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Hard fight for control of Minnesota House
ALBERT LEA, Minn. — Gov. Mark Dayton rolled into this city's old-brick main drag this week on a mission to save Rep. Shannon Savick, eagerly shaking hands and running down reasons voters shoul…
AG candidates spar on campaign coordination
MADISON, Wis. — Democratic attorney general hopeful Susan Happ accused Republican opponent Brad Schimel of backtracking on whether he would defend a Wisconsin law restricting political candida…
Guardian angel
A crew with Fowler and Hammer on Friday installed a cast bronze sculpture at the Memorial to the Unborn at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Clinton rallies Democrats to defeat Gov. Walker
MILWAUKEE — Former President Bill Clinton tried to energize fellow Democrats Friday in Milwaukee, where strong turnout could be a deciding factor in a close governor’s race between Mary Burke …
GOP hopeful seeks to break DFL hold on AG's office
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson says her work in office gives voters good reasons for electing her for a third term.
Mini-grants available to create change for people with disabilities
The Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (BPDD) is accepting applications for SPARKS Grants until Aug. 1. The purpose of SPARKS Grants is to organize grassroots groups th…
Charlene Hansen: Thanks for help with flat tire
I'd like to thank the gentleman whose wife was driving Oct. 18 on 32nd Street. 18. He could see that my tire blew out; it had three holes in it. He came and changed my tire. I was on my way to…
Doyle, Happel differ on most issues in 94th Assembly race
State Rep. Steve Doyle and his Republican challenger, Tracie Happel, have a common goal: Each wants to represent the 94th Assembly District in the Wisconsin Legislature.
Quail habitat added to state forest in Houston County
Bobwhite quail have a newly protected place to call home on the 120-year-old Whalen homestead in Houston County.
Horses change lives of 2 Portage High School girls
PORTAGE, Wis. (AP) — Guardian angels don't always have wings or a halo.
Aquinas grad who helped name Ebola: We didn't realize deadliness
The deadly Ebola outbreak in West Africa hits close to home for one La Crosse native: Gary Cook helped name the disease when he helped quash its first outbreak in Africa nearly 40 years ago.
King Street section to be closed for sewer repairs
King Street from Front to Second streets in downtown La Crosse will be closed to traffic for much of next week to allow repairs on a damaged sanitary sewer main, city officials said.
Clinton rallies Democrats to defeat Gov. Walker
MILWAUKEE — Former President Bill Clinton tried to energize fellow Democrats Friday in Milwaukee, where strong turnout could be a deciding factor in a close governor's race between Mary Burke …
Vruwink, VanderMeer differ in experience
The battle for Wisconsin’s 70th Assembly District is a rematch of a tight 2012 race between six-time Democratic incumbent Amy Sue Vruwink and Republican challenger Nancy VanderMeer.
Attorneys negotiating attempted homicide case as trial looms
Attorneys told a judge today they are negotiating a resolution in the case of a Madison man charged with nearly bludgeoning a man to death at a South Side La Crosse house.
Bangor stepping up to help with Emerson's Journey
BANGOR -- At 7 months, Emerson Small already has had two surgeries. And Emerson, the daughter of Kristen and Tyler Small of Bangor, can expect two more before she’s 2 years old.
Bangor helping with Emerson's Journey
BANGOR — At 7 months, Emerson Small already has had two surgeries. And Emerson, the daughter of Kristen and Tyler Small of Bangor, can expect two more before she’s 2 years old.
Steve Kiedrowski: Library's Halloween party was amazing
The North Community Library presented a “spooktacular” Halloween party last week. The library staff and volunteers created a masterpiece of scary stuff.
Library Children's Room to be closed for re-carpeting
The Children's Room and the adjoining drive-up book return at the La Crosse Public Library will be closed Monday through Friday in order to replace 25-year-old carpeting.