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Riverfront looking to provide warmth for the holidays
Warm hands, feet and heads are something many of us take for granted.
States sue of Obama's immigration orders
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas is leading a 17-state coalition that includes Wisconsin suing over President Barack Obama’s recently announced executive actions on immigration, arguing in a lawsuit…
Allison Geyer: SCOTUS and the future of Internet speech
On this week’s episode of “things that seem too weird to be true,” U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts raps some Eminem lyrics from the bench.
One in 10 struck from homicide jury for racial bias
Attorneys winnowed the potential jury pool Wednesday in advance of Mitrel Anderson’s homicide trial, scheduled to begin next week.
Knox cousin gets 15 months in prison in crack cocaine case
MADISON -- A Stoddard man was sentenced Wednesday in federal court to 15 months in prison for selling crack cocaine in the La Crosse area last year.
Firefighters battle apartment blaze in La Crescent
LA CRESCENT, Minn. — Firefighters from four departments battled a fire Wednesday afternoon at an apartment complex at at 78 N. Third St.
Update: PSC chairman may attend public hearings
The chairman of Wisconsin’s Public Service Commission now says he may attend some of the public hearings next week on a proposed high-voltage power line between Holmen and Madison.
Jerome Christenson: Internet killed the local porn store
WINONA, Minn. — It looks like Winona’s porn store is about to lock up for good.
Boys and Girls Club seeks $1,000 for new furniture for Terry Erickson Club
The most dangerous time for youths in the city of La Crosse is between 3 and 6 p.m.
UW-L to host forum discussing Ferguson events
An open forum at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse will discuss events that have occurred after racial tension in Ferguson, Mo.
War Eagle program set for Monday
The story of the War Eagle steamboat will be told by Richard Frost at the December meeting of 3MF at First Presbyterian Church, 233 West Ave. S.
Sex offender released on North Side
A convicted sex offender has returned to La Crosse after serving five years in prison for sexually assaulting a teenager and two women.
Burke to preside at shrine feast, blessing
Cardinal Raymond Burke will officiate at ceremonies celebrating the feast day of the namesake of the Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine Dec. 12 in La Crosse.
Coach, teammates fondly remember WSU student (copy)
A Winona State University student and gymnast who died late Monday at a Fountain city restaurant was remembered Tuesday for her warm, outgoing personality, a smile that brightened the darkest …
25 percent drop in Wisconsin deer harvest
MADISON (AP) — Wisconsin hunters killed nearly 25 percent fewer deer in the nine-day gun season compared to a year ago, with poor weather, a drop in hunters and tighter restrictions in the nor…
As moratorium expiration nears, Houston County proposes frac sand mining ordinance
CALEDONIA, Minn. -- The Houston County Board of Commissioners revealed its proposed frac sand mining ordinance Tuesday morning, establishing a number of restrictions, limitations and environme…
Minnesota health exchange targeting uninsured
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Aided by a multimillion-dollar marketing budget, MNSure is aiming to sign up the remaining 5 percent of Minnesota residents who don't have insurance.
Teen flees police, crashes stolen truck on French Island
A Minnesota teen was arrested Monday after leading police from two states and three agencies on a high-speed chase around French Island before crashing the stolen truck he was driving.
PSC commissioners to skip public hearings
Beginning next week, Wisconsin regulators will hold a series of public hearings on one of the state’s largest high-voltage transmission line project to date, which could cost ratepayers millio…
