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Bea Schmitz: Kind act shows goodness in people
I’d like to say a big thank you to the employee at Shopko who found my money and turned it in.
Sonia Dietrich: Thanks for help during difficult time
Earlier this year, my father passed away as I was taking him to the hospital. Thanksgiving was hard without him, and Christmas will be worse.
Walker says 'molotov' in Hanukkah letter was typo
MADISON — Wisconsin Republican Gov. Scott Walker has said he doesn't remember sending a letter about a menorah that is signed, "Thank you and Molotov."
Big Brothers Big Sisters wish for totes, supplies
Big Brothers, Big Sisters and Big Couples can take on big loads pairing up with and mentoring youngsters through the Big Brothers Big Sisters of the 7 Rivers Region.
Osseo woman gets 30 years prison in toddler overdose, gave Oxycontin to 22-month old
WHITEHALL, Wis. — Alexis Behlke was a little girl who loved shoes, swings and baby dolls. She liked pizza, cheese, Flamin’ Hot Cheetos and animal crackers. Like any toddler, she was capable of…
Money & Politics: Records show state role in $492 million drop in power plant's value
MADISON — Here’s one overlooked virtue to government transparency: More often than not, it shows public officials acting with good intentions.
City gives restaurant green light
A proposed new downtown restaurant slated for the former Rowley’s Office Supply building at Third and Main streets could be in business by March after getting final approval Thursday from the …
'I saw DeMario falling down,' witness testifies
DeMario Lee’s on-again-off-again girlfriend walked into the Cass Street Kwik Trip early June 2, 2013, and heard him yell from the back of the gas station.
Conspirator gets prison for Rustic Mill arson
BLACK RIVER FALLS -- The former owner of a historic Jackson County restaurant will spend two years in prison for his role in the fire that destroyed the establishment more than three years ago.
Best and Brightest: A call for photos and stories
It's that time of year: We're building our map of the region's best holiday lights displays.
Best and Brightest: A call for photos
It's that time of year: we're building our map of the region's best holiday lights displays.
At the pumps on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2014
Prices Thursday for a gallon of regular gas:
Salvation Army looks for big day Saturday, with up to $50,000 match
The Salvation Army is counting on making up a bit of lost ground Saturday, when an anonymous donor will match collections — up to $50,000 — at the agency’s Red Kettles in La Crosse and Onalask…
Trempealeau woman gets 30 years in toddler's death
WHITEHALL — A Trempealeau County judge today sentenced a woman charged with killing a toddler in her care to 30 years in prison.
As Deacon Sage retires, Catholic Charities co-workers hail him as champion of poor
Colleagues consider Deacon Richard Sage a humble champion of the poor and disadvantaged — and that humility is obvious when he reflects on his nine years as executive director of Catholic Char…
Local lawmakers react to ND order to treat crude oil
Local legislators supported a recent move by North Dakota officials requiring the oil industry to treat crude oil.
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Holmen OKs school funding referendum
HOLMEN — Members of the Holmen School Board on Monday night voted to move forward with adding two referendum questions to the April ballot that would ask voters to give the board the authority…
Bangor finalizes siren referendum
The Bangor Village Board finalized plans to send the question of whether to sound the non-emergency siren to referendum this spring.
There are no winners when women 'cry rape' -- but we should listen anyway
When I read last month’s story in Rolling Stone about the brutal gang rape at a fraternity on the University of Virginia Campus, I was shocked and disappointed by the allegations.