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United Way, corporate partners distribute hats, gloves
On Saturday, December 20, Great Rivers United Way and representatives from corporate partners Trane Company, Crown Beverage, and WKBT will be distributing hats, gloves, and mittens at WAFER Fo…
Club for Growth: Staff participated in probe without OK from GAB judges
MADISON -- The state Government Accountability Board’s top officials proceeded with a secret probe into coordination between Gov. Scott Walker’s campaign and conservative political groups for …
Federal judge halts gray wolf hunting, trapping in Wisconin
A federal judge on Friday threw out an Obama administration decision to remove gray wolves in the western Great Lakes region from the endangered species list — a decision that will ban further…
'The wall is gone' at Prince of Peace; church to perform same-sex marriages
LA CRESCENT, Minn. — For members of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church and their church council, the decision was easy. As debate swirled in the court of public opinion, as elected officials took…
Proposed Dresbach sewage facility plans get stopped up
WINONA — Dresbach Township might be headed back to the drawing board when it comes to finding a spot for a proposed wastewater treatment plant that would solve a longtime sewer problem.
Two La Crosse schools support Salvation Army
Children at two School District of La Crosse schools continue to share the spirit of the season.
Connell joins Wisconsin AG's staff
MADISON — A former La Crosse man will be Wisconsin Attorney General-elect Brad Schimel’s chief legal adviser in a newly created position, according to an announcement from the Department of Justice.
Money & Politics: State focuses on downside of plan to cut carbon emissions
MADISON — In mid-November, the environmental advocacy group Clean Wisconsin held a press conference to announce some excellent news. Its in-house analysis showed Wisconsin well-positioned to m…
La Crosse family has holiday wishes fulfilled
If it has an engine, 5-year-old Kayden Johnson probably thinks its pretty cool.
Prepackaged caramel apples blamed in five deaths, 26 hospitalizations
Consumers should avoid prepackaged caramel apples because some have been linked to five deaths, including two in Minnesota.
Coming Sunday LaX 122014
The record-shattering number of suicides in La Crosse County this year has people who work in mental health both alarmed and perplexed. Turn to Sunday’s Tribune for Mike Tighe’s report on the …
Farmers have big appetite for Cuba trade
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — U.S. agriculture has a big appetite for freer trade with Cuba. From wheat to rice to beans, the industry stands to be one of the biggest beneficiaries of President Barack Ob…
Rail regulator memo sheds more light on condition of Mississippi River bridges
The Federal Railroad Administration has released new documents on crumbling Mississippi River rail bridges that the agency says look bad but are safe for train traffic.
Joe and Sue Paar: Care for dog was exceptional
We’d like to give our heartfelt thanks to the staff at Hillside Animal Hospital. The care our dog Jazzy received was exceptional, especially the care she received during her last days. We’re a…
Nancy Wells: Many helped during Sammy's final days
I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped me fulfill the final wishes of Sammy Miller to live his final days in his own home.
Cliff Armgard: Thanks for help at gas station
I was pumping gas recently at Kwik Star when a young woman walked in front of my car and into the store.
Randy Hansen: Thanks for help with Hixon hunt
The members of the North American Squirrel Association would like to thank the volunteers who helped with our Hixon Forest deer hunt for disabled hunters Dec. 6-7. These groups and individuals…
Curt Ladwig: Grateful for assistance with benefit
We would like to take this opportunity to thank the Schmidt family and the entire staff at Schmidty’s for their generous hospitality during the benefit for Jan Olson on Dec. 13.
Nancy Jacobs: Grateful for help of first responders
On Dec. 8, we went to the home of Rod Engebretson for dinner and to play cards. Upon arrival, we could see from the locked front door that our brother-in-law was in need of help.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife boat launch remains closed
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service boat launch area will remain closed this winter while the contractor continues work on the new Interstate 90 Dresbach Bridge, according to the Minnesota Depa…
