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City lays out 2015 capital improvement budget
A long-planned makeover inside the La Crosse Regional Airport terminal and site preparations for a new bandshell in Riverside Park are among the major items funded in La Crosse’s proposed capi…
Local jobless rate drops to 3.9 percent, lowest since pre-recession
The local unemployment rate fell below 4 percent in August for the first time in nearly six years.
Transportation secretary hears concerns on rail safety
Anthony Foxx took over the U.S. Department of Transportation just days before an oil train derailed and exploded, killing 47 people and leveling buildings in Lac-Megantic, Canada.
Gundersen slates program to deter bullying
Gundersen Health System will sponsor a free program on how to curb social bullying from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Oct. 2 in the Rasmus Center on its La Crosse campus.
Technology, data give farmers edge
BARRE MILLS – After patiently waiting her turn, Firefly sidles up to the Lely Astronaut.
2014 Oktoberfest needlework show
The Coulee Country Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America. will present its annual needlework show at the La Crosse Public Library auditorium, 800 Main St.
Jerome Christenson: Why the long face? Not in Minnesota
It has to be the lutefisk.
Fresh off Appalachian Trail, former Marine paddling Mississippi River
Each year, an estimated 2,000 people attempt to through-hike the Appalachian Trail; only about 500 succeed. Far fewer paddle the entire Mississippi River. Jared McCallum is working on doing bo…
After heroic fight, 8-year-old Obi dies, surrounded by praying family
Obi Christenson, the 8-year-old La Crescent boy whose battle with cancer warmed even the corporate world’s heart in a national art contest, died at home early Tuesday.
Dillenbeck is Mrs. Oktoberfest
As is tradition, this year’s Mrs. Oktoberfest was tricked into finding out about her selection.
Don’t stake out parade spots early
It’s Oktoberfest week in La Crosse, which means the city again is warning prospective Maple Leaf parade-goers against trying to claim a spot on the parade route any earlier than the stroke of …
Burke dismisses plagiarism spat as political distraction
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mary Burke spent part of a visit to a La Crosse fire station Tuesday dousing lingering flames from allegations that parts of her jobs program were plagiarized.
7-year-old sneaks keys, goes on joyride
WINONA, Minn. -- A 7-year-old Winona boy treated himself to a joyride in his mother's SUV Monday morning.
AG candidate announces plan to combat violence against women
Republican attorney general candidate Brad Schimel unveiled a plan to combat violence against women Tuesday afternoon at UW-La Crosse.
Mayo doctor: Medical marijuana adds to confusion in teen drug debate
Youths get mixed signals about marijuana, which makes it all the more necessary for parents to guard against smoke signals, according to a child and adolescent psychiatrist in La Crosse.
Bethel to break ground for Memory Care Home in Viroqua
VIROQUA — Bethel Home and Services will break ground for a new 14-room Memory Care Home at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at 620 Garfield Ave. in Viroqua.
Mayo talk to help parents decode marijuana signals
Youths get mixed signals about marijuana, which makes it all the more necessary for parents to guard against smoke signals, according to a child and adolescent psychiatrist in La Crosse.
U.S. transportation secretary to hold forum in West Salem
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx will visit the area Wednesday to promote federal investments in roads and bridges.
A gifted storyteller: 'The Land Remembers' author Ben Logan was 94
Gays Mills native Ben Logan leaves a legacy of both words and actions.