, grandstanding grandparents galled me, bringing out the sheaves of pictures of their grandkids as they bragged on and on and on.
Physics lecture highlights needs in K-12 science education
Internationally recognized physicist Emerita Helen Quinn will discuss the three dimensions for science education and why they matter during a public lecture at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.
Salvation Army to honor Kwik Trip, Zietlows
Don and LaVonne Zietlow will be recognized for their support of the community April 23 at The Salvation Army’s seventh annual Civic Event.
Hear Here: Project launches sites to hear La Crosse history
A University of Wisconsin-La Crosse teacher and her students are set to pull back the curtain to reveal their spin on history — highlight the experiences of the hoi polloi instead of the usual…
Wisconsin Supreme Court chief justice sues over amendment
MADISON — Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday to try and hold on to her leadership spot after voters approved a constitutional amendment …
Freedom Fest to feature Heart, 'Idol' Phillip Phillips
The eighth annual Freedom Fest fundraiser for military service veterans causes will feature the rock band Heart and pop/folk rocker Phillip Phillips on July 18 at the University of Wisconsin-L…
Long-term care provider to close, ending 102 La Crosse-area jobs, care for 221
GeminiCares Inc., which provides home and respite care to elderly and disabled people throughout Wisconsin, including 221 from its La Crosse office, will close on May 31, citing Gov. Scott Wal…
West Salem voters reject $31.2 middle school package
West Salem will not be getting $26 million for a new middle school.
Obama: Walker approach on Iran deal would embolden enemies
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama said Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker would be taking a foolish approach if he follows through with vows to revoke a nuclear deal with Iran if elected president.
Jerome Christenson: When the road trip meets reality
WINONA, Minn. — Just outside Omaha, reality started to kick in — vacation was going to include a night in North Platte, Neb.
Doyle defeats Barton for judgeship
La Crosse County Family Court Commissioner Gloria Doyle on Tuesday defeated a defense attorney for a seat on the La Crosse County bench.
Voters defeat West Salem referendum
West Salem will not be getting $26 million for a new middle school.
Dayton faces obstacles in push for construction finance plan
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Gov. Mark Dayton appealed to lawmakers to authorize $842 million in new state debt for public works construction, saying Tuesday it would be “imprudent” for them to skip cons…
Senator: Free 2-year college would fight worker shortages
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Covering the cost of a two-year college education for students in vocational and technical programs would help fill worker shortages across Minnesota, a Democratic state sena…
Walker's office considered giving mine lobbyist DNR job
MADISON (AP) — Republican Gov. Scott Walker’s staff considered making a lobbyist for a company seeking to dig an iron mine in Wisconsin the state Department of Natural Resources’ deputy secret…
