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UW System may need to turn to outstate, foreign students
MADISON -- In coming years the evolutionary theories of Charles Darwin may become more than academic at some University of Wisconsin campuses. They may find themselves in a Darwinian struggle …
As 2016 campaign begins, Walker looks to set himself apart in Iowa
DES MOINES, Iowa — With an eye trained on the Republican presidential nomination, Gov. Scott Walker told Iowa conservatives that Americans need a leader willing to embrace big ideas. And he pr…
Man gets service medals, 70 years after risking life in WWII
SKOKIE, Ill. (TNS) — When Milton Kaplan served in the U.S. Army during World War II, he was one of the soldiers who would sneak into enemy territory and then report back to his commanders what he saw.
Not trivial: Lawrence contest on the arcane marks 50th
APPLETON, Wis. (AP) — When J.B. deRosset returns to Appleton this weekend, he’ll finally come clean on the “real” story behind founding Lawrence University’s Great Midwest Trivia Contest.
Money & Politics: Court measure seen as rip on Abrahamson
The left-leaning Center on Media and Democracy called it “a coordinated GOP attack” on Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson. Neil Heinen, editorial director of WISC-TV in Madison, said it “borders…
La Crosse cited as one of nation's 'most relaxed' cities
What makes a city relaxing? Well for bloggers at the Movoto Real Estate brokerage website, important factors revolve around work, living and the number of places residents can park their yoga mats.
Work continues on tourism collaboration
Work continues on a collaboration to create a single organization to promote tourism in the greater La Crosse region.
Holmen native woos JLo, jousts with Lambert for 'American Idol" gig
Jared Mashak had to sweet-talk Jennifer Lopez into a second chance during an “American Idol” audition, but his perseverance paid off to earn the Holmen native one of the coveted gold tickets t…
Michael Paoli: Thanks for Rotary Lights support
On behalf of the board of directors of the Onalaska/Holmen Emergency Food Basket, I would like to thank all the caring and compassionate individuals, families, schools, churches, civic groups …
Tomah man, 29, hurt in crash
TOWN OF BYRON -- A 29-year-old Tomah man was injured in a roll-over crash late Thursday in Monroe County.
Pelican Lake, known for diving ducks, gets TLC
ST. MICHAEL, Minn. (AP) — Donald Soderlund heard about Pelican Lake in the early 1960s from his Twin Cities barber, who spoke of waterfowl hunts on a vast lake that produced an array of specie…
Walker rejects Kenosha casino
MADISON — Gov. Scott Walker on Friday denied the Menominee Nation's request for permission to build an off-reservation casino in Kenosha, saying approving the project could leave the state owi…
Wisconsin set to finish fiscal year in $283 million hole
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — New nonpartisan projections show Wisconsin is on track to finish the current fiscal year with a larger shortfall than Gov. Scott Walker's administration anticipated.
City panel gets look at Lot C plans
Weber Holdings LLC hopes to break ground in April on converting Lot C in downtown La Crosse into a $68 million housing, retail and office complex, a spokesman for the developer said Friday.
UW's online course on land ethics/hunting offers off-line lessons, too
MADISON — One lure of online university courses is the lack of boundaries: Everyone is welcome, anything can be taught, pajamas and bunny-slippers are perfectly appropriate.
Miss Seven Rivers pageant draws a crowd of contestants
The sixth annual Miss Seven Rivers Scholarship Pageant will feature 22 contestants, 13 in the running for the Miss Seven Rivers crown and nine in line for the Miss Seven Rivers’ Outstanding Te…
Walker to visit New Hampshire for first time
MADISON — Republican Gov. Scott Walker said Thursday that he plans to visit New Hampshire for the first time in March to share Wisconsin’s “common sense conservative message” with voters, in a…
Walker to propose drug tests for Medicaid, food stamps
MADISON -- Some recipients of public benefits, including Medicaid, unemployment and food stamps, would be required to undergo drug testing, under a budget proposal announced Thursday by Gov. S…
Survey records 134 golden eagles, more than 1,700 bald eagles
WABASHA, Minn. -- Volunteers from the National Eagle Center counted more raptors than ever during the 11th annual wintering golden eagle survey across the blufflands of southeast Minnesota, we…
