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Hixon Forest closed this weekend for controlled hunt
Unless you're a hunter or a deer, stay out of Hixon Forest this weekend.
Holiday Train rolls into area Monday evening
The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train is coming to a town near you.
Sparta man No. 1 in world for steer wrestling
A Sparta native propelled himself to the top of the world steer wrestling standings this week when he launched himself off his horse, onto the back of a steer and wrestled the animal to the gr…
One killed in crash near Galesville
GALESVILLE -- One person died after a head-on crash Friday on Hwy. 53 just north Galesville in Trempealeau County, authorities said.
Carlson to resign as Holmen District Administrator
Holmen District Administrator Dale Carlson will be leaving his position at the end of this school year, district officials announced Friday.
Retired Chief Kelemen returns to court
Retired Campbell police Chief Tim Kelemen is "completely compliant" with the terms of his diversion agreement on a misdemeanor case, a judge said today.
One killed in Trempealeau County crash
One person died after a head-on crash this morning on Hwy. 53 just north Galesville in Trempealeau County, authorities said.
South Side apartment damaged by fire
The La Crosse Fire Department is investigating the cause and origin of a blaze at a South Side apartment late Thursday.
Sparta's Nick Guy takes over 1st place in steer wrestling
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nick Guy of Sparta moved up from fourth to first in the steer wrestling world standings by placing first in 3.6 seconds during round one on Thursday at the National Finals Rodeo.
Nominations sought for 2015 MLK Award
Nominations are being accepted for the 2015 Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Award.
PERSON OF THE YEAR
As 2014 draws to a close, the Tribune is preparing to honor its 14th Person of the Year. Readers are encouraged to nominate someone they believe had a significant and positive effect on the co…
Western celebrates topping off of new integrated technology center
Students, faculty, staff and administrators turned out Thursday to help crown the new Integrated Technology Center.
Old Fashioned Christmas at Norskedalen
COON VALLEY — Christmas activities with the theme of “Winter Skies” will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at Norskedalen.
Minnesota lawmakers size up $1 billion surplus
ST. PAUL (AP) — Tax-cut talk came quick on the heels of Thursday’s report that Minnesota government leaders will have a $1.037 billion budget surplus at their disposal.
Houston County open house
CALEDONIA, Minn. -- The Houston County Historical Society will host its annual Old Fashioned Christmas Open House from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at 104 History Lane in Caledonia.
State Senate leader to pursue right-to-work
MADISON — The state Senate will act quickly to pass a bill making Wisconsin a right-to-work state, the Republican majority leader said Thursday, thrusting the hot-button issue to the forefront…
Minnesota board OKs transgender athlete policy
BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota’s high school sports league passed a set of guidelines for transgender student-athletes on Thursday, bringing months of fevered debate to a close.
Wiggle room: Y membership would give La Crosse family space
Everyone needs a little space. But it is limited at Summer and Brad Koch’s La Crosse home, where their 7-year-old son, Gavyn, bounces from one couch to another in their cramped living room. “I…
OSHA among agencies investigating death at Fountain City restaurant
FOUNTAIN CITY, Wis. — Federal and state agencies are investigating the circumstances under which a Winona State University student died during her late Monday shift at a Fountain City restaura…
