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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…
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Gundersen sets baby-sitting class
Gundersen Health System will sponsor a baby-sitting class from 8 a.m. to noon Dec. 30 at its clinic at 3111 Gundersen Drive in Onalaska.
WSU student found dead Monday night in Fountain City bar; no foul play suspected
A Winona State University student was found dead Monday night in a Fountain City bar.
Obama: We don't want 'militarized' police culture
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama asked federal agencies on Monday for concrete recommendations to ensure the U.S. isn't building a "militarized culture" within police departments, as h…
Consumer group warns of choking, chemical hazards in toys
Parents need to check their children’s Christmas lists twice to determine which toys are naughty or nice to avoid choking and other hazards, according to a Wisconsin consumer advocacy group.
Mayo-Franciscan rates to rise 3.5 % next year
Mayo Clinic Health System-Franciscan Healthcare will increase rates an average of 3.5 percent beginning Jan. 1, compared with 2.5 percent this year, according to the La Crosse-based hospital.
Gundersen nurses, auxiliary collect blankets for needy
Gundersen Health System’s Nursing Department and Gundersen Partners, the health system’s auxiliary, are conducting their ninth annual blanket drive through Jan. 15.
Blue Stars seeks $1,000 to provide free clinics for local musicians
The La Crosse-based Blue Stars Drum and Bugle Corps wants to fulfill local youths’ wishes to play instruments and learn the craft of marching.
New restaurant planned downtown
The owners of two La Crosse taverns want to open a new restaurant in the former Rowley’s Office Supply space in downtown La Crosse, though critics worry it will be more pub than eating establi…
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Police: Couple wounded in knife fight; man facing felony charges
A La Crosse couple ended up in jail Sunday morning after their argument culminated in a knife fight that landed both in the hospital.
Highway reprieve: State commission leaves $140 million project on books; mayor looks to build concensus
La Crosse area decision makers will have another year to decide how to proceed on a study of how to address traffic flow on its primary north-south arteries.
Onalaska squad car damaged in crash
An Onalaska police officer on the scene of an crash had to leap a guardrail to avoid injury when another driver slammed into his squad car last week.
Doyle running for vacant bench job
La Crosse County’s family court commissioner is running for an open seat on the bench with the endorsement of the last judge to hold the office.