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Music legend Les Paul gets hometown honor
WAUKESHA, Wis. — Music legend Les Paul discovered his penchant for guitar at Waukesha Junior High School. It’s where his teachers recognized his curious nature, answering never-ending question…
Democrats consider leadership changes, look forward to 2016
MADISON — After another midterm shellacking, many Democrats in Wisconsin have spent the past few days either hand-wringing or finger-pointing.
Madison Marathon will be participant's 100th
MADISON — Janet Hagen’s track record suggests she’ll have little trouble finishing Sunday’s Madison Marathon. She has entered 99 other marathons across all 50 states and completed them all.
Minnesota cities seeking ways to plan for climate change
In an effort to cope with heavier rains and warmer temperatures that climate change brings, some communities are beginning to grapple with ways to help people adapt to the inevitable, even as …
Going round on the 'wheel tax'
Is La Crosse County ready to ride the “wheel tax” to fuel area road projects?
Does class size matter? Research reveals surprises
Few education reforms make as much sense on a gut level as giving teachers fewer students to teach.
Scott Walker wants jobless, food stamp recipients to face drug tests
MADISON — Wisconsin could have one of the nation’s most sweeping drug-testing requirements for those receiving public benefits if the proposal by Gov. Scott Walker to test those who apply for …
Fall Color Photo Contest winners chosen
More than 100 photos by more than 50 area photographers were submitted for the Tribune’s Fall Color Photo Contest.
New report finds majority of frac sand mines committed environmental violations
More than half the frac sand companies operating in Wisconsin have violated Department of Natural Resources regulations, manipulated local governments or engaged in “influence peddling and con…
UW-L marks Veterans Day with special events
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse will be the site of several Veterans Day events beginning today:
Theler to share archaeological research, discoveries
UW-La Crosse professor emeritus James Theler will share fascinating archaeological discoveries and regional research from his 30 years studying ancient people and environments of the Coulee Re…
Oberton to step down from Fastenal
Fastenal will begin the new year with a new CEO.
Propane supply on track for winter heating season
HIXTON — Officials hope a new terminal to bring propane to western Wisconsin will lead to a less volatile heating season this winter.
5-year-old girl shot while sitting with grandpa
MILWAUKEE (AP) — A 5-year-old girl was fatally shot while sitting on her grandfather’s lap when two people approached her Milwaukee home and opened fire, according to police, who sought help F…
Gundersen to declare energy independence day after hitting green goal
Gundersen Health System has accomplished one of the most ambitious quests in harnessing power since Ben Franklin flew a kite in a lightning storm: complete energy independence.
Charlene Holler: UW-L event was spooky fun
My two grandsons were visiting, so I decided to take them to the Halloween event at Reuter Hall on the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse campus. We were warmly greeted on a chilly evening and …
Susan Miller: Young voters were well prepared
I've been a poll worker for 40 years, and I'd like to recognize the fine young people who came into vote on Nov. 4. They were well-prepared with registration information, and they were patient…
Judy Shoults: Lucroy is true role model
I'd like to thank the La Crosse Tribune for publishing a front page story Monday about Jonathan Lucroy. The article about the Milwaukee Brewers catcher joining a Freedom Honor Flight in Milwau…
Mary Wadium: Grateful for help with yard
Thank you to the wonderful young people who came and raked my yard on Halloween.
