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Report: Opiates handed out like candy at Tomah VA
A new report alleges prescription painkillers have become so widely dispensed at the Tomah VA that patients have taken to calling the hospital "Candy Land."
Cold wind blowing; relief in sight
You won’t be able to feel it yet today, but there’s a warming trend on the way: The National Weather Service predicts a balmy 20 degrees for La Crosse on Sunday.
Regulator: BNSF, city should share costs for sidewalks at crossings
BNSF Railway should pay a quarter of the costs to install sidewalks at three La Crosse crossings as part of its planned second, parallel line on the city’s east side, an official with the stat…
Brenengen brings Cadillac back
After more than four years without one, there’s a Cadillac franchise in town.
Altra Federal Credit Union hosts Financial Aid Night
Altra Federal Credit Union will host a free financial aid night for high school juniors and seniors and their parents from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at its operations center at 1700 Oak Forest Dr…
Brutal winter led to some apple damage
Last year was a a tough one for apple growers across Minnesota, as orchards around the state came off one of the coldest winters in recent memory. That led to some winter damage to apple trees…
Money & Politics: Gov. Scott Walker sees end to sky-high spending in governor’s race
This, too, shall pass. That, in a nutshell, is Gov. Scott Walker’s prediction regarding the vast sums spent in the recent gubernatorial elections. He doesn’t expect it to keep happening.
City to buy problem apartment building
A fire-damaged and condemned apartment building with a long history of problems on La Crosse’s South Side will be torn down and hopefully replaced with new homes.
Council approves separation agreement with La Crosse cop
The La Crosse Common Council on Thursday approved an agreement that severs the employment of third-shift La Crosse officer Matthew Geenen.
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Wet Seal closing over 300 stores; nearly 3,700 losing jobs
NEW YORK (AP) — Struggling teen clothing retailer Wet Seal said Wednesday it is closing 338 stores including its La Crosse location, about two-thirds of its stores, resulting in nearly 3,700 f…
At the pumps on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2015
Prices Thursday for a gallon of regular gas:
Sparta names new police chief
The Sparta Police Commission named Lt. David Kuderer as the city's new police chief.
Local heroin dealer sentenced to four years
Joshua Hornberg testified Thursday that he was caught in the heroin epidemic distributing the drug that destroys users and devastates families.
Winona exhibit to celebrate the Minnesota -- and local -- Norwegian immigrant experience (copy)
WINONA, Minn. — In Winona, the Norse outnumber the Poles.
Figure carving class deadline today
A beginning figure carving class with Becky Lusk, an award-winning carver, will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 17 and Jan. 18 at Norskedalen's Thrune Visitors Center.
Large crowd wants environmental study of new rail line
The public and elected officials alike continued to drive home the message Wednesday that they want a full environmental study on the potential effects a second BNSF Railway line could have on…
Viterbo's 101 features top high school show choirs
Some of the top high school show choirs in the Midwest will be featured Saturday at the 2015 Viterbo University 101 competition in La Crosse.
Gardeners' thoughts turn to seeds when weather outside is frightful
Nothing warms the cockles of gardeners’ artichoke hearts amid a spate of sub-zero weather as well as dreams of seed catalogs.
Walz re-introduces bill to prevent veteran suicide
U.S. Rep. Tim Walz announced Wednesday that he has re-introduced a bill that he and other backers hope will address pervasive issues surrounding veterans’ mental health and suicide.
