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Hours ticking away to sign up for Minutes in Motion
Gundersen Health System’s ninth annual Minutes in Motion starts Monday, and you still can register to join nearly 3,000 people who have signed up for the daily physical challenge.
Hunting and fishing groups oppose cutting DNR scientists
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Wildlife Federation and several other groups together claiming to represent 200,000 sportsmen on Tuesday urged the state Legislature's budget committee to reject Gov. …
Walker revved to ride Harley on New Hampshire campaign trail
As much as Gov. Scott Walker revels in riding his Harley throughout Wisconsin, he says he also is revved to roar his Road King around another state: New Hampshire — the first primary state in …
School choice group requests data on La Crosse students
In February, the La Crosse School District received what Superintendent Randy Nelson described as a unique request.
Mitrel Anderson charged with drunken driving
A man acquitted in a fatal stabbing at Kwik Trip in June 2013 was arrested early Monday for drunken driving.
Dayton's diss of ad campaign backfired, Wisconsin tourism head says
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton’s slam of a Wisconsin tourism campaign as “idiotic” backfired on the Gopher State governor, says Wisconsin Tourism Secretary Stephanie Klett.
Neighborhood advocates: South Avenue needs ‘road diet’
Several community leaders are calling for a change in the state’s potential plans for South Avenue, promoting a design that would reduce the number of lanes rather than widen the well-used rou…
Xiong died of cold water drowning
A 27-year-old fisherman recovered Friday from the Mississippi River in downtown La Crosse died of an accidental cold water drowning, La Crosse County Medical Examiner Tim Candahl said Monday.
Methodist church to serve potato bar
Faith United Methodist Church, 1818 Redfield St., will serve a potato bar from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Music will be provided by the Bluff Country Mudcats. Tickets cost $9 and $4 for child…
La Crosse County Circuit Court felonies
Shannon Lockington, 35, of 3013 S. Marion Road, was charged Monday with third-offense operating with a restricted control substance with a minor in the vehicle and possession of THC and paraph…
Xiong died of cold water drowning
A 27-year-old fisherman recovered Friday from the Mississippi River in downtown La Crosse died of an accidental cold water drowning, La Crosse County Medical Examiner Tim Candahl said Monday.
Mitrel Anderson arrested, jailed for drunken driving
A man acquitted in a fatal stabbing at Kwik Trip in June 2013 was arrested early today for drunken driving.
Walker revved to ride his Harley across another state: New Hampshire
As much as Gov. Scott Walker revels in riding his Harley throughout Wisconsin, he says he also is wired to roar his Road King around another state: New Hampshire — the first primary state in p…
Walker to address tourism conference in La Crosse today
Fresh off his weekend visit to New Hampshire, Gov. Scott Walker is scheduled to address Wisconsin tourism officials today at the Governor's Conference on Tourism in La Crosse.
Local school districts see relief at pump
Gasoline isn’t the only fuel to come down in price since last year. According to AAA’s daily fuel gauge report, diesel in the La Crosse metro area is at $2.89 per gallon, down from $4.02 a yea…
Citizen Diplomacy Celebration on Thursday
World Services of La Crosse will honor four Wisconsin residents at its annual Citizen Diplomacy Celebration at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 26, featuring an international dinner with complimentar…
Hometown history: 1911 street scene
THE WAY IT WAS: This circa 1911 street scene shows a Ruplin Baking Co. truck and driver during a delivery at the La Crosse Chop House which was located at 122 N. Third St. Of added interest ar…
Another year of drama at B-T eagles’ nest
The bald eagle pair in Decorah, Iowa, might be more famous, reliably producing brood after brood of young chicks on camera for the Internet and world to see.